Updated 16 November 2023
King On The Curly Rail by John Milburn |
Nostalgia by Barry Hill |
London View by Mary Maynard |
Dave by Colin Dewsbury |
Kingswood Salver 2023 – FWP Success
Second place achievement at prestigious annual event
Delighted to announce this year's Western Counties Photographic Federation Kingswood Salver competition, judged by Leo Rich ARPS, DPAGB, EFIAP/g HonPAGB on Saturday 11th November, saw FWP secure an excellent 2nd place out of 17 clubs. Congratulations to photographers Barry Hill, Harvard Dallibar, Mary Maynard, Paul Wakely, and Jane Wiltshire for producing 'The Changing Faces of Miss Scarlet Luxe' panel (below). Additional praise should go Jane and Harvard's way for organising the relevant photoshoots, as well as Loveday Powell and Bill Aven for handling the selection and printing. More info here.
Second place achievement at prestigious annual event
Delighted to announce this year's Western Counties Photographic Federation Kingswood Salver competition, judged by Leo Rich ARPS, DPAGB, EFIAP/g HonPAGB on Saturday 11th November, saw FWP secure an excellent 2nd place out of 17 clubs. Congratulations to photographers Barry Hill, Harvard Dallibar, Mary Maynard, Paul Wakely, and Jane Wiltshire for producing 'The Changing Faces of Miss Scarlet Luxe' panel (below). Additional praise should go Jane and Harvard's way for organising the relevant photoshoots, as well as Loveday Powell and Bill Aven for handling the selection and printing. More info here.
2023/24 Season is Live
New members always most welcome
Are you an accomplished photographer, a passionate hobbyist, or have you only recently picked up a camera? Do you enjoy discussing photography past and present, learning new techniques, improving your craft, discovering new genres, exhibiting your work, and meeting up with a group of like-minded individuals?
Then consider joining us. Frome Wessex Photographic (formerly FWCC) is your friendly, inclusive local collective, catering for and supporting all levels of photographic ability or interest – from complete beginners to professionals, abstract to astrophotography – and new members are always most welcome (just get in touch).
Our 2023/24 season is underway – check out our programme.
Meetings run Fridays from September until May, 7:30pm meet for a 7:45pm start, typically at Beckington Memorial Hall (36 Bath Rd, Beckington, BA11 6SH). Additional activities include an active members-only Facebook group, organised outings & photoshoots, specialist interest group sessions ('creative', macro, portrait, street), two photographic fairs, an annual exhibition (typically during the Photo|Frome festival), and social events throughout the year.
Annual membership is just £35 for adults, £25 for juniors (16-18), via card/cash payment or bank transfer.
New members always most welcome
Are you an accomplished photographer, a passionate hobbyist, or have you only recently picked up a camera? Do you enjoy discussing photography past and present, learning new techniques, improving your craft, discovering new genres, exhibiting your work, and meeting up with a group of like-minded individuals?
Then consider joining us. Frome Wessex Photographic (formerly FWCC) is your friendly, inclusive local collective, catering for and supporting all levels of photographic ability or interest – from complete beginners to professionals, abstract to astrophotography – and new members are always most welcome (just get in touch).
Our 2023/24 season is underway – check out our programme.
Meetings run Fridays from September until May, 7:30pm meet for a 7:45pm start, typically at Beckington Memorial Hall (36 Bath Rd, Beckington, BA11 6SH). Additional activities include an active members-only Facebook group, organised outings & photoshoots, specialist interest group sessions ('creative', macro, portrait, street), two photographic fairs, an annual exhibition (typically during the Photo|Frome festival), and social events throughout the year.
Annual membership is just £35 for adults, £25 for juniors (16-18), via card/cash payment or bank transfer.
2023/24 Programme Published
The Frome Wessex Photographic 2023/243 season programme is live.
There are a number of elements to add so, as ever, this is an evolving schedule – please check regularly for updates.
In addition:
The Frome Wessex Photographic 2023/243 season programme is live.
There are a number of elements to add so, as ever, this is an evolving schedule – please check regularly for updates.
In addition:
- Barry Hill's fortnightly Photography Discussion Group typically meets virtually on Monday afternoons – see Newsletter for latest & link
- Lisa Rendall's Creative Photography Group meets virtually, monthly, on Wednesday evenings – see here for details and Newsletter for latest & link
- Two more specialist groups – Macro, and Street Photography – will be joining this season's schedule (details to follow)
Best of the Best 2022/23 Competition Results
Jane Wiltshire and Barry Hill crowned the season's finest
The winning photographs of the end-of-season's 'Best of the Best' contests – which pit the top-scoring images from 2022/23's six internal competitions (three themed, three open) for one final appraisal at the hands of a judge – have been revealed. Many congratulations to Jane Wiltshire and Barry Hill for having their images selected by judges Tony Oliver ARPS, CPAGB, BPE5* and Glyn Paton ARPS, CPAGB as the season's finest.
More details, including full competition results, can be viewed here.
Jane Wiltshire and Barry Hill crowned the season's finest
The winning photographs of the end-of-season's 'Best of the Best' contests – which pit the top-scoring images from 2022/23's six internal competitions (three themed, three open) for one final appraisal at the hands of a judge – have been revealed. Many congratulations to Jane Wiltshire and Barry Hill for having their images selected by judges Tony Oliver ARPS, CPAGB, BPE5* and Glyn Paton ARPS, CPAGB as the season's finest.
