Programme

8^th          SPEAKER –  Mark Burley, of Ashburton’s Sherwood Gallery. Visit his website at www.markburley.co.uk

DEADLINE for submissions for

1. Themed Challenge – Monochrome
2. PDI Competition (Round 1)

15^th       THEMED CHALLENGE EVENING – Monochrome Images: submit up to six mono images by the due date for constructive comments and suggestions for improvement. All submitted images MUST be in keeping with the theme. On 16^th March 2027 we will hold a “THEMED CHALLENGE” contest (DETAILS TO FOLLOW), so this is your chance to get some advice from your fellow members.

22^nd      PDI COMPETITION (Round 1)– Judged by James Moore, ARPS, a specialist in Wildlife, Landscape & Travel photography.

29^th       SPECIAL EVENT: PRACTICAL with Kay Wilson: Topic  – image panels & judges’ criteria

October 2026

6th        SPEAKER – David Clapp, specialist in Landscape and Travel. See his website at  www.davidclapp.co.uk

DEADLINE for submissions for

1. Themed Challenge – Slow Shutter Speed
2. Print Competition (Round 2)

13^th       THEMED CHALLENGE EVENING – Slow Shutter Speed: submit up to six  ‘slow shutter speed’ images by the due date for constructive comments and suggestions for improvement. All submitted images MUST be in keeping with the theme. On 16^th March 2027 we will hold a “THEMED CHALLENGE” contest (DETAILS TO FOLLOW),, so this is your chance to get some advice from your fellow members.

20^th       PRINT COMPETITION (Round 2) – Judged by Donna Spencer, a specialist in Birds, Street, Plants & Flowers

27^th       CLUB SWAP (Part 1 of 2) – Exmouth Members to NAPC

28^th       CLUB SWAP (Part 2 of 2) – NAPC Members to Exmouth

                              (Full details of Club Swaps will be divulged closer to the dates).

November 2026

3^rd          PHOTOGRAPHERS WHO HAVE INSPIRED ME – several members will discuss and showing images by these photographers.

10^th       WCPF Prints – the travelling exhibition of images from the Western Counties Photographic Federation will be displayed and discussed.

DEADLINE for submissions for

1. Themed Challenge – People Working Inside or Out
2. PDI Competition (Round 3)

17^th       THEMED CHALLENGE EVENING – People Working Inside or Out: submit up to six ‘People Working Inside or Out’ images by the due date for constructive comments and suggestions for improvement. All submitted images MUST be in keeping with the theme. On 16^th March 2027 we will hold a “THEMED CHALLENGE” contest (DETAILS TO FOLLOW), so this is your chance to get some advice from your fellow members.

24^th       PDI COMPETITION (Round 3) – Judged by  Nigel West, of Dawlish & Teignmouth Photographic Club.

December 2026

1^st        PHOTO STACKING – An evening led by members which will hopefully reveal the art of photo stacks for, amongst other things, increasing depth of field in macro images.

8^th        SPECIAL EVENT: PRACTICAL with David Clapp – www.davidclapp.co.uk                

Also be aware that the Pop Up Exhibition in conjunction with local schools will take place at Coombeshead Academy  from 5pm to 6.30pm

15^th     CHRISTMAS SOCIAL with members’ triptych display.

25^th to 1^st January 2027 – A Merry Christmas & Happy New Year to all!

January 2027

5^th       MEMBERS’ PROJECTS

DEADLINE for submissions for

1. Themed Challenge – Architecture
2. PRINT Competition (Round 4)

12^th    THEMED CHALLENGE EVENING – Architecture: submit up to six ‘Architecture’ images by the due date for constructive comments and suggestions for improvement. All submitted images MUST be in keeping with the theme. On 16^th March 2027 we will hold a “THEMED CHALLENGE” contest (DETAILS TO FOLLOW), so this is your chance to get some advice from your fellow members.

19^th    SPEAKER Paul Mitchell, FRPS via Zoom. Award Winning Photographer Landscape, VA, Urban – https://www.paulmitchellphotography.co.uk/

26^th    PRINT COMPETITION (Round 4) – Judged by  Helen Moore, specialist in Nature, Creative, Still Life, Travel.

February 2027

2^nd     CLUB SWAP (Part 1 of 2) – Dawlish & Teignmouth members to NAPC

9^th      LET’S TALK cameras and post processing

DEADLINE for submissions for PDI COMPETITION (Round 5)

16^th    SPEAKER Ian Smith CPAGB ‘All Stitched Up’

23^rd    PDI COMPETITION (Round 5) – Judged by Steve Bunce – a purveyor of Landscapes, ICM and Multiple Exposures.

24^th    CLUB SWAP (Part 2 of 2) – NAPC members to Dawlish & Teignmouth

March 2027

2^nd    SPEAKER John Perriam ‘John’s AV Variety Show’

DEADLINE for submissions for THEMED CHALLENGE COMPETITION

9^th      PRESIDENT’s EVENING – wait and see what el Presidente brings to us this time!

16^th   THEMED CHALLENGE COMPETITION – You’ve previously offered up your themed images for discussion, now it’s time to enter your chosen three to an ‘in-house’ competition. Full details of entry requirements will be posted at a later date.

23^rd   SPECIAL EVENT: PRACTICAL – photographers Mark Walker, Clive Figes & Model will be here, along with lights etc. Bring your kit.

30^th   SPEAKERS Daryl & Judy Ford www.dapperandjude.com

April 2027

6^th     NAPC’s AV GROUP Presentation

13^th   IMAGE OF THE YEAR COMPETITION

20^th   NAPC’s LOCATIONS GROUP Presentation

27^th   AGM

May 2027

4^th     DINNER & PRESENTATIONS – VENUE TO BE ARRANGED.