Thu 13 Nov 2025 - Sean McConaghy will do an in house workshop on portraiture
Sean McConaghy is a man of many hats, Actor, Writer, Veteran and Photographer. Sean has hopefully settled into Galway having taken over The Lane Studios. Tonight Galway Camera Club welcomes Sean to an in house workshop on portraiture. This should be an interesting and very informative night - please bring your cameras etc for this workshop. Tonights workshop is incorporating our usual tutorial, but will start at 7.30pm.
Entries for Brian Callaghy "Open" print are due tonight
Thu 6 Nov 2025 - John Kelly from The Clare Champanion presents tonight
John Kelly, has worked for The Clare Champion for over 30yrs and is one of those photographers whose pictures are of the ordinary, but when you look at them, they are far from ordinary. Galway Camera Club welcomes John tonight for a presentation of what is simply going to be a great presentation of wonderful pictures and humour thrown in. Dont miss out!
For a taste of what is to come have a sneak preview at https://www.johnkellyphotography.ie/ 8pm start stme.
Tutorial Tonight start time 7pm to 7.45pm and...
Thu 30 Oct 2025 - Phone Photography is tonights topic and tutorial on "Composition" @7pm
Due to a change in circumstances, judging for this Thursday 30th October has been rescheduled to 20th November. This means that we now have an opportunity to finish our tutorial on Phone Photography and this presentation will be at the usual start time of 8pm. This is a great opportunity to get updated with phone photography, which lets face it, is someting we do everyday now. So, don't miss this opportunity that has presented itself to us. Also for those needing a little more knowledge about resizing prints, printing and mounting of competition prints, some time will be available...
Thu 23 Oct 2025 - Paul Madigan from Blackwater Photographic Society
Tonight we’re delighted to welcome wildlife photographer Paul Madigan from the Blackwater Photographic Society in Mallow, Co. Cork. It has been a few years since Paul last presented to us, and we’re very pleased to have him back. His breathtaking images capture wildlife of all shapes and sizes, bringing us closer than ever to the natural world - always a treat to see his work! Please do have a look at Pauls work through his Instagram account or clicking the Blackwater Photographic Society link https://...
Thu 16 Oct 2025 - Felix Sproll will be talking about Night Photography
Tonight is about looking up towards the night sky with Felix Sproll. After having to cancel last years presentation due to bad weather, we are delighted to have Felix Sproll with us tonight. Please have a look at his work by clicking on the link https://www.felixsproll.com/ 8pm start
Tonights tutorial starts at 7pm sharp to 7.45pm and is on the subject of "Aperature" - bring along your camera.
Entries for Digital "Open" theme are now due.
Thu 9 Oct 2025 - Phone photography is tonight's subject
Tonight’s programme begins with our weekly tutorial from 7:00 sharp to 7:45pm which is on the all important topic of "Shutter Speed". Then at 8:00pm, our own club member, Vincent O’Connor, will be giving a talk on a topic that’s relevant to us all: how to make the most of our phones for photography. Don’t miss this chance to pick up practical tips on turning devices, that are at our fingertips, into creative tools. Dont forget to bring along your phone.
Thu 2 Oct 2025 - A night of "Introductory to Photography" for all members 8pm start
Tonight, we’re hosting an in-house Introduction to Photography session. This will be a great opportunity for both new and returning members to refresh the basics and get hands-on practice. Please remember to bring your cameras along—we’ll be putting theory into action!” Start time 8pm.
Thu 25 Sep 2025 - 3 Times Press Photographer James Crombie Kickstarts our 2025-2026 Season
Galway Camera Club is thrilled to welcome James Crombie as our opening guest speaker for our 2025-2026 season.
James is one of Ireland’s most highly regarded photographers, having been named Press Photographer of the Year not once, but three times. He works with Inpho Sports Photography, where his exceptional talent for capturing powerful moments has earned him national acclaim. James is also a Canon Ambassador.
Beyond his award-winning press and sports photography, James is also the creator of the beautiful book Murmurations...
Thu 18 Sep 2025 - Open Night Thursday 18th September
Galway Camera Club is delighted to welcome members old and new as we return from our summer break. Our new season begins with an Open Information Night on Thursday, 18th September at 8pm, where we’ll share everything you need to know about competitions, guest speakers, and what’s in store this year. It’s also a great chance for everyone to catch up, reintroduce themselves, and get to know new faces in a friendly, social setting.
Location is the White Room in ATU, Mervue Campus, Wellpark, Galway H91 DY9Y
Wed 15 Jan 2025 - Tesni Waard presentation by Zoom
Tonight you get to see, from the comfort of your home Tesni Ward, who is based in the Peak District of the UK, giving a presentation of her wonderful wildlife pictures to the club by Zoom - start time 8pm. Definitely a night not to be missed. Be sure to have a look at some of her work and it will leave you wanting to see more.