Events.
Stay connected with Cathay Camera Club to keep abreast of our latest events, workshops, and exhibitions.
Whether you’re nurturing a new passion, refining your craft, or seeking inspiration, our curated programs offer the perfect platform to bring your creative vision to life.
Join us and be part of a vibrant community where every story finds its focus.
Club Night: Architecture
This month’s theme is Architecture, inviting photographers to explore the intricate beauty and structural elegance of the built environment.
Club Night: Photo Series
The final theme of this year’s Cathay Camera Club competition, as tradition dictates, is “Photo Series”. This invites members to exhibit their most compelling work through a set of interconnected photographs that together form a cohesive narrative or visual exploration.
Creating a photo series provides an excellent opportunity for our members to demonstrate their ability to develop and present a unified concept. A photo series comprises a series of images—three or more—that share a common theme and are edited with consistent stylistic choices.
This year’s “Photo Series” theme challenges our members to refine not only their technical expertise but also their capacity for visual storytelling and thematic consistency. By adhering to these principles, photographers can produce a compelling, sophisticated body of work worthy of distinguished recognition within the club.
Club Night: Disposable Camera
This month’s challenge is “Disposable Camera.” Embrace the spontaneity and unique imperfections of analog photography by capturing moments with a disposable camera. Whether it’s the nostalgic grain, unexpected light leaks, or the element of surprise that comes with this medium, we encourage you to let creativity lead your lens.
Our guest judge for this challenge is renowned photographer Cyril Delettre, founder of La Galerie Paris 1839, an esteemed art gallery dedicated exclusively to photography. His discerning eye and profound appreciation for the medium bring exceptional insight to our competition.
We eagerly anticipate your interpretations of this challenge, as you reveal the genuine beauty concealed within the raw and unfiltered reality of analog photography. Let your creativity flourish in its most elemental and compelling form.
Website: https://www.lagalerie.hk/cyril-delettre
Instagram: @cyril_delettre
Club Night: Exploring the Nature of Time
Club Members are invited to submit their photographs inspired by this month’s special theme: Exploring the Nature of Time, encouraging a thoughtful interpretation of temporal elements through the lens. In addition to their thematic entry, members were also welcome to enter a second photo for the open competition, allowing for creative freedom beyond the assigned topic.
This month’s judging will be conducted by the acclaimed and award-winning photographer Anthony Chan, whose expertise and discerning eye promise a rigorous and insightful evaluation of all submissions.
Website: https://www.hongkongshadowlight.com/
Instagram:@hongkong_shadow_light
Club Night: Cultures, Traditions, Heritage
This month, Cathay Camera Club invites you to explore the rich tapestry of “Cultures, Traditions, Heritage” through your lens. Celebrate the unique stories that define communities, honor rituals passed through generations, and capture the essence of heritage that shapes identities.
We are honored to welcome Michael Kistler as our guest judge for this theme. Michael is a distinguished photographer and visual storyteller known for his compelling imagery and innovative approach to capturing moments. With a background in both fine arts and commercial photography, he has established a versatile portfolio spanning landscapes, portraits, and editorial work. His dedication to mastering light and composition has earned him recognition in numerous international exhibitions and prestigious photography competitions. Michael’s work is celebrated for its emotional depth, technical excellence, and ability to convey narratives that resonate deeply with viewers.
Website: https://www.michaelkistlerphotography.com/
Instagram: @mdkistler
Club Night: Geometry
This month’s theme at Cathay Camera Club is Geometry, a compelling exploration of form, structure, and spatial harmony through the lens. We are honored to have our guest judge, Romain Jacquet-Lagrèze, a distinguished French photographer whose keen eye for architectural and urban narratives has shaped a remarkable career since his relocation to Hong Kong in 2009.
Romain’s body of work eloquently captures the multifaceted character of his adopted city, focusing on its interplay of light, shadow, and built environment.
Website: https://www.romainjl.com/
Instagram: @romainjacquetlagreze
Club Night: “Are, Bure, Boke”
This month, Cathay Camera Club is honored to welcome Donny Zhou as our guest judge to appraise the remarkable work of our members. The theme, “Are, Bure, Boke”, challenges photographers to embrace an anti-intuitive photographic technique that originated in Japan. This approach celebrates the raw, the blurry, and the out-of-focus, inviting a departure from conventional clarity to evoke emotion and atmosphere.
Donny brings a discerning eye and refined expertise to this unique aesthetic, promising insightful critiques that will deepen our appreciation for this sophisticated and unconventional mode of expression. We look forward to his guidance as we explore the beauty found in imperfection and abstraction.
Instagram: @doneyzhou
Club Night: Black and White
Join us for an evocative evening dedicated to the timeless art of black and white photography. Our guest judge, Stefan Irvine, renowned for his masterful approach to monochrome imagery, will guide us through a captivating critique session.
Stefan’s expertise and unique vision promise insightful feedback and inspiration. Bring your best black and white prints to showcase the depth, contrast, and emotion that only this medium can reveal.
Mark your calendars for a night of refined artistic exploration and thoughtful discussion. We look forward to seeing your striking monochrome creations.
Website: https://www.stefanirvine.photo/
Instagram: @stefan.irvine
Club Night: Landscape
We are honored to commence our