Events

TIME: 7:30pm
DATE: Wed 19th August 2026
VENUE: Kennet Valley Hall

Your two best images inspired by Joss Ridley's talk.

If you wish, please send 2 images to chairman@marlborough.photography in advance of the session.
Image files should be named 01_theme_yourname, 02_theme_yourname
Large files can be sent using wetransfer.com

TIME: 7:30pm
DATE: Wed 16th September 2026
VENUE: Kennet Valley Hall
Presenter: Paul Mitchell
Website: Paul Mitchell Photography

 

 

 

 

'Woodland Ways'

This talk centres around some of Paul's favourite woodland locations including Burnham Beeches, Savernake Forest and various locations throughout the UK. Paul's talk is fully illustrated with digitally projected images and prints made throughout the four seasons.

Biography

Paul has had numerous exhibitions in London and the South East and has had articles and images published in many photographic magazines. He is a Fellow of the Royal Photographic Society and is the current Chair of the Landscape Distinctions panel. He also serves on the Visual Art and PhotoBook panels and is a member of the prestigious Arena group of photographers. Paul is also a well respected photographic judge and lecturer.

Paul has also been successful in the prestigious Landscape Photographer of the Year competition, winning the Sunday Times Choice Award in 2013, the Urban Category winner in 2015 and commended in 2017 and 2018. He has also had successes in the Outdoor Photographer of the Year and the International Garden Photographer of the Year. In March 2022 Paul won the RHS Gold Medal and Best in Show at their Botanical Art and Photography Show held at the Saatchi Gallery.

 

TIME: 7:30pm
DATE: Wed 21st October 2026
VENUE: Kennet Valley Hall

Your two best images inspired by Paul Mitchell's talk - 'Woodland Ways'

If you wish, please send 2 images to chairman@marlborough.photography in advance of the session.
Image files should be named 01_theme_yourname, 02_theme_yourname
Large files can be sent using wetransfer.com

TIME: 7:30pm
DATE: Wed 18th November 2026
VENUE: Kennet Valley Hall
Presenter: Julian Baird
Website:Dartmoor Photography, Tuition and Stories by Julian Baird

 

 

'Photographing Dartmoor'

Biography

I'm a landscape photographer who has been exploring and creating inspiring images of Dartmoor for over 10 years.  I'm the creator of the acclaimed video series "Discovering Dartmoor," and I share the stories behind the photographs I capture on my blog and YouTube channel. Additionally, as an experienced photography tutor and location guide, I help other photographers discover Dartmoor's amazing locations and create their own compelling compositions.

I was fortunate enough to spend much of my life in Scotland where I was surrounded by some of the most spectacular scenery in the world.  My experiences as a child growing up in the highlands and later as someone who loved hillwalking and cycling, has helped me develop a passion for the outdoors.

However, it wasn't until I moved to Devon and I purchased my first digital SLR camera that I started to appreciate how amazing the landscape around me was and that the photographs that I shared with the world had the power to inspire and evoke a sense of awe.  It was soon after that I decided to become a landscape photographer.

These days you'll find me wandering Dartmoor or exploring the Cornish coast, or occasionally I'll be back in the homeland walking in the highlands of Scotland.  As you might imagine I often see some of the most dramatic landscapes in the UK and I am driven to photograph and to tell stories about them.  That drive often means early mornings or long days, but armed with a camera, a flask of coffee and a real sense of adventure there is no other place I would rather be.  My passion for these locations is at the heart of my landscape photography, the videos I produce and the tuition I provide.

If I were to define my photographic style, I’m what you might call a classic or traditional landscape photographer.  My photography is very much influenced by my local area of Dartmoor, so I shoot a lot of open views and moorland.  Though I typically like my photographs to have lots of contrast and colour, I take a light hand to image editing.  I want my photographs to be exciting, but genuine.  Most of all I want them to inspire people to explore the great outdoors.