Society Information

The club was formed in 1992 by a small group of dedicated amateur photographers. The group has grown over the years and now has a membership of nearly 30, all with varying degrees of experiences from those just taking up photography to retired professionals, covering a cross section of diverse genres including medium and large format film to the latest mirrorless cameras, and everything in-between.

We pride ourselves on the level of encouragement to both old and new members to further improve their photographic skills and knowledge. To this end the club meets from September through to April each year, along with planned gatherings over the summer.

We normally meet at the Nairn Community and Arts Centre on Tuesdays at 7.30pm to 9.30pm from September to April.

If you would like to join us please feel free to come along and give us a try. Your first three sessions are completely free (excluding external speakers) before you need to officially join. Non-members may attend any of our external talks for a one-off fee of £4, payable on the night. Our annual subscription* can be paid monthly and equates to less than £2.50 per Tuesday night session over the season, this includes tea/coffee and biscuits as well as any club led summer activities, additional training and ad hoc sessions.

*Membership is free for anyone in full-time education.

Committee

MARK GILES

Mark Giles President Nairn Photographic Society

President

president@nairncameraclub.co.uk

KAREN GILES

Club Secretary

secretary@nairncameraclub.co.uk

KAREN TOLMIE

Treasurer

treasurer@nairncameraclub.co.uk

VACANT

Social Media

social@nairncameraclub.co.uk

JOHN ASHFORD

Competition Secretary

competitions@nairncameraclub.co.uk

KEVIN SKINNER

Programme Secretary

programme@nairncameraclub.co.uk

RICHARD GERRING

Fundraising Member

fundraising@nairncameraclub.co.uk

IAN MAXWELL

Member

member@nairncameraclub.co.uk

Programme Sub-Committee

KEVIN SKINNER

Programme Secretary

SHONA HUNTER

Member

VACANT

Member

Nairn Photographic Society
2026/2027 Programme

DateSession 1
7:30pm
Session 2
8:40pm

Tuesday
8th
Sep

Welcome / Programme Update, Competitions and member development syllabusSummer Photos/Activities Slideshow 
Tuesday
15th Sep
AGMAdvanced members present their individual learning journey for the season ahead

Saturday 19th Sep

Nairn Wheels – Club members meet up at the Links for photographic opportunities in a busy classic car show
Tuesday
22nd Sep
Outdoor WorkshopBlue Hour
Tuesday
29th Sep
Hand-in Deadline for Competition 1: Fauna/Flora (with shallow DoF & great bokeh)
Tuesday
29th Sep
Kenny Muir – External Speaker – Wildlife
Saturday 3rd OctKnockando Woolmill – meet up with club members for a photographic opportunity (timings and travel to follow) 
Tuesday
6th Oct

Katie Dyke – External Speaker – My Bike Trip to Africa

Tuesday
13th Oct
Highland Challenge Review and Prep for Christmas Market for fundraising
Tuesday
20th Oct
Competition 1 – Fauna/Flora (with shallow DoF & great bokeh)Roy Robertson FRPS Hon SPF, Newport on Tay
(online presentation)
Thursday
22nd Oct
Elgin CathedralNumbers attending and booking required: £10 adult, £8 (65 and over)
Tuesday
27
th
Oct
Outdoor Workshop Session – Floodlit school (area to be confirmed)
Tuesday
3rd
 Nov
Dave Freeman – 40 minute Talk followed by linked Hands-on Night: Learning in Club Levels
DateSession 1
7:30pm
Session 2
8:40pm

Tuesday
10th Nov

Post-Processing: Colour Balancing and ProcessingSummer Photos/Activities Slideshow 
Tuesday
17th Nov
Hand-in for Competition 2: Minimalist: Black & White/Grayscale 

Tuesday
17th Nov

Spotlight Subject (setting up for night photography – Mark Giles)
Saturday
21st Nov
Lochindorb Outdoor WorkshopEvening, date to be confirmed either:
Sat 21st or Sunday 22nd November. Depends on weather/ clear skies
Tuesday
24th Nov
Outdoor Workshop – Inverness Christmas Lights
Tuesday
1st Dec
Member development night – Led Cohort Learning Groups
Tuesday
8th Dec
Competition 2: Minimalist: Black & White/Grayscale – Judging Night (Judge: Margaret Elliot DPAGB EFIAP, Dumfries
(online presentation)
Tuesday
15th Dec

Christmas Quiz with Bring and Share

 

CHRISTMAS AND NEW YEAR BREAK

Tuesday
12th Jan
Breaking the Rules – John AshfordCohort groups, last half hour for discussion on topic
Tuesday
19th Jan
Cohort Learning Night Individual progress and Leading Lines discussion/help
Tuesday 26th JanExternal Talk TBC – possibly: Adrian Beasley (winner of iphone photography award for architecture)
Tuesday
2nd Feb
Club Level Surgery: Overview of Specialist progress and individual tutorial/help/ Comp 4 Prelim
DateSession 1
7:30pm
Session 2
8:40pm

Tuesday
9th Feb

Outdoor WorkshopUHI – architectural and flood lit area
Tuesday
16th Feb
Competition 3: “Breaking The Rules” – Judging NightJudge: Andy Hayes ARPS EFIAP, Laurencekirk
(online presentation)

Tuesday
23rd Feb

Spotlight Subject: Photos in snow & understanding histograms
Tuesday
2nd Mar
Talk – Dave FreemanMember development in cohorts
Tuesday
2nd Mar
Hand-in for Competition 4: Architectural: Leading Lines
Tuesday
9th Mar
Macro? Talk about photographing flowers.
(Sofia Spurgin)
Tuesday
16th Mar
Hands-on Night Learning in Club Level – Macro
Tuesday
23rd Mar

Exotic wildlife (Harbour St) tbc

Tuesday
30th Mar

Hand-in deadline for Portfolio & Creative
competition entries

Tuesday 30th MarCompetition 4: Architectural: Leading Lines – Judging NightJudge: Tony Broom CPAGB, Belford Northumberland
(online presentation)
Tuesday
6th April
Scavenger HuntScavenger Hunt Results
Tuesday
13th April
Presentations of Specialist progress followed by
Portfolio & Creative Competitions (internal judging)
Tuesday
20th April
Best of the Best – End of season results.
Judge: Piers Hemy, Dingwall (in-person)