Undeb Ffotograffig Cymru
“Watch out below… coming in hot!” – Skomer Island July 2024 by Gary Shinner.
Skomer is the largest of Pembrokeshire’s islands at around 730 acres. It is owned by NRW (Natural Resources Wales), and managed by The Wildlife Trust of South & West Wales.
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Closing Date Online – 24 November 2025. Receipt of Prints by – 1st December 2025. Click the image for further information….
The 51st Smethwick International is now open for entries. Closing date is 27th October 2025.
On-line entry System here. Rules here.
Three Print Sections: Open Colour, Open Monochrome and Nature. Prints can be forwarded to Southampton. Three PDI Sections: Open Colour, Open Monochrome and Nature.
200 Medals and Ribbons to be won. Patronage: FIAP 2025-463, GPU L250105, PAGB 2026-008.
The latest talk by Sharon and Rob Prenton Jones is now available. The talk looks back on their photographic journey over the last 10 years and focuses on how they gradually began to specialise in portraiture and shooting models. It will be filled with hints, tips and suggestions.
The talk is free but they charge travel expenses at the usual PAGB rates (currently 45p per mile) to and from their home in Colwyn Bay. (Note, if more than one hour travelling from home, one night’s B&B and evening meal).
More details here.
The 4th Edinburgh Photographic Society Digital Salon is now open for entries.
It has patronage from FIAP, PSA and GPU. There are four sections (open mono, open colour, nature general and people) and 77 awards. The salon is presented by Edinburgh Photographic Society in Scotland, the home of one of the oldest (1861) and longest running photographic print exhibitions: “The Edinburgh International”.
Entry closes at midnight on 9th November 2025. Click the image below for more information on how to enter.
Recently, three of North Wales most talented photographers were awarded their prestigious EFIAP Diamond 2 distinctions (Excellence Fédération Internationale de l’Art Photographique).
Robert Prenton Jones EFIAP/Diamond 2, BPE 5, AWPF, LRPS, GPU-VIP4, Sharon Prenton Jones MFIAP, MPAGB, FIPF, FBPE, ARPS, EFIAP/Diamond 2, GPU-VIP5.of Conwy Camera Club & Eryri Photo Group.
Andy Polakowski AWPF BPE5 DPAGB EFIAP/d2 GPU-Cr3 GPU-VIP3 APAGB of Mold Camera Club & Eryri Photo Group
For the full article and some inspirational photos click here.
The details of the funeral of Jennifer Cox are as follows:
10am on the 13th October at Briwnant Chapel, Thornhill Crematorium, Cardiff, CF14 9UW. Followed by refreshments at The Manor Park Hotel a very short drive from the Crematorium.
Jen’s sister Gill would appreciate an approximation of the numbers attending for catering purposes. Over the next week would you please confirm your intention to attend to Stephen Willcocks (Cardiff Camera Club) by text to 07305 236617 or by email to stephen.willcocks@googlemail.com .
The eighth masters of print was opened on Saturday 2nd August by the PAGB Vice President, Peter Young CPAGB AFIAP LRPS HonPAGB, and the WPF President, Ron Lines DPAGB EFIAP/s LRPS AWPF BPE3.
The exhibition continues until 9th September 2025 at Bedwelty House, Tredegar, NP22 3XN.
We have received the following sad news from the Secretary of Cardiff Camera Club regarding former WPF President (2009-2011), Jennifer Cox BA (Hons) Photography, ARPS.
I am sad to report that Jennifer Cox passed away early on the morning of 21st August 2025 at the Royal Glamorgan Hospital following a fall earlier in the week while in the care at the George Thomas Hospital in Treorchy. Many will remember Jen as an active member of our club and former president of the Welsh Photographic Federation (WPF). I will keep you updated about funeral arrangements when available.
Multi-award winning photographer and actor Bill Ward has announced the launch of Pre-Orders for “IMMERSIVE”, his very first book with Kozu Books!
It is his pioneering Ocean ICM project, a groundbreaking 4-year investigation into water, energy and movement, and what happens when you physically get into the sea with a wetsuit, waterproof housing and a moving camera, and become literally immersed within, and surrounded by, the very thing you’re photographing.
To find details how to pre-order, visit www.kozubooks.com
