is it worth joining the local camera club

I think anything that helps to immerse you in your hobby AND improve understanding of the art is worth doing. Sometimes the club wuill have guest speakers and they'll always have competitions going on. Competitions are a good way to motivate you and spur your creative juices. So I'd say it's worth joing.

Not that I'm a member of one :$
 
Yes it a place where you can meet other photographers and also have lectures see other peoples work and competitions. all this along with outings and most clubs retire to the bar after :)
For you there is a good one in Exeter meets on Thursday night. guess the other one might be Chard
 
well i have to say yes yes yes join without delay, you will be among fellow photographers who (if like our club) will have a vast amount of expierenced photographers that cover just about any subject you could think of and are to willing to past on any info/help you require. you will have a chance to enter competitions which can only help you progress further. i joined the Warminster Camera Club about 18mths ago and have never looked back.
 
if you want to have the creative juices sucked from you and listen to other people prattle on about how great they are then I totally recomend a camera club.
 
POAH said:
if you want to have the creative juices sucked from you and listen to other people prattle on about how great they are then I totally recomend a camera club.
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Would you like to say why you think this?
Of all the clubs I been in there are but a few who think they are the greatest, and I think you get inspired to do more and learn.
 
POAH said:
if you want to have the creative juices sucked from you and listen to other people prattle on about how great they are then I totally recomend a camera club.
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:lol:

Each to their own i guess. I like my own company sometimes and photography gives me the R&R time i need, without too many distractions.

It's all about the individual in the end.

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most of the people in the club i go to are ok / good

there is some idiots in there that will argue all day long about photos that are incorrect becuase you should of sat here or there

but i just have a laugh and learn of the better ones
 
Well I can only compare to my local club, but it has helped me tremendously in several ways

1. You're allowed t bring as many pics as you like and always someone will offer advice, tips and tricks, ...

2. All input is appreciated (no matter how amateur you are)

3. I can rent the studio rather then having to buy one immediately

4. Once every forthnight, it's all about pictures, pictures, pictures, ...

...
 
Chaz Photos said:
Would you like to say why you think this?
Of all the clubs I been in there are but a few who think they are the greatest, and I think you get inspired to do more and learn.
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all the clubs I've been too have been like this sadly since the concept of a camera club should be a good thing but its just a shame its not
 
its a good move if you are really asking about it out of a real need
you will find many differing folks all with something to give
 
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