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ALL EVENTS ARE "VIRTUAL" FOR 2021
UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE
​(SO PLEASE DISREGARD ANY LOCATIONS SPECIFIED).

*** THE FOLLOWING SYLLABUS IS FOR REFERENCE ONLY***
*** IT SHOWS WHAT WE WOULD HAVE BEEN DOING WAS IT NOT FOR COVID-19 ****
​

 

January 2020

3rd

NCPF 'SELECTORS CHOICE' PORTFOLIO

 

A digital show of the images chosen by the Selectors from the NCPF  (D)

 

 

10th

Theme, Challenge and Studio Show

 

The images produced by club members for the Theme (ICM - Intentional Camera Movement) the Challenge (Seaham) and the shoot at HD Studios from 2019.

The next Challenge & Theme will be set and shown in April. Club members (D)

 

(Entries: The Qualifying DPI Competitions - Round 1) (D)

 

 

17th

More than meets the eye!

 

An evening with Alan Brown (D+P)

 

(Entries: Members Competition) (P)

 

 

24th

RESULTS: Members Competition

 

Club members vote on their favourite images (paper vote) Club members (P)

 

 

31st

RESULTS: The Qualifying DPI Competitions - Round 1

 

A First time visitor to Judge at our Club we welcome Linda Golightly (D)

 

(Entries: The Qualifying PRINT Competitions - Beginners - Round 1) (P)

 

 

 

February

7th

I Wish Project

 

This evening we welcome Bill Stephenson with his "I Wish Project'.  It is a PDI presentation but he will also show some of his prints. Bill Stephenson (D+P)

 

 

14th

As long as it’s black and white

 

Ed and Mick are firmly committed to producing high quality, mono images in both print and digital versions. They demonstrate how any subject can be beautifully rendered in black and white. Their photographs cover a wide range of subjects including portraits, landscapes, candid and travel shots from all over the world. Ed Foster & Mick Howe (D+P)

 

 

21st

RESULTS: The Qualifying PRINT Competitions - Beginners - Round 1

 

Our excellent judge is George Ledger, a highly respected photographer who will be judging this series of competitions. George Ledger ARPS DPAGB (P)

 

(Entries: The Qualifying PRINT Competitions - Advanced - Round 1) (P)

 

 

28th

An evening with..

 

John Pattison who will present images showing his time spent on Pine Ridge Indian reservation in South Dakota with the Lakota people. John Pattison (D)

 

(Entries: NCPF Annual Competition) (P/D)

 

 

 

March

6th

A Presentation By Olympus UK

 

Demonstrating the current OMD system covering some of the interesting new features of the mirrorless compact cameras.

Olympus will present images alongside an informal and interactive demonstration of their cameras in a fun and engaging evening. Jez Sugars/Lewis Speight (D)

 

(Entries: The Ken Henderson Portrait Competition) (P)

 

 

 

 

13th

RESULTS: The Qualifying PRINT Competitions - Advanced - Round 1

 

We welcome tonight a very experienced and accomplished judge Dave Coates ARPS, EFIAP/p, ESFIAP, APSA, EPSA,MPAGB,APAGB (P)

 

 

20th

Wildlife

 

Michael is mainly interested in photographing wildlife and landscapes. On occasion, he also photographs sport, mainly motorcycle racing. Michael Watson (D+P)

 

 

27th

RESULTS: The Ken Henderson Portrait Competition

 

We welcome back Jack Bamford, an Internationally renowned photographer judging for us this evening Jack Bamford DPAGB AFIAP APAGB (P)

 

 

 

April

3rd

Angels with dirty faces

 

John has visited the club many times and we are fortunate to have him back again this time for his thought provoking presentation of 'Angels with dirty faces'. John Race (D)

 

(Entries: Straight From The Camera Competition) (D)

 

 

10th

Theme & Challenge Show

 

The images produced by club members for the Theme and Challenge as defined in January.

