BPE Exhibitions List Exhibitions in Date Order showing Class, Closing Date (Month), Contact for Entry Details
RPS Events: List of UK wide events
Events in East Anglia: Main events in East Anglia over the coming month
IanVisits - Whats on in London - content varies in interest
TimeLine Events: Where Heritage and Photography come together
TimeOut’s Photography in London
Tues 21st Oct 2025 7:30pm - 10:00pm
Eight clubs compete with an entry of eight prints, each by a different photographer.
As well as being an accomplished photographer, having won Landscape Photographer Of The Year 2015 in the Urban View section for A Veil for the Shard, Julie has specific expertise in the pharmaceutical & life sciences sector. Julie has a PhD in Biochemistry, had a lectureship at a London medical school and has worked as a scientist in both research and development directorates.
Tues 28th Oct 2025 7:30pm - 10:00pm
Astrophotographer Nik Szymanek 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.
Tues 4th Nov 2025 7:30pm - 10:00pm
Tues 11th Nov 2025 7:30pm - 10:00pm
Following the success of last season’s compelling “The Little Print Show”, Jonathan returns with another inspiring talk that showcases his expertise, creativity and unique vision. In Me, Myself, and Eye, Jonathan will share a curated selection of images from his personal projects, delving into the stories, concepts and inspiration that drive his artistic process. Guiding us through every stage of his craft - from the initial spark of an idea and the photographic techniques involved to the final production of a polished print - Jonathan will offer insights that will challenge traditional notions of camera club photography. This evening promises to transport you into the innovative and thought-provoking world of Jonathan’s visual art.
Tues 18th Nov 2025 7:30pm - 10:00pm
Tues 25th Nov 2025 7:30pm - 10:00pm
Naomi invites us to join her on a stunning photographic journey through two of her favourite African destinations: the iconic Maasai Mara and the captivating landscapes of Southern Tanzania. Through her lens, she captures breathtaking images of wildlife thriving in their natural habitats - majestic creatures roaming freely across vast plains and vibrant birds soaring through open skies.
Tue 2nd Dec 2025 7:30pm - 10:00pm
Nicholas is Chair of the City of London & Cripplegate Photographic Society and has been recognised in both the international Minimalist Awards and also the Monochrome Awards. His pictures have been exhibited at the Barbican, Lauderdale House and the Glasgow Photography Gallery. You can see his work on Instagram: @iamnotabene and @eppingforestlonghorncattle and also on ello ello.co.notabene Nicholas is an EAF accredited photographic competition Judge.
![[ZOOM] Annual CPS vs Wetzlar PDI Competition by Zoom - Appraisal by Tom Peck LRPS CPAGB](https://colchesterphotosoc.co.uk/events/2025-26/colchester-vs-wetzlar/tom_peck.jpg)
Tue 9th Dec 2025 7:30pm - 10:00pm
I’ve been taking photographs for many years now. I originally focused mostly on macro photography of flowers, and then expanded to include landscape and portraits.
Tues 16th Dec 2025 7:30pm - 10:00pm
Join us on Zoom for an inspiring talk by Mark Kolbe, an acclaimed, award-winning Australian sports photographer with over 25 years of experience in editorial photography. Mark will showcase his striking images from major sporting events, share the captivating stories behind them, and provide unique insights into the life and artistry of a professional sports photographer.
An open PDI competition for images of any subject but which must have been taken in Essex. Two entries per person allowed.
I’ve been taking photographs for many years now. I originally focused mostly on macro photography of flowers, and then expanded to include landscape and portraits.
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.
Though I started photography many years ago and have a strong darkroom background, my work these days is predominantly digital for convenience. My day job is in IT and so photography remains mostly a leisure pursuit though I do take it seriously. I am an active member of Cambridge Camera Club and lecture and judge at camera clubs throughout East Anglia and beyond.
