Basingstoke Camera Club brings creativity to Festival Place

Basingstoke Camera Club’s fourth annual show will take place at Festival Place Shopping Centre from Saturday, June 6, to Sunday, June 28, in a large upper-level unit near the Apple Store.

It will be open to the public on Wednesdays, Thursdays, Saturdays, and Sundays from 11am to 5pm.

The Print image of the Year winner - “Steaming Up” - The Flying Scotsman during its recent visit to the Watercress line (Mike Wines) (Image: Mike Wines)

The exhibition will feature more than 100 images taken by novice and experienced photographers, including a ‘Wall of Fame’ that celebrates members who have recently won club competitions and international awards.

Simon Williams, president of Basingstoke Camera Club, said: "I’m incredibly proud that every member who entered images into the exhibition had one selected to be printed and put on display.

Set of Four Prints Winner – “underwater macro photography” (Leena Roy ARPS) (Image: Leena Roy)

"Also, it is amazing that almost 10 per cent of the images on display have been taken on mobile phones. This goes to show that taking good photographs does not always require an expensive camera."

Sponsored by CEWE, a UK photographic printing company, the exhibition will feature large professional display boards showcasing the members’ work with information about each images.

The club has also thanked Festival Place and The Artists Window for providing the exhibition space.

Digital Image Panel Winner – “Scenes from Japan” (Steve Bright ARPS) (Image: Steve Bright)

Sabine Tillie-Davidson, the club’s president elect, said: "In an age where most photos never make it off a screen, there's something truly special about bringing this exhibition to life with real, physical prints.

"I couldn't be prouder of our members for the outstanding work they've contributed for visitors to enjoy."

Basingstoke Camera Club is one of the largest of its kind in the UK, with 130 members.

Poster for the event (Image: Basingstoke Camera Club)

The club describes itself as inclusive and open to photographers of all experience levels, aiming to promote creativity and connection through photography within the Basingstoke community.

The club maintains strong links with local organisations and regularly supports community events.

Since 2016, proceeds from the club’s national annual competition have enabled £27,500 in donations to St Michael’s Hospice and The Olibob Arts Foundation.

For more information, visit www.basingstokecameraclub.co.uk, follow the Facebook page basingstokecameraclubnews, or find the club on Instagram at @basingstokecameraclub.