The next Challenge and Theme will be set and shown in November. Committee (D)

 

Friday: Good Friday  Monday: Easter Monday

 

 

17th

My Favourite Season

 

Malcolm particularly enjoys landscape photography and seeking out those special moments when light and form combine to create a scene of natural beauty. He lives on the edge of the North Yorks Moors National Park, which with the combination of coast and hills, provides some of the most naturally aesthetic and dramatic photographic opportunities in the country. Malcolm Blenkey (D+P)

 

(Entries: The Qualifying PRINT Competitions - Beginners - Round 2) (P)

 

 

24th

RESULTS: Straight From The Camera Competition

 

The Judge for tonight is our very own Simon Patterson (D)

 

 

 

May

1st

Show And Tell

 

Club members to show AV, digital and print images (or any other work they choose) to the club to encourage critique, comments and an open discussion.  (ANY)

 

(Entries: The Qualifying PRINT Competitions - Advanced - Round 2) (P)

 

  Monday: Early May Bank Holiday MOVED TO FRIDAY 8/MAY

 

 

8th

RESULTS: The Qualifying PRINT Competitions - Beginners - Round 2

 

Our excellent judge is George Ledger, a highly respected photographer who will be judging this series of competitions. George Ledger ARPS DPAGB (P)

 

*** AS THIS IS NOW A BANK HOLIDAY, THIS EVENT MAY HAVE TO BE REARRANGED ***

 

 

15th

Suggestion Box

 

The evening where members can formally suggest changes to the syllabus, rules etc. or recommend guest speakers, judges or events.  

 

 

22nd

RESULTS: The Qualifying PRINT Competitions - Advanced - Round 2

 

Our extremely competent and hard working judge tonight is Gerry Adcock ARPS (P)

 

(Entries: The Qualifying DPI Competitions - Round 2) (D)

 

  Monday: Spring Bank Holiday

 

 

29th

Oriental Journey

 

David was a judge for us last year and did an excellent job.  Now we get to look at some of his work.  He is a great traveller and we are in for some fabulous sights on an 'Oriental Journey'. David Stout EFIPA, DPAGB, PPSA (D)

 

 

 

June

5th

Practical Night

 

A chance to set up the studio, desk top photography or perhaps an impromptu event  

 

(Entries: The Panel Of Three Competition (formally "The Set Subject")) (P)

 

 

12th

RESULTS: The Qualifying DPI Competitions - Round 2

 

We welcome back our popular Judge tonight Mavis McCormick who judged for us in 2017 Mavis McCormick (D)

 

(Entries: The Landscape Competition (formally the "Dave Bottoms")) (P)

 

 

19th

TBA

 

This evening will be arranged closer to the date  

 

 

26th

RESULTS: The Panel Of Three Competition (formally "The Set Subject")

 

A welcome return to our Club after showing his own work last year we welcome back Geoffrey Bradford MA (Photo) (P)

 

 

 

July

3rd

RESULTS: The Landscape Competition (formally the "Dave Bottoms")

 

We welcome on a return visit our Judge this evening Mike Vasey (P)

 

 

10th

An evening with …

 

Jeff visited the club last year with Arthur Smith.  He is himself an accomplished photographer and we were pleased when he agreed to give us a talk.  Take a look at some of his work on Flickr. Jeff Teasdale (D)

 

 

17th

Framing The Landscape by FIRSTMAN PHOTOGRAPHY

 

ADAM KARNACZ a.k.a. FIRST MAN PHOTOGRAPHY

Photographer and Filmmaker. Documenting the journey on YouTube with landscape photography vlogs, tutorials and mountain top gear reviews.

(D+P)

 

 

24th

NCPF Annuals

 

The Awards And Alliance Portfolio Entry  (D)

 

 

31st

Summer School Week 1 of 3

 

Oak photo will conduct a practical evening utilising models, flourescent paint and UV lights!

 

An evening of practical, hands on photography. All the club equipment will be available for portrait, table top and macro photography.  

 

 

 

August

7th

Summer School Week 2 of 3

 

A continuation of the summer school to try out any type of photography  

 

 

14th

Summer School Week 3 of 3

 

Last chance to delve into any aspect of club photography  

 

(Entries: The Qualifying DPI Competitions - Round 3) (D)

 

 

21st

Infra Red Photography

 

and travels around Sweden. Gerald Chamberlain

 

 

28th

Practical Night

 

A chance to set up the studio, desk top photography or perhaps an impromptu event  

 

(Entries: The Creative Digital Competition (formally the "Fred Allen")) (D)

 

  Monday: Summer Bank Holiday

 

 

 

September

4th

RESULTS: The Qualifying DPI Competitions - Round 3

 

