FAQs
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!
Need more info?
Please get in touch by email: info@portisheadcameraclub.co.uk