Updated 6 February 2023
Watchful by Stuart Anderton |
Buffalo Bill by Lisa Rendall |
Couples by Lynda Croft |
Red Kite In The Rain by Craig Morris |
2022/23 Season is Live
New members always most welcome
Are you an accomplished photographer, a passionate hobbyist, or did you only pick up a camera during lockdown? Do you enjoy discussing photography past and present, learning new techniques, improving your craft, discovering new genres, exhibiting your work, and meeting up with a group of like-minded individuals?
Then consider joining us. Frome Wessex Photographic (formerly FWCC) is your friendly, inclusive local collective, catering for and supporting all levels of photographic ability or interest – from complete beginners to professionals, abstract to astrophotography – and new members are always most welcome throughout the season (just get in touch).
Our 2022/23 season is underway – check out our programme.
Meetings run Friday evenings from September until May (either at Beckington Memorial Hall [36 Bath Rd, Beckington, BA11 6SH] or on Zoom), with additional activities such as an active members-only Facebook group, organised outings & photoshoots, specialist interest group sessions, an annual exhibition, and social events throughout the year.
Annual membership is just £35.
Non Members are welcome to our 'Speaker' evenings and selected other events for a 'day membership' fee – full details here.
New members always most welcome
Are you an accomplished photographer, a passionate hobbyist, or did you only pick up a camera during lockdown? Do you enjoy discussing photography past and present, learning new techniques, improving your craft, discovering new genres, exhibiting your work, and meeting up with a group of like-minded individuals?
Then consider joining us. Frome Wessex Photographic (formerly FWCC) is your friendly, inclusive local collective, catering for and supporting all levels of photographic ability or interest – from complete beginners to professionals, abstract to astrophotography – and new members are always most welcome throughout the season (just get in touch).
Our 2022/23 season is underway – check out our programme.
Meetings run Friday evenings from September until May (either at Beckington Memorial Hall [36 Bath Rd, Beckington, BA11 6SH] or on Zoom), with additional activities such as an active members-only Facebook group, organised outings & photoshoots, specialist interest group sessions, an annual exhibition, and social events throughout the year.
Annual membership is just £35.
Non Members are welcome to our 'Speaker' evenings and selected other events for a 'day membership' fee – full details here.
Frome Salon of Photography 2022 – Results published
Entrants' scorecards now emailed, full results available online
The FSoP22 Exhibition Selection of the 5,496 images from 479 entrants was successfully conducted over the weekend of 12th-13th November by Sue Sibley ARPS DPAGB EFIAP/silver BPE4*, Leigh Preston FRPS, MPAGB, EFIAP, FIPF, APAGB, and Leigh Woolford AWPF, EFIAP, DPAGB, Hon. FWPF, BPE4*. FWP would like to thank our Selectors for their efforts, as well as all Entrants, and we invite everyone to check out this year's results.
Entrants' scorecards now emailed, full results available online
The FSoP22 Exhibition Selection of the 5,496 images from 479 entrants was successfully conducted over the weekend of 12th-13th November by Sue Sibley ARPS DPAGB EFIAP/silver BPE4*, Leigh Preston FRPS, MPAGB, EFIAP, FIPF, APAGB, and Leigh Woolford AWPF, EFIAP, DPAGB, Hon. FWPF, BPE4*. FWP would like to thank our Selectors for their efforts, as well as all Entrants, and we invite everyone to check out this year's results.
2022/23 Programme Published
The Frome Wessex Photographic 2022/23 season programme is live.
In addition:
The Frome Wessex Photographic 2022/23 season programme is live.
In addition:
- Barry Hill's fortnightly Photography Discussion Group typically meets virtually on Monday afternoons – see Newsletter for latest & link
- Lisa Rendall's Creative Photography Group meets virtually, monthly, on Wednesday evenings – see here for details and Newsletter for latest & link
'My Vision, My Process' Exhibition
Hugely successful outing for FWP's photographic series at Photo|Frome 2022 festival
Following the success of 2021's ‘Closing Down and Opening Up’ exhibitions at Corsley Reading Room and Black Swan Arts, FWP exhibited new work showing members' interpretations of this year's Photo|Frome theme with 'My Vision, My Process'.
Twenty members showcased a variety of genres including Landscape, Street, Documentary, Still Life, Abstract and ICM (intentional camera movement), with images from both award-winning and newly established photographers.
'My Vision, My Process' ran for the first two weeks of July, receiving universal positive feedback from the hundreds of visitors who saw the exhibition at Frome Town Hall.
Hugely successful outing for FWP's photographic series at Photo|Frome 2022 festival
Following the success of 2021's ‘Closing Down and Opening Up’ exhibitions at Corsley Reading Room and Black Swan Arts, FWP exhibited new work showing members' interpretations of this year's Photo|Frome theme with 'My Vision, My Process'.
Twenty members showcased a variety of genres including Landscape, Street, Documentary, Still Life, Abstract and ICM (intentional camera movement), with images from both award-winning and newly established photographers.
