Celbridge Camera Club

Judging for round 3 of the POTY
2024-12-02 20:00 - 22:00 UTC | Slip Hall Celbridge
This evening we will have judging for round 3 of the POTY. Please be early as there are always a lot of images to get through and we will start on time.
Sean Baker from Greystones Camera Club will be our judge for this round of the POTY.

Presentation by Julie Corcoran
2024-12-09 20:00 - 21:30

Presentation by Jennifer Willis
2024-12-16 20:00 - 21:00 | Slip Hall
Jennifer Willis was born and educated in Belfast where she graduated with a BSc (Hons.) in Politics & Sociology from Queen’s University.
Her photography comes from within. She is a perfectionist, has a competitive spirit and is constantly seeking to improve.
What you will see is authentic , no pretense.
She tell things like they are, when she commits, she commits.
Jennifer will be bringing us through how she approaches getting the quality photograph that she is renowned for..
See her work at https://jenniferwillisphotography.com/

No meeting on January 6th
2025-01-06 20:00 - 22:00
Due to a Rebecca Storm concert in the Church on January 6th, there will be no camera club meeting.

Photoshoot
2025-01-08 19:30 - 22:00 | Slip Hall
On Wednesday 8th of January the Slip Hall turns into The Celbridge Camera Club Portrait Studio. This will be a fun night where members get the chance to dress up, sit in front of the camera and get their portrait taken by other club members in our own Portrait Studio.
As this is not a workshop, instruction will be informal and between members, it’s a great opportunity to see and try the equipment.
There will be 3 different light setups, including different backgrounds and a few props to dress up in.
On the night you can be a photographer, a model, or just be there for a bit of craic.
Photographers: please have your camera with you and have it set to the following settings: Manual Mode, ISO 100, Shutter Speed 1/160, F/8 (your Aperture will be the only variable setting on the night)
Good portrait focal lengths include 50 mm, 85 mm, 100 mm and 135 mm.
A 24-70 mm lens or 70-200 mm lens are also great lens for portraits.
If you wish to have your portrait taken, you can dress for the occasion, bring along a few fun props if you wish or pick a particular theme, i.e. the 50’s / 60’s, Peaky Blinders style etc.
We will be setting up the Studio from 7.00pm, and photographers and models should be ready to go from 7.30pm onwards.
Looking forward to a great night

POTY Round 4 Hand In. Theme: Reflection
2025-01-13 20:00 - 22:00 | Slip Hall Celbridge
The theme for this round is Reflection.
This is the closing date for submissions for Round 4 of the Photographer of the Year competition (see details for this season’s competition here). Digital Images are to be e-mailed to the competition cccinternalcomp@gmail.com not later than 13th January 2025.
Please make sure you follow the guidelines for submitting images (which can be found here) as otherwise your images may be disqualified.

Please note that for Advanced and Intermediate members, while the Colour and Mono Open sections are to be submitted as Prints, digital images are also required in order to facilitate projection on the judging night, and selection for external competitions.

Members Showcase (Education Committee)
2025-01-13 20:00 - 22:00 | Slip Hall
Members ShowCase 2025 !!
Date: 13th January 2025
Venue: Slip Hall
Time :8pm
For the first night of 2025 we will have the very popular Members ShowCase to kick off 2025!
We would love as many members of all levels (especially members who haven’t presented previously and those who haven’t done so recently) to enter 1 to 5 of their favourite shots to be presented by themselves on the projector screen in the slip hall.
You can say a few words about why you like the shots (3-5 min in total) – maybe its about the shot or the story around the shot or what happened before or after it, but why the shot is a stand out for you!
The good, the bad and the funny all welcome!
Remember – No pressure, No critique and No judgements!
This only works if you support it by entering and attending – so lets get those shots in early!
Entries now open until the 4th of January 2025
Email Entries (max 5) to : cccphototraining@gmail.com
Subject line: Members Showcase
Name Photos in the order you wish to present with your Initials eg… TM1 , TM2 etc…
Format : Digital files only in the same size and format as Competition entries (check website for format if unsure).
It promises to be a great night so come on Get those entries in!!

