Winter Programme 2025-2026
Event Information:
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Tue10Feb20268:00 pmSt Ives Free Church
ABSTRACT GEOPHOTOS - SARA RAWLINSON
Pont au Change, bridge over the Seine, Paris. Blue skies graced our late September visit nearly every day, and the crisp autumn breeze seemed to make the the river shine. The @conciergerie.paris and Tribunal de Commerce #tribunaldecommerce are both just visible in the skyline.
20Abstract geophotographs with an ephemeral, intimate, painterly aesthetic, often incorporating geological subjects and made with intentional camera movement.
This promises to be an amazing and inspirational evening.
Sara Rawlinson is a contemporary photographer specialising in both abstract fine art and heritage architecture. She has had a camera in her hands most days since she was six years old.
Rawlinson spent a decade in academia, teaching seismology and natural hazards, before returning to her childhood love of photography in 2013. Her academic years still heavily influence her photography – often showcasing textures, landscapes, geological features, and geological current events such as sea level rise and volcanic eruptions.
Current work with abstract geophotography addresses the inherent noir dishevelment of tectonic forces and sea level rise / climate change around the world. The photos themselves have an ephemeral, intimate, painterly aesthetic: subtly luscious and dangerously timely. Water, sun and rock all mingle together — eroding cliffs, mingling with lava, interrupting horizons. Intense texture and colour are layered with seeming tranquility throughout series, thus leading the viewer to further explore the hidden complexities of dishevelment and humanity’s inherent piercing yet calming reactions.
Rawlinson’s work has won and been shortlisted for several international awards and she is a Brother of the Art Workers’ Guild.
Summer Events 2026
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Tue05May20267:00 pmThe Old Ferry Boat carpark
Join Mark Hudson for a walk along the River Ouse at Holywell.
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Tue19May2026
Details TBC - early evening
For more details and to book your place please email externalcompetitions@stives-photoclub.org.uk
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Sun31May202610:00 amCambridge Botanical Gardens
Cost £8 (free to Friends of CBG) 10am to 1pm
Meet inside gates at 10am for a morning of floral photography. We will stop for a coffee as we wonder around these beautiful gardens. Bring a picnic or stop for lunch in the café before the tour ends. Members free to stay on if they wish to have longer.
To reserve your place please contact Louisa competitions@stives-photoclub.org.uk
Please note, no tripods. Bring a macro lens if you have one
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Tue02Jun20266:00 pmThe Quay, St Ives
Provisional booking - hope to confirm soon. An hour and a half on the river, photographing the scenery and wildlife. The boat is run by the Electric Riverboat Company from the Quay, St Ives. The cost will be £135 for the boat, to be split between a maximum of 12 people (11 ideal). Please contact Nicky if you would like to go - strictly first come, first served. Programme@stives-photoclub.org.uk
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Sun07Jun202610:00 amCambridgeICM PhotoWalk in CambridgeJoin award-winning photographer Sara Rawlinson on an ICM PhotoWalk through Cambridge. We’ll meander past some famous sites and some hidden delights, combining their classic viewpoints with creative ICM techniques to make completely unique ICM photos. The only gear you’ll need is your favourite camera, an open mind, and enthusiasm! 10am-3:30pm. £95/pp/day.https://sararawlinson.com/p/icm-photowalk-in-cambridge/
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Sat20Jun20269:00 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.
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Tue23Jun20266:00 pmIvo Lounge
6pm until dark
Meet Outside Ivo Lounge.
A walk around St.Ives focusing on everything textures. Bark, bricks, concrete, rust….anything that makes a good texture to build your portfolio.
Afterwards - Tapas in the Ivo Lounge - 3 plates & a glass of vino for £14.
Bring any lens you wish to use.
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Wed08Jul2026TBCIvo Lounge
Exact time TBC early evening
For more details and to book your place please email externalcompetitions@stives-photoclub.org.uk
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Sat18Jul2026TBCGary's Garden
More details to follow. A macro session in Gary's garden
Early morning - time TBC
For more details and to book your place please email externalcompetitions@stives-photoclub.org.uk
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Sun26Jul202610:00 amCambridge Mosque
10:30 - 11:30 (Free, donations recommended)
The mosque has very interesting architecture and gardens.
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Sun02Aug202610:00 amJohnson's Farm
Photography round the farm - entrance fee of £6.50 applies.
