Meetings 2025-2026

Wed 8 Oct 2025 - Summer Outings, the Pairs Project and Wish You Were Here?

7:30pm

'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.

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Wed 1 Oct 2025 - External Competitions & the Awards for Photographic Merit

7:30pm

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.

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Wed 24 Sep 2025 - Phone Photography

7:30pm

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.

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Wed 17 Sep 2025 - Tim Mannakee - Drone Photography

7:30pm

Well known travel photograher and tour leader, Tim Mannakee will give us an introduction 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.

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Wed 10 Sep 2025 - In House Evening

7:30pm

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.

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Fri 5 Sep 2025 - STUDIO SUPERSTAR

10:00am

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!

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Wed 3 Sep 2025 - The President Presents

7:30pm

Margaret will tell us about her 'Project Journey.'

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Wed 27 Aug 2025 - A very special evening with Sisse Brimberg

7:30pm

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!

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Fri 15 Aug 2025 - Studio Shoot with Erica Mulkern

10:00am

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.  

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Sun 3 Aug 2025 - Studio Instruction

11:00am

Only £2 to learn all about working in Graham's studio on the Whitesands

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Sat 5 Jul 2025 - Masters of Print Opening in Gracefield

12:00pm

Not to be missed.

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Sat 28 Jun 2025 - Studio shoot with Jenny

10:00am

Jenny is an experienced professional model from Glasgow and there are still spaces available for Club Members.  See the Bulletin on our website.

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