The YPU Annual Exhibition and Assembly, this year hosted by f4 Photographic Group and our first combined Exhibition and Assembly since 2019, is now closed. However, the images can be seen as part of the slideshows of the YPU Annual Competition. Thanks to everyone from f4 and the YPU who contributed to making this year’s…
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Tom Way is a fine art wildlife photographer who combines consummate technical skill, with the ability to tell engaging stories through his work. His stunning images are exhibited worldwide and have won many awards in international competitions, including European Wildlife Photographer of the Year, and the World Sony Awards. In his talk ‘The Greater Picture’ …
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You are warmly invited to join us for our final speaker for this season, Polina Plotnikova who will be joining us next Tuesday 24th May on zoom. Polina Plotnikova is an award-winning and creative ‘picture maker’ based in London. She specialises in floral and still life photography, including some intriguing ‘Unstill Life’ illusions. Polina is a studio…
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By Marilyn Roberts DPAGB BPE4, YPU President Here she is, YPU’s 2022 Annual Exhibition, best author. Congratulations Erica Oram. My congratulations and thanks to everyone one who entered, had work accepted and won certificates and awards. A wonderful day was had by all who came yesterday to the fabulous venues, Brynmor Jones Library, Middleton Hall…
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Please see the poster below for information about the 41st Northern Counties International Salon, which may be of interest to Yorkshire Photographic Union clubs. The closing date for entries is Saturday 21st May 2022.
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I am sure we have all known times when an image that seemed very special when shooting, falls flat when we get back home and view it on a big screen. We get caught up in the moment, the atmosphere of a place or event, and sometimes forget to check some of the fundamentals –…
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You are warmly invited to join us at BCC for our next meeting via zoom on Tuesday 3 May at 7.30pm, where we will be joined by Nils Jorgensen for the evening. Nils hails originally from Denmark but was educated in England. He studied photography at the West Surrey College of Art and Design. He…
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Ilkley Camera Club Unlocked is now showing at Cliffe Castle Museum in Keighley and runs until August 28th. The exhibition features 120 photographs, many made by club members during the pandemic. The show includes a wide range of styles and genres reflecting the diversity of the membership. Subjects range from wildlife, landscapes and architecture to portraits,…
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YPU Assembly The YPU Assembly will be held at The University Of Hull in the Middleton Hall, Cottingham Road, Hull, HU6 7RX (soak.opera.across), on Saturday May 7th, 2022, from 2 pm until 5 pm. YPU Exhibition The Exhibition will be held at the University Of Hull in the Brynmor Jones Library, Cottingham Road, Hull, HU6…
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For our next international speaker we are delighted to be joined by Mike Mezuel II from North Texas. Expect a special evening of anecdotes and stunning images of some of the wonders of nature. Mike is a landscape and adventure photographer and storyteller. He is compelled to take photographs and is never without his camera. He holds a…
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Otley Camera Club is pleased to announce a talk over Zoom on Thursday evening 7th April, by Jeanette (Jet) Lendon, the founder of Jet Black Squares. The title is “Smartphone photography – more than just a camera on a phone”. Yes – we know it’s a controversial topic, but we think it’s about time we…
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Sadly, Bradford Photographic Society closed as a member of Yorkshire Photographic Society’s 70 clubs on Thursday 24th March, after 162 years since it began. Bradford PS was one of the founder members of the YPU and had a rich history of well-known photographers throughout the years. Bradford Camera Club has accepted to incorporate Bradford PS so…
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Glenys Garnett is a visual artist who uses photography as her primary medium to express creative ideas around nature and the natural environment. She employs a variety of in-camera techniques such as ICM, multiple exposure and the use of characterful vintage lenses, to achieve a wide range of visual effects. ‘…I am not a purist…
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Sheffield Photographic Society sees a welcome return to print with its Annual Exhibition at Sheffield Cathedral from Saturday 26th March to Sunday 3rd April 2022. A wide range of subjects and genres were selected by the judge Chris Palmer FRPS EFIAP DPAGB APAGB.
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Judging for both the print and PDI entries took place at Carleton Community Centre, Pontefract over the weekend of 5th/6th March – in fact, the large number of PDI entries meant that much of 7th was required too. The team at Carleton consisted of a mix of YPU Exec members and volunteers from f4 Photographic…
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David Garthwaite is a fine art photographer from Leeds who specialises in architectural, portrait, and product photography. His minimalist black and white style emerged from his upbringing in the industrial North of England – where he was drawn towards the bleaker and darker side of everyday locations. David’s talk – ‘Fine Art: A workflow’ –…
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