The Longest Journey begins with a ‘Single Step’ (Even in Digital Photography).

            Have you recently taken possession of a digital camera? Not sure how it works; more importantly how to get the images onto your laptop or PC? Want to turn your snapshots into better shots without too much fuss or knowledge of digital imagery?

            Why not take that first ‘step’ by visiting Kirkbymoorside Camera Club. You do not have to join on the night, or join at all. Come and see what we do and what we can offer. As a result of requests from non-members, we designed and offer a six-week evening course for beginners in digital photography. We have run a number of courses. Many people tell us they have enjoyed the course and more importantly have learned how to get more than they ever expected from their camera.

            Some people decide to join the club after a visit or two, having ‘caught the photography bug’. Pickering residents, husband and wife, Richard and Janet Burdon joined Kirkbymoorside Camera Club in the 90’s as complete novices wishing to learn a bit more about their shared new hobby.

            Many new members do likewise and find they get their enjoyment purely from the club’s activities and its social life. Some choose to challenge their skills by entering our club competitions and exhibitions whilst others ‘push the boundaries even further’ by entering competitions and exhibitions beyond club level. Whichever ‘path’ you wish to take on that ‘journey’ it would be your choice.

            In addition to these challenges some may even seek to achieve formal recognition, by working to gain one or more  national awards. The most well-known being those granted by the Photographic Alliance of Great Britain (PAGB) and the Royal Photographic Society (RPS).

            Despite their quiet and unassuming nature, Richard and Janet not only achieved national awards as their skills and knowledge increased but as a result of their photographic work they recently won international recognition. The club has learned that they both have received an award from the Fedération International de l’Art Photographique (FIAP)

            Thanks to their tremendous efforts the club can now boast membership ranging from novices to internationally acclaimed photographers. Interestingly, one of our recent club competitions was won by a relative beginner; beating more experienced club members on the way!

            Interested in photography? Why not start as Richard and Janet did and visit us at one of our club’s evening meetings? It doesn’t matter whether you own a camera or not; like many of us you will soon learn from each other by way of informal information sharing and also through enjoying our club’s many activities.

Want to know more? Visit our website at www.kirkbymoorside-camera-club.co.uk

 Stephen Hailey.