What We Do

Why join Northside Creative?

Become a better photographer 

At Northside Creative Photography (NCP), you’re not just joining a club — you’re joining a friendly community of people who love making images, learning new skills, and supporting each other. Whether you’re returning to photography, looking to improve, or already skilled and wanting a fresh challenge, you’ll find your place here.

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Learn, Grow & Be Inspired

Presentations & demos  - Enjoy engaging talks from photographers, artists, and judges.
Discover new techniques, explore different genres, and stay inspired with ideas you can try straight away.

Competitions & constructive feedback  - Our monthly competitions and image review nights offer encouraging, practical feedback. You’ll learn what’s working, what could be improved, and how to take your photography further — whether you enter or simply listen.

Join our workshops - We offer workshops throughout the year on different aspects of photography led by experienced members or invited experts. They’re designed around what our members want to learn next.

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Get Out With Your Camera

Outings, photo walks & trips away - We run monthly local outings and multi-day trips twice a year. They’re fun, relaxed, and great for building skills while exploring new places with fellow photographers. Outings provide a great opportunities to get to know fellow members and and develop friendships.

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Community

Learn in Small, Supportive Groups

Special interest groups - Join groups focused on Photoshop, lighting, audio-visual, and preparing images for competitions. Small, practical, and collaborative — perfect for hands-on learning.

Brew & View - Monthly small gatherings in members’ homes where we share images, get feedback, and learn from each other. Ideal for members who prefer not to drive at night.

Support and MentoringFrom new-member mentoring to one-on-one skill support, NCP helps you grow at your own pace. Members also enjoy access to a growing library of tutorials, videos, and presentation resources. There are opportunities to exhibit and share your work too.

 

A Welcoming Community

 NCP is known for its warmth and inclusiveness. We welcome all levels and all styles — from phone photographers to digital artists to film shooters. Curiosity, creativity, and kindness are at the heart of everything we do.