2026 - 27 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
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
September 2026
Tues 1st "A Collection of Moments" by Viveca Koh
Viveca will discuss some of her 'mini projects' including stone angels and monumental masonry, dolls and mannequins, seascapes, monochrome images and iPhone photography. There will also be an opportunity to view the images submitted for Viveca's successful application for Fellowship with the Irish Photographic Federation.
vivecakohphotography.photoshelter.com/index
Viveca will discuss some of her 'mini projects' including stone angels and monumental masonry, dolls and mannequins, seascapes, monochrome images and iPhone photography. There will also be an opportunity to view the images submitted for Viveca's successful application for Fellowship with the Irish Photographic Federation.
vivecakohphotography.photoshelter.com/index
Tues 15th "Creative Landscape Photography" by David Jenner
David, an award-winning photographer based in Kent, specialises in creative landscapes. He will show how the choice of season, time of day, point of view, plus post-production skills combine to make creative images.
https://www.davidjenner.co.uk/
David, an award-winning photographer based in Kent, specialises in creative landscapes. He will show how the choice of season, time of day, point of view, plus post-production skills combine to make creative images.
https://www.davidjenner.co.uk/
Tues 29th
Member's Evening
Member's Evening
October 2026
Tues 6th
Competition - Round 1 - Open*
Judge: Alison Jenkins
Competition - Round 1 - Open*
Judge: Alison Jenkins
Tues 20th - ZOOM
"Tools not Rules" by Caroline Preece
The objective of the talk is to introduce people to a different way of thinking about photography and composition.
The first part of the talk covers photography as a visual language and communicating your personal take on the world through your images.
In the second part I aim to provide you with an understanding of the psychology behind how people interpret the visual elements within an image; and the impact of your compositional choices on the end image and how the viewer experiences it. This will help you communicate more effectively through your images; ensure your photos say what you want them to say and feel like you want them to feel; and enable you to create images with impact.
The talk is based on psychology and is about empowering people to make informed decisions as opposed to worrying about rules and whether to break them.
https://www.carolinepreecephotography.com/
"Tools not Rules" by Caroline Preece
The objective of the talk is to introduce people to a different way of thinking about photography and composition.
The first part of the talk covers photography as a visual language and communicating your personal take on the world through your images.
In the second part I aim to provide you with an understanding of the psychology behind how people interpret the visual elements within an image; and the impact of your compositional choices on the end image and how the viewer experiences it. This will help you communicate more effectively through your images; ensure your photos say what you want them to say and feel like you want them to feel; and enable you to create images with impact.
The talk is based on psychology and is about empowering people to make informed decisions as opposed to worrying about rules and whether to break them.
https://www.carolinepreecephotography.com/
Tue 27th
Rosebowl Round 1 – Host: HPS - Zoom (External Competition)
Rosebowl Round 1 – Host: HPS - Zoom (External Competition)
November 2026
Tues 3rd
"Inspiring Each Other" - Talks by HPS Members
"Inspiring Each Other" - Talks by HPS Members
Tues 17th
Competition - Round 2 - Open*
Judge: Peter Cox
Competition - Round 2 - Open*
Judge: Peter Cox
December 2026
Tues 1st - ZOOM
"Flowers and Foliage - a Painterly Perspective" by Jocelyn Horsfall
Enter the enchanting world of floral photography and learn to capture the beauty and serenity of nature in Jocelyn’s impressionistic style.
https://www.jocelynhorsfall.com/
"Flowers and Foliage - a Painterly Perspective" by Jocelyn Horsfall
Enter the enchanting world of floral photography and learn to capture the beauty and serenity of nature in Jocelyn’s impressionistic style.
https://www.jocelynhorsfall.com/
Tues 15th
Christmas Social
Christmas Social
January 2027
Tues 5th "India's Golden Triangle" by Robert Snary
Robert will share images and stories from his trip to the Golden Triangle of India in 2019. Including Delhi, Agra, & Jaipur - with safaris into the Ranthambore National Park and tiger encounters.
https://www.photocrowd.com/robert-snary-photography/
Robert will share images and stories from his trip to the Golden Triangle of India in 2019. Including Delhi, Agra, & Jaipur - with safaris into the Ranthambore National Park and tiger encounters.
