Updated 11 August 2022
Playing Catch by John Milburn |
Heroes by Steve Hawkins |
Black Church At Budir by Andrew Leach |
A Beachside Gaze by Ash Milburn |
2022/23 Season Enrolment Evening
Friday 2nd September, 7:30pm – new members 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 (just get in touch).
Our 2022/23 season enrolment evening is from 7:30pm on Friday 2nd September at Beckington Memorial Hall (36 Bath Rd, Beckington, BA11 6SH).
Annual membership is just £35 (cash or cheque, please).
Meetings run Fridays from September until May, 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.
Friday 2nd September, 7:30pm – new members 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 (just get in touch).
Our 2022/23 season enrolment evening is from 7:30pm on Friday 2nd September at Beckington Memorial Hall (36 Bath Rd, Beckington, BA11 6SH).
Annual membership is just £35 (cash or cheque, please).
Meetings run Fridays from September until May, 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.
'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.
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, our 2020-22 meetings were online although a return to face-to-face for the 2022/23 season is expected.
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.
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, our 2020-22 meetings were online although a return to face-to-face for the 2022/23 season is expected.
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.
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.
