Next Meeting: 3rd September 2026 - People, Portraits and Photojournalism - by Roger Hance (FRPS AFIAP BPE5*) - View Speakers Website... - More info about this meeting...

Chelmsford Camera Club

 
The club is affiliated to the Photographic Alliance of Great Britain through the East Anglian Federation.

You don't have to be an 'Expert Photographer' to be welcomed as a member of Chelmsford Camera Club. All you need is an interest in photography. The Club meets weekly from September until May with a varied programme of competitions, photographic talks and demonstrations, member participation evenings and social events. We meet from September through to May.

Speakers / Competitions

 
We provide a first class, entertaining and informative programme of high quality speakers on all aspects of photography.

Competitions are held throughout the season. We hold league competitions for Prints and Projected Digital Images (PDI). There is also the annual Burley Cup for a Panel of 3 Prints, we also hold a Panel of 2 prints. There are also Themed competitions for print and PDI.
 
 

Why join a Camera Club?

Almost everyone enjoys taking photographs these days. However if you want to develop your skills and take more satisfying photographs, and have fun doing it, joining a camera club is an excellent step. Even if you only use your mobile phone.

There is a lot of practical help at hand. Most members are only too happy to share their expertise. We also run occasional workshops and informal 'how to do it' sessions to help you learn new skills and techniques.

New members are always very welcome to the club. Come along for up to any 3 meetings to see for yourself what we have to offer, before making a decision to join us. Ask someone to introduce you to one of the committee members, and they'll be happy to answer any questions you may have.

For more information contact us. You can see our membership fees here
 

Winning images from Season 2025/26 Annual Awards:


  • Southwold Pier

    Southwold Pier - Ian McDonald (CPAGB DPAGB)


  • Ship passing Southend pier

    Ship passing Southend pier - Brian Purdy


  • Psychedelic Walkway

    Psychedelic Walkway - Mike Rose


  • Big Nuts Little Nuts

    Big Nuts Little Nuts - Brian Purdy


  • Wine and glasses

    Wine and glasses - Brian Purdy


  • Lucia

    Lucia - Steve Marriott (CPAGB)


  • Over the Line

    Over the Line - Brian Purdy


  • Innovative Architecture

    Innovative Architecture - Jenny McDonald (CPAGB)


  • Dovercourt Lighthouse

    Dovercourt Lighthouse - David Purkiss (LRPS CPAGB)


  • Kingfisher Reflection

    Kingfisher Reflection - Steve Marriott (CPAGB)


  • Almost Alien

    Almost Alien - Alan Chapman (CPAGB)


  • Blackfriars Bridge

    Blackfriars Bridge - Tom Plucinski (CPAGB LRPS BPE1*)


  • Fun and Games

    Fun and Games - Brian Purdy


  • Sophia

    Sophia - Steve Marriott (CPAGB)


 

Upcoming Events:

Next Meetings:
3rd September 2026 - People, Portraits and Photojournalism - by Roger Hance (FRPS AFIAP BPE5*) - View Speakers Website... - View more information about this meeting...
10th September 2026 - Magic of the Birds in your Garden - by Graham Mee - View Speakers Website... - View more information about this meeting...
17th September 2026 - Print Competition 1 - Judge: Tony Bramley (FRPS) - View more information about this meeting...
24th September 2026 - Landscape Photography - by Gary Gough - View Speakers Website... - View more information about this meeting...


Hand In Dates:
10th September 2026 - Print Competition 1
24th September 2026 - PDI Competition 1
8th October 2026 - Mono Print Trophy Competition


External Competition:
20th October 2026 - Colchester 8x8 Competition, 7.30pm Christ Church Hall, Ireton Road, Colchester CO3 3AT
 
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Themes for 2026/2027 Season

 
The themes for our Themed competitions will be:
Print: Places of Worship; Isolated Objects; Motion
PDI: Agriculture; Marine; Weather
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