News
After a reset during the summer, Portishead Camera Club is back ready for the 2025/26 season! Our first meeting will be 4th September. #check Please visit this page regularly for news of our latest events, competitions, speakers or changes to the published programme.
Some of our members are exhibiting at the ArtPort25 Exhibition on 25th/26th September. #check We’ll be in the Somerset Hall #check so please drop by for chat and see the sort of things we do.
For any queries or comments, simply email info@portisheadcameraclub.co.uk!
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FAQ’s
When and where do you meet?
We meet at Redcliffe Bay Hall, Newhaven Road, Portishead, Bristol BS20 8LH every Thursday evening between September and May. Doors open at 7:00pm and the meeting starts at 7:30. Meetings finish around 9:30pm. Please check our Events/Calendar page for full details of the programme
How much does it cost to join / what are the fees?
As a new member or a visitor, your first two meetings are completely free!
Fees for the 2025/26 season are as follows:
| Annual Membership | £50.00 |
| Weekly attendance Subs | £2.50 |
The weekly subs include refreshments during the interval.
We encourage members to pay by bank transfer to:
Portishead Camera Club
Sort Code: 23-45-67
Account No: 34569876
Reference: Your name followed by M for Membership or S for Subs.
Subs for any number of weeks can be paid in advance in multiples of £2.50
Do I need to bring a camera?
Generally, no, although we do have some hands-on tuition and practice evenings.
What camera equipment do I need?
None! Your interest and enthusiasm for photography is all that’s required. You are the artist pressing the shutter, the camera is just a tool.
I take my photos on my smartphone, will I be welcome in the club?
Absolutely! Smartphones take fantastic images these days, and always having a phone with you means you’re always ready to capture that special moment. Our Members Galleries page includes several images captured on smartphones. From the simplest smartphone to the most expensive Nikon, we cater for all levels, all abilities and all budgets.
I’d like to know how to edit my photos, can the club help?
Of course it can! Club members have a vast range of experience in editing (or post-processing). Lightroom and Photoshop are probably best known, but we have members using Affinity and Luminar too. If you’ve never done any post-processing or need guidance on a particular feature, we’ll do our best to help you. If you just want to make your images ‘pop’ or crop to frame the subject, there are some clever smartphone apps available too.
I was bought a nice camera for Christmas, can the club show me how to use more of the features?
Yes, of course. This is a very common question! We all started somewhere. Technology gets more sophisticated but more affordable all the time. A modern camera can be daunting to begin with. We have members of all abilities and our aim is to make each of us a better photographer. A few simple guidelines can boost your confidence and accelerate your learning. Just ask!
Committee
We have an AGM every May to elect committee members for the following season. The current committee is made up as follows:
| Chairman | Nigel Power | PCC-chairman@gmail.com |
| Treasurer | Norman Renfrew | PCC-treasurer@gmail.com |
| Secretary | Ian Hingley | PCC-secretary@gmail.com |
| Vice Chairman | Ian Hingley | PCC-vicechair@gmail.com |
| Programme Secretary | Tony Binding | PCC-progsec@gmail.com |
| Competition Secretary | Tony Binding | PCC-compsec@gmail.com |
| General member | Elizabeth Glasbey | |
About
Portishead Camera Club was formed in 1966 (we think!)
We are a long-standing and well-respected club that enjoys a friendly and social atmosphere. We have a varied, interesting program consisting of guest speakers, competitions, critique evenings, and events with other clubs. Our aim is to encourage members to improve their photography skills, learn from each other and share their love of photography in a supportive environment.