Programme

Winter Programme 2025-2026

Event Information:

  • Tue
    06
    Jan
    2026

    Talk by Gary Dean

    8:00 pmSt Ives Free Church
    What are the Chances? - the Pros and Cons of Nature Travel Photography
    In this presentation Gary will discuss the kit  and general settings he uses for his nature photography. His go to workflow from capture to final print. He will tell us how he goes about planning a trip, managing expectations and what he calls his ‘wish list pyramid’. The talk will be illustrated with  photos from his trip in February 2025 to Uganda and  will also include some multimedia audio visual presentations. Gary's prints of African Wildlife will be available to view and discuss with him on the night.

     

Summer Events 2026

SIPC Cambridge Botanical Gardens Flower Photography (SIPC members event)

SIPC Cambridge Botanical Gardens Flower Photography (SIPC members event)

Louisa Christie will lead a flower photography morning at the Cambridge Botanical GardensRead More »
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SIPC Summer Barbeque - SIPC members and guests only

SIPC Summer Barbeque – SIPC members and guests only

Our Annual Barbeque in Mark's lovely gardenRead More »
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St Ives Riverboat trip (SIPC members)

St Ives Riverboat trip (SIPC members)

An hour and a half on the river, photographing the scenery and wildlife.Read More »
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SIPC Frinton-on-Sea/Walton-on-the-Naze (SIPC members Event)

SIPC Frinton-on-Sea/Walton-on-the-Naze (SIPC members Event)

Photography day in Frinton-on-SeaRead More »
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SIPC Tapas and Textures (Members Event)

SIPC Tapas and Textures (Members Event)

A walk around St.Ives focusing on everything textures followed by Tapas in the Ivo Lounge.Read More »
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Butterflies and Flowers at Woodwalton Marsh

Butterflies and Flowers at Woodwalton Marsh

Macro at Woodwalton Marsh with Gary Dean.Read More »
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Moth Traps and Macro morning (SIPC members)

Moth Traps and Macro morning (SIPC members)

A macro session in Gary’s gardenRead More »
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Cambridge Mosque Photography (SIPC Members Event)

Cambridge Mosque Photography (SIPC Members Event)

A morning photographing the mosque and gardens for members of SIPC.Read More »
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SIPC Johnson's Farm photography (SIPC members Event)

SIPC Johnson’s Farm photography (SIPC members Event)

Photography at Johnson's Farm followed by (optional) Sunday carveryRead More »
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Cyanotypes Workshop (SIPC members Only)

Cyanotypes Workshop (SIPC members Only)

A cyanotype workshop in Louisa’s gardenRead More »
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Little People setups (SIPC members Only)

Little People setups (SIPC members Only)

Photograph various still life model setups in Nicky’s gardenRead More »
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Evening Food Market - Street Photography Led by Louisa

Evening Food Market – Street Photography Led by Louisa

St Ives is planning an evening food festival on one evening a month throughout the summer. SIPC members and guests.Read More »
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Anglesey Abbey and Lode Mill - Dahlia Walk (SIPC Members Event)

Anglesey Abbey and Lode Mill – Dahlia Walk (SIPC Members Event)

A photography event for members of St Ives Photographic Club and their guests.Read More »
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Provisional Winter Programme 2026-2027

Event Information:

  • Fri
    06
    Nov
    2026
    Sat
    07
    Nov
    2026

    Exhibition

    10:00 amThe Free Church. St Ives

    This year's exhibition will feature photographic sales of cards, prints and gifts produced by our members as well as the usual display of fabulous prints.  There will be refreshments and voting for the best print.