Club News
New Committee Members
We are very pleased to be able to announce that Paul Norman has joined the SBACC Committee.
Although Paul is a relative newcomer to the club, since joining he has not only shown a desire to improve his own photographic skills but has also engaged with club meetings and outings in a way that has impressed us all. Paul will initially join the committee as a member without portfolio.
We still have a vacancy on the committee and would welcome any member who wishes to involve themselves in the development of our club. The next committee meeting will take place 15th April at the Rose and Crown, Bradford Abbas. Should any member be interested in joining our team please speak with either the Chairman or Secretary for further details. - Updated on 2nd February 2025
Programme of Meetings - 2025/26 Season
The full programme of events for next season has now been published. This can be found at Programme 2025/26
Updated on 2nd February 2025
Forums
Our Forums pages are a useful tool for all members to share experiences and to learn from others. Please use this facility as you will find alot of very useful information is held within its group pages. - Updated on 2nd February 2025
Upcoming Presentations and Events
As part of our programme SBACC hosts evenings where we invite well known and recognised photographers to our hall to give us a presentation. These evenings are always popular. We open our doors up on these evenings to non-members who may wish to see the speaker. Ticket prices are £7.50 per adult and £2.50 per child (Under 16).
Anyone wishing to buy a ticket should contact our Treasurer Mat Philips at sbacc.treasurer@gmail.com
Jonathan Genevaux - Presents a Talk on His Life and His Photography
On 25th February we will be pleased to welcome Jonathan Genevaux to our meeting
Jonathan is a professional photographer based in Bristol who specialises in Seascape Photography in both the UK and France. He is a member of the British Institute of Professional Photographers.
Jonathan will deliver a talk about his life and his photography on this evening and will treat us all to a gallery of his images.
To find out more about Jonathan please visit https://jonathangenevaux.com/en/en-home/
Peter Carter - Why Monochrome
On Tuesday 11th March we will be pleased to welcome Peter Carter to present a lecture called Why Monochrome
Peter Carter is a UK Southwest based photographer with an interest in the diverse genres of environmental portraiture, performing arts, documentary, and street photography. He studied photography at the University of Portsmouth, Bridgwater College, Somerset College of Arts and the University of the Creative Arts in London.
His work has been exhibited in solo shows at the Brewhouse Theatre, Taunton and at Strode College as well as joint shows in venues across the Southwest and South Wales. His dance images have been published internationally.
He is an Associate of the Royal Photographic Society and founder of the Somerset Monochrome Group of photographers.
SBACC Macro and Close Up Competition
On 25th March we will hold our Macro and Close Up competition. (Digital and Print Competition)
There will be two categories being judged - Digital images and Prints.
Members are invited to submit up to 3 images in total to be viewed and judged by Norma Marsh. Digital Images to be submitted no later than midnight 9th March 2025 and on request of the Competition Secretary.
News
Recent Club Meetings
Jack Lodge - The Change of Season
On 11th February we held this year’s Keith Lane Lecture and were treated to a most excellent presentation by Jack Lodge.
The title of his presentation is THE CHANGE OF SEASON
Jack showed his work through the seasons and focussed on the effect that changing light has on any images, as well as the effect that each season brought to the same composition..
To view some of Jacks images visit www.jacklodge.co.uk
Critique Evening
On 28th January we held our annual Critique Evening. Members were treated to a full critique of 23 of their images by Alan Denison. Alan had clearly put a great deal of work into the evening and managed to pass on many hints and tips to all that were present.
Photoshoots
Stourhead – Daffodils
On Tuesday 18th March members are invited to participate in a photoshoot at Stourhead. This venue is best known for its Autumn colours and the Azaleas that show in May, but at this time of year the gardens are well worth a visit to enjoy the daffodils that are showing around the grounds.
Being a National Trust venue there will be a entry charge for anyone who is not a member of the NT.
We will be meeting at 1030 am in the coffee shop which is just before the main entrance.
Swanage / Kimmeridge
On Saturday 12th April members are invited to participate in a photoshoot at Swanage and Kimmeridge.
Swanage is an excellent location to explore and practice your photography. Depending on the weather there may be opportunities to attempt some long exposures on the old pier, or just to grab a few images by walking along the promenade and around the gardens.
We will meet around the train station at 11am. From here you will be free to go and do what you want.
There are many cafes and restaurants to enjoy in the town centre.
For those wishing to extend the day it may be worth moving on to Kimmeridge mid-afternoon to enjoy the sunset.
Workshops
From time to time SBACC will offer workshops to members. These will be led by a locally respected photographer or club member who will guide each photographer through the day and explain to them how to improve their skills.