LETCHWORTH GARDEN CITY CAMERA CLUB 

by Rob Fairhead and Judith Duddle Rob writes: Our recent visit to Probstzella came about because a memory of a rail trip was re-triggered by watching a short video about it (details at the bottom).   I remember calling at Probstzella on the train 40 years ago (1985), en route from Berlin (after visiting a relative who lived there) to Munich. Back then it was the last station in East Germany before entering West Germany, so stringent border checks took place until reunificatio

I’m a sports and action guy and as such I have some big, heavy equipment; ideal for the job in hand but too big and heavy for casual use. On a typical sports event I use a trolley to carry it all.  So, a few years ago I bought a Fuji X-T1 which I used for holidays and family stuff. It meant I didn’t need to carry my heavy stuff around but I only ever had a standard 16-50mm zoom. When the X-T5 came out I decided to upgrade. I wanted to get a new lens or two and searching aroun

I can imagine every photographer — from the amateur who ventures out at the weekend to the professional behind the lens every day — eventually hits that  point. The dreaded creative block. The images start to feel repetitive, the inspiration that once came so easily now feels forced, and even the camera seems to gather dust on the shelf. It feels like the photographers version of 'writers block' - a period where raising the camera feels like hard work and you wonder whether y

I wanted to use my camera to create art inspired by artists — to paint with photography  using line, texture, colour, and light. This project was all about having fun in-camera with multiple exposure techniques, exploring how photography can reinterpret established art in fresh, unexpected ways. Inspiration from Henry Moore Sculptures The Henry Moore Studios and Gardens are just a short drive away — have you been yet? Have a look at the website for more inspiration -...

This month’s session at The Settlement in Letchworth gave us all a real taste of the world of food and drink photography. The evening...

As a keen cyclist and photographer, imagine my excitement when the greatest men’s cycle race this country hosts — the Tour of Britain  —...

We wrapped up another fantastic year with the Camera Club, marked by summer evening walks, weekly photographic themes, a lovely meal out...

Every August Bank Holiday weekend, the streets of West London burst into a vibrant celebration of Caribbean culture as Notting Hill...

Photography is all about light. Whether you’re capturing a sweeping landscape at golden hour or a candid moment on the city streets, your...

Columbia Road in East London hosts this colourful festival each year, Day of the Dead is a Mexican celebration which honours the passing...