October already!!

Reminders and Upcoming Events

Advanced members can now register their PDIs on the website for our first Advanced Print Competition. We would love to see your entries—just remember that submissions close at 23:59 on Thursday 8^th October.

Monday 5^th October, 19:00–21:30

Come along to the PAGB Special Interest Group evening for a friendly and informative look at the standard of images needed for the available accreditations. You will enjoy a selection of striking images, pick up practical tips on the small adjustments that can make a real difference, and learn how the right choice of paper can help produce an excellent print.

Thursday 8^th October

We are pleased to welcome Glyn Paton, who will judge our first Advanced PDI Competition.

Club Night: Thursday 1^st October

We were delighted to welcome guest speaker Suzie Kirby for her talk, “Print on Paper”. Suzie is President of the SCPF for the 2026–27 season, a member of Basingstoke Camera Club, and a photography judge. She gave us a fascinating introduction to photojournalism and shared the choices she has faced when balancing her own photographic style with the requirements of images intended for newspaper publication.

Resizing Images for Competitions

If you are new to competitions, resizing images can sometimes feel a little daunting—but help is at hand. We are hoping to organise a friendly, step-by-step Zoom webinar for anyone who would like a little extra guidance and confidence.

SIG Camera Craft Photowalk: Chichester, Saturday 17^th October

Our next activity is a Composition Challenge photowalk around Chichester—a relaxed and enjoyable chance to experiment with composition. Smartphone cameras are ideal, although you are very welcome to bring another camera if you prefer. It is also a lovely opportunity to catch up with fellow club members, share ideas, and enjoy taking photographs together.

• Challenge levels: If you are new to composition, start with our introductory challenge. If you already have some experience, have a go at one of the suggested alternative approaches.
• Meeting time and place: We will meet at 14:00 on Saturday 17^th October at the Boston Tea Party café, Baffins Lane (off East Street).
• Before the walk: We will begin with coffee and a short introductory chat.
• During the walk: We will take photographs around Chichester city centre, and you are free to choose whichever locations feel most comfortable and inspiring.
• Final meet-up: We will return to the same café at 15:30. If you would like to, you can share your favourite photograph from the afternoon with the group.

Briefing Documents and Resources

1. Log in to the Club website.
2. Select Groups.
3. Select Camera Craft.
4. Click the Resources button; this will take you to a Dropbox page.
5. Open the Sept 26 Smartphones folder.

Once you are there, you will find plenty of useful material to help you prepare:

• The briefing document for the walk
• A guide to composition techniques
• Angela’s presentation from last week
• Chris Worsley’s presentation on the photographic journey

You will also find folders with information from last year’s sessions, so please feel free to browse and download any resources you may find helpful.