'My Vision, My Process' ran for the first two weeks of July, receiving universal positive feedback from the hundreds of visitors who saw the exhibition at Frome Town Hall.
Best of the Best 2021/22 Competition Results
Mary Maynard, Steve Climpson, Alan Denison crowned the year's finest
The winning photographs of the end-of-season's 'Best of the Best' contests – which pit the top-scoring images from the year's eight internal competitions (four themed, four open) for one final appraisal at the hands of a judge – have been revealed. Many congratulations to Mary Maynard, Steve Climpson (who sadly passed away last December), and Alan Denison for having their images selected by judges Peter Fry DPAGB BPE4 ARPS and Peter Ottley CPAGB LRPS as the season's finest. More details, including full competition results, can be viewed here.
Mary Maynard, Steve Climpson, Alan Denison crowned the year's finest
The winning photographs of the end-of-season's 'Best of the Best' contests – which pit the top-scoring images from the year's eight internal competitions (four themed, four open) for one final appraisal at the hands of a judge – have been revealed. Many congratulations to Mary Maynard, Steve Climpson (who sadly passed away last December), and Alan Denison for having their images selected by judges Peter Fry DPAGB BPE4 ARPS and Peter Ottley CPAGB LRPS as the season's finest. More details, including full competition results, can be viewed here.
'Nautilus Shell' by Mary Maynard – Best of the Best Themed |
'Lockdown' by Steve Climpson – Best of the Best Open (C group) |
'A Step, A Twist And A Veil' by Alan Denison – Best of the Best Open (P group) |
Final Internal Competitions League Table 2021/22
Results published for all eight internal competitions
The season's internal 'themed' and 'open' competitions are now complete. The final league table – and all competition results – can be viewed here.
Results published for all eight internal competitions
The season's internal 'themed' and 'open' competitions are now complete. The final league table – and all competition results – can be viewed here.
Summer Fireworks Over Lyme Regis by John Milburn |
Early Spring by Anjalika Baier |
Reeds In Rydal Water by Bevin Manoy |
Autumn by David Chedgy |
Our Activities
Competitions & Workshops |
Guest Speakers |
Photoshoots & Outings |
Through competitions and workshops we all learn new skills. All our competitions are assessed by independent, experienced judges. Additionally, we enter a selection of regional and inter-club battles. |
A core component of our weekly meetings are talks by a variety of experienced speakers. Sessions cover a range of topics – see our Programme 2022/23 for details. |
A photography group should be a social group, and FWP normally organises an annual photo holiday, as well as summer outings and photoshoots throughout the year, details of which can be found in the members' newsletter (and News page). |
Joining us / Contacting us
NOTE: Due to the Coronavirus pandemic, our 2020-22 meetings were online although a return to face-to-face for most of the 2022/23 season is planned – see the Programme for location details.
If you are interested in photography and would like to get to know more about us, or would like to join a very friendly and successful photography group,
then please do contact us or come along to one of our meetings.
We meet on Friday evenings between early September and the end of May,
generally at the Beckington Memorial Hall, Bath Road, Beckington, Nr Frome, BA11 6SH (Covid permitting) – see our 'Find Us' page.
We meet at 7:30pm for a 7:45pm start, with a break for tea, coffee, biscuits and cake.
You can just turn up on the night or contact us via our website.
For more information on Frome Wessex Photographic, please visit our 'About' page which also has more information about joining us.
Please use our 'Contact' page to get in touch or request information about us/our activities.
NOTE: Due to the Coronavirus pandemic, our 2020-22 meetings were online although a return to face-to-face for most of the 2022/23 season is planned – see the Programme for location details.
If you are interested in photography and would like to get to know more about us, or would like to join a very friendly and successful photography group,
then please do contact us or come along to one of our meetings.
We meet on Friday evenings between early September and the end of May,
generally at the Beckington Memorial Hall, Bath Road, Beckington, Nr Frome, BA11 6SH (Covid permitting) – see our 'Find Us' page.
We meet at 7:30pm for a 7:45pm start, with a break for tea, coffee, biscuits and cake.
You can just turn up on the night or contact us via our website.
For more information on Frome Wessex Photographic, please visit our 'About' page which also has more information about joining us.
Please use our 'Contact' page to get in touch or request information about us/our activities.
General
Please note that all the images on this site are the copyright of the original author and cannot be used without their express permission.
Should you wish to purchase any of the images, please use our 'Contact' page and we will gladly pass your details on.
As a photography group, we welcome all types of artistic images on many different themes, and enjoy the opportunity our website gives to share our members' work with the wider world.
This may include Nudity as an artform. If you object to this please do not proceed any further into our website.
Please note that all the images on this site are the copyright of the original author and cannot be used without their express permission.
Should you wish to purchase any of the images, please use our 'Contact' page and we will gladly pass your details on.
As a photography group, we welcome all types of artistic images on many different themes, and enjoy the opportunity our website gives to share our members' work with the wider world.
This may include Nudity as an artform. If you object to this please do not proceed any further into our website.
