OUR ETHOS
Founded in 1983, the East Ipswich Camera Club has been running for over 40 years and is a small, friendly club. Our aim is to promote photography as a hobby and to help our members to become better photographers. It is not all about the camera equipment: it is the artistry of our images that counts.
According to Dr Max Thorek, "Once that faint, first spark of interest in photography as a hobby has been struck, one will find that it may best be fanned by the stimulation of contact with other kindred spirits. For that reason, membership in a camera club is essential." At EICC, we aim to provide that stimulating and supportive environment.
CAPTURING LIFE'S MOMENTS
As a member of EICC, you will be able to share and enjoy your photography with like-minded people in a warm, friendly and supportive environment. Big cameras and long lenses are not strictly necessary: you can use your mobile phone's camera, if you wish. Chase Jarvis, talking about the iPhone, said, "The best camera is the one that's with you!"
We run photo competitions, social activities, learning events and invite distinguished photographers as guest speakers.
Photographers of all levels are welcome - beginners, too! So, if you enjoy photography or wish to learn, why not get in touch? To find out more about EICC, simply use the contact form at the bottom of the page to register your interest.
Tuesday 06 October saw our first competition of the 2026-27 season. We had what must have been a record-breaking number of entries - 77 images (prints and PDIs) were submitted in total, with 57% of our membership taking part. It's really exciting to have such levels of participation, and it was particularly rewarding to see some of our newest members being shortlisted and winning placings. The competition season has started with a bang, and the overall standard is high, so it will be fascinating to see what happens over the coming months.
The gallery below includes images that were shortlisted by our judge, our old friend Rusty Lindsay, and those that were awarded either a Merit or a 3rd, 2nd or 1st Place. Congratulations to all those whose images were shortlisted.
Key:
Alde = Open Subject PDI
Deben = Set Subject Print
Orwell = Open Subject Print
Stour = Set Subject PDI
HOW WE COMPETE
Competition entry is encouraged, but not compulsory. There are five Normal Competitions each season, and these are divided into four sections:
Set subject themes are set at the end of the preceding season.
PDIs are projected digital images.
In addition, we have five special competitions across the year:
Points are awarded in each competition, and at the end of the year, the winners of the Alde, Deben, Orwell and Stour Cups receive their trophies, as do the winners of the Special Competitions. There is also an overall Photographer of the Year trophy for the photographer who amasses the most points across the entire season. Trophies are presented on the evening of our Annual AGM in June.
EICC also puts images into several Interclub Competitions, and in alternate years, we play host to one or more of these.
One of the main reasons for entering club competitions is the valuable and helpful feedback given by our judges. It's a great way to improve your photography!
2026-27 PROGRAMME OF EVENTS
