Behind the lens with Sidmouth Photographic Club

Ironbridge Evening. Picture: Tony Spooner (Image: Archant)

Among the numerous benefits of belonging to a photography club are the creative inspiration and technical training available and there are no better opportunities to improve your technique than during the varied excursions organised by Sidmouth Photographic Club.

Recent destinations have included London, Exeter and Cardiff as well as a programme of walking trips in East Devon and on Dartmoor.

Hot Lips. Picture: Michael Ginsberg (Image: Michael Ginsberg)

Relaxed and friendly, the trips provide inspiring locations and introduce members to new techniques, such as night-time photography, for example, with experienced members on hand to help with technical questions where needed.

The club also hosts regular speakers and tutorials covering a range of topics such as colour management, studio lighting and macro photography and there are practical workshops to help everyone get the best out of their cameras and equipment.

Golden Landscape at Kilve. Picture: Mike Hawkridge (Image: Copyright© M Hawkridge 2018)

More information on the club and the forthcoming programme of events can be found at: www.sidmouthphotoclub.co.uk and on Facebook: @sidmouthphotographicclub

Humans, Four. Picture: Tony Spooner (Image: Archant)

Ferris Wheel Cardiff Bay. Picture: Tony Velterop MPI (Image: Archant)

Evening at Budleigh. Picture: Tony Spooner (Image: Archant)

Diamonds and Triangles. Picture: Mike Hawkridge (Image: Copyright© M Hawkridge 2019)

The Group at Keble's Seat. Picture: Bob Reynolds (Image: Archant)

Bat Building. Picture: Michael Ginsberg- (Image: Michael Ginsberg)

Harpford Church. Picture: Bob Reynolds (Image: Archant)

Walking the Dog at Weston. Picture: Mike Hawkridge (Image: Copyright© M Hawkridge 2018)

Assorted Shapes and Sizes. Picture: Mike Hawkridge (Image: Copyright© M Hawkridge 2019)

Two of Everything Three of Some. Picture: Mike Hawkridge (Image: Copyright© M Hawkridge 2019)

The Printer. Picture: Tony Spooner (Image: Archant)

The Big Issue. Picture: Tony Spooner (Image: Archant)

The Castle, The Dragon and the Keep. Picture: Tony Velterop MPI (Image: Archant)

Smoke and Mirrors. Picture: Tony Spooner (Image: Archant)

The Scoop. Picture: Michael Ginsberg (Image: Michael Ginsberg)

Opposite the Quay. Picture: Michael Ginsberg (Image: Michael Ginsberg)

No Rush Hour. Picture: Michael Ginsberg (Image: Michael Ginsberg)

Underpass. Picture: Michael Ginsberg (Image: Michael Ginsberg)

River Thames. Picture: Michael Ginsberg (Image: Michael Ginsberg)

King's Cross. Picture: Mike Hawkridge (Image: Copyright© M Hawkridge 2019)

Johnny Eager. Picture: Mike Hawkridge (Image: Copyright© M Hawkridge 2019)