Sun 3 Aug 2025 - Studio Instruction
Only £2 to learn all about working in Graham's studio on the Whitesands
Fri 15 Aug 2025 - Studio Shoot with Erica Mulkern
Erica is a professiona ballet dancer and photographic model - one of the most popular in the UK! I have bookings for Robert Macdonald, Suzy Hicks PM, Les Faser, John McVie PM, Ronnie Galloway, Alan Sharples PM and Gerald Chamberlin and noe Laura Rodaknight PM. I can take no more.
Wed 27 Aug 2025 - A very special evening with Sisse Brimberg
Sisse Brimberg is a distinguished Danish photographer renowned for her compelling storytelling and exceptional ability to capture the essence of diverse cultures and histories. Over the past four decades, she has contributed more than 50 stories to *National Geographic Magazine* and *National Geographic Traveler*, covering over 70 countries worldwide. Not to be missed!
Wed 3 Sep 2025 - The President Presents
Margaret will tell us about her 'Project Journey.'
Fri 5 Sep 2025 - STUDIO SUPERSTAR
Graham Currey is the co-owner of https://sessiondays.co.uk/ and a great character model in his own right. See a range of images at https://e-voice.org.uk/axholmecameraclub/photos/album?album_id=46055945&...
I am bringing him to Graham's studio on the Whitesands on Friday 5 September and he has promised to bring a full range of his character costumes from the joker to Napoleon. You cannot fail to get good shots!
Wed 10 Sep 2025 - In House Evening
There is something for everyone tonight. The first half of the evening will include an introduction to all aspects of the Club for new members, details of how to enter competitions and the re-launch of the 'Pairs Project.'
After the tea break, Dave Moyes will explain how and why to use a tilt and shift lens.
Wed 17 Sep 2025 - Tim Mannakee - Drone Photography
Well known travel photograher and tour leader, Tim Mannakee will give us an intruduction to drone photography and show some of his stunning images from around the world. Tim will also explain how to self-publish a coffee table book.
Wed 24 Sep 2025 - Phone Photography
Do you have a phone with a camera or a camera with a phone? Jim Main will explain how to get the best out of it.
Wed 1 Oct 2025 - External Competitions & the Awards for Photographic Merit
Dumfries Camera Club competes in several external competitions; at local, Scottish and UK levels - and they can be very confusing. Maybeth will explain the various events and report on recent results.
The Awards for Photographic Merit (APM) is a distinctions process run by The Photographic Alliance of Great Britain (PAGB). Rod is the longstanding Chair of the programme and will explain the five levels of award, the adjudication process and show examples from successful applicants.
Wed 8 Oct 2025 - Summer Outings, the Pairs Project and Wish You Were Here?
'Wish You Were Here?' is an opportunity to give a short presentation on a recent trip or holiday - it can be an AV or a PDI presentation with or without commentary. We will also see some of the images from the summer outings.
This evening will formally start the 'Pairs Project' and set up pairs of photographers to work together over the next few months.
Wed 15 Oct 2025 - Print League Round 1
The first round of the Print League - judge to be confirmed.
Competition evenings strt at the earlier time of 7.15pm.
Wed 22 Oct 2025 - PDI League Round 1
The first of the PDI league judging evening - judge to be confirmed.
Please note the earlier start time of 7.15pm.
Wed 29 Oct 2025 - How to Set Up for Nature Photography
Edmund Fellowes will use his vast experience of fieldcraft and photographing wildlife to help us progress our skills in capturing nature images.
Wed 12 Nov 2025 - Photographing People
Rod, John and Ronnie offer tips on people photography
Wed 17 Dec 2025 - Christmas Quiz
John McVie's famous Christmas Quiz.
Arrangements for a meal before the quiz will be available nearer the time.