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Affiliated to the Photographic Alliance of Great Britain through the
Midland Counties Photographic Federation
Honorary President: The Mayor of Lichfield
Images from the most recent club competition
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Members click here to enter your images for the next competition into Photoentry
Latest News
Limburg win this year
This year's annual competition with Lichfield's Twin City, Limburg, resulted in a clear win for our German friends. Although the English judge placed Lichfield slightly ahead, his German counterpart gave Limburg a significant lead that resulted in the higher overall score. However, congratulations go to our Chairman, Joe Anderson, who was the only photographer from either club to score a maximum 20 from both judges for his powerful monochrome image "The Fighter". Congratulations also go to Catherine Nicholls and Steve Clifford who gained a maximum 20 for one of their images. For a full list of scores click here.
Impressionist Photography
If you would like to move your photography more towards photographic art or would simply like to try some new techniques, these two YouTube videos by Eva Polak are well worth watching. In them Eva discusses how to create atmospheric images with an emotional pull. The techniques she discusses include the use of slow shutter spend and intentional camera movement (ICM). These are highly relevant in preparing images for next year's inter club competition with Limburg which has the theme "Motion".
Impressionist Photography Techniques for beginners Part 1: Foundations & Creative Expression
Impressionist Photography Part 2: Mastering Composition & Creativity
Motion and Panning
Another highly relevant video has been produced by Alan Schaller in which he demonstrates the panning technique that gives the impression of motion.
How To Add ENERGY To Your Photos With Panning Photography
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Find Us
Lichfield Camera Club
Lichfield Methodist Centre
Backcester Lane
Lichfield
WS13 6JH
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Want to improve your photography? Read about how these members benefited from joining Lichfield Camera Club:
"I had always been interested in photography but realised that I needed to get beyond the basics if I wanted to improve the quality of my images. Joining the club was a game changer. By entering competitions and getting feedback from judges and other members my awareness of what makes a good image was taken to another level. I also enjoyed the friendly atmosphere and the chance to learn new techniques from more experienced photographers."
''I joined Lichfield Camera Club after my youngest child left school to go to uni. I needed something to hold my interest and give me reason. Since then, starting with no camera knowledge, I feel that I have learned a lot of new things, moved forwards with my photography , made great friends and camera club has become a social evening as well as a learning curve.''
For more information about membership and answers to Frequently Asked Questions, click here