Our extremely experienced Judge tonight is Keith Suddaby FRPS MPAGB EFIAP FBPE (D)

 

(Entries: NCPF Beamish) (D)

 

 

11th

How I see photography

 

Once again, it's our very own Joe Sheridan giving us his insights on how he sees photography.  It will be great to see some more of his images. Joe Sheridan BA(Photo) ARPS (D)

 

 

18th

RESULTS: The Creative Digital Competition (formally the "Fred Allen")

 

We welcome back Bill Broadley who judged for us in 2016 Bill Broadley (D)

 

(Entries: The Qualifying PRINT Competitions - Beginners - Round 3) (P)

 

 

25th

An evening with…

 

Matt is the official photographer of Nissan in Sunderland. On his previous visit he showed his commercial standard photography and video. This time Matt will show his own work. Matt Walker (D)

 

 

 

October

2nd

An evening with…

 

A member of Washington Camera Club since 2001 who has won "Photographer of the year" for … a number of years! Mark Parvin (D)

 

(Entries: The Qualifying PRINT Competitions - Advanced - Round 3) (P)

 

 

9th

RESULTS: The Qualifying PRINT Competitions - Beginners - Round 3

 

Our excellent judge is George Ledger, a highly respected photographer who will be judging this series of competitions. George Ledger ARPS DPAGB (P)

 

(Entries: Wear Area Battle) (D) THIS WILL HAVE TO CHANGE AS THE WEAR AREA BATTLE HAS BEEN REARRANGED

 

 

16th

What Have I Been Doing?

 

Dave was at the club in 2019 and we are pleased to welcome him back with 'What Have I been doing?' - rural and urban landscapes, with a few other bits & bobs thrown in. Dave Dixon LRPS (D)

 

(Entries: The Natural History Competition) (D)

 

 

23rd

RESULTS: The Qualifying PRINT Competitions - Advanced - Round 3

 

Tonight we welcome David Hall, an accomplished and experienced Judge David Hall ARPS EFIAP DPAGB BPE3* (P)

30th

An evening with..

 

This will be another great evening from our very own Tony Wake (D+P)

 

 

 

November

6th

RESULTS: The Natural History Competition

 

Tonight we welcome back a very competent judge Peter Maguire LRPS CPAGB AFIAP (D)

 

FINAL NIGHT FOR THE RETURN OF TROPHIES

 

 

9th

MONDAY 9/NOVEMBER

 

WEAR AREA BATTLE Citizens House, Consett (D) REARRANGED FROM THE 23RD OF NOVEMBER

 

 

13th

Theme & Challenge Show

 

The images produced by club members for the Theme and Challenge as defined in April.

The next Challenge and Theme will be set and shown sometime in 2021. Committee (D)

 

 

20th

An evening with …

 

Catherine has been a judge twice for us.  This time we get to see some of her own fine art photography.  A night to look forward to. Catherine Ball BA(Photo)

 

Donations for the Christmas Hamper.

Send in written items for the AGM Agenda.

Nominate Officers & Committee for Elections at the AGM.

 

 

23rd

MONDAY 23/NOVEMBER

 

WEAR AREA BATTLE Citizens House, Consett (D) REARRANGED TO THE 9TH OF NOVEMBER

 

 

27th

NCPF Salon

 

39th Northern Counties Salon of Photography  (D)

 

Donations for the Christmas Hamper.

Final night for written items for the AGM Agenda.

Final night for the nomination board  for Officers & Committee for Elections at the AGM.

 

 

 

December

4th

AGM

 

Your opportunity to have your say in how the club is run, run for a committee position or suggest changes to the constitution.  

 

 

11th

Annual Dinner and presentation of trophies

 

The presentation of awards for the club competitions and the announcement of the "photographer of the year".  

 

 

18th

Closed

 

The club is closed for the Christmas and New Year  

 

 

25th

Closed

 

The club is closed for the Christmas and New Year  

 

Friday: Christmas Day  Monday: Boxing day

 

 

 

January 2021

1st

Closed

 

The club is closed for the Christmas and New Year  

 

Friday: New Years Day 

 

 

8th

NCPF 'SELECTORS CHOICE' PORTFOLIO

 

A digital show of the images chosen by the Selectors from the NCPF