Photowalk - Dell Quay - boats, pontoons and sunsets
2022-09-18 16:30 - 19:30 (Europe/London)
Dell Quay and its boats always sounds an easy one to me. But then again, its a case of taking shots into the setting sun and light needs to be controlled somehow, so maybe not so easy after all …..
So, Dell Quay – there are lots of small boats tied up just inshore and a very convenient slipway to take images of them from. As you walk north along the coastal path from the Crown and Anchor there are bigger boats, also moored inshore. And there is the star of the show – a very large wooden hull of what was once a proud boat, now only attractive to groups of photographers …… Add in two pontoons (one is in the pic above) and the opportunties for photography are surprisingly good, especially as its all over a short length of coast, maybe 80m at most.
Sunset is at 1912 and High Water is at 1808 (neaps). That means that we will be visiting over high water, so there should be plenty of water. The setting sun in your face can be tricky to handle, but at the same time the opportunities to add reflections of coloured sky to your image should be present.
So – boats, pontoons and sunsets then.
Meet at 1630 near the Crown and Anchor. That gives us two and half hours to chat, take pics and maybe ask one or two of the more advanced members for advice or input. The aim is to stay until just after sunset, depending on cloud cover and weather. For those who are more socially minded (who isnt) or food oriented (who isnt) the Crown and Anchor provides ample opportunity for both chat and nosh after the shoot.
The Crown and Anchors postcode is PO20 7EE. Parking is on road at the end of said road leading to the pub. Park where you can and walk to the pub. It is possible that you need to park a little way away from the pub and walk to it. On a Sunday around 4-5pm it shouldnt be too bad.
You will need walking boots as the pathway is uneven, or wellies if you want to take advantage of the slipway in order to get up close and personal with the many small boats which should still be there mid September. Either way, bring wellies anyway, it isnt a long walk back to the car to change footwear. Obviously dress for the weather.
Kit? No special kit is needed, I’d suggest that a standard lens is a good start point, with a wider one being useful. Add tripods and filters should you feel the need. Neither of those will be absolutely necessary though.
Think thats all, as always my mobby is 07974 173345 (save it now in your phone) and if Ive missed anything do get hold of me
Oh, and one effort being made this year is to increase the informal training which goes on in the field, so if you need help, advice or truly sorting out, do approach those in whom you trust to come help. As for me, I’d be flattered if someone asked for help, so fill your educational boots!
Andy 🙂

RPS Group
2022-09-20 19:30 - 21:30 | Tangmere Village Hall, Malcolm Road, Tangmere, West Sussex, PO20 2HS, United Kingdom
Join us for the first meeting of the season with an introduction to the distinctions offered by the Royal Photographic Society, including a chance to see a number of recent successful portfolios by Club Members.
If you are interested in raising your photographic game via the RPS routes, which require the submission of a related set of images leading to the award of Licentiate, Associate and Fellowship of the RPS, come along and find out more.
The group provides support in understanding the requirements the RPS, with helpful critique of your images to ensure they meet the published criteria, and for the two higher levels, how to go about setting your project and the necessary ‘statement of intent’.
We also cover the magic of ‘panelling’, that is how your set of images will fit well together, creating the ‘additional’ image that makes a whole of the parts. This is a skill that will serve you well not just for RPS purposes but also for the Club’s exhibitions and the Print Panel Competition.
The group is led by Lorna Brown FRPS (in Visual Art), and supported by Janey Devine and John Bradshaw, both also Fellows with considerable experience of the RPS distinctions process. Janey is a current member of both the Travel and Documentary assessment panels and John is a past long-standing member of the Contemporary panel.
We are pleased to once again open this Special Interest group to no-Club Members at a charge of £4
The featured image is from Paul Adams’s recent successful LRPS submission

Digital Group
2022-09-27 19:30 - 21:30, 2022-10-25 19:30 - 21:30, 2023-01-24 19:30 - 21:30, 2023-02-28 19:30 - 21:30 | Tangmere Village Hall, Malcolm Road, Tangmere, West Sussex, PO20 2HS, United Kingdom

PAGB Group
2022-10-03 19:00 - 21:30, 2022-11-07 19:00 - 21:30, 2022-12-05 19:00 - 21:30, 2023-01-09 19:00 - 21:30, 2023-02-06 19:00 - 21:30, 2023-03-06 19:00 - 21:30 | Tangmere Village Hall, Malcolm Road, Tangmere, West Sussex, PO20 2HS, United Kingdom

Portrait Group Meeting
2022-10-05 19:30 - 21:30 | Tangmere Village Hall, Malcolm Road, Tangmere, West Sussex, PO20 2HS, United Kingdom
Meeting in the Small Room

Print Group - 11 October 2022
2022-10-11 19:30 - 21:30 | Tangmere Village Hall, Malcolm Road, Tangmere, West Sussex, PO20 2HS, United Kingdom
The next Print Group meeting will take place at the Tangmere Village Centre small hall on Tuesday 11 October 2022 starting at 7.30pm. An opportunity for you to bring your prints whether they be work in progress or the finished article for sharing, discussion and feedback.
It would be helpful if one or two of you could arrive early to help setup the display boards and set out the chairs.

