2024 - 25 Season
This season we have some live lectures at the Harpenden Trust Hall and some held on zoom.
All Events in bold italics are External Competitions
All lectures in RED are on ZOOM only
* Indicates competitions that contribute to the Internal Annual Awards
** indicates BONUS LECTURE
All Events in bold italics are External Competitions
All lectures in RED are on ZOOM only
* Indicates competitions that contribute to the Internal Annual Awards
** indicates BONUS LECTURE
September 2024
Tues 3rd
“Rock Stars Don’t Smile” - An Evening with Danny Clifford
A world-renowned Rock and Roll photographer, Danny Clifford has spent his illustrious career as a 'fly on the wall' to the most iconic musical artists of the last 40 years, from his big break, aged 20, as Bob Dylan's official photographer in the late 1970s, through his close working relationships with Queen, The Who, The Rolling Stones and Amy Winehouse, to name but a handful.
https://www.dannyclifford.com/
“Rock Stars Don’t Smile” - An Evening with Danny Clifford
A world-renowned Rock and Roll photographer, Danny Clifford has spent his illustrious career as a 'fly on the wall' to the most iconic musical artists of the last 40 years, from his big break, aged 20, as Bob Dylan's official photographer in the late 1970s, through his close working relationships with Queen, The Who, The Rolling Stones and Amy Winehouse, to name but a handful.
https://www.dannyclifford.com/
Tues 17th
Member's Evening
(Remember your competition entries)
Member's Evening
(Remember your competition entries)
October 2024
Tues 1st
Competition - Round 1 - Open*
Judge: Micki Aston
Competition - Round 1 - Open*
Judge: Micki Aston
Tues 15th - ZOOM
“East & West” by Paul Gallagher
Paul has dedicated a lot of time exploring the Landscapes of America, Japan and China. Working in the abandoned towns and farms on the open plains of the Dakotas and Montana in the USA was an eye opening experience and one that takes you back in time in these bleak environments. The opposite to this was his experience of the bitter cold elemental landscapes of winter in Hokkaido, Japan, and the exploring the vastness and grandeur of the granite spires of Yellow Mountain in China. The three environments could not be more different.
https://www.paulgallagher.co.uk/
“East & West” by Paul Gallagher
Paul has dedicated a lot of time exploring the Landscapes of America, Japan and China. Working in the abandoned towns and farms on the open plains of the Dakotas and Montana in the USA was an eye opening experience and one that takes you back in time in these bleak environments. The opposite to this was his experience of the bitter cold elemental landscapes of winter in Hokkaido, Japan, and the exploring the vastness and grandeur of the granite spires of Yellow Mountain in China. The three environments could not be more different.
https://www.paulgallagher.co.uk/
Mon 28th
Beds Invitation - Judge: Pauline Martindale (External Competition)
Beds Invitation - Judge: Pauline Martindale (External Competition)
TBA
Park Street Inter-Club Landscape Competition (External Competition)
Park Street Inter-Club Landscape Competition (External Competition)
November 2024
Tues 5th - ZOOM
“Travel & Adventure Photography” by James Rushforth
A climber, mountaineer, skier, travel writer and internationally acclaimed photographer. Based in the UK, James spends much of his time exploring the Italian Dolomites and Iceland, where he has authored a number of books on both regions.
https://www.jamesrushforth.com/
“Travel & Adventure Photography” by James Rushforth
A climber, mountaineer, skier, travel writer and internationally acclaimed photographer. Based in the UK, James spends much of his time exploring the Italian Dolomites and Iceland, where he has authored a number of books on both regions.
https://www.jamesrushforth.com/
Tues 12th
Rosebowl Round 1 – Host HPS Zoom (External Competition)
Rosebowl Round 1 – Host HPS Zoom (External Competition)
Tues 19th
Competition - Round 2 - Open*
Judge: Lloyd Moore
Competition - Round 2 - Open*
Judge: Lloyd Moore
December 2024
Tues 3rd - ZOOM
"The Great Wilderness" by Alex Nail
Alex is a full-time landscape photographer known for his mountain and wilderness images. As a qualified Mountain Leader and keen backpacker, he often heads into the mountains for a week or more at a time regularly summit camping to be on location when the light is best.
https://www.alexnail.com/
"The Great Wilderness" by Alex Nail
Alex is a full-time landscape photographer known for his mountain and wilderness images. As a qualified Mountain Leader and keen backpacker, he often heads into the mountains for a week or more at a time regularly summit camping to be on location when the light is best.
https://www.alexnail.com/
Tues 17th
Christmas Social
Christmas Social
January 2025
Tues 7th - ZOOM
“Intimate Landscape” by Tony Worobiec
Since the introduction of the "Intimate Landscape" inter-club competition, the topic has become of great interest. Tony will explain what makes a Landscape "intimate" and give insights into their selection and composition.