Judging for round 4 of the POTY
2025-01-20 20:00 - 22:00 | Slip Hall Celbridge
This evening we will have judging for round 4 of the POTY. Please be early as there are always a lot of images to get through and we will start on time.
Alice O’Brien from Dublin Camera Club is our judge for this round of the competition.

Nature Photographer of the Year Hand In
2025-01-27 20:00 - 22:00 | Slip Hall Celbridge
This is the closing date for submissions for the Nature Photographer of the Year competition (see details for this season’s competition here). Digital Images are to be e-mailed to the competition cccinternalcomp@gmail.com not later than 27th January 2025.
Please make sure you follow the guidelines for submitting images (which can be found here) as otherwise your images may be disqualified.

Paul Stanley
2025-01-27 20:00 - 22:00
Paul Stanley will explain how the Irish Photographic Federation (IPF) Distinctions recognise photographers for exceptional skill and creativity through judged panel submissions. The distinctions are:
Licentiateship (LIPF): Entry-level, requiring a panel of 10 images demonstrating competence and creativity.
Associateship (AIPF): Intermediate, requiring 15 images with a cohesive theme and advanced execution.
Fellowship (FIPF): Highest level, requiring 20 images showcasing outstanding originality and technical excellence.
Judges evaluate panels for composition, technical quality, and artistic expression, providing a framework for photographic growth.
Paul’s presentation is also relevant for members who are not planning to participate in the distinctions sittings, as it provides valuable advice on assembling a cohesive and visually appealing panel of photographs.

Judging for Nature Photographer of the Year
2025-02-10 20:00 - 22:00 | Slip Hall Celbridge
This evening we will have judging for the NPOTY. Please be early as there are always a lot of images to get through and we will start on time.
Suzanne Behan from Kilkenny Photographic Society will be our judge for this season’s nature competition.

Audio Visual presentation by Rita Nolan
2025-02-17 20:00 - 21:30 | Slip Hall

POTY Round 5 Hand In. Theme: Candid Portraits
2025-02-17 20:00 - 22:00 | Slip Hall Celbridge
The theme for this round is Candid Portraits.
This is the closing date for submissions for Round 5 of the Photographer of the Year competition (see details for this season’s competition here). Digital Images are to be e-mailed to the competition cccinternalcomp@gmail.com not later than 17th February 2025.
Please make sure you follow the guidelines for submitting images (which can be found here) as otherwise your images may be disqualified.
Please note that for Advanced and Intermediate members, while the Colour and Mono Open sections are to be submitted as Prints, digital images are also required in order to facilitate projection on the judging night, and selection for external competitions.

Sean Baker presentation on steet photography and F Panel
2025-02-24 20:00 - 22:00

Judging for Round 5 of the POTY
2025-03-03 20:00 - 22:00 | Slip Hall Celbridge
This evening we will have judging for round 5 of the POTY. Please be early as there are always a lot of images to get through and we will start on time.
Paul O’Rourke from Naas Photography Group will be our judge for this round of the competition.

Fred Kelly (Rawdublin)
2025-03-10 20:00 - 21:30 | Slip Hall Celbridge
Fred will give us a talk about his journey into photography . how to find the perfect spot for moon / sun rise & set photography.. The equipment required. His work flow from taking the images to finishing processing them.

Presentation by Paul Johnston on Australia
2025-03-24 20:00 - 22:00 | Slip Hall Celbridge

POTY Round 6 Hand In. Theme: Flora and Fauna
2025-03-31 20:00 - 22:00 | Slip Hall Celbridge
The theme for this round is Flora and Fauna.
This is the closing date for submissions for the Round 6 of the Photographer of the Year competition (see details for this season’s competition here). Digital Images are to be e-mailed to the competition cccinternalcomp@gmail.com not later than 31st March 2025.
Please make sure you follow the guidelines for submitting images (which can be found here) as otherwise your images may be disqualified.

