Welcome to the H.P.C. website
'Corran lighthouse'
by Carolin Seltz
If you live in the Helensburgh area, and have an interest in photography, then why not come along to our club to find out what it's all about? Our members range from absolute beginners to seasoned photographers, and cover a wide range of styles and interests. You don't need to own the latest and most expensive camera equipment to take part - even the cheapest point-and-shoot camera is capable of taking great photos. If you don't own a camera at all, there's still a lot to see and learn, and you certainly don't need any equipment to be able to appreciate good photography!
What is on the website?
Take some time to browse around the website and you'll find information about the club, tips about photography and image editing, details of club events past, present and future, as well as lots of images produced by club members. The site is constantly changing, and more pictures and information are added frequently, so it's worth visiting often.
Details of club competitions and competition rules can be found here in the Programme section of the website, along with details of what events are coming up.
If you are new to the website, and have any comments or suggestions, please take a moment to sign our guest book. We are keen to hear what you think...
Latest News [all news here]
So, what do we do at the club?
The club season runs from September to April each year. During that period we meet each Tuesday evening at the Helensburgh Sailing Club - see here for how to find us. Each season we have a varied programme of events, which includes presentations from visiting experts, tutorials, hands-on sessions, social events and of course competitions. There are also various informal outings where groups of members head out in search of the next great photograph.
The west coast of Scotland is a fantastic place to practise photography - we have stunning scenery, varied wildlife, some great sunsets, great architecture and many interesting characters to capture. The club is a great way to meet and exchange ideas with people that share a keen interest in photography. If you are thinking of heading out to do some outdoor photography in the local area, you can review the weather and tides in the box to the right.
Contacting Us
If you would like more details, please contact an office bearer from the list below:
| Office Bearers | |
|---|---|
| President | David McGowan |
| Vice President | John MacCallum |
| Secretary | Jim Shimmins |
| Treasurer | Mike Patterson |
| Programme Secretary | Guy Phillips |
| Competition Secretary | Andy Russell |
| Website Manager | Jon Stockwood |
| Digital Image Co-ordinator | Carolin Seltz |
| Publicity Officer | David Sheen |
Helensburgh Photographic Club is based in Helensburgh, Argyll & Bute, Scotland.
HPC is affiliated to the Scottish Photographic Federation (SPF), which is part of the Photographic Alliance of Great Britain (PAGB). These are photographic organisations that promote amateur photography.
