| Date | Event | Location |
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| 24th September 2026 | Introduction to the season, Competitions, Programme, Meet-Ups etc | Small Hall |
| 1st October 2026 | Speaker 1 - Malcolm Hupman - https://www.hupman.info/
Where I Photograph British Wildlife
- Malcolm will show a broad range of wildlife subjects and where they might be found. The talk is suitable for both experienced and novice photographers. For those new to wildlife photography, location, time of year and the weather will all influence what you are likely to see. | Small Hall |
| 8th October 2026 | Competition 1 Print - Open | Small Hall |
| 15th October 2026 | Members to bring their cameras, for camera
group discussions and ideas. The utilisation and discussion on A.I | Small Hall |
| 22nd October 2026 | Speaker 2 - Cherry Larcombe - https://cherryannette.com
Abstract Photography
- Rather than see the world as individual things to take pictures of can we recognise just the lines, shapes, colours, textures, shadows and highlights as potential images? | Home |
| 29th October 2026 | First Half: Developmental Photo Qualifications: Photo Alliance of GB (PAGB) and British Photo Exhibitions (BPE)
Second Half: What makes a great ‘Intimate Scape’? - preparing members for the 2027 regional competition organised by TDCC | Small Hall |
| 5th November 2026 | Competition 2 Digital - Two Colours, Create an image dominated by two colours | Small Hall |
| 12th November 2026 | Speaker 3 - Ann Miles - https://thelondonsalon.org/ann-miles/
Colour or monochrome
- Which images work better in colour and which work better in monochrome? Ann will explore the different moods that we can create using the monochrome medium and then show colour images where monochrome is not appropriate. There will be some discussion of the software and techniques available for making the most of your digital conversions. | Home |
| 19th November 2026 | Learning Zone 1 - Update on Lightroom & Photoshop, Alvin Roussel to provide explanations and demonstrations | Home |
| 26th November 2026 | Peter Cox will share the successes of our entries in External Competitions this year and explain the plans for next year.
He’ll then be introducing a new guide to how the club decides the Competition Group membership and the Annual Awards | Small Hall |
| 3rd December 2026 | Speaker 4 - Sarah Howard - https://www.sarahhowardphotography.com/
Capturing the mood and atmosphere in Landscape photography
- Sarah discusses what we mean by ‘mood and atmosphere’ in our photographs. What sort of conditions we can look for to help us create atmospheric images and how can we work with them, plus telling a story in our photographs | Home |
| 10th December 2026 | Competition 3 Digital - Illuminate through Contrast | Small Hall |
| 17th December 2026 | Christmas Social | Small Hall |
| 24th December 2026 | Christmas break | |
| 31st December 2026 | Christmas Break | |
| 7th January 2027 | Preview of next Season 2027/2028- on ZOOM Theme and Competitions
New Scoring App & Info Centre: Alvin will present a new and even better system for scoring Digital Competitions in 27/28. This has been developed using AI and once again puts Tring at the forefront of using technology to support our members.
The Info Centre will be moving to being part of our main website and has been updated. Peter will demonstrate this new version of the Info Centre. | Home |
| 14th January 2027 | Speaker 5 - Christopher Roche on Zoom https://www.chrisrochephotographer.co.uk/
International Travel Photographer 'Devotion' a project photographing different traditions around the world.Chrisopher will share his Colourful images. | Home |
| 21st January 2027 | Competition 4 Print - Colour and Motion | Small Hall |
| 28th January 2027 | A few members to Share images of favourite places. | Small Hall |
| 4th February 2027 | Learning Zone 2 with Peter
There will be 2 sessions designed to help members with skills needed for the competitions next season:
Long Exposure - Why, When and How to use Long Exposure and how to use filters to assist.
Night Photography - Exploring some different approaches to shooting after dark and how these can be most effective.
It is likely that we will include some practical activities, so bring your cameras. | Home |
| 11th February 2027 | Speaker 6 - David Rutter RPS Fellow.In person Rutterhttps://www.davidrutterphotography.com
Creative, Street, Portrature, Still Life, In-person only.• Energetic, professional and fun delivery
Designed to entertain, educate, and challenge conventional thinking.• Audience participation is very much welcome. | Small Hall |
| 18th February 2027 | Competition 5 Digital - Dominant Single Colour | Small Hall |
| 25th February 2027 | Small Hall | TBA |
| 4th March 2027 | Learning Zone 3
Mounts for Printed Images - Simon & Chris will demonstrate how to source mount materials and how to prepare mounts to display your images.
Portrait Photography - Adrian will share tips on how to make good Portraits | Small Hall |
| 11th March 2027 | Speaker 7 - Andy Sands. In person https://andysands.co.uk
Bristish Wildlife, bees, wasps,fungi and and slime moulds. Featured in National Geographic | Small Hall |
| 18th March 2027 | Competition 6 Print - Seasons | Small Hall |
| 25th March 2027 | Easter Break | |
| 1st April 2027 | Easter Break | |
| 8th April 2027 | Photo of the week | Small Hall |
| 15th April 2027 | Speaker 8- Michael Berkeley. In Person https://www.michaelberkeleyphoto.uk/
Event and Sports Photography | Small Hall |
| 22nd April 2027 | Interclub Intimate Landscapes Competition Digital
TDCC will again host this competition, where 14 clubs compete for the trophy of best Intimate Landscape.
This year we will have ample space for all members of all clubs to get a seat & enjoy listening to the feedback of the excellent judges. | Home |
| 29th April 2027 | Exhibition - PRINT | Small Hall |
| 6th May 2027 | 3-Way Competition | Church Hall |
| 13th May 2027 | | Small Hall |
| 20th May 2027 | AGM | Small Hall |
| 27th May 2027 | The Best of the Best, 60 digital images | Small Hall |
