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St Ives Photographic Club

Founded in 1972, the St Ives Photographic Club is a friendly and active club in Cambridgeshire, dedicated to the encouragement and development of photography in the community.

The club meets at 8pm every Tuesday evening between September and April in the Free Church, St Ives. We also have an active programme of outside events from May to August.

Our autumn/winter programme of meetings offer a lively mixture of talks from both amateur and professional photographers, practical evenings, internal competitions, practical demonstrations of photographic techniques and equipment, and competitions with other clubs. To see more details of our programme, look under the Programmes section.

Our summer programme is focussed on a series of outdoor activities across a range of photographic subjects.

Members are keen to share their expertise over a wide range of photographic techniques and subjects, from natural history and landscape to creative work.

If you are interested in photography and live in St Ives or the surrounding area, this is the club for you and we welcome new members who enjoy photography at all experience levels, young and old, amateur and professional.

Image of the Month

The image of the month for April, as chosen by the Club President, is “Glacier Lagoon” by Steve Laws.

Upcoming Meetings for the 2025-2026 Season

Event Information:

  • Sat
    20
    Jun
    2026

    Frinton and Walton trip (Nicky)

    9:00 amFrinton On Sea - details will be sent to participants

    Nicky has arranged to host the Frinton / Walton outing again this year. We will be on the beach in the morning finding all kinds of photo opportunities.  There is a boat trip in the afternoon to see the seals in the Naze backwaters but unfortunately there are now no places left on the boat.  Those not on the boat will be able to do coastal photography instead.  The day will be based as usual around Nicky's family house on the seafront.  Croissants and coffee will be provided on arrival.  Please bring your lunch.  Please see Nicky if you would like to be included in the trip.

Header Image © Steve Laws