More details, including full competition results, can be viewed here.
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Final Internal Competitions League Table 2022/23
Results published for all six internal competitions
The season's internal 'themed' and 'open' competitions are now complete. The final league table – and all competition results – can be viewed here.
Results published for all six internal competitions
The season's internal 'themed' and 'open' competitions are now complete. The final league table – and all competition results – can be viewed here.
WCPF Success for FWP Member
Alan Denison secures Silver Medal at DPIC 2023
Congratulations to Alan (pictured below, left, receiving his award and certificate from FWP Vice-Chair David Chedgy) for being awarded the Silver Medal for Best Digital Image at the WCPF DPIC 2023 competition on 5 February.
'Battersea Power Station' was selected by the judges as the runner-up image and contributed towards FWP's result of joint 8th in the club rankings. FWP's full entry to this year's DPIC can be viewed here.
Alan Denison secures Silver Medal at DPIC 2023
Congratulations to Alan (pictured below, left, receiving his award and certificate from FWP Vice-Chair David Chedgy) for being awarded the Silver Medal for Best Digital Image at the WCPF DPIC 2023 competition on 5 February.
'Battersea Power Station' was selected by the judges as the runner-up image and contributed towards FWP's result of joint 8th in the club rankings. FWP's full entry to this year's DPIC can be viewed here.
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Frome Salon of Photography 2022 – Results published
Entrants' scorecards now emailed, full results available online
The FSoP22 Exhibition Selection of the 5,496 images from 479 entrants was successfully conducted over the weekend of 12th-13th November by Sue Sibley ARPS DPAGB EFIAP/silver BPE4*, Leigh Preston FRPS, MPAGB, EFIAP, FIPF, APAGB, and Leigh Woolford AWPF, EFIAP, DPAGB, Hon. FWPF, BPE4*. FWP would like to thank our Selectors for their efforts, as well as all Entrants, and we invite everyone to check out this year's results.
Entrants' scorecards now emailed, full results available online
The FSoP22 Exhibition Selection of the 5,496 images from 479 entrants was successfully conducted over the weekend of 12th-13th November by Sue Sibley ARPS DPAGB EFIAP/silver BPE4*, Leigh Preston FRPS, MPAGB, EFIAP, FIPF, APAGB, and Leigh Woolford AWPF, EFIAP, DPAGB, Hon. FWPF, BPE4*. FWP would like to thank our Selectors for their efforts, as well as all Entrants, and we invite everyone to check out this year's results.
Steps Of City Hall by Craig Morris |
As If We Need Telling by Steve Hawkins |
Daytime Urban by Robin Gregory |
Sambuca by Russell Willsmer |
Our Activities
Competitions & Workshops |
Guest Speakers |
Photoshoots & Outings |
Through competitions and workshops we all learn new skills. All our competitions are assessed by independent, experienced judges. Additionally, we enter a selection of regional and inter-club battles. |
A core component of our weekly meetings are talks by a variety of experienced speakers. Sessions cover a range of topics – see our Programme 2023/24 for details. |
A photography group should be a social group, and FWP normally organises an annual photo holiday, as well as summer outings and photoshoots throughout the year, details of which can be found in the members' newsletter (and News page). |
Joining us / Contacting us
If you are interested in photography and would like to get to know more about us, or would like to join a very friendly and successful photography group,
then please do contact us or come along to one of our meetings.
We meet on Friday evenings between early September and the end of May,
generally at the Beckington Memorial Hall, Bath Road, Beckington, Nr Frome, BA11 6SH (Covid permitting) – see our 'Find Us' page.
We meet at 7:30pm for a 7:45pm start, with a break for tea, coffee, biscuits or cake.
You can just turn up on the night or contact us via our website.
For more information on Frome Wessex Photographic, please visit our 'About' page which also has more information about joining us.
Please use our 'Contact' page to get in touch or request information about us/our activities.
If you are interested in photography and would like to get to know more about us, or would like to join a very friendly and successful photography group,
then please do contact us or come along to one of our meetings.
We meet on Friday evenings between early September and the end of May,
generally at the Beckington Memorial Hall, Bath Road, Beckington, Nr Frome, BA11 6SH (Covid permitting) – see our 'Find Us' page.
We meet at 7:30pm for a 7:45pm start, with a break for tea, coffee, biscuits or cake.
You can just turn up on the night or contact us via our website.
For more information on Frome Wessex Photographic, please visit our 'About' page which also has more information about joining us.
Please use our 'Contact' page to get in touch or request information about us/our activities.
General
Please note that all the images on this site are the copyright of the original author and cannot be used without their express permission.
Should you wish to purchase any of the images, please use our 'Contact' page and we will gladly pass your details on.
As a photography group, we welcome all types of artistic images on many different themes, and enjoy the opportunity our website gives to share our members' work with the wider world.
This may include Nudity as an artform. If you object to this please do not proceed any further into our website.
Please note that all the images on this site are the copyright of the original author and cannot be used without their express permission.
Should you wish to purchase any of the images, please use our 'Contact' page and we will gladly pass your details on.
As a photography group, we welcome all types of artistic images on many different themes, and enjoy the opportunity our website gives to share our members' work with the wider world.
This may include Nudity as an artform. If you object to this please do not proceed any further into our website.
