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2025–2026 BPIC Programme
This year’s lineup offers a dynamic mix of creative challenges, skill-building sessions, and inspirational talks from renowned guest speakers. Aligned with the NIPA competition themes Open, Macro, and ICM, our programme includes practical workshops, critique nights, photo walks, and studio sessions, ensuring something for every skill level.
From technical talks like "Converting to Mono" and "Adjustment Layers & Masks" to themed outings and exciting portrait sessions, we’re set for another rewarding season of photography, learning, and community. Whether you're a novice or advanced enthusiast, there’s plenty to explore and enjoy throughout the year.
September
04/09/25 Opening Night
Celebration of 24/25; Viv Beck tribute; PDI exhibition; Mount cutting demo; Refreshments.
22/09/25 Converting to Mono
Talk by Stephen Weatherall with practical practice (bring laptops).
18/09/25 Guest Speaker
Talk by John Lambe on Macro photography.
25/09/25 Practical Evening
Macro Practical evening, hosted by Kevin Vernon and Stephen Blayney.
October
02/10/25 Selection Night
Selection night for NIPA R1 (Open), bring your entries before 7:15PM.
09/10/25 Round 1 Review
Evening of Review, Critique, and Q&A for the first round of NIPA.
16/10/25 Photo Walk
An evening of group Photography in the Queens Quarter.
23/10/25 Round 1 Adjudication
BPIC Hosting of the Round 1 evening at Morton.
30/10/25 Guest Speaker
Talk by Hugh Rooney on Architecture Photography.
November
06/11/25 Selection Night
Selection night for NIPA R2 (Macro), bring your entries before 7:15PM.
13/11/25 Making and Using Selections
Talk by Stephen Weatherall with practical practice (bring laptops).
25/09/25 Practical Evening
Studio Practical evening, learn about studio lighting and take Photos of other Members as Models.
30/10/25 Guest Speaker
Talk by Morag Paterson VIA Zoom on ICM Photography.
December
04/12/25 Adjustment Layers and Masks
Talk by Stephen Weatherall with practical practice (bring laptops).
11/12/25 Photo Walk
An evening of group Photography in the City Centre.
18/12/25 Christmas Outing
Our Annual festive get together before the Christmas Break. - Venue TBA.
January
08/01/26 Selection Night
Selection night for NIPA R3 (Open), bring your entries before 7:15PM.
15/01/26 Practical Evening
Portrait evening with a Model.
22/01/26 Guest Speaker
Talk by Alastair Hamill on Night Sky, Astro, and Aurora Photography.
29/01/26 Guest Speaker
Talk by Jennifer Willis.
February
05/02/26 Selection Night
Selection night for NIPA R4 (ICM), bring your entries before 7:15PM.
12/02/26 Practical Night
Still life photography focused on Food & Drink, bring Cameras and something to Photograph.
19/02/26 Adobe or Not to be?
Talk by Stephen Weatherall and Stephen Blayney on Alternatives to Lightroom and Photoshop.
26/02/26 Guest Speaker
Talk by Patricia Mackey
March
05/03/26 Selection Night
Selection night for NIPA R5 (Open), bring your entries before 7:15PM.
12/03/26 Guest Speaker
Paul Killeen on Landscapes.
19/03/26 Annual Review
An evening looking back at the images we submitted to NIPA this year and their results.
26/03/26 Guest Speaker
Talk by Mark Magee on Nature and Wildlife Photography.
April
09/04/26 Memorial Competitions
Judging evening of entries to the DMcC Landscape and GB Still life internal competition.
16/04/26 BPIC Exhibition
Selection evening for what prints we would like displayed at our Public Exhibition.
23/04/26 Guest Speaker
Talk by Kevin Pigney VIA Zoom on Landscapes.
30/04/26 Guest Speaker
Talk by Kate Thompson on her visit to Namibia.
May
01/05/26 Exhibition & Prize Giving
BPIC Public Exhibition opening and Annual Prize giving evening.
07/05/26 AGM
Annual General Meeting to decide the future of the club and nominations of the next years committee.