Club News
New Committee Member
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.
Club Facebook Page
I am very pleased to announce that Vicky Napier has taken over the role of Admin for our Facebook Group. Chris Edgecombe has held this position for many years but has decided that now is the time for him to pass the role on. I would like to offer my sincere thanks to Chris for all he has done over the past few years to set our FB page up. I would also like to thank Vicky for taking this role on and offer her all the help that she needs to make the group a success.
Our Facebook page is simply called Sherborne Bradford Abbas Camera Club. It is a closed group which can be used for the benefit of us all. To this end Vicky has asked that if any member takes an image that they would like to share then could they please send this to her and she will do the rest. Send the images to her using the SBACC Camera Club WhatsApp page.
This is yet another great facility available to us all and will complement the club website. I would recommend making use of it as much as you can. The more we use it, the more enjoyable this page will be.
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 a wealth of very useful information is held within its group pages.
Future 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
SBACC Smartphone Challenge
On Tuesday 8th April we will hold our very first smartphone challenge. This is an open challenge for everyone to enter -
Three images taken over a week in March within walking distance of their home.
It has become clear that many members are routinely using smartphones to capture images, and with image quality improving all the time now is a good time to introduce this skill into your photographic arsenal. The challenge will not be formally judged but members will be asked to chose their favourite image.
Digital entries taken using smartphones only to be submitted. Digital processing is allowable, but not necessary.
We were all surprised by what can be done using our smartphone cameras when we had a presentation by Jet Lendon, so now is the time to put some of that creative knowledge to the test.
Rose Atkinson - The Art of Blur
On Tuesday 22nd April we are delighted to be hosting Rose Atkinson who will do a presentation called – THE ART OF BLUR. The Art of Blur (Intentional Camera Movement / ICM)
Being an introduction to the world of ICM and a voyage of discovery starting in the 1950s. Rose will show how ICM can capture an essence of place, depict motion and emotion, create abstracts, and images with a sense of ambiguity and mystery. Rose will also explain how to set up your camera and different styles of ICM.
We would welcome non SBACC members to come along to this evening. There would be a charge of £7.50 per ticket. Notification please to sbacc.treasurer@gmail.com
SBACC Best of Year / Open Competition
On Tuesday 13th May we will be holding our SBACC Best of Year / Annual Open Competition
This years competition will be judged by Sara Harpley
Print Images must be at least A4 in size Submissions of Digital Images no later than Midnight 3rd May 2025. Competition rules can be found at
https://www.sbacameraclub.co.uk/competitions/competition-rules
Future Photoshoots
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.
Montecute Village and Ladies Walk
On Friday 16th May members are invited to participate in a club photoshoot in the picturesque village of Montecute
The primary purpose for this shoot is to visit “Ladies Walk” where there is usually a large display of Bluebells and wild garlic flowers. This involves a walk from one of two starting points onto the hill where the flowers are to be seen in the woods. There is also Montacute village and Montacute House, which is a National Trust property, as well as the park attached to the house for which there is free entry. There is an attractive walk along a stream, at the side of the park and a cascade which could offer additional photo opportunities.
News
Recent Club Meetings and Outings
SBACC Macro and Close Up Competition
On 25th March we held our Macro and Close Up competition. (Digital and Print Competition)
An astounding 51 images were entered into the DPI category, which gave our judge, Norman Marsh, a real task to critique, assess and identify the winning entries.
For full results of both categories please go to https://www.sbacameraclub.co.uk/competitions
Stourhead – Daffodils
On Tuesday 18th March members participated in a photoshoot at Stourhead. This venue which is best known for its Autumn colours and the Azaleas that show in May, at this time of year provided quite a show of daffodils and early spring growth.
The weather for the day was extremely kind to those went along, but did present a challenge in getting the correct exposure for their images.
To be able see images taken from our Photoshoots please visit https://www.sbacameraclub.co.uk/gallery/photoshoot-galleries
Peter Carter - Monochrome Photography
On 11th March we were treated to a very interesting and thought provoking talk about monochrome photography from Peter Carter.
Thank you for sharing some of your fabulous images Peter, and for inspiring us to try shooting with a monochrome image in mind before we press the shutter button.
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.