For those who wish to join us we will be booking a table in the steak house at 1pm for the Sunday carvery. The carvery is £23.50 (senior citizens £17.50). There are a range of desserts from £5.50 to £9.50. Places for lunch will be on a first come, first served basis. Contact Nicky programme@stives-photoclub.org.uk
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Sat08Aug202610:30 amLouisa's House
10.30am until 2ish
The art of cyanotypes is one of the oldest forms of photography using chemicals & the sun. Louisa will run this from her house/garden in St.Ives. As we need sunshine, if it’s raining it will be postponed. Louisa will provide a list of materials you will need to bring. Further details to follow.
Louisa can accommodate 8 members, so this will be on a first come, first serve basis.
To reserve your place please contact Louisa competitions@stives-photoclub.org.uk
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Tue18Aug2026TBCFenstanton
Evening in Fenstanton
To book your place and for more information please contact programme@stives-photoclub.org.uk
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Sun23Aug202610:00 amNicky's Garden
Photograph little people in various still life setups in Nicky’s garden in Needingworth.
Bring your camera and tripod if you have one.
To reserve your place please contact Nicky - programme@stives-photoclub.org.uk
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Sun06Sep202609:30 - 14:30Anglesey Abbey
From around the end of August into the autumn the Dahlia garden is beautiful at Anglesey Abbey and definitely worth a visit. As well as photographing the Dahlia’s this is a chance to visit and photograph these beautiful gardens, visit the house and mill. There is a café and restaurant onsite for lunch or you can bring a packed lunch whichever you prefer. The Gardens open at 9.30am and close at 5.00 pm for anyone wanting to stay longer. The House is only open from 11.00 am to 4 00 pm. If you are a National Trust Member you can enter free of charge, just bring your card along. For those not members of the National Trust the cost is £20.90 (with gift aid) or £19.00 (without gift aid).For those that have not visited before there is ample parking (free of charge) and chargeable electric charging points on site.
Book your place via Eventbrite
https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/anglesey-abbey-and-lode-mill-dahlia-walk-tickets-1987786612267?aff=oddtdtcreator
or email Programme@stives-photoclub.org.uk
There are a number of trails on site see map anglesey-access-map-2025.pdf
Provisional Winter Programme 2026-2027
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Tue05Jan20278:00 pmSt Ives Free Church
Do you have any images that you would like to show, without any judge seeing them? Members are invited to chat about their images in an informal setting
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Tue12Jan20278:00 pmSt Ives Free Church
Subject tba. Gary is a long-standing member of the club and accustomed to talking about his wonderful nature trips. Always enjoyable, and we look forward to this one!
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Tue26Jan2027
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Tue02Feb20278:00 pmSt Ives Free Church
Tom had planned to deliver this talk in the 2025-6 season, but was unable to do so. We are therefore excited that he is coming to deliver the talk this season instead!
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Tue09Feb20278:00 pmSt Ives Free Church
The Buddies will show the images they have been working on together. This is a scheme which encourages members to share skills and to work together in both the initial capture of the photographs and the post production.
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Tue16Feb20278:00 pmSt Ives Free Church
Members bring images for critique, and have a time allocated to chat to another member about the images before moving on. They will also critique the images shown to them by other members. A fun evening under the control of a whistle!
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Tue23Feb2027
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Tue02Mar20278:00 pmSt Ives Free Church
A long-standing member of St Ives Photographic Club, Tom is known for his wonderful monochrome images, his creativity and his sense of humour! Assured to be a great evening!
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Tue09Mar2027
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Tue16Mar20278:00 pmSt Ives Free ChurchNick Hodgson FRPS is a British documentary landscape photographer based in London. His talk, Free Mines Coal Faces, is about his documentary project on coal free mining in the Forest of Dean, which formed part of his Photography MA, his successful FRPS panel submission, an award-winning book and various exhibitions. Nick has also been a member of the RPS Distinctions Panel for the Applied and Documentary photography genres.
In the first section of his talk, Nick discusses mining photography that he researched to inform him about his own approach to the project. He also explains what free mining is and how he published a book of his work (there should be a few copies still available to purchase at the talk). After the break he will go through a number of his images, how he shot them and the challenges he faced. He finishes by talking about postproduction and printing, showing physical examples from his F panel which the audience is also encouraged to look at throughout the evening.
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Tue23Mar2027
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Tue30Mar2027
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Tue06Apr20278:00 pmSt Ives Free Church
A chance for members to give a very short presentation on anything they wish
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Tue13Apr2027
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Tue20Apr20278:00 pmSt Ives Free Church
Rules in the members' section of the website
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Tue27Apr2027