Masham Photographic Club
Programme Notes
MASHAM PHOTOGRAPHIC CLUB
PROGRAMME NOTES FOR MEMBERS 2026-27
Once again, the main aim of the MPC programme is to provide us with as much variety as possible, both in terms of the genres of photographs we are shown and the type of speaker we invite. By implication therefore, there is probably something for everyone.
Guest Speakers – Blue
Members’ Evenings - Green
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1st September - Members’ Post Summer Break Show & Tell
All of you will be asked to bring along two or three digital/printed images from your summer break, to show and tell us a little about when/where/with whom they were taken and what was happening. Also, you are asked to bring your favourite piece of gear and one piece of advice that has stood you in good stead when taking photos. Other than selecting the images and saving them on to a memory stick, no preparation will be needed. Alternatively, your images can be sent to me by email or WeTransfer.
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15th September – Ian Traherne – Glimpses of Life Through A Lens
This will be a zoom presentation from Ian, who is a Commercial/Portrait Photographer based in Essex. He was born with an eye condition which crops the world he is able to see, giving him a unique way of capturing moments in time. Photography allows him to break through the isolation he sometimes feels and to connect with the world via his camera. Ian’s commissioned photography has brought him into contact with clients such as Apple, Canon UK, Channel 4 Paralympics, WEX Photo/Video and M & C Saatchi. He has also appeared on the BBC2 Blind Ambition programme and has exhibited in several London venues.
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6th October – There Are Places I’ll Remember
Five of you will talk for ten minutes about images of places you will fondly remember in the future [or think you will]. They can be from near or far, indoor or outdoor, in fact, anywhere at all. For example, some of you may even wish to remember places in your local town or village eg Bordars Café or Harry’s Chippie! If so, take a photograph and share it with us. Does the title of our evening remind you of a Beatles track? It certainly should, unless you are much younger than me! The Beatles will also be joining us in spirit, at least by way of their recordings.
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20th October – AGM + Award of Trophies + Sheep Fair Exhibition Results
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3rd November – Laura Storm – Postcards From The Blue [zoom]
Laura is an award-winning photographer, diver and a passionate champion of ocean conservation. She’s been obsessed for most of her life with seeing and understanding everything in our oceans, from the smallest plankton to the biggest whales. I know we are in for a real treat!
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17th November – The Streets and Nature of Singapore
Richard Coulstock, one of our newer members, has kindly agreed to talk to us about his many years living in Singapore and, in particular, about the streets and the natural locations he and his camera encountered within this amazing City State.
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1st December – Passing Through……..[In Person]
Paco Valero and Barbara Murray will talk to us about how they split their time between Spain and the Yorkshire Dales. They will use monochrome tree portraits with reflective writing to explore how woodlands invite contemplation, prompt memory, and encourage attention to the natural world. They believe their descriptions stimulate people towards giving time to ‘passing through’ those reflective moments offered by woods and landscapes.
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15th December – Christmas Quiz – More festive fun with this annual event.
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5th January – Mark Banks – Improving Our Images With Simple Processing Techniques
Mark is a professional photographer who is well known to the club. He has visited us on many occasions in the past and we are very fortunate that he still enjoys returning to us. He is an excellent speaker with a wealth of knowledge and photographic expertise, who has the ability to share it at an easily understandable level.
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19th January – My Time in The Fire and Rescue Service - Val G, MPC Member
Val will talk to us about her experiences of working in her own role, as well as describing to us the more general background of service itself.
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2nd February – Agriculture & Rural Life – Wayne Hutchinson
Wayne is recognised as one of the leading agricultural and livestock photographers in the country. He has won many awards for photographing livestock at sales and shows nationwide. Wayne is a Nikon man through and through and makes full use of his up to date cameras and lenses. He has a huge list of clients, both in the UK and abroad. He has also appeared on TV and, in particular in ‘Dales Diaries’ with Luke Casey, as well as on Radio 4 in ‘Live in the Landscapes’
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16th February – Thanks For The Memory
Two club members will talk about some of their memories whilst sharing photographs and musical tracks associated with them. Further details will follow….
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2nd March – Mists of India – Roger Parrish
Roger is a highly accomplished photographer who is a member of Ripon Photographic Society. He has kindly agreed to share some of his stunning photographs from his recent trip to India.
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16th March – Architectural Photography - Thomas Peck
Thomas is a professional photographer who has an interest in various genres of photography. However, this evening, he will be sharing a selection of his stunning images of buildings, particularly using the medium of black and white. He will also describe some of the techniques he uses to create his spectacular results.
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6th April – AV Judging
More details will follow, closer to the time.
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20th April – Peter Lau - Photography and How I Roll
Peter had a successful career in the Fire Service until a serious mountain bike accident in 2014 resulted in his spinal cord being severed. This led to many ups and downs and the challenge of adapting to a new normal for both himself and his wife. The gift of a camera and the need to exercise his assistance dog resulted in Peter taking a greater interest in the world around him. Twelve years on, he dedicates himself to exploring new locations and further developing his keen interest in nature photography. Peter is certainly looking forward to sharing his work with us.
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4th May – 10 in 10s
Five members [TBA], will each share their 10 images [of anything!]
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18th May – Pete Bristo – Landscape Photography
Pete is a passionate landscape photographer who lives near Driffield in East Yorkshire. He runs workshops both in the UK and abroad, with his favourite locations being the Lakes, the Isle of Skye, Harris & Lewis and Iceland. In particular, he has produced some exceptional images along the East Yorkshire coast using slower shutter speeds and/or ND filters, which he will be sharing with us. For some of us, it will be a fantastic opportunity to tune up our Fine Art Photography skills.
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1st June – Mark Bradshaw – Just My Own Images
Mark admits that he doesn’t know what kind of photographer he is. Having dabbled with photography when he was young, other things seemed to take over for about thirty years, until he bought a Nikon D50 on a finance plan. Since then, he hasn’t looked back. He has had his images shown in both London and Washington, as well as making it through to nine out of the past eleven UK Photographer of the Year competitions. He was runner up once and Charlie Waite’s personal choice on another. So be prepared for a collection of photographs that don’t fit into any one genre.
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15th June – A summer walk in the great outdoors with our cameras
I wonder where it will be this time…. Will the weather be kind to us? Suggestions welcome!
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