Please note that for Advanced and Intermediate members, while the Colour and Mono Open sections are to be submitted as Prints, digital images are also required in order to facilitate projection on the judging night, and selection for external competitions.

Travel photography with Henry and Tom
2025-03-31 20:00 - 22:00 | Slip Hall Celbridge
Club members Henry Bauress and Tom Byrne will show photographs from recent trips to Asia (Malaysia and Vietnam).

Judging for Round 6 of the POTY
2025-04-07 20:00 - 22:00 | Slip Hall Celbridge
This evening we will have judging for round 6 of the POTY. Please be early as there are always a lot of images to get through and we will start on time.
Louise Skelly from Clondalkin Camera Club will be our judge for this round of the competition.

The Night Sky Workshop
2025-04-13 19:30 - 20:30
Club member and astrology expert Frank Butler will lead a workshop on capturing the beauty of the night sky.
Don’t put your camera away at the end of the day, night time offers a whole range of opportunities to carry on shooting. In this workshop you will learn the techniques and skills to take some great photographs incorporating the Sky at Night. Night photography is an excellent excuse to get out of your comfort zone with your camera and experiment using manual mode.
We are planning to photograph the rising full moon over the Irish Sea using a well known landmark as foreground interest. Please bring your longest (highest magnification) lens and a tripod and a Shutter Release Timer if you have one.
Location: To be determined
Max Numbers: 20 (club members only)
Sign up details are available in the club

Critique Night & Launch of the Celbridge Camera Club Library
2025-04-14 20:00 - 22:00 | Slip Hall Celbridge
We are delighted to introduce the Celbridge Camera Club Library, an invaluable resource featuring a vast collection of photography books across all genres.
This evening also includes our Critique Night, where members can bring their photographs for constructive feedback as well as help in editing from our advanced photographers.

Photography Nature Walk
2025-04-16 09:15 - 10:30 | St. Catherine’s Park, Lucan, Lucan, Dublin, Ireland
Morning Photography Nature walk led by John McIntyre. This marks the beginning of a series of weekly photography nature walks, providing a great opportunity to capture the beauty of the outdoors.
Meet at St. Catherine’s Park, Lucan at 9:15am.

Early Morning Photography Nature Walk to photograph Bluebells
2025-04-23 10:00 - 12:00 | Killinthomas Wood, Charleville Demesne, Co. Kildare, 6XRQ 2QJ, Ireland
Wednesday is Bluebell day, so the walk has been changed to Killinthomas Wood near Rathangan.
Pin 53.2341905, -7.0091078
Forecast is for dry weather with some low clouds, which will diffuse the light for us. Assemble at Killinthomas at about 10am.
Then, if time permits, we will go to Moore Abbey, near Monasterevin. Pin 53.130454, -7.048621.

Flower Photography Workshop at Farmleigh
2025-04-27 09:30 - 12:00 | Farmleigh House and Estate, Phoenix Park, Dublin, D15 TD50, Ireland
Join our flower photography expert, Sarah Gallagher, for a hands-on workshop focusing on floral compositions, followed by tea / coffee / snacks in the cafe.
Meet at the front of Farmleigh House at 9:30am.

Hand In for the Annual Exhibition
2025-04-28 20:00 - 22:00 | Slip Hall Celbridge
Members are entitled to enter up to three images in the Annual Exhibition: one Colour Print, one Monochrome Print and one digital image.
There is a cost (yet to be determined) for entering printed images which is the cost for the frames.
As for the NPOTY and POTY competitions, all entries are to be e-mailed to the competition cccinternalcomp@gmail.com and the usual rules for mounting and naming images apply. Prints need to be handed in at the Slip Hall.
Please make sure to title each of your images as the names will be displayed on the brochure.
Images will be judged before they are framed. Former club member, Stuart Bould, will be the judge for the Annual Exhibition.
For the Annual Exhibition the prizes to be awarded are:

Best Image in Exhibition
Best Monochrome Image in Exhibition
Best Advanced Image in Exhibition
Best Intermediate Image in Exhibition
Best Novice Image in Exhibition

An image can win only one prize, so, for example, if a monochrome image wins Best Overall Image in Exhibition, then a different monochrome image will be awarded the Best Monochrome Image in Exhibition prize.