I’ve been a keen photographer ever since I pooled all my 21st birthday money to buy my first SLR, a Pentax ME Super that I still own. The move to digital back in 2002 opened up a whole new and wonderful world of creativity for me, and the number of burnt dinners that my family will happily accuse me of demonstrates how easily I lose time once I fire up PhotoShop. My recent images have mainly been landscape and nature, but I also shoot still life and portraits and work on composites and creative experiments — if it catches my interest, I’ll have a go (which saved my sanity during the recent lockdowns). I’m always interested to see how other photographers view the world, both to gain inspiration and to share ideas.
In this enlightening talk, Roy delves into the techniques and creative possibilities offered by infrared imaging. Discover how this unique approach can expand your artistic vision, whether working in monochrome or colour mediums. An inspiring session for those seeking to push the boundaries of photographic expression.
Alison Jenkins has always been a keen photographer and over the years has studied and achieved many awards and certifications. She is an Associate of the Royal Photographic Society (ARPS), she has a Distinction of the Photographic Alliance of Great Britain (DPAGB), and a City & Guilds in photography in which she was awarded a Distinction.
Having learned so much from the Camera Club world, I wanted to pass on some of the knowledge I had learned (and am still learning all the time) to others and was invited to join the East Anglian Federation of Photographic Societies (EAF) judges’ panel in 2006. I try to assess what “drove” the photographer to take the picture and always enjoy seeing the work of others.
This informal yet inspiring talk will delve into Gillian’s 25-year artistic journey, featuring physical examples of her diverse projects and an engaging discussion about her creative process, techniques, and evolution as an artist.
My photography is a reflection of both my life in London and my rural upbringing in a small country village in the South of England. I am drawn to human elements and documenting everyday life, chance occurrences, captured moments, a look, a gaze, a feeling, an attitude, a time or a place.
Tonight we’re blending a relaxed social gathering with an opportunity to explore the printed medium. Tables will be set up throughout the hall where members can display possibly unseen and/or unmounted printed images they’ve created. This is a chance to discover a variety of genres, explore ideas, discuss paper types and receive valuable feedback to refine and enhance the presentation of your own work.
I’m based in NW Kent and am a Member of Aperture Woolwich Photographic Society. Up until recently I was Vice Chair, Competition Secretary, KCPA Rep, Zoom guy - but that has gone now, to my great relief, passed on to, I think 6 other people within the club.
Join us for an unforgettable evening with Des Ong, an award-winning professional wildlife photographer based in the UK. Born in the tropics, Des developed a lifelong passion for the natural world, blending his love of art and nature into a remarkable career.
Jonathan is a photographer based in Bedford. He is a member and previous president of Cambridge Camera Club. He describes his photography as observational and has a great love of the coast. So, you either find him by the sea or, pre Covid, in a museum watching people walking up and down photogenic staircases.
Join us for an exciting and informative session with Paul Smith, an accomplished photographer and drone enthusiast. In this talk, Paul offers a comprehensive overview of drone photography, starting with a clear explanation of the rules and regulations every drone operator needs to know to fly safely and legally. Paul will also provide an insider’s look at the essential gear used in drone photography, sharing tips on choosing the right equipment for capturing stunning aerial images. The highlight of the evening is a visual journey across the country, showcasing breathtaking drone shots and the techniques used to create them.
If you want to win competitions you should study what is doing well and copy it in your own way. That is however a very poor way of improving your photography and not very satisfying.
A long-time member of Benfleet Camera Club and more recently The Beyond Group, I have always had a fascination for photography and in particular the printed image. I love the challenge of capturing that moment in time which would normally be a fleeting instant often missed in a blink of an eye, such as a bird taking off or a canoeist being swamped by water.
In this engaging talk, aill shares his personal approach to photography, focusing on his passion for shooting projects that resonate with him, emphasising creativity over competition and the joy of capturing moments for personal satisfaction rather than external validation.
Annual General Meeting and Presentation of Awards, followed by a presentation after the break.
Sat 18th Oct 2025
Thurs 13th Nov 2025
