Steyning Camera Club

Steyning Camera Club was formed in 1972, and is one of the most forward thinking and lively camera clubs in the south of England.

Our purpose, first and foremost, is to enjoy photography. For that reason we are friendly, open and welcoming to photographers of all interests and abilities from complete beginners to seasoned enthusiasts.

We also encourage high quality imaging, and are keen to keep abreast of current trends in photography. Members have a considerable range of subject interests, and although most now work with digital imaging, there remains an interest in traditional film-based photography.

Thanks to funding from Awards for All we have a fantastic Epson 1080p HD projector, and are proud to be one of the few clubs with such state-of-the-art equipment, allowing members to see their images in the best possible quality.

We meet in The Steyning Centre, one of the best community buildings in Sussex. This offers a choice of three superb rooms, including the 300-seat Coombe Court Hall, with 15ft widescreen, digital projection facilities and sound system. For more details on meetings and joining us, see the club information page.

Our programme of events runs throughout the year and includes lectures and presentations, practical demonstrations, workshops and, of course, competitions. We divide our competitions into ability-based groups to encourage maximum participation - as many as 90% of members have work appraised in our regular competitions.

We also run a very popular "Coffee Club" throughout the year, with a view to providing practical learning from our more experienced photographers, and to enjoy coffee, of course.

We are affiliated to the Photographic Alliance of Great Britain (PAGB) through the Southern Photographic Federation (SPF), and also to the Sussex Photographic Federation (SxPF) and the Regnum Crouch Group. We are also closely linked with the Adur Digital Imaging Group (ADIG)

Recent projects and regional successes include:

Sussex Federation Print Convention: Winners (2006)
SPF Slide League South-east Division: Winners (2002/3, 2003/4 and 2004/5)
SPF Print League South-east Division: 2nd (2003/4)
SPF Exhibition, Salisbury: Highly Commended Club Panel 2003
Regnum Crouch Slide Championship: Joint 1st (2002), 2nd (2003, 2004, 2005, 2006), and 3rd (2008)
Regnum Crouch Print Championship: 2nd (2002)
Collaboration with composer Michael Finnissy and Steyning Music Society with "Etched bright with sunlight" (2000/1)