Updated 3 July 2022
Playing Catch by John Milburn |
Heroes by Steve Hawkins |
Black Church At Budir by Andrew Leach |
A Beachside Gaze by Ash Milburn |
FWP Statement – Coronavirus (May 2022)
We have decided to start trialing a return to face-to-face meetings at Beckington Memorial Hall from May 2022 but will continue to monitor the local level of infection rates and will base decisions on whether to hold physical or Zoom meetings both on this and logistics involving planned speakers/judges. Seasonal shifts in infection rates may therefore affect our approach in the future but, where physical meetings are set, we will inform members of any coronavirus safety measures before the meeting.
Keep safe, and continue to enjoy your photography.
The Frome Wessex Photographic Committee
We have decided to start trialing a return to face-to-face meetings at Beckington Memorial Hall from May 2022 but will continue to monitor the local level of infection rates and will base decisions on whether to hold physical or Zoom meetings both on this and logistics involving planned speakers/judges. Seasonal shifts in infection rates may therefore affect our approach in the future but, where physical meetings are set, we will inform members of any coronavirus safety measures before the meeting.
Keep safe, and continue to enjoy your photography.
The Frome Wessex Photographic Committee
Best of the Best 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
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.
Photo|Frome: A new festival of photography for the South West
Exhibitions, talks, workshops, portfolio reviews, book fair and more
Photo|Frome, created by members of FWP, is set to 'fill Frome with photos' this summer. Running daily from 21st June to 15th July with 10 (free) exhibitions featuring the work of 75 photographers, 8 talks, 6 workshops, portfolio reviews, a book fair and more, the festival will cater for all levels of photographic ability and interest, across all ages and demographics.
Photo|Frome is an inclusive festival of contemporary photography for anyone with an interest in the medium, whether they’re professional photographers, art lovers, students, or just looking to learn. It is a celebration of modern photography in all its glorious forms and genres, featuring serious work alongside fun activities, and catering to both young and were-young-once, those who have only just picked up a camera and those who’ve forgotten how long they’ve been holding one.
Exhibitions, talks, workshops, portfolio reviews, book fair and more
Photo|Frome, created by members of FWP, is set to 'fill Frome with photos' this summer. Running daily from 21st June to 15th July with 10 (free) exhibitions featuring the work of 75 photographers, 8 talks, 6 workshops, portfolio reviews, a book fair and more, the festival will cater for all levels of photographic ability and interest, across all ages and demographics.
Photo|Frome is an inclusive festival of contemporary photography for anyone with an interest in the medium, whether they’re professional photographers, art lovers, students, or just looking to learn. It is a celebration of modern photography in all its glorious forms and genres, featuring serious work alongside fun activities, and catering to both young and were-young-once, those who have only just picked up a camera and those who’ve forgotten how long they’ve been holding one.
Frome Wessex Photographic wins Devizes Battle 2022
Final scores: FWP (529), Devizes CC (505)
Congratulations to the members whose selected images secured a win for FWP at the Devizes Battle held on 7th April, which follows recent successes at the Mid Somerset and Warminster battles. FWP's top-scoring results can be viewed here.
Final scores: FWP (529), Devizes CC (505)
Congratulations to the members whose selected images secured a win for FWP at the Devizes Battle held on 7th April, which follows recent successes at the Mid Somerset and Warminster battles. FWP's top-scoring results can be viewed here.
Frome Salon of Photography 2021
Our Exhibition is now available for viewing online
Full details of our 9th National Salon of Photography and a link to the Exhibition Portal can be found on our main Salon page.
Our Exhibition is now available for viewing online
Full details of our 9th National Salon of Photography and a link to the Exhibition Portal can be found on our main Salon page.
2021/22 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 learning new techniques, improving your craft, discussing photography past and present, discovering new genres, 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 2021/22 season is in full swing, with meetings initially held via Zoom – check out our programme.
Annual membership is just £35 (cash or cheque, please). Meetings run Fridays from September until May (currently virtual on Zoom but a return to physical meetings at the Beckington Memorial Hall continues to be regularly assessed), with additional activities such as an active members-only Facebook group, organised outings, specialist interest group sessions, and social events throughout the year.
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 learning new techniques, improving your craft, discussing photography past and present, discovering new genres, 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 2021/22 season is in full swing, with meetings initially held via Zoom – check out our programme.
Annual membership is just £35 (cash or cheque, please). Meetings run Fridays from September until May (currently virtual on Zoom but a return to physical meetings at the Beckington Memorial Hall continues to be regularly assessed), with additional activities such as an active members-only Facebook group, organised outings, specialist interest group sessions, and social events throughout the year.
2021/22 Programme
The Frome Wessex Photographic 2021/22 season programme began on 3rd September 2021 (new members accepted throughout the season).
Main programme – full details here
2021/22 Competition details – click here
(Competition rules – details here)
In addition:
All 2020/21 Internal Competitions have been completed – The League Tables, showing the final results, can be found here
The Frome Wessex Photographic 2021/22 season programme began on 3rd September 2021 (new members accepted throughout the season).
Main programme – full details here
2021/22 Competition details – click here
(Competition rules – details here)
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, fortnightly, on Wednesday evenings – see here for details and Newsletter for latest & link
All 2020/21 Internal Competitions have been completed – The League Tables, showing the final results, can be found here
The Old Heron by Lisa Rendall |
Early Spring by Anjalika Baier |
Reeds In Rydal Water by Bevin Manoy |
Way Out by Colin Dewsbury |
Our Activities
Competitions & Workshops |
Guest Speakers |
Photoshoots & Outings |
Through competitions and workshops we all learn new skills. All our competitions are judged by independent, experienced judges. Additionally, we enter numerous 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 2021/22 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, currently all our meetings are online.
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 – see our 'Find Us' page.
Our meetings generally start at 7:45pm 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, currently all our meetings are online.
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 – see our 'Find Us' page.
Our meetings generally start at 7:45pm 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.
