From the outset, the club has been affiliated to N.I.P.A. (Northern Ireland Photographic Association).
An important element of this has been the league competitions with the other associated clubs. Such competitive involvement helped raise the standard of photography and has certainly raised the profile of the club within Northern Ireland.
CompetitionsDear members,
As I begin my second year as chairman, I want to start by expressing my heartfelt thanks. Last season was nothing short of outstanding. Thanks to your hard work, creativity, and passion, we proudly finished 2nd place in the Principal NIPA Competition – an extraordinary achievement for our little club.
To our new members: welcome! You’ve joined what is now officially one of the best camera clubs in the country – fact! We’re thrilled to have you with us and can’t wait to see you develop your photography skills in our club. I know our members will make you feel very welcome.
Our committee has been working hard over the summer to put together an exciting programme for the coming season. We’ve aimed to strike the right balance between hands-on practical evenings, inspiring speakers and dedicated teaching sessions. The full programme is now available on our website for your reference.
This year, we’ll be competing in two themed rounds: Macro and ICM (Intentional Camera Movement). These themes offer an opportunity to step outside your comfort zone and explore unfamiliar genres. Do not be intimidated.
The rate of advancement in AI editing software is staggering. We have limitations as to how much
we can use AI in competition entries, but I will not ignore other ways in which it may be a benefit.AI can automate repetitive tasks like cropping, colour correction, and noise reduction etc. The benefit of being in a club environment
is the transfer of knowledge, something that would be harder to do on your own. Whether you are a member who wants to participate in inter-club competitions or someone who just enjoys some chat and banter with likeminded people, I look forward to another season of growing friendships, providing an outlet in the local community and developing our profile in NIPA.
~ Keith