Programme for 2026 to 2027

THIS IS THE PROVISIONAL PROGRAM - DATES AND EVENTS SUBJECT TO CHANGE

07 October 2026 - Welcome to current and new members. A general catch up after the holidays.

Bring along some Humorous images you have captured both previously and during the summer break

14 October 2026 - PDI Competition round 1. Judge: Randal Tajer

21 October 2026 - Hands on with your Camera Gear - Need help understanding your camera gear, bring it along and those that know will help you out.

28 October 2026 - Print Competition round 1. Judge: Martin Faiers

04 November 2026 - What is "The Seeing Eye" - Talk & discussion led by Kevin Austin

11 November 2026 - What are: Create an Image, The Endeavour Cup, Recreate an Iconic Image (New for this season ) Briefing and advice on entering these events.

18 November 2026 - Winter Photography : A guide to the beauty of winter for landscape photography. - A Talk by the excellent Eddie Hyde FRPS

25 November 2026 - Christmas wish list - What Gear do you need to further your passion for Photography - advice and ideas

02 December 2026 - Getting to grips with image processing - Need help with this?, Demonstrations and help with using Lightroom , Photoshop etc. Bring an image or 2 that you need help with.

09 December 2026 -PDI Competition round 2. Judge: Eddie Hyde

16 December 2026 - Awards and Christmas Party - refreshments and Raffle (Bring a Prize please)

23 December 2026 - Xmas break- No Meeting

30 December 2026 - Xmas break- No meeting

06 January 2027 - The Clubs Website - An update on the development of the website and your chance to suggest improvements. Please bring along upto 10 images that you would like to be in the members gallery on the website and we can upload them on the night

13 January 2027 - Print Competition round 2. Judge: Bogdan Schiteanu

20 January 2027 - Show and Tell - Show us an image (pdi or print) and then reveal how you produced it

27 January 2027 - PDI Competition round 3. Judge: Annie Healey

03 February 2027 - Gavin Hoey Youtube presentation on using a single flash in the first half followed by a practical session utilising the techniques demonstrated (BRING YOUR CAMERA)

10 February 2027 - DXO Software demonstration - Michael Wayne Plant DXO's Global Product Specialist will be introducing DXO software to Cheam Camera Clubs members with an overview of the suite of DxO software, followed by a Q&A session on digital photography workflows

17 February 2027 - Endeavour Cup (6 images on a Theme of your choice). Judge: Eddie Lord

24 February 2027 - Print Competition round 3. Judge: Simon Street

03 March 2027 - Painting with Light - A follow up to last seasons first , but very enjoyable evening.

Let's see what we can improve this year. Bring your cameras, tripods and TORCHES

10 March 2027 - PDI Competition round 4. Judge: John Atherton

17 March 2027 - British Wildlife - A Talk by Andy Sands APAGB - Not to be missed

24 March 2027 - Recreate an Iconic Image - The Results

31 March 2027 - Print Competition round 4. Judge: TBC

07 April 2027 - TA demonstration of the creative effects " Pep Ventosa" and "Adamski Effect". This will be followed by a hands on exercise to try the techniques so bring your camera and a tripod. A demonstration of HDR technique and processing will also be available

14 April 2027 - Ladies V Gents - Match an Image - Sure to be a fun evening

21 April 2027 - QUIZ NIGHT! - Time to see what you know about photography - played in teams

28 April 2027 - Photograph Of The Year PDI Competition. Judge: Pat Couder

05 May 2027 - Photograph Of The Year Print Competition. Judge: Ian Brash

12 May 2027 - Create an image results evening

19 May 2027 - AGM

26 May 2027 - Evening out ( Details to be confirmed)