Early Morning Photography Nature Walk - Lucan Demesne
2025-05-02 06:00 - 08:00 | Lucan Demesne, Lucan, Dublin, Ireland
Led by Shea Kavanagh, this is a great chance to refine your nature photography skills.
The early morning nature walk this week will be on Friday May 2nd in St. Catherine’s Park / Lucan Demesne. We will meet up at the Lucan entrance at 6.00am.
For those who find 6.00am a little early, they will find us in and around the weir area, which is about a 10 minute walk from the entrance up to 7.15 am.
There should be plenty to interest everyone with the flora and fauna along the Liffey bank and further on into the Woodland Walk on the St. Catherine’s side. For the early risers, we hope to enjoy the “tail end” of the Dawn Chorus and maybe catch sight and sound of some of the 30 varieties of birds that inhabit the park.
This entrance to the park is at the left hand side, at the bottom of the slip road off the N4 to Lucan. There’s major construction works being carried out at the moment in the old car park at this entrance, but there’s still pedestrian access. Parking is a bit restricted, so I would recommend car pooling, if possible. There is a new small car park opposite the T junction at the bottom of the slip road. Or if you turn right at the T junction and drive under the N4 flyover there are street parking spaces, on the left hand side just before a Bus stop.
I would suggest you bring multiple lenses, if possible, wide-angle /macro for the flora / fauna and landscape, along with a tripod. But telephoto for the birds and wildlife.
Looking forward to a great mornings photography.
Meeting point is: https://maps.app.goo.gl/F6ECdWWC6zvm6L9e8

Still life workshop with Colm Kavanagh
2025-05-10 10:00 - 13:00 | The Mill Community Centre, English Row, Celbridge Abbey, Celbridge, Co. Kildare, Ireland
In this workshop, you will learn the techniques required to take stunning Still Life photographs, from conception and propping to composition and lighting, through to the final image. We explore sources of inspiration, finding objects, selecting surfaces and building sets. We will be showing that all household items have the potential to become a Still Life Masterpiece, and that you can create these at home using simple lighting.
If you could please bring some items with you for your still life image, such as, a vase, jugs, fruit, wooden bowls, flowers, in fact any inanimate objects that you feel will look good together.
Also, for backgrounds if you wish to bring any textile that you have lying around, these will help change the look and feel of the final image.
For lighting, if you could bring a torch and / or desk lamp, and also bring a Tripod.
The Workshop will be €15 in order to cover costs.
The workshop will be held @ 10.00am – 1.00pm in the ‘Youth Cafe’, The Mill Community Centre, Celbridge.
Max. Numbers: 15
If you wish to take part in this course please email: cccphototraining@gmail.com.
Subject Line must contain ‘Still life & Your Name’

Landscape workshop at Carton House
2025-05-11 09:00 - 11:00 | Carton House, Carton Demesne, Maynooth, Co. Kildare, W23 TD98, Ireland
Due to the sunrise times becoming ridiculously early, instead of a sunrise workshop there will be a Morning Landscape Workshop at Carton House on Sunday from 9am to approximately 11am. This will be led by experienced club member Paul Forde.
This is aimed at photographers who are just starting out in Landscape Photography, but all members are welcome. We will cover various different spots around Carton House, including the famous boathouse (from various angles), the hotel itself, Tyrconnel Tower, and probably a few shots of the golf course. Paul will help guide people in terms of composition, exposure, settings, filters, etc. We can meet at the car park at 9am sharp: https://maps.app.goo.gl/G66ncGWVmgBvPP5h8

Presentation by Turlough O'Reilly
2025-05-12 20:00 - 22:00 | Slip Hall Celbridge
Club member Turlough O’Reilly will give a presentation of his work. Turlough has won the club’s Advanced POTY trophy for the past 3 seasons, so this is sure to be a good evening.