Digital Group Zoom Workshop
2022-10-15 09:00 - 10:30 | Virtual Group via Zoom,, United Kingdom
Dear All
Earlier this year I floated the idea of a digital workshop via Zoom which seemed to be well received. As a number of members cannot do weekday mornings I am suggesting running it on a Saturday morning from 9 to 10.30 a.m. on the Saturday after the print group, i.e. usually the 2nd Saturday of the month.
The first would be this Saturday, 15th October. If you would like us to look at an image, maybe one you’ve taken to the Print Group send it to me at nicholsarahccc@gmail.com so that I can upload it to Lightroom. Whilst this first session will probably be Lightroom based – I use it! – later I hope that we can persuade other members to give help with other platforms.
Please do join even if you haven’t sent an image – all ideas are extremely useful!
Sarah
Chichester Camera Club is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting.
Topic: Digital Group Workshop Zoom
Time: Oct 15, 2022 09:00 London
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Developer's Group
2022-10-17 19:30 - 21:30 | Tangmere Village Hall, Malcolm Road, Tangmere, West Sussex, PO20 2HS, United Kingdom
Developer’s Group

RPS Group
2022-10-18 19:30 - 21:30 | Tangmere Village Hall, Malcolm Road, Tangmere, West Sussex, PO20 2HS, United Kingdom
RPS Group

We’ll be in celebration mode at our October RPS Group meeting with Jonathan Fiske’s recent successful LRPS submission. Feedback from the assessment will be very useful for those developing portfolios, and this will cover not just what makes for successful panels but what lets images down.

You’ll be very welcome to join us, whether you’ve a number of images you are already thinking about as a submission or just to see what the group is about.

If you do have images to share, there’s no need to mount them, but backing them with card (white or cream is preferable) will help keep them on the print stands so we can see them best.

Join us in the small hall at Tangmere Village Centre at 7.15pm for 7.30 on Tuesday 18th October, £3 for Club Members and £4 for visitors.

The featured image is from Jonathan Fiske’s successful LRPS panel

Print Group - 8 November 2022
2022-11-08 19:30 - 21:30 | Tangmere Village Hall, Malcolm Road, Tangmere, West Sussex, PO20 2HS, United Kingdom
Demystifying Printing with Tim Jones
Tim will take you through the basics of printing your own photographs at home. Starting with an introduction on colour management and the steps you will need in place to achieve great prints on Fotospeed papers including Black and Whites. Tim will also take you through proofing ideas for your prints on screen via Soft proofing and also Tim preferred technique of printing test print. The evening finishes with a talk on choosing the right paper for your pictures and what to look out for when choosing a paper.
There will be discounts available on all Fotospeed papers.
Tim Bio:
Tim is the Academy lead and Technical Manager at Fotospeed. Before joining them in Corsham, Tim worked as a freelance photographer for over 10 years, he also worked as a digital re-toucher during this time, as well as exhibiting his work. Tim leads the Photoshop, Lightroom, Monochrome and Practical printing courses at Fotospeed and is an Adobe Photoshop Associate. He will be sharing his personal knowledge and experiences of working with Adobe Photoshop and Lightroom as a photographer, and how he has used the software for printing and editing his work over the last 15 years. Tim completed his MA in Photography at Falmouth University in 2021

RPS Group
2022-11-15 19:30 - 21:30 | Tangmere Village Hall, Malcolm Road, Tangmere, West Sussex, PO20 2HS, United Kingdom
RPS Group

It will be double celebration this month as with the good news that new Member Richard Paterson who was successful with his LRPS submission last week. Richard says it took him about a year to get the panel right and to master printing, and that he had no concerns from the assessors and some very positive remarks too. As you might imagine, he was very pleased with the outcome! Many congratulations Richard.

Richard expects to have his panel returned in time for our next RPS Special Interest Group on Tuesday 15th November, when we will be in the fortunate position to be able to celebrate both Richard’s and Jonathan Fiske’s successes and to learn from their experiences.

