2026 Programme
Discover what’s happening at Merthyr Tydfil Camera Club, from photography presentations, videos, prints and projected images. During our weekly meetings we also have workshops and competitions.
This programme of events are fluid therefore date, time, and content of events are subject to change so constantly check this page for any changes.
This season we are looking to program in more practical sessions, with workshops spread over two consecutive Wednesday evenings. The aim is to give us more time to discuss and set-up equipment and give everyone more opportunity to take shots.
Currently not all the date are complete and more details will be added as and when they are available
Click on the ‘+’ to see the month’s programme
Wednesday January 7th 2026
Club Evening – Welcome Back:
First evening of the new season: Members to bring in images taken over to festive season. Please bring images in on USB sticks.
Wednesday January 14th 2026
Annual General Meeting
Wednesday January 21st 2026
Club Evening – Image Selection Evening.
Selection of 12 images for the WPF Memorial Cup, 4 PDIs, 4 Colour Prints and 4 Monochrome Prints. PDIs of ALL images are required for the competition. For more details click 2026 WPF Memorial Cup.
Wednesday January 28th 2026
Practical Workshop 1– Week 1 – Printing and Mounting
Where club members can print and mount their images ready for this season’s competitions. Please bring images you wish have printed on a USB stick. This session will continue next week.
Wednesday February 4th 2026
Practical Workshop 1– Week 2 – Printing and Mounting
Where club members can print and mount their images ready for this season’s competitions. Please bring images you wish have printed on a USB stick. This session continues last week.
Tuesday February 10th 2026
Show & Tell at Rhondda Camera Club:
We visit Rhondda Camera Club for a ‘Show & Tell’ evening at the Dai Davies Community Centre, Painters Row, Porth CF39 9AZ for a 7:30pm start. Our members will be presenting a selection of their images from the past year.
Wednesday February 11th 2026
An Evening with Walter Waygood:
Club President Walter Waygood will be presenting one of following three talks to club members
- Recording Culture Heritage through Landscape, Architecture and Portraiture
- Art, Politics and Photography
- The Beauty of Photography through Pictorialism, Realism and Modern/Post Modern practice
*Last Submission Date for Prints for Competition 1* Click here for more details
Wednesday February 18th 2026
Internal Competition 1 – Prints:
Our first prints competition of the year. Each member submit up to a maximum of 3 colour prints and 3 Monochrome prints.
Saturday February 21st 2026
External Competition – WPF Memorial Day:
This year’s Welsh Photographic Federation Memorial Day will again be held by Monmouth Photographic Club at the Dingestow Village Hall, Dingestow, Monmouth. NP25 4BH
Monday February 22th 2026
*Last Submission Date for PDIs for Competition 1* Click here for more details
Wednesday February 25th 2026
Internal Competition 1 – PDIs:
Our first PDI competition of the year. Each member submit up to a maximum of 3 PDIs, images can be all colour, all monochrome or a mix of both.
Wednesday March 4th 2026
Practical Workshop 2 – Week 1 – Marco Photography:
Once again it is all up close and personal as club members attempt some macro photography. Bring cameras, tripods and anything you believe will provide a good subject for close-ups. Check out https://digital-photography-school.com/macro-photography-ideas/ for some ideas
Sunday March 8th 2026
The Welsh Photographic Federation AGM
The WPF AGM will be held at the Talbot Green Community Centre at 2.30pm.
Wednesday March 11th 2026
Practical Workshop 2 – Week 2 – Marco Photography:
Following on from Week 1 Workshop, this week will give those who didn’t have time during last week’s practical to get more practice. Check out https://digital-photography-school.com/macro-photography-ideas/ for some ideas
Saturday March 14th to Tuesday March 17th 2026
The Photography & Video Show – NEC Birmingham
The Photography & Video Show is the event for anyone passionate about photography, video or content creation. Thousands of visual storytellers visit over four days to try and buy the latest camera kit and accessories, get tips and inspiration from big names, connect with each other – and enjoy a great day out!
Wednesday March 18th 2026
Guest Speaker: An Evening with Wayne John
Presenter Wayne John returns to the club to give his ‘Infrared Demystified’ presentation. A talk on IR from first principles to the finished item. Selection of Mono and Colour IR photos with a beginner’s how-to guide.
Wednesday March 25th 2026
Practical Workshop 3 – Week 1 – Light Painting Photography:
An evening of experimenting with some light painting set ups. Don’t forget to bring your camera. Check out https://digital-photography-school.com/beginners-guide-to-light-painting/ for ideas.
Wednesday April 1st 2026
Practical Workshop 3 – Week 2 – Light Painting Photography:
Following on from Week 1 Workshop, this week will give those who didn’t have time during last week’s practical to get more practice. Check out https://digital-photography-school.com/beginners-guide-to-light-painting/ for ideas.
