Tuesday 14th February - “An Introduction to Portrait Photography"

Rob Rivron who has considerable experience and expertise in this kind of work has kindly offered to provide an extra session for interested members.
N.B. - this is not a full hands-on practical session, that's for our March evening.
The aim this time is to stimulate ideas and confidence in using the equipment.

 "This is mainly for those who would like to step up from the ‘snapshot’ to a more ‘formal portrait’ shot of friends
and family members.  

A short presentation dealing with equipment, technique and lighting (Including window lighting) will be followed  by a basic setup with two studio lights for members to shoot ‘Head & Shoulders’ portraits based on suggestions given in the presentation. "

Thursday 26th January - "Cuppa & Capture"

Theme: 'Strength and Power'

A really good turnout of members met at the National Trust cafe where we were made very welcome - no trouble is too much for their very helpful staff. 

After a light lunch we all set out to see what we could make of another testing subject.

You can see some of the results by following the link to our Galleries.

Thursday 12th January - "Cuppa & Capture"

Theme: ‘Roof tops and chimney pots’.

Another good turn-out for an afternoon of socialising and photography.

 For once, we had great weather - a lovely afternoon put a spring in our steps.  You can see the results in the C & C Gallery.

Theme for the day: "A little local detail" - make of it what you will!

It was cold, damp and grey.  But seven brave souls still turned up and got some interesting images.
See them in the Gallery.

Theme for the shoot: ‘Large & Small” - subjects for this theme could include say chimney pots, modes of transport e.g. a bike and a bus, a goose and a sparrow, etc.
The large and the small item should be shown in the same shot.
The "Cuppa & Capture" Gallery has selected images from this session.

The topic this time is "Repetition" -  images of repeated patterns, shapes or any object (wheels, leaves, ducks); the list is endless.  
Even though it was raining persistently all day, some members braved the weather and managed to get some interesting shots, in between much drinking (of tea or coffee, of course.)
Visit the Gallery to see a selection from this session.

Rob Rivron has kindly offered to organise the Cuppa & Capture meetings.  It is intended that they will be held on different days each time in order to allow as many people as possible to be involved.

If anyone has any queries Rob would be happy for them to telephone (01904 646401) or email  (robert@rivron.co.uk).

As this activity is becoming increasingly popular, we've given it a gallery all to itself!

26th September 2011 - Bishopthorpe Camera Club ‘Cuppa & Capture’ meeting.

 Meet at 1 pm in King's Square, York for a cuppa in the Harlequin Cafe.

The topic for the shoot is "Contrast & Architecture".

Open to all, the cuppa & capture meeting is just a social gathering of club members. We meet to enjoy a quick cuppa and perhaps, for the more wicked of us, a sticky bun. Then we go forth into York with our cameras and attempt to interpret the topic of the day through the picture we take.

 After a suitable interval (to be agreed) we reconvene at the cafe to share our experiences and perhaps give one another a ‘sneak peak’ at what we have captured. There may even be another sticky bun to enjoy!

 Once home, we share our pictures via e-mail and Roger will select some to put on our web site - how much better can things get on the fun scale?