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Jun 15, 20181 min read
Photography in Castlefield, Manchester.
Castlefield is one of Manchester's most historic areas and is a composite of waterways, contemporary apartments and Victorian...


Jun 8, 20181 min read
Photography in Rivington's Terraced Gardens
Last weekend we ran two photography workshops in Rivington's Terraced Gardens, in partnership with the Rivington Heritage Trust. James...


Jun 1, 20181 min read
Photographing Perch Rock Lighthouse
In this video, we join Will Stead and other members of Chorley Photographic Society to photograph Perch Rock Lighthouse in New Brighton....


May 25, 20181 min read
Sky Caskey wins L&CPU Young Photographer of the Year
We are proud to announce that one of our youngest members, Sky Caskey, has been awarded L&CPU Young Photographer of the Year. In the...


May 25, 20181 min read
Photographing Aircraft in the Mach Loop
In this week's video, we look at how to take photographs in the Low Flying Training area of LFA7, also known as the Mach Loop in Wales....


May 23, 20181 min read
Chorley Photographic Society Annual Exhibition
Chorley Photographic Society will be holding its annual exhibition in Astley Hall from Saturday 26 May 2018 to Sunday 24 June 2018. The...


May 11, 20181 min read
Removing spots and blemishes in Lightroom
In this video tutorial, we look at removing spots and blemishes in Lightroom. This simple technique helps remove unwanted spots, marks,...


May 6, 20181 min read
Exhibition at Clayton Green Library
Clayton Green Library has provided a nice space for a permanent exhibition for our members work. Whilst it is a small space, it has...


May 4, 20181 min read
How to use an ND filter to create movement
In this week's video we look at how to use an ND filter to create movement. Specifically looking at the Lee Big Stopper to photograph...


May 3, 20181 min read
Chorley Win the L&CPU French Cup
Following both the L&CPU Annual Print and PDI Club Competitions, the L&CPU have confirmed the final combined club scores for 2018. We are...

May 1, 20181 min read
Chorley PS and the new Data Protection Regulations
The Data Protection Laws in the UK are changing on May 25th, when the General Data Protection Regulations (GDPR) come into force. These...


Apr 29, 20181 min read
Chorley Share the Win in L&CPU Annual Print Club Competition
It was another great result for Chorley in the L&CPU Annual Club Print Competition, which was judged on Friday by Phil Charnock FRPS...


Apr 27, 20181 min read
Adding a graduated filter in Lightroom
This video looks at how to add a graduated filter in Lightroom, rather than using ND filters from suppliers such as Lee Filters or Nisi...


Apr 20, 20181 min read
Understanding aperture and depth of field
In this weeks video, we go back to basics and look at aperture and how to use it when taking photographs. Using photographs as examples,...


Apr 13, 20181 min read
Understanding Histograms
In this video we look at how to read and use histograms in photography. Understanding the histogram on your camera is a simple process...


Apr 8, 20181 min read
Chorley PS Branded Clothing
Following requests from a few members, we have made arrangements for Chorley Photographic Society branded clothing to be purchased at a...


Apr 7, 20181 min read
How to Sharpen a Photograph in Lightroom
There are many ways to sharpen an image and in this video, Will Stead looks at how to use Adobe Lightroom to sharpen a photograph. If you...


Mar 23, 20181 min read
Dodging and Burning in Lightroom and Photoshop
This week's video looks at how to dodge and burn images in a non-destructive way in both Lightroom and Photoshop. If you have any...


Mar 20, 20181 min read
2018 L&CPU Annual Individual Competition
Over the weekend of 19th/20th May, the L&CPU will be holding The L&CPU Annual Individual Print and Projected Image and Young Photographer...


Mar 16, 20181 min read
Using high speed sync to photograph a glass of ice and whisky
In this video, Will Stead uses High Speed Sync to photograph an ice filled whisky glass. High Speed Sync enables the camera to shoot at...
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