If you are interested in finding out more about the Royal Photographic Society distinctions, whether or not you already have images you think might be suitable, you will be very welcome to join us at 7.15pm for a 7.30pm start in the small hall at the Tangmere Village Centre. There is a charge of £3 for Club Members, £4 for visitors who are also very welcome to attend.

The featured image is from Richard Paterson’s successful LRPS panel.

Developer's Group
2022-11-21 19:30 - 21:30 | Tangmere Village Hall, Malcolm Road, Tangmere, West Sussex, PO20 2HS, United Kingdom
Developer’s Group
The next session the Developers’ Group is on Monday November 21 in the Small Hall at Tangemere at 7.15 for 7.30pm.
Our focus will be ‘understanding exposure in a fresh way’ – which should release creativity at all levels. We all know that photography is all about light, but working out how to get just the right amount of it for each situation can be a challenge – even for advanced photographers. So, we will be exploring how to make the most of the light we have, automatically and manually. Those who are starting out in photography might like to bring their camera, as there will also be time to get help with your settings from the more experienced people. Like last time, we will also be exploring why we like different pictures as some members present some of their great images for us to discuss, and tell the stories behind the photographs.

Photowalk - Staunton Country Park - All welcome
2022-12-10 13:00 - 16:00
Andy Bracey will be leading a Photowalk to encourage and experiment with ICM (Intentional Camera Movement) on Saturday 10th December Saunton Country Park just north of Havant.
We will meet in the Staunton Country Park Car Park, at 1pm. The postcode is PO9 5HD. Note that the entrance is directly off the B2149 (grid 50.876129, 0.973613 or ///ponies.copying.lamppost). This is NOT the same location as Staunton Farm.
All are welcome, including guests. As ICM images are becoming fashionable in the club (including our Chairman’s recent 10!), this is an ideal opportunity for those who wish to use the day as a practice session.
Andy Bracey has already sent a friendly how-to-do-ICM note to the Developers’ Group … if you have not got one, please email Andy. Andy and Paul will be on hand to help out, as will other members familiar with the genre. We will stay in the park until 4pm (the car cark closes at 4.30 pm).
Staunton Country park is not huge, it is in fact, perfect size. The car park backs onto a grassy park, full of perfect trees for ICM practice. Moving on there is what I can only describe as a Victorian brick built ‘veranda’. A place you could have a wedding whilst looking out over the lake below. As you might imagine, the walk carries on past and around the lake and back again. There are one or two wrinkles we might introduce by way of variation.
Do let Andy know that you hope to come along – if we have to cancel because of impossible weather, we need to be able to let you know so you do not have a wasted journey
It should be an excellent afternoon in like-minded company! See you there!

RPS Group
2022-12-20 19:30 - 21:30 | Tangmere Village Hall, Malcolm Road, Tangmere, West Sussex, PO20 2HS, United Kingdom
The RPS Group will meet on Tuesday 20th December to round off a rather successful year for group members with three licentiates gained. As usual you are welcome to drop in just to find out more, to bring along a mix of prints you think might work for a submission, your thinking about an Associate or Fellowship project, or work nearly ready to go. As well as celebrating the latest two LRPS successes last month (Jonathan Fiske and Richard Paterson) we saw some very interesting new work which it will be interesting to see further developed this month, so do join us.

As it’s close to Christmas there will be mince pies!

7.15pm for 7.30pm in the small hall at Tangmere, £3 for Club members, £4 for visitors

The featured image is one from Paul Adam’s recent successful L Panel

Print Group
2023-01-10 19:30 - 21:30 | Tangmere Village Hall, Malcolm Road, Tangmere, West Sussex, PO20 2HS, United Kingdom
The next Print Group meeting will take place at the Tangmere Village Centre small hall on Tuesday 10 January 2023 starting at 7.30pm. An opportunity for you to bring your prints whether they be work in progress or the finished article for sharing, discussion and feedback.
It would be helpful if one or two of you could arrive early to help setup the display boards and set out the chairs.

Digital Workshop Saturday 14th
2023-01-14 09:30 - 11:00 | Virtual Group via Zoom,, United Kingdom
We’re back again on Saturday morning! If you would like some advise on an image particularly using Lightroom then join us at 9.30 on Saturday 14th January on Zoom. The link is given below. It is helpful if you can send me an image file at digitalgroup@chichestercameraclub.org.uk so that I can upload your file into Lightroom before the session. As we discovered last month it is far better if they can be a raw file.
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RPS Group
2023-01-17 19:30 - 21:30 | Tangmere Village Hall, Malcolm Road, Tangmere, West Sussex, PO20 2HS, United Kingdom
The first RPS group meeting of 2023 is Tuesday 17th January. A number of the group are working on portfolios for submission to the Royal Photographic Licentiate distinction, and a couple thinking about projects for the further qualifications. Not all are at that stage yet, and if you’d simply like to find out more you are very welcome to join us to simply observe.