*Last Submission Date for Prints for Competition 2* Click here for more details
Wednesday April 8th 2026
Image Selection for Barrian Cup:
Selection of 5 Prints for the Barrian Cup to be held on 6th June 2026 at Barry Camera Club
Wednesday April 15th 2026
Internal Competition 2 – Prints:
Our second prints competition of the year. Each member can submit up a maximum of 3 colour prints and 3 Monochrome prints.
Monday April 20th 2026
*Last Submission Date for PDIs for Competition 2* click here for more details
Wednesday April 22nd 2026
Internal Competition 2 – PDIs:
Our second PDI competition of the year. Each member submit up to a maximum of 3 PDIs, images can be all colour, all monochrome or a mix of both.
Wednesday April 29th 2026
Practical Workshop 4 – Week 1 – Rim Lighting Portraiture
An evening where Club members examine how to light a subject using a Rim Light. so if you have any creative ideas. Being them along with your camera, tripod, etc. Check out https://www.studiobinder.com/blog/what-is-a-rim-light-photography-definition/ for ideas
Wednesday May 6th 2026
Practical Workshop 4 – Week 2 – Rim Lighting Portraiture
Following on from last week’s workshop, we will again be into practice what was learned in that workshop. Check out https://www.studiobinder.com/blog/what-is-a-rim-light-photography-definition/ for ideas
Wednesday May 13th 2026
Guest Speaker – An Evening with Roy Carr AWPF
Roy will give us his ‘From Very Near to Not Quite So Far’ talk. Which will take you from his back garden (expect to see close-up images of flowers and insects) into his street where you will meet some local characters (of the two and four legged varieties) and around the village where he live. In the second part he will take you on some brief excursions to the Vale of Glamorgan, the Brecon Beacon and the ‘Waterfall Country’ of the Neath Valley before returning to the beautiful Pits Woods, just 20 minutes’ walk from his home, revealing how it changes across the seasons.
Wednesday May 20th 2026
Show & Tell visit by Rhondda Camera Club:
Visitors from the Rhondda Camera Club attends the club for a ‘Show & Tell’ evening. Their members will be presenting a selection of their images from the past year
Wednesday May 27th 2026
Practical Workshop 5 – Week 1 – Printing and Mounting Workshop:
Following on from our first workshop we will be holding another printing and mounting workshop, so if members wish to have images printed out now is the time to do it. Therefore can members please bring images in on USB sticks.
Wednesday June 3th 2026
Practical Workshop 5 – Week 2 – Printing and Mounting Workshop:
Following on from our first workshop we will be holding another printing and mounting workshop, so if members wish to have images printed out now is the time to do it. Therefore can members please bring images in on USB sticks.
*Last Submission Date for Prints for Competition 3* Click here for more details
Saturday June 6th 2026
External Competition – The Barrian Cup:
The Barrian Cup held by Barry Camera Club at St Francis Millennium Centre, Park Road, Barry, Vale of Glamorgan, CF62 6NX
Wednesday June 10th 2026
Internal Competition 3 – Prints:
Our third prints competition of the year. Each member to bring in a maximum of 3 colour prints and 3 Monochrome prints
Monday June 15th 2026
*Last Submission Date for PDIs for Competition 3* Click here for more details
Wednesday June 17th 2026
Internal Competition 3 – PDIs:
Our third PDI competition of the year. Each member submit up to a maximum of 3 PDIs, images can be all colour, all monochrome or a mix of both.
Thursday June 18th 2026 – Sunday June 20th 2026
The Wales and the West Photography Show:
The Wales and the West Photography Show at ICC Wales, Coldra Woods, Newport, South Wales, NP18 1HQ
Wednesday June 24th 2026
Guest Speaker – An Evening with Paul Branchflower LRPS:
This evening Paul Branchflower LRPS will be making his first visit to the club. Paul is a member of Afan Nedd CC and a very experienced judge and photographer. This evening, he will be giving his presentation “America, My Views” with digital images from the west coast to east coast of America,
Wednesday July 1st 2026
Practical Workshop 6 – Week 1 – Portraiture Photography 2:
An evening of Portraiture Photography, member will attempt to create interesting set-ups expanding on our Rim-Light workshop early in the year this time with a 3-light set-up. Remember to bring your cameras and tripods.
Check https://www.studiobinder.com/blog/what-is-a-rim-light-photography-definition/
Wednesday July 8th 2026
Practical Workshop 6 – Week 2 – Portraiture Photography 3:
the second evening of Portraiture Photography, member will attempt to create interesting set-ups expanding on our Rim-Light workshop early in the year this time with a 3-light set-up. Remember to bring your cameras and tripods.
