Tuesday 27 Oct 2026

📸 Lights, camera, PORTRAITS! 💡

Our studio session got off to a slightly delayed start thanks to some technical gremlins, but it was absolutely worth the wait! 😄

Lenny kicked things off with the essentials of camera settings and off-camera flash sync, with club members stepping up as models so everyone could see the theory in action. After the break, our brave men took their turn in front of the lens, and the projector and screen meant we could watch every shot appear as it was taken. Instant feedback, instant learning! 🙌

We also got a close look at barn doors and gels on one of the flashes, showing how you can shape and colour your light to completely change the mood of a portrait. 🎨✨

It was a thoroughly enjoyable evening packed with tips, tricks and plenty of shared experience. A huge thank you to:

👏 Lenny for running the session
🔧 Bill, Paul & Debbie for rescuing the tech
🙋 Everyone who volunteered to model. You’re the reason we could learn so much!

🗓️ Next week: We’re welcoming talented Scottish wildlife photographer Michael Cook. Expect stunning images, great stories and plenty of inspiration. Don’t miss it!

Tuesday 27 Oct 2026

📸 Lights, camera, PORTRAITS! 💡

Our studio session got off to a slightly delayed start thanks to some technical gremlins, but it was absolutely worth the wait! 😄

Lenny kicked things off with the essentials of camera settings and off-camera flash sync, with club members stepping up as models so everyone could see the theory in action. After the break, our brave men took their turn in front of the lens, and the projector and screen meant we could watch every shot appear as it was taken. Instant feedback, instant learning! 🙌

We also got a close look at barn doors and gels on one of the flashes, showing how you can shape and colour your light to completely change the mood of a portrait. 🎨✨

It was a thoroughly enjoyable evening packed with tips, tricks and plenty of shared experience. A huge thank you to:

👏 Lenny for running the session
🔧 Bill, Paul & Debbie for rescuing the tech
🙋 Everyone who volunteered to model. You’re the reason we could learn so much!

🗓️ Next week: We’re welcoming talented Scottish wildlife photographer Michael Cook. Expect stunning images, great stories and plenty of inspiration. Don’t miss it!

Tuesday 13 Oct 2026

From Analogue to Digital – an Evolution

🎞️ From Analogue to Digital: An Evolution 📸

Tonight, our camera club took a journey through time, and what a ride it was! Our three presenters guided us from the darkroom to the digital age in one unforgettable three-part show:

🔍 Part 1: From Analogue to Digital with Tony
🔍 Part 2: Digital Photography, A Potted History with Brian
🔍 Part 3: From DSLR to Mirrorless with Lenny & Debbie

A huge thank you to Tony, Brian, Lenny and Debbie for the countless hours of research, planning and passion that went into this presentation. You turned a fascinating story into an evening we won’t forget! 🙌

Next week will be the results of Round 1 Digital League – Open

IMPORTANT NOTICE Development League Round 1 is now extended to 28th Oct 2026 and closes at 4am.

Tuesday 29 Sept 2026

Big thanks to Brian & Tony for this week’s brilliant talks! 📸 Brian showed us Lightroom and masks, while Tony shared expert techniques on using layers for dodging and burning. Perfect for anyone curious about Lightroom or looking to master their editing skills. The inspiration and practical tips were much appreciated!

Quick heads up: We’ve shuffled next week’s schedule. Next time, we’re diving into Part 2 of the Grampian Eye images project.

See you then! 👋

Tuesday 22 Sept 2026

 
 

🎥 Last night’s highlights: Our “Ask the Experts” evening was a total success! Big thanks to Tony, June, Chris & John for braving the hot seat and sharing their wisdom. Your questions made it a night to remember!

📸 Mark your calendars:
🔹 Mon 28 Sept 2026 – Digital League Round 1 Deadline for submissions
🔹 18 Oct 2026 – Interclub Deadline for submissions

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Tuesday 8th September 2026

 
 
 
 
 
 

What a lovely evening catching up with returning members and welcoming new faces to the club at our new venue, Elgin Community Centre — made even better by Debbie’s amazing baking!

We also enjoyed viewing Part 1 of the Grampian Eye entries, complete with the judge’s comments — and we’re already looking forward to Part 2 in October!

 
 

A real highlight of the evening was welcoming Izzy and her dad, who came along to show us her fantastic new wheelchair — supported by the club’s fundraising at the Grampian Eye in April. It was wonderful to see her again!

A friendly reminder for anyone still planning to enter Digital League Round 1 — submissions are due by 25th September 2026, so there’s still time to get yours in!

 

 

 
 

 

SPG New Season for 2026 – 2027

PASSIONATE ABOUT PHOTOGRAPHY?

THEN COME AND JOIN US!

Our new season begins at 7pm on Tuesday 1st September 2026

at Elgin Community Centre and we can’t wait to welcome you.

Discover a vibrant group of photographers who love to learn, create, and push their skills further. Expect friendly faces, great conversations, and plenty of inspiration. Grab a tea, explore what we do, and see how we can help you take your photography to the next level.

Whether you’re a complete beginner or a seasoned photographer, you’ll feel right at home. Everyone is welcome.

Lenny Smith President FSWPP/GRAND MASTER PHOTOGRAPHER

Save the Date:- 7pm on Tuesday 1st September 2026

New Location: – Elgin Community Centre, Trinity Road, Elgin IV30 1UE

Tuesday 3rd Feb 2026

Last night Michael gave an excellent presentation on filters; what they are, different types and how they work using his own images to demonstrate. It was a very informative and inspiring talk, a big thank you to you, Michael, not just for the presentation but all the preparation that went into it.

Next week we’ll be looking at our own image submissions (over 70!) for the Grampian Eye with members voting for their 30 favourite images to go forward. These will then be whittled down from 30 to the 12 images allowed.

Grampian Eye tickets are selling out at other clubs so if you do want to attend please buy your tickets asap before they are reallocated to other clubs who need more. As we are hosting, it would be great also to see as many of our members there as possible.

Reminder that next week is the cut-off for entries to be submitted to Technical Challenge, Studio 8 and Mobile Phone Competitions.

Tuesday 11th Nov 2025

Unfortunately Michael had last-minute, unavoidable work commitments which meant a change to the syllabus schedule. Tony and Lenny stepped in to deliver 2 presentations. Tony’s was on answering the question ” Why are lenses so expensive?”

After the tea break a presentation was given by Lenny covering photographic competition entry standards.

Both talks proved interesting and thanks go to Lenny & Tony for filling in so adeptly.

Next week will be the results of Round 1 Print League .