Colchester Photographic Society

03/04/2026

Last week we had the pleasure of a special talk from the brilliant Des Ong at Colchester Rugby Club - we were treated to an incredible selection of images from a very interesting, and funny, speaker. Thank you to everyone that came along!

A big thank you too to everyone who donated prizes for the raffle: Artsy Image, Fotospeed Papers, Blue Sky Printing, Permajet Papers, London Camera Exchange, Cotswold Mounts and, of course, Des himself

This coming Tuesday is the final round of the monochrome print league, which should be a great evening!

01/03/2026

This season’s special event with award-winning wildlife photographer Des Ong takes place on Tuesday 31st March.
Venue: The Rugby Club, Raven Park, Cuckoo Farm Way, Colchester CO4 5YX.
Tickets available through Eventbrite. Link on poster.

03/02/2026

Tonight’s Club meeting (Tuesday 3rd February) is Round 2 of the Monochrome Print League Competition.
Appraisal by Penny Reeves ARPS
7:30pm start at Ireton Road. Visitors welcome.
Looking forward to seeing some great mono shots!! 👍😊

Awaiting the Tide by Shaun Hykel

27/01/2026

Tonight (Tuesday 27th January) is the MIPS Challenge Trophy Interclub PDI League Competition - Appraisal by David Steel DPAGB

7:30pm start. Visitors welcome. See you there! 👍😊📸

Family at Temple by Vishnu Kaparthi

19/01/2026

Tomorrow night (Tuesday 20th) we have a talk by Tony Bramley. 👍😊 Look forward to seeing you there!

The Good, The Bad and The Ugly - A Life in Weddings, its Development, Pictures and Stories - Talk by Tony Bramley FRPS
Tues 20th Jan 2026 7:30pm - 10:00pm

Tonight Tony looks back at his career in Wedding Photography and how it happened, where it went and how it ended. Sprinkled with photo tips, styles and a few stories that sum up the good, the bad and the ugly of this rewarding profession.

(Visitors £5.00)

13/01/2026

Tonight’s club meeting (Tuesday 13th January) is the second round of the Colour Print Competition.

See you there.

Colour Print League Competition (2nd Round) - Appraisal by Tom Peck LRPS CPAGB
7:30pm - 10:00pm

Photo in memory of club member Marny Macdonald who died recently. RIP for a lovely lady and amazing photographer. 💔

19/12/2025

Jane Lazenby is running another of her free 5 day challenge courses online during the festive season.

27-31st December.
Check out the link…you need to register online and then you’ll receive a link to join the Facegroup page for the challenge.

Huge thanks to Jane for providing these great tutorial sessions! 👍😊🎄

Do you want to create fine art images? Learn new ways to give your pictures a different look and feel? Find inspiration for your work? Over the 5 days you will learn to: to create and use your own textures confidently use select and mask and learn to hand mask effectively create art with blend modes...

07/12/2025

RIP Martin Parr. The iconic photographer died yesterday. 😢

Parr rose to prominence in the mid 1980s, his colourful images capturing British life.

18/11/2025

Tonight’s club meeting is the Monochrome Print League Competition (1st Round) - Appraisal by Jackie Gilman-Dace CPAGB BPE2*
Tuesday 18th November 7.30-10.00
Visitors welcome 👍😊

Image by Alan James…Time and Tide

28/10/2025

Tonight’s club meeting (28th October) is a talk by Nik Szymanek called Wonders of the Sky.

Astrophotographer Nik has spent decades capturing the magic of the sky - from distant galaxies to stunning weather phenomena. His Wonders of the Sky presentation showcases rainbows, haloes, storms, and clouds, blending breathtaking images with accessible science.

A fellow of the Royal Astronomical Society and an award-winning educator, Nik shares his expertise through books, magazines and talks, inspiring photographers and astronomers alike.
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Visitors welcome £5.00

23/10/2025

Some funny shots here! 😂🐧🦍🦅