https://www.photocrowd.com/robert-snary-photography/
Tues 5th
Rosebowl Round 2 – Host: Stoke Poges - Zoom (External Competition)
Rosebowl Round 2 – Host: Stoke Poges - Zoom (External Competition)
Tues 19th
Competition – Jim Jarvis Trophy - "Panel of Three Competition"
Judge: Colin Mill
Competition – Jim Jarvis Trophy - "Panel of Three Competition"
Judge: Colin Mill
February 2027
Tues 2nd Member's Evening
Tue 9th
Rosebowl Round 3 – Host: Maidenhead CC - Zoom (External Competition)
Rosebowl Round 3 – Host: Maidenhead CC - Zoom (External Competition)
Tues 16th
Competition – Round 3 - Open*
Judge: Ben Pike
Competition – Round 3 - Open*
Judge: Ben Pike
March 2027
Tues 2nd
"Capturing the Magic World of Insects" by Annie Healey
Annie Healey is a professional multi-award-winning photographer, specialising in nature, with a particular passion for the challenging macro world of insects.
https://www.annhealeyphotography.com/
"Capturing the Magic World of Insects" by Annie Healey
Annie Healey is a professional multi-award-winning photographer, specialising in nature, with a particular passion for the challenging macro world of insects.
https://www.annhealeyphotography.com/
Wed 10th
Border Skirmish – host: Ware (External Competition)
Border Skirmish – host: Ware (External Competition)
Sun 14th
CACC Championship Day (External Competition)
CACC Championship Day (External Competition)
Tues 16th
Competition – Round 4 - Open*
Judge: Martin Patten
Competition – Round 4 - Open*
Judge: Martin Patten
April 2027
Tues 6th
"A Year on the Coast" by Justin Minns
During 2015 Justin spent the year photographing the East Anglian coast, one of his first commissions for the National Trust ... and a dream job. This presentation looks at what is involved in such a project.
https://www.justinminns.co.uk/
"A Year on the Coast" by Justin Minns
During 2015 Justin spent the year photographing the East Anglian coast, one of his first commissions for the National Trust ... and a dream job. This presentation looks at what is involved in such a project.
https://www.justinminns.co.uk/
Tues 20th
Competition – Round 5 - Set Subject - "REPETITION"*
Judge: Jonathan Vaines
Competition – Round 5 - Set Subject - "REPETITION"*
Judge: Jonathan Vaines
Thurs 22nd
Intimate Landscapes – Host: Tring - Zoom (External Competition)
Intimate Landscapes – Host: Tring - Zoom (External Competition)
Sat 24th
HPS Exhibition – High Street Methodist Church
HPS Exhibition – High Street Methodist Church
Sun 25th
CACC Rosebowl Day (External Competition)
CACC Rosebowl Day (External Competition)
May 2027
Tues 4th
"M.E, Myself & Eye" by Jonathan Vaines
M.E, Myself and Eye is M.E - Multiple Exposure, MYSELF - I will tell you a little about myself and you will see the world through my seeing EYE. In the talk I show many individual images from my projects and explain the meaning behind them. I cover the concept of photographing an artistic image, shooting and then the production of the final print. The evening takes you out of the niche of Camera Club and into my world of Visual Art.
https://blueroomphoto.site123.me/
"M.E, Myself & Eye" by Jonathan Vaines
M.E, Myself and Eye is M.E - Multiple Exposure, MYSELF - I will tell you a little about myself and you will see the world through my seeing EYE. In the talk I show many individual images from my projects and explain the meaning behind them. I cover the concept of photographing an artistic image, shooting and then the production of the final print. The evening takes you out of the niche of Camera Club and into my world of Visual Art.
https://blueroomphoto.site123.me/
Mon 10th
Les Spitz Wildlife Competition (External Competition)
Judge: To be confirmed
Les Spitz Wildlife Competition (External Competition)
Judge: To be confirmed
Tues 18th
Competition – Audio-Visual
Judged by Members
Competition – Audio-Visual
Judged by Members
June 2027
Tues 1st
Members Evening
Members Evening
Tues 15th
AGM & Annual Awards Ceremony
AGM & Annual Awards Ceremony