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We hold meetings on Mondays covering a variety of photography styles and competitions. We meet on Mondays and Thursdays.

Bracknell Camera Club has been around since 1954 and is one of the largest clubs in the South East with a total membership of around 110 and typical attendance of 50 to 60 at our weekly meetings. On Mondays we have lectures and tutorials on different styles and types of photography. Then on Thursdays we hold workshops and discussions, such as critiquing our work and opportunities to practice studio and macro work. The main programme runs from September to June with a mix of social events, Print and Projected Image competitions and talks by visiting photographers on their work and technique.

19/10/2026

Members go free - guests £5.

05/10/2026

The DarKnights are upon us again as our Special Interest Group has sprung into action. Last night we had the first of three events learning to paint with light as we snuck into local woodland after dark. Under the stars, with the haunting cry of a tawny we played with light to bring out the textures and detail of gnarled trees. If you want to try night photography in the safety of numbers Bracknell Camera Club's DarKnights SIG is the place to be.

28/09/2026

Do check out our website and our latest venture into the community - stronger together with Bracknell Forest Council's Communities Festival. https://www.bracknell-camera-club.co.uk/highlights/bfc-communities-festival/

13/08/2026

Well it seems great fun was had by many of us yesterday evening capturing the solar event. Whether at home or abroad, local or further a-field, with family or club members many of us had a go. There were some very cool dudes with their safety glasses. What trend setters!

11/08/2026

I think a number of us are getting ready for the solar eclipse tomorrow evening. As it is a time critical event it is essential to practice ahead of time. It is much more challenging than you might imagine.

Some of you may only be planning to observe but do ensure you have certified safety glasses that comply with safety standards (ISO 12312-2 ). Alternatively you could try rigging a piece of white paper and a colander used like a pin hole then reflect the sun onto the paper.

If you are planning to take photos you will need a special solar filter to avoid burning out your sensor.

This was the sun at lunch time today. Note the sunspot at 9 o'clock on this image. It's a good indicator as to whether the image is sharp enough.

Good luck all. Have fun and stay safe.

05/08/2026

Get your photographic mojo started by project based photography whether you have a smartphone or a camera this will talk will inspire.

06/07/2026

On Saturday 4th July BCC members joined in the kick off of Crowthorne Carnival 2026 - a week of events this year celebrating 'Planet Earth'. BCC had a stall at the Carnival Fete and additionally we had a gallery of images at the Morgan Centre which was a great place to grab a cup of tea and enjoy the relief of an air conditioned room out of the heat of the day. Some members were out and about photographing members of the community including the four-legged type and the fabulously colourful parade. Here is just a selection of some of our images.

21/06/2026

On Saturday 20th June the Portrait SIG participated in a day out in the community in Bracknell town centre for the Armed Forces Day. This was a wonderful opportunities for all to honour our serving troops, reservists, cadets, veterans and their families.

03/06/2026

Bracknell Camera Club's season came to a close on Monday night. It was our AGM during which we appointed our new committee for 2026-27. This was follow by an award ceremony during which we were delighted to award trophies for our competitions, with Paul Hendley LRPS CPAGB taking home three trophies (winner of the PDI league in club class, winner of the print league and our Photographer of the Year). Alan Edwards EFIAP, DPAGB, ARPS, BPE2 was award the trophy for the Advanced Class PDI League. Presented to them by their Chair, Gladys Perrier.

15/04/2026

Gladys Perrier LRPS wins the Clive Harrison Cup award for the four time in 5 years. Well done Gladys! 😉

Address

Bracknell Open Learning Centre
Bracknell
RG127GR

Website

http://www.bracknell-camera-club.co.uk/

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