Syllabus

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Mon 22 Dec 2025 - CROFTHEAD CLOSED , Final Hand in Round 2 Mono & Colour PDI

12:00pm
  • CROFTHEAD CLOSED 
  • However this should have no effect on the final hand in of The Final Hand in of Round 2 Mono & Colour PDI as it is a digital entry. 
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Mon 5 Jan 2026 - The Art of Macro Photography Tony North FIRST Hand in Round 2 Mono & Colour PRINT

7:00pm

First Hand in Round 2 Mono & Colour Print
Tony is an expert on many genres of photography and is nationally and internationally renowned. He has many talks available on macro photography. Tonight we start with his first talk . Tony also runs workshops and does 1-1 tuition. I urge you to look at his website for further details. 
http://www.artofmacro.com

tnorth67@hotmail.com

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Mon 12 Jan 2026 - Results Round 2 Mono & Colour PDI

7:00pm

Tonight we have the results evening at Crofthead for Round 2 Mono & Colour PDI

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Mon 19 Jan 2026 - Speaker by ZOOM SCOTT HURD based in Namibia

7:00pm

Tonights speaker is Scott Hurd is an entertaining and motivational speaker, trainer, as well as a  professional Wildlife and Landscape photographer based in Namibia. Tonights talk is Titled "Thinking Photography".
This should be an interesting insight into photography in places some of us can only dream about.
Scott has many talks available so it was really hard to choose. 

Trailer for Scott Hurd’s “Living...

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Mon 26 Jan 2026 - Speaker in person , JULIAN ELLIOT, Crofthead. FINAL Hand in Round 2 Mono & Colour PRINT

7:00pm
  • FINAL  Hand in Round 2 Mono & Colour PRINT
    We had the pleasure of a talk from Julian last season and he returns with another talk on TRAVEL & ARCHITECTURE . Julian travels all over the world and gives a down to earth insight to travel photography. Julian also offers many workshops on photography.

I am an award-winning professional freelance landscape and travel photographer as well as an occasional writer who constantly travels the world. I am basically a nomad traveller....
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Mon 2 Feb 2026 - Speaker Tracy Lund, Wildlife, Zoom

7:00pm

Our speaker this evening, Tracy, has shown her images and spoken of her wildlife photography in the past and this talk is the second part in a series of 3, I believe.
The talk covers Alaska-Canada-Yellowstone-India-Zimanga-UK Hides. 

tml@traceylundphotography.co.uk

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Mon 9 Feb 2026 - Members studio night Practical Photography , FIRST Hand in Round 3 Mono & Colour PDI

7:00pm

7:00pm

Tonight we are trying something a bit different. As its still dark outside we thought we would have some experimental light painting outside, helping and encouraging each other. Ela has agreed to be our model and she is quite handy with a light sabre.
Andrew McDougall ( DOODS ) has agreed to supply light painting accessories and help in general.
Anyone else with experience of this genre, especially settings please step forward, it would be great if you could share some knowledge.
In addition, inside the hall, we will have asked members to bring small objects...

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Mon 16 Feb 2026 - Results Round 2 Mono & Colour Print CROFTHEAD

7:00pm

Tonight the results of Round 2 Mono and Colour Print will be shown 

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Mon 23 Feb 2026 - Molly Holman Creative Flower and Plant Photography ZOOM

7:00pm

Tonigth we are privelaged to have the nationally well known Flower Photographer give us a presentation on Zoom .
Molly has a beautiful book available on Amazon, titled  Creative Flower and Plant Photography .
I believe most of her photography is done "in the field". Molly will share with us some tips and tricks and processing that have given her her enviable reputation.
www.mollyhollman.myportfolio.com
mhollman@hotmail.com

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Mon 2 Mar 2026 - Members Night Pecha Kucha Crofthead-Final hand in R3 Mono and Colour PDI

7:00pm
  • FINAL  Hand in Round 3 Mono & Colour PDI
Pecha Kucha presentation is a concise presentation format where 20 slides are shown for 20 seconds each, totaling 6 minutes and 40 seconds. The slides advance automatically, forcing the presenter to be succinct and engaging. It emphasizes visuals and storytelling, encouraging the presenter to rely on images rather than text. 
Members will have been asked to...
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Mon 9 Mar 2026 - Iain Mcfadyen Speaker in Person,Astro Photography, FIRST Hand in Round 3 Mono & Colour Print Crofthead

7:00pm
  • FIRST Hand in Round 3 Mono & Colour Print 
    Iain will discuss his approach to Astro Photography and will give insight into his practise and set up as well as discussing, followed by describing broadband, narrowband, planetary and solar imaging. 
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Tue 10 Mar 2026 - Match The Image Evening, Midlothian Camera Club

7:30pm

This evening is hosted by MIDLOTHIAN CAMERA CLUB.7 POLTON ROAD,  BONNYRIGG ,  LASSWADE EH18 1AB

Members are invited to the above fun competition . Each of the clubs attending will be supplying a set amount of images, we have no idea what the images will be, so each club needs to provide a broad spectrum. The evening is run by a judge. The first image shown, say a bridge,has then to be matched by another bridge image from the other team. If no matching image is available the nearest image is substituted. Points are awarded on the best match. 

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Mon 16 Mar 2026 - FIONA BRIMMS Speaker in person WILDLIFE - Crofthead

7:00pm

Fiona has presented to us before and tonight she will be giving the second part of her presentation on India.
You can find Fiona on Facebook with information on workshops and studio hire. 


fionabrims@aol.com
Fiona Brims Photography

co Owner at @The Creative Hub Scotland

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Mon 23 Mar 2026 - Results Round 3 Mono & Colour PDI also FINAL Hand in Round 3 Mono & Colour PRINT

7:00pm

Tonights meeting will be the results of Round 3 Mono & Colour PDI and the Final hand in R3 Mono & Colour Print 

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Mon 30 Mar 2026 - MEMBERS PANELS NIGHT - Crofthead

7:00pm
  • This evening is a Members night and is another method of engaging members. 
  • Members are asked to present panels for projection. Panels can take many forms, Dyptych, Tryptych, multiple panel, collage.
  • This is not a competition so it is up to the members to decide how they want to present their images in panel form.
  • It is also a way of showing multiple images of one subject.
  • If you have never done this before, please reach out and become involved.
  • There is a link on the website under documents that will give you further information. There is...
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Mon 13 Apr 2026 - Kirsten Ferguson Wildlife Photography in Person Crofthead

7:00pm
  • Kirsten is a passionate amateur wildlife photographer based in Scotland .
  • Kirsten Ferguson is a passionate amateur wildlife photographer based in Scotland who believes passionately that its vital not to disturb the balance of nature, and to leave the habitat as though you had never been there.
  • Kirstys images are available to view online at the link below,
     Instagram....
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Mon 20 Apr 2026 - RESULTS Round 3 Mono & Colour Print

7:00pm

Tonights meeting is the Results evening for Round 3 Mono & Print 

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Mon 27 Apr 2026 - A.G.M. and Prizegiving

7:00pm
  • As the title suggests this is our last evening of this session and therefore we will hold our A.G.M & prizegiving.
  • Due to the amount of holidays that land in May, and the longer light nights,the Committee agreed to take the decision to close at the end of April  and start the summer syllabus earlier to take advantage of the lighter nights.
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