Informal member-led evening
2027-01-20 19:30 - 21:30 (Europe/London) | The Adelaide Hall, Ely College
We will be in the Hall at the College this evening, and although the topics for this evening will be decided nearer the time, this is likely to be a “Digital Techniques” evening run by John Harvey. If you would like help with a particular aspect of your photography, we can tailor these events to help you, so do please let us know, we value any feedback.

Presentation - "20 Nature Projects"
2027-01-27 19:30 - 21:30 | The Adelaide Hall, Ely College
Multi award winning professional wildlife photographer Kevin Sawford will be presenting this evening. Kevin is based in Suffolk and runs a varied array of wildlife workshops on behalf of Suffolk Wildlife Trust, as well as courses at RSPB Minsmere and courses of his own.
Kevin’s images have been published around the world, e.g. for BBC Countryfile, BBC Wildlife and Outdoor Photography magazines as well as national newspapers. More info about Kevin can be viewed on his website Kevin Sawford Photography read more

Themed Print Panel competition
2027-02-03 19:30 - 21:30 | The Adelaide Hall, Ely College
This competition is for prints on a theme of your choice, and you can submit between three and five prints. Only one panel will be allowed per member this year, and the judge for the event will be Colin Mill. Panels will not be scored, but the judge will select a First, Second and Third Place from the entries submitted.
For more information about the rules for this competition, please see the relevant section of the Competition Rules document, available on the Help page of this website. Closing date for entries will be 27 January 2027. read more

Non-league PDI Competition for "Experimental images"
2027-02-10 19:30 - 21:30 | ONLINE ZOOM MEETING, United Kingdom
This evening we will be holding a non-league competition on Zoom judged by Jim Bennett. Scores from this competition will NOT count towards the PDI League.
This is a new idea, so we will see how it goes!
In previous years, three images were allowed to be submitted to each PDI League competition, with the top scoring two counting towards the League total. Now that we have had to restrict League competitions to two entries each, both scores will count, which means that you don’t get the chance to try entering something a bit different. To compensate for that, this evenings competition will allow you to enter up to two pdi images that you can have a bit of fun with, maybe trying a different post-processing treatment, using a filter or a different technique or an unusual subject. Your images should be something creative, perhaps something that maybe you wouldn’t consider entering into a scoring league competition, but which you would still like a judges input for? read more

No meeting
2027-02-17 19:30 - 21:30 | No meeting
No meeting this evening.
However, entries for our third and final Print League competition can be submitted until midnight tonight.

Presentation - "Gig Photography"
2027-02-24 19:30 - 21:30 | The Adelaide Hall, Ely College
Laurence Harvey will be talking about his experience with photographing music gigs, giving advice on equipment and settings to use for this type of work. Although Laurence covers many photographic genres which can be seen on his website, the link to his gig photography is here The Harv’s Photos Gig Page

Print Competition no 3 of 3, 2026/27
2027-03-03 19:30 - 21:30 | The Adelaide Hall, Ely College
The final print competition of our three League competitions will be held tonight (closing date 17 February) and will be judged by Jonathan Vaines.
The overall scores from the three competitions and the winner of the Print League will be announced on the News Page of this website as well as on our social media pages asap.

Friendly competition against Kings Lynn
2027-03-08 19:30 - 21:30 | ONLINE ZOOM MEETING, United Kingdom
This evening will be our annual battle against Kings Lynn and Dict Camera Club and will be online via Zoom. We endeavour to use images from as many different club members as possible for this competition, and the event will be judged by Jim Bennett.
PLEASE NOTE: This event is being hosted by Kings Lynn, so it will be on a Monday evening as this is their club night.

Presentation by Kevin Pigney
2027-03-10 19:30 - 21:30 | The Adelaide Hall, Ely College
Club member Kevin Pigney will be presenting a talk to the club this evening, but the topic of the talk has yet to be finalised.

Informal member-led evening
2027-03-17 19:30 - 21:30 | The Adelaide Hall, Ely College
This may either be a “Digital Techniques ” evening run by John Harvey, or a critique evening.

Presentation - "My camera journey"
2027-03-24 19:30 - 21:30 | ONLINE ZOOM MEETING, United Kingdom
Chris Shepherd will be presenting his talk to the club tonight on Zoom. Chris specialises in photographs of people, landscapes and nature from around the British Isles, and also from New Zealand.
Chris’s website can be seen here Shepherdpics – Photography by Chris Shepherd

No Meeting
2027-03-31 19:30 - 21:30 | No meeting
No meeting tonight due to Easter holidays

No meeting
2027-04-07 19:30 - 21:30 | No meeting
No meeting tonight due to Easter.
Midnight tonight is the closing date for submitting your two entries for next week’s PDI competition.

PDI Competition 2 of 3, 2026/27
2027-04-14 19:30 - 21:30 | The Adelaide Hall, Ely College
The second of our league PDI competitions will be judged tonight by Nick Akers. (Closing date for entries was 7 April 2027)

Presentation - "Wedding Photography"
2027-04-21 19:30 - 21:30 | The Adelaide Hall, Ely College
Jackie Gillman-Dace will be talking to the club about her wedding photography, and she has a “documentary” style that captures the unique, candid and heartfelt moments during the big day as they happen. Jackie also loves to incorporate stunning scenery into her wedding portraits, making the most of the location available and the weather conditions.
Jackie’s website can be seen at Suffolk Wedding Photographer Jackie Gillman Photography
Midnight tonight is the closing date for submitting your two PDI entries for next week’s competition. read more

PDI Competition 3 of 3, 2026/27
2027-04-28 19:30 - 21:30 | The Adelaide Hall, Ely College
The final PDI League competition of this season, which will be judged by Naomi Saul. Results from the League will be published on the News Page of this website asap, as well as on our social media channels.
(Closing date for your 2 entries is 21 April)

'On Location' evening out and about
2027-05-05 19:00 - 21:30 | TBA
This evening we will hopefully be making the best of the fine spring weather to have a practical evening out and about with our cameras. Experienced club members will help those less skilled with settings and techniques.
The venue for this has yet to be decided, but will be published here nearer the time. The plan is to start a little earlier at 7pm tonight.

Presentation - "50 Shades of Pink and Grey"
2027-05-12 19:30 - 21:30 | ONLINE ZOOM MEETING, United Kingdom
This evening Barbie and Rusty Lindsay will be presenting their talk showcasing their creative talents. Barbie has been to the club before, and has an enormous range of unconventional and creative ideas including street photography, portraits, and macro work. Barbie is a member of the Beyond Group and describes herself as a photography obsessive, taking her camera everywhere including Tesco’s!
Rusty is also a photographer and photo artist specialising in digital manipulation of images, and also a member of the Beyond Group. Both are judges and have had work published and exhibited widely. read more

Annual General Meeting and Members Choice competition
2027-05-19 19:30 - 21:30 | The Adelaide Hall, Ely College
The final event of the season will be the Club AGM, the presentation of Award Certificates to all of our season’s competition winners, and our annual Members Choice competition where members present at the AGM can vote for their favourite print and PDI of the year. Each person has three votes, and the highest number of votes decides the winner. You can enter an image or print from the year, or an entirely new one.
Ely Photographic Club very much hope that you have enjoyed the Programme of Events that we have put on for you over the season (special thanks to our Programme Secretary, Chris!) and are looking forward to next year already! read more