https://www.tonyworobiec.com/
“Intimate Landscape” by Tony Worobiec
Since the introduction of the "Intimate Landscape" inter-club competition, the topic has become of great interest. Tony will explain what makes a Landscape "intimate" and give insights into their selection and composition.
https://www.tonyworobiec.com/
Tues 14th
Rosebowl Round 2 – Host: Oxford (External Competition)
Rosebowl Round 2 – Host: Oxford (External Competition)
Tues 21st
Competition - Jim Jarvis Trophy - 'Panel of Three Competition'
Judge: Colin Mill
Competition - Jim Jarvis Trophy - 'Panel of Three Competition'
Judge: Colin Mill
February 2025
Tues 4th
Member's Evening
(Remember your competition entries)
Member's Evening
(Remember your competition entries)
Tue 11th
Border Skirmish - host HPS (External Competition)
Border Skirmish - host HPS (External Competition)
Tues 18th
Competition - Round 3 - Open*
Judge: Martin Patten
Competition - Round 3 - Open*
Judge: Martin Patten
Wed 19th
Rosebowl Round 3 – Host: Leighton Buzzard (External Competition)
Rosebowl Round 3 – Host: Leighton Buzzard (External Competition)
Thurs 27th
Intimate Landscapes (External Competition)
Intimate Landscapes (External Competition)
March 2025
Tues 4th - ZOOM
“New York Street Diaries” by Phil Penman
A British-born, New York-based photographer, Phil Penman has documented the ever-changing scene of New York City’s streets for more than 25 years. He has photographed major public figures and historical events ... in particular, his reportage following the September 11, 2001 terrorist attack on the World Trade Center .... his images have been included in the 9/11 Memorial and Museum’s archives.
https://www.philpenman.com/
“New York Street Diaries” by Phil Penman
A British-born, New York-based photographer, Phil Penman has documented the ever-changing scene of New York City’s streets for more than 25 years. He has photographed major public figures and historical events ... in particular, his reportage following the September 11, 2001 terrorist attack on the World Trade Center .... his images have been included in the 9/11 Memorial and Museum’s archives.
https://www.philpenman.com/
Tues 18th
Competition - Round 4 - Open*
Judge: Alison Jenkins
Competition - Round 4 - Open*
Judge: Alison Jenkins
Sun 23rd
CACC Championship Day - Print, Projected and Chiltern Hundred (External Competition)
CACC Championship Day - Print, Projected and Chiltern Hundred (External Competition)
April 2025
Tues 1st - ZOOM
“An East Anglian Wildlife Photographer’s Year” by Kevin Sawford
A Photographic Journey through the seasons displaying the diverse flora and fauna around East Anglia - illustrated with many published and award winning images and some of the stories behind these images.
https://www.kevinsawford.com/
“An East Anglian Wildlife Photographer’s Year” by Kevin Sawford
A Photographic Journey through the seasons displaying the diverse flora and fauna around East Anglia - illustrated with many published and award winning images and some of the stories behind these images.
https://www.kevinsawford.com/
Tues 15th
Competition - Set Subject - "INTIMATE MOMENT"*
Judge: Ben Pike
Competition - Set Subject - "INTIMATE MOMENT"*
Judge: Ben Pike
Sat 26th
HPS Exhibition - High Street Methodist Church
HPS Exhibition - High Street Methodist Church
Sun 27th
Rosebowl Day (External Competition)
Rosebowl Day (External Competition)
May 2025
Tues 6th - ZOOM
“Looking for Light (Creative)” by Julie Corcoran
A Conceptual Photographer & print maker, Julie's work is predominately lens based - starting with a sentiment or idea and research possible symbolic vehicles to carry that message. She photographs all the elements as part of the process, carefully considering their scale and form for use in the final piece. These digital photographs and brought together on the computer and manipulated using software to create the final image.
https://www.juliecorcoranphotography.ie/
“Looking for Light (Creative)” by Julie Corcoran
A Conceptual Photographer & print maker, Julie's work is predominately lens based - starting with a sentiment or idea and research possible symbolic vehicles to carry that message. She photographs all the elements as part of the process, carefully considering their scale and form for use in the final piece. These digital photographs and brought together on the computer and manipulated using software to create the final image.
https://www.juliecorcoranphotography.ie/
Mon 12th
Les Spitz Wildlife Competition (External Competition)
Les Spitz Wildlife Competition (External Competition)
Tues 20th
Competition - Audio-Visual
Judged by Members
Competition - Audio-Visual
Judged by Members
June 2025
Tues 3rd
Members Evening
Members Evening
Tues 17th
AGM & Annual Awards Ceremony
AGM & Annual Awards Ceremony