friends of the club

Other Camera Clubs

Northallerton Camera Club
An excellent club with very nearly as many PAGB award holders as Dumfries.
www.northallertoncameraclub.co.uk
Paisley Colour Photographic Club
One of our greatest (friendly) rivals
www.paisleycolour.co.uk
Southampton Camera Club
One of southern England's premier clubs. Also details of their International Exhibition.
www.southamptoncameraclub.co.uk
Disabled Photographers Society
www.dps-uk.org.uk
Carluke Camera Club
A very friendly rival.
www.carluke-cc.org.uk
Stranraer Camera Club
www.stranraercameraclub.com
Tees Digital Photo Group
Some great digital workers.
www.teesdpg.co.uk
Stokesley P.S.
A young lively club.
www.stokesleyps.org.uk
Edinburgh Photographic Society
The oldest club in Scotland and home of the Edinburgh International exhibition.
www.edinburghphotographicsociety.co.uk
Smethwick P.S.
The "Goliath" of camera clubs!
www.theoldschoolhouse.com
Swansea Camera Club
The largest camera club in Wales.
www.swanseacameraclub.org
Dundee Photo. Soc.
Dundee Photographic Society is one of the oldest and foremost camera clubs in Scotland.
www.dps-online.org.uk
Queens Park Camera Club
An excellent Glasgow club.
www.qpcc.org.uk
Donside Camera Club
A camera club that had nice things to say about our website - cheers Moray.
www.donsidecameraclub.co.uk
Biggar Camera Club
One of our nearest neighbours
www.biggarcameraclub.co.uk
Wrekin Arts Photographic Club
Another good midlands club formed in 1977
www.wrekinartspc.com

Federations

Scottish Photographic Federation
The co-ordinating body for Scottish Photographic Clubs
www.scottish-photographic-federation.org
Northern Counties Photographic Federation
The co-ordinating body for camera clubs in the North of England. (Although Dumfries is a Scottish club we are also affiliated to the NCPF).
www.ncpf.org.uk
The Photographic Alliance of Great Britain
The PAGB is the co-ordinating body for 14 regional photographic Federations, including the SPF and the NCPF, covering the whole of the UK.
www.pagb-photography-uk.co.uk
The Welsh Photographic Federation
The site of the Welsh Photographic Federation. Has a report of the 2006 Celtic Challenge.
www.thewpf.co.uk
FIAP
The International co-ordinating body for all the national organisations.
www.fiap.net/index-en.php
Irish Photographic Federation
Serving both the amateur and the professional.
www.irishphoto.ie

Photographic Resources

wnsoft
This is where to download and/or pay for PicturesToExe, the program for digital slide shows.
www.wnsoft.com
Naturescapes
A nature photography resource with images, tips, and more.
www.naturescapes.net
Coupon Follow
Beginner Photographers: 50+ Tips and Resources
https://couponfollow.com/research/photographers-savings-guide

Gallery & Exhibition Sites

Nature Photographers Net
An excellent site for all nature photographers and super images for everyone.
www.naturephotographers.net
Dave Coates Photography
Great pictures of the Lake District and the Yorkshire Dales
www.davecoates.org.uk
Rikki O'Neill
Innovative Photography, contemporary Art & Illustations for sale or commission.
www.rikoart.co.uk
Jon Baker
The site of Jon Baker MFIAP FRPS EFIAP - some great images in colour & mono including landscapes from Scotland & Cumbria.
www.cameraeye.co.uk
Charlie Waite
If you have seen Charlie's landscapes you will want to see more - if you haven't then this is your chance.
www.charliewaite.com
Karl Lehmann
Primitive art and photography from around the world
www.lostworldarts.com
Beckham digital
Well known author. The site has lots of images,free tutorials and some unusual (photographic) things for sale.
www.beckhamdigital.co.uk
Paula Davies
A very nice site.
www.pixelfoto.co.uk
Allan Devlin
A searchable photo library of images by a former club member - must see!
www.allan-devlin.photoshelter.com
Ron Willems
Photographic Galleries of well known New Zealand photographer, Ron Willems
www.ronwillemsphoto.com
Peter Rees
One of the best photographers in the UK
www.FarCountryPhotography.co.uk
David Brennan Photography
Excellent site by this Newcastle based photographer.
www.davidbrennan.co.uk
Tom Bell
An innovative site well worth visiting for both its images and its operation.
www.tombell.co.uk
World Press Awards
Some wonderful and some shocking images. You must have a good look.
www.worldpressphoto.org

Photographic Supplies and Services

Jessops
... for everything photographic.
www.jessops.com
Permajet
Rod claims that this is the best inkjet paper available - try it yourself.
www.permajet.com
Photo Paper Direct
5% discount for all club members. Ask Terry or Joyce for the club discount code.
www.photopaperdirect.com
Crafty Arts
A good online supplier of Mount board for prints (note: there are others available).
http://www.craftyarts.co.uk/acatalog/Daler_Rowney_Mountboard.html
Cavendish Photography
A committed photographer offering an excellent service. Have your digital files written to slide.
www.digi2slide.co.uk
BPD Photech
A small but dedicated workforce works closely with photographers to achieve the results they require. Their list of clients include; Joe Cornish, Charlie Waite, David Ward, James Warwick, Henry Dallal, Pierino Algieri and Rod Wheelans
www.photech.co.uk
Photography School
offers state-of-the-art training in professional photography by the New York’s Institute of Photography.
www.nyip.com
Journey Anatolia
Serkan will ensure a wonderful photo trip around Turkey.
www.journeyanatolia.com
Better Photography with Philip Dunn
Photography courses and holidays in Scotland and Menorca with former Sunday Times photographer Philip Dunn
www.photoactive.co.uk
Fern Villa
We would like to introduce our Guest House to your Camera Club. We are located in Ballachulish near to Glencoe. One of the most photographed mountains in Scotland, Buachaille Etive Mor, is just a short distance away along with other fantastic photo opportunities such as Rannoch Moor and Glen Etive.
www.fernvilla.org.uk

Places we like

Cruck Cottage
This cottage is unique to the area, and is the only remaining example of this type of construction which would be common in the 18th and 19th century. A good photographic outing when arranged.
www.cruckcottage.co.uk

Knockhill Racing Circuit
Some great photo opportunities during the summer.
www.knockhill.com

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