What we do

Club members are grouped according to their level of photographic experience. The A Group is for experienced photographers, the B Group is for those with less experience, including newcomers to photography – you choose which level you wish to join initially. Our programme includes workshops, and certain Thursday evenings are specifically designed with B Group members in mind. If you are already more experienced, perhaps wishing to gain a Royal Photographic Society qualification, we have club members willing to offer support and advice. Maybe you have particular skills you would be willing to share with us.

We encourage members to enter images on competition evenings, to have their work assessed by a range of experienced photographers from both outside and within the club. Each photograph is critiqued on its own merits and is not compared with other entries: to develop our skills, we need friendly, constructive feedback about the images we create.

Owing to our high profile, we are able to attract visiting speakers from around the country to give illustrated talks on all aspects of photography.

We have an active digital group. In addition to the listed meetings, informal digital instruction and practical groups are hosted with content tailored to suit the requirements of those wishing to attend. Naturally, we also attract many traditional darkroom workers. All members are able to show their work on our website.

Members are encouraged to submit entries to external events and to our own exhibitions, which we hold in public venues. We are also affiliated to the Photographic Alliance of Great Britain (PAGB) through the Surrey Photographic Association (SPA), and participate in SPA functions.

You will rapidly see an improvement in your photography after joining us!

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Joining the Club

Important Membership News

Monday 26th October 2009

Brighton and Hove Camera club has experienced unprecedented growth over the last few years and we have reached our membership capacity in our current premises. For health and safety reasons we regret that, for the moment, we are unable to accept new members. We will be undertaking an urgent review of the situation and hope that we will be able to accept new members in the near future.

This decision comes hard as we have always prided ourselves in being open and welcoming to everyone with an interest in photography. In the meantime please feel free to add your name to our and we will get in contact as soon as a place becomes available.

The information shown below is subject to the membership list being opened again.

How ?

Try us out

We invite you to select up to two events from our programme and come along and sample these evenings free of charge. New members are very important to us, and you will find a warm welcome. You do not need to email us in advance of your first visit – just come along and surprise us!

Membership rates

Current annual rates (2010–2011 season) are: £47.00 single, £79.50 couples, £18.00 full-time students, and a very good deal for young members under 18 years of £5. The subscription year is September to August. Renewals are due by 1 October. We offer really good value!

To view and print a membership application form just click here

Young persons

The Club will accept membership applications from young people as long as they have attained the age of 16 years.  Applications from prospective young members who are under 18 years of age on 1st September in the current Club year, must be countersigned by their parent or guardian. Once enrolled the young member must be accompanied by an appropriate adult and remain under their direct supervision during all Club meetings and activities until they attain the age of 18 years.

When?

The Club's main programme runs from September to May. We meet every Tuesday at 7.30 pm, and finish between 9.30 and 10.00 pm, with a coffee break mid-way. There are also additional Thursday evening meetings, also starting at 7.30 pm, many with new members in mind. Members often visit a local pub at the end of the evening (The Westbourne). We also meet for outings during the summer.

Where?

On Tuesday evenings we meet at The Methodist Church Hall, Portland Road, Hove BN3 5DR, on the corner of St Patrick's Road – see the draggable interactive map, below (larger map). The nearest rail stations are Aldrington and Hove, and there is a good bus service (Nos. 2, 2A, 46, 46A, 49).

On Thursday evenings we meet at the English Language Centre, 33 Palmeria Mansions, Hove, East Sussex BN3 2GB. The entrance is actually in Salisbury Road; see the draggable interactive map below (larger map). The nearest rail station is Hove, and there is a good bus service (Nos. 1, 2, 2A, 5, 25 etc).