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 Themed competitions for print and PDI. Finally we hold an annual Audio Visual (AV) competition.
Winning images from Season 2025/26 Annual Awards:

Ship passing Southend pier - Brian Purdy

Almost Alien - Alan Chapman (CPAGB)

Over the Line - Brian Purdy

Lucia - Steve Marriott (CPAGB)

Kingfisher Reflection - Steve Marriott (CPAGB)

Wine and glasses - Brian Purdy

Sophia - Steve Marriott (CPAGB)

Dovercourt Lighthouse - David Purkiss (LRPS CPAGB)

Innovative Architecture - Jenny McDonald (CPAGB)

Southwold Pier - Ian McDonald (CPAGB DPAGB)

Blackfriars Bridge - Tom Plucinski (CPAGB LRPS BPE1*)

Psychedelic Walkway - Mike Rose

Fun and Games - Brian Purdy

Big Nuts Little Nuts - Brian Purdy
Upcoming Events:
Next Meetings:
21st May 2026 - AGM -
View more information about this meeting...Hand In Dates:
Next Season starts September
External Competition:
None Scheduled
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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