Programme Notes

8th October 2026

'Don?t Be Square'

Ian Ryall CPAGB

Starting off by discussing what I could possibly mean by such a talk title, the talk weaves through photographic myths, Chinese whispers and clich s we hear in within Camera Clubs. It challenges the members to think about their photography, their style, their aims, their motivation and has that changed since joining a club? Using many of my own images as well as others, we discuss what is considered to be a good image within a camera club and whether it is relevant. During a fun interactive evening, the classic judge s clich s are examined and we decide whether they completely true. By the end of the evening the members are able to answer why I used the title, are aware of the dangers of conformity and are energised to really fulfil their photography journey.