Welcome to Bedford Camera Club's web site
Founded in April 1906 by Mr. W.K.Hodge, Bedford Camera Club exists to promote the photographic interests of its members, to develop members photographic appreciation and abilities, and to facilitate the exchange of information and ideas on photographic and allied subjects.
In the early days, most photographs were in black & white but with advances in film technology, colour slides became more prominent and the club involvement more competitive. In more recent times in the digital age, colour prints, some monochrome prints and projected digital images form the backbone of the photgraphic work produced by members of the club.
In both prints and projected images, several members have achieved regional, national and even international recognition.
Since its inception, members of Bedford Camera Club have pursued photography as a hobby, seeing it as a medium for self expression and using the club as a forum for discussion. It is one of the largest clubs in the East Anglia region and is one of the oldest members in the East Anglian Federation of Photographic Societies through which it is affiliated to the Photographic Alliance of Great Britain.
By virtue of its membership, Bedford Camera Club members are able to participate in events which are organized or sponsored by these groups.
A varied club programme of meetings is available consisting of lectures and presentations by leading photographers, competitions with outside judges, and presentations from club members. We also run an annual exhibition which has been held regularly since the club started in 1906.
In addition to all this the club takes part in external competitions and there are summer meetings and many other activities. Photography is one of the most popular pursuits; as an adjunct of another interest or for picture taking in its own right. Whatever your interests you can be assured of a warm welcome at our meetings whether just starting out or as an experienced photographer.
The club meets every Tuesday evening at 7:30pm from the beginning of October through to the end of April. See our "Calendar pages" for further details.
Beginners and advanced amateur or professional photographers are all welcome, we should have something to please you all!!
Anyone interested in joining Bedford Camera Club or would like further information about the club should contact us using the contacts shown on our "contact us page".