If you are thinking about working towards the distinctions and have some work for consideration, it doesn’t need to be mounted, indeed a good starting point is to being along a good number of prints – 20 or more – at A5 size to start with. It’s a good idea though to stick these to a pale card as this will keep the prints on the print stand more effectively, but it’s not critical to do so.

The group is well supported by members who have achieved RPS distinctions, and by Janey Devine, who is a member of the RPS Licentiate Panel and both the Documentary and Travel Panels, by John Bradshaw who has many years’ experience of the Contemporary Panel and is led by Lorna Brown who has just joined the Visual Arts Panel.

We meet in the Small Hall at TVC at 7.15pm for 7.30pm and the charge is £3 for Club Members and £4 for visitors who are also very welcome.

The featured image is by Richard Patterson LRPS, from his recent successful portfolio

Developers' Group
2023-01-30 07:30 - 21:30 | Tangmere Village Hall, Malcolm Road, Tangmere, West Sussex, PO20 2HS, United Kingdom
This month as well as reviewing images from the December ICM PhotoWalk at Staunton Park, we will explore the 9 major reasons for photographs not being sharp, including getting a grip on Depth of Field. We shall also look at how to engage with two very different photographic genres.
If you would like to discuss camera settings with more experience members during the break, please bring your camera with you.
This group meeting is for photographers at all stages who want to develop existing skills and learn new ones.

Print Group
2023-02-14 19:30 - 21:30 | Tangmere Village Hall, Malcolm Road, Tangmere, West Sussex, PO20 2HS, United Kingdom
The next Print Group meeting will take place at the Tangmere Village Centre small hall on Tuesday 14 February 2023 starting at 7.30pm. An opportunity for you to bring your prints whether they be work in progress or the finished article for sharing, discussion and feedback.
It would be helpful if one or two of you could arrive early to help setup the display boards and set out the chairs.

Developers' Group
2023-02-20 19:30 - 21:30 | Tangmere Village Hall, Malcolm Road, Tangmere, West Sussex, PO20 2HS, United Kingdom
This month we will continue to explore the 9 main reasons why photographs may not be sharp (apart from ICM!). We will particularly look at the effect of sensor size and depth of field, autofocus settings and shutter speed.
In addition, two members will introduce us to very different photographic enthusiasms, action photography and photo-courses leading to distinctions.
If you want to sort out settings, please bring your camera with you – as more experienced members will be on hand to help you in the break.

RPS Group
2023-02-21 19:30 - 21:30 | Tangmere Village Hall, Malcolm Road, Tangmere, West Sussex, PO20 2HS, United Kingdom
The RPS Group meets in the small hall on Tuesday 21st February to support those interested in working towards the Royal Photographic Society distinctions. Whether you are already some way to completing your portfolio or would like to simply find out more you’ll be very welcome.

We have a number of the group making good progress towards submitting for the LRPS – the Licentiate award, and a couple more with ideas about Associate submissions. At LRPS level, the award is about demonstrating good photographic understanding and camera technique with sound technical skills, while at the higher levels submissions are made to particular genres – such as landscape, documentary or visual art. The group is well supported with advice from those who already hold RPS distinctions, including at Fellowship level, and who have experience working with the RPS panels that make the assessments.

A key requirement for these awards is that the images (10 for L, 15 for A and 20/21 for F) work together as a panel – and that’s a really useful skill for Club exhibitions and for the forthcoming Print Panel Competition. So do join us to find out more!

We meet at 7.15pm for 7.30pm start and the cost is £3 for Club members and £4 for visitors.

The featured image is from Paul Adams’s recent LRPS portfolio

Print Group
2023-03-14 19:30 - 21:30 | Tangmere Village Hall, Malcolm Road, Tangmere, West Sussex, PO20 2HS, United Kingdom
The next Print Group meeting will take place at the Tangmere Village Centre small hall on Tuesday 14 March 2023 starting at 7.30pm. Our resident print Guru, Lorna Brown, will be talking about papers and mounts and how to get the most out of them.
There will also be an opportunity for you to bring your prints whether they be work in progress or the finished article for sharing, discussion and feedback.
It would be helpful if one or two of you could arrive early to help setup the display boards and set out the chairs.
