Cullen Camera Collective Public

30/05/2026

📷 The Weekly Focus #4
Simple tips. Better images. Every week.

👇 This week: The Exposure Triangle – Bringing it all together

ISO, aperture and shutter speed all work together to control how bright your image is.

The simple truth:
• ISO controls how sensitive your camera is to light
• Aperture controls how much is in focus
• Shutter speed controls how movement appears

Why it matters:
If you change one setting, it affects the others.

For example:
• Lower ISO = cleaner image, but needs more light
• Wider aperture = more light and blurrier background
• Faster shutter speed = sharper action, but less light

👉 Golden Rule: Change one setting, then think about what else needs adjusting.

📸 Mini challenge:
Take one photo in manual mode and change just one setting at a time.

Try:
• ISO 100 to ISO 800
• f/4 to f/11
• 1/1000 sec to 1/125 sec

Compare what changes in brightness, sharpness and movement.

Give it a go and share your results below 👇

16/05/2026

📷 The Weekly Focus
Simple tips. Better images. Every week.

👇 This week: Shutter Speed – Freeze it or blur it?

Shutter speed controls how long your camera sees movement.

The simple truth:
• Fast shutter speed = freezes action
• Slow shutter speed = captures motion blur

When to use it:
Use a fast shutter speed for wildlife, sports, pets and moving people.
Use a slow shutter speed for waterfalls, light trails and creative movement.

👉 Golden Rule: Fast shutter = sharp action. Slow shutter = movement and blur.

📸 Mini challenge:
Photograph something moving using:
• 1/1000 sec
• 1/125 sec
• 1 second

Compare how movement changes in each image.

Give it a go and share your results below 👇

14/05/2026

Camera Lucida — Seeing Differently
One-Day Photography Workshops at Loch Insch Fishery

Join Rui Costa and Philip Meadows for a one-day photography workshop designed to help you express yourself through photography.

Set in the inspiring surroundings of Loch Insch Fishery, Camera Lucida offers a creative, hands-on day for anyone who wants to move beyond simply taking pictures and begin making images with meaning, mood and personal intention.

The workshop is split into two sessions. In the morning, you’ll explore technical camera controls, artistic composition techniques and conceptual photography. In the afternoon, the focus turns to storytelling, where you’ll use the ideas from the morning session to create a maximum of six images that work together as a visual story.

With a maximum of just six attendees, the day offers plenty of individual guidance. The group will be split into two, with three attendees spending time with Rui and three with Phil before swapping over, giving everyone the benefit of both tutors’ experience and creative approach.

Workshop dates:
Sunday 14th June and Sunday 28th June
Time: 09:00–17:00
Price: Just £95.00 per person
Location: Loch Insch Fishery

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14/05/2026

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27/04/2026

📷 The Weekly Focus
Simple tips. Better images. Every week.

👇 This week: Aperture – Why your background goes blurry

Aperture controls how much of your image is in focus.

The simple truth:
• Low f-number (f/1.8 – f/4) = blurry background
• High f-number (f/8 – f/16) = more of the scene in focus

When to use it:
Use a low f-number for portraits (to blur the background)
Use a high f-number for landscapes (to keep everything sharp)

👉 Golden Rule: Lower f-number = more blur. Higher f-number = more in focus.

📸 Mini challenge:
Take the same photo at f/2.8, f/8, and f/16 — keep your subject the same and compare the background.

Give it a go and share your results below 👇

21/04/2026

Grampian Eye

This week, Cullen Camera Collective heads to the Grampian Eye Competition, joining 12 other clubs from across the Grampian area.

We’re proudly represented by Angela, Claire, Christine, Karen, Logan, Phil, Rui, and Shona — a fantastic team showcasing the strength and creativity of our Collective.

Whatever the results, this is a brilliant achievement and a chance to celebrate the work, progress, and passion within the group.

A special thank you to Phil for his encouragement and for helping us all create images we can truly be proud of.

Wishing you all the very best of luck — go out there, enjoy it, and do yourselves proud! 📸✨

19/04/2026

Dorothea Lange once said “a camera teaches you how to see without a camera”. I would have to agree.

18/04/2026

📷 Introducing: The Weekly Focus

At Cullen Camera Collective, we’re all about helping photographers grow — whether you’re just starting out or looking to build confidence with your camera.

Each Saturday, we’ll be sharing The Weekly Focus — a short, simple tip designed to help you take better photos.

No jargon. No overwhelm. Just practical advice you can use straight away.

👇 This week: ISO – Why your photos look grainy

If you’ve ever wondered why some of your images look noisy or lack clarity, this one’s for you.

📸 Give it a go:
Take the same photo at ISO 100, 800, and 3200 — then zoom in and compare the difference.

We’d love to see your results — feel free to share them in the comments!

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If you’d like to learn more, we meet every Wednesday evening (1900) at Cullen Bowls & Tennis Club. New members are always welcome.

01/04/2026

📸✨ THE GRAMPIAN EYE 2026 – LIVE PHOTOGRAPHY COMPETITION! ✨📸

Get ready for an unforgettable day of stunning images, creativity, and live judging!

🗓 25 April 2026
📍 Moray College, Elgin

For the first time ever, a limited number of tickets are available to the general public—giving you exclusive access to one of the largest photography competitions in the north-east of Scotland!

👀 What to expect:
🌟 Incredible, award-worthy photography
🎤 Live judging on the day
☕ Tea/coffee & delicious butteries on arrival
🥪 Lunch included (soup, sandwiches, or sausage rolls)

🎟 Tickets: £20 per person

📩 Reserve your place now:
[email protected]

⚠️ Only 40 tickets available – don’t miss out!

If you love photography, this is an event you won’t want to miss! 📷🔥

31/03/2026

📷 Hello from Cullen Camera Collective!

If you’re new here—or haven’t seen us in a while—we’re a friendly, welcoming photography group based in Cullen.

We meet every Wednesday from 19:00–21:00 at Cullen Bowling Club, and we’re open to all abilities—whether you’re just starting out or have years behind the camera.

Our sessions include:
✨ Practical shoots
✨ Learning and skill-building
✨ Editing and Lightroom help
✨ Guest speakers and creative projects

If you’ve ever wanted to get more from your photography, come along and give it a try—you’ll be made very welcome.

📍 Cullen Bowling Club
🕖 Wednesdays, 19:00–21:00

Drop us a message if you’d like to join us!

We are a not for profit community group.