Check https://www.studiobinder.com/blog/what-is-a-rim-light-photography-definition/
Wednesday July 15th 2026
Internal Competition – Panel:
The New Panel competition comprises of a cohesive set of 3 print linked by a strong theme, story, or visual style, judged as a single body of work rather than as individual images. The panel will requiring consistent mounting, colour and tonality, and visual flow to tell a deeper narrative or to able to explore the images subject comprehensively. The winning panel will received a new trophy ‘The Walter Waygood Trophy’
Each Member are allowed to submit one panel of three images
Summer Break
Wednesday September 9th 2026
Welcome Back – ‘Show & Tell’ Evening:
Members who wish to show and tell us about some of the images they have taken over the summer break. Please bring images on a USB stick
Wednesday September 16th 2026
Practical Workshop 7 – Week 1 – Splash, Water and Oil Photography:
An evening where Club members experimenting with the use of water and other objects to produce creative and interesting images. So don’t forget to bring your camera, tripods and items to make a splash photograph. Check out https://digital-photography-school.com/water-splash-photography-made-easy/ for ideas
Wednesday September 23rd 2026
Practical Workshop 7 – Week 2 – Splash, Water and Oil Photography:
Following on from Week 1 Workshop, this week will give those who didn’t have time during last week’s practical to get more practice. Check out https://digital-photography-school.com/water-splash-photography-made-easy/ for ideas.
Wednesday September 30th 2026
Guest Speaker – An Evening with Andy Leslie
Alan Leslie makes a second visit to the club this time as a presenter. This evening will be entertaining club members with his ‘Wild Life/Street Life’ Talk.
Wednesday October 7th 2026
Image Selection for 3-Way Battle:
Select images (8 Prints and 8 PDIs) of the 3-Way Battle against Barry CC and Rhiwbina CC. Held this year at Rhiwbina CC on Friday October 16th.
Wednesday October 14th 2026
Club Evening – TBD:
*Last Submission Date for Prints for Competition 4* Click here for more details
Friday October 16th 2026
3-Way Battle:
Possible date for the 3-Way Battle at Rhiwbina CC held in Canolfan Beulah, Rhiwbina, Cardiff CF14 6AX
Wednesday October 21st 2026
Internal Competition 4 – Prints:
Our fourth and final prints competition of the year. Each member to bring in a maximum of 3 colour prints and 3 Monochrome prints
Monday October 26th 2026
*Last Submission Date for PDIs for Competition 4* Click here for more details
Wednesday October 28th 2026
Internal Competition 4 – PDIs:
Our fourth and final PDI competition of the year. Each member submit up to a maximum of 3 PDIs, images can be all colour, all monochrome or a mix of both.
Wednesday November 4th 2026
Practical Workshop 8 – Week 1 – Still-Life Photography:
An evening of Still-life Photography, member will attempt to create interesting set-ups with different lighting techniques and subjects. Remember to bring your cameras tripods and items to make interesting set-ups. Check our https://digital-photography-school.com/still-life-photography-at-home-can-keep-your-skills-sharp/ for some ideas.
*Last Submission Date for Prints & PDIs for 2026 Annual Competition*
Click here for more details
Wednesday November 11th 2026
Practical Workshop 8 – Week 1 – Still-Life Photography:
Following on from Week 1 Workshop, this week will give those who didn’t have time during last week’s practical to get more practice. Check https://digital-photography-school.com/still-life-photography-at-home-can-keep-your-skills-sharp/ for some ideas.
Wednesday November 18th 2026
2026 Image of the Year:
An evening with Barry Hill judging our Image of the Year from the images that were placed first, second and third in all this year competitions in both Print and PDIs..
Wednesday November 25th 2026
Guest Speaker – An Evening with Steve Greening AWPF.
Steve Greening is a new presenter on the WPF circuit and will be making his first visit to Merthyr Tydfil Camera Club. Steve gained his AWPF in 2024 with a panel on Insect Marco. Steve will be presenting his “Day out in Nature” talk which is a print and digital talk in two parts, which is mainly insects/bugs and some birds.
Wednesday December 2nd 2026
Club Evening -TBD
Wednesday December 9th 2026
2026 Annual Competition:
An evening with Barry Hill judging our Annual Competition, who will be selecting a winning print and projected digital image from each of the following categories Action, Close Up/Tabletop, Landscape, Miscellaneous Pictorial, Natural History and People.
Wednesday December 16th 2026
The End of Season Quiz Night & Annual Fish Supper & Quiz Night
Final club evening of the season. Our annual end of season Quiz Night along with a fish and chips supper from Sammy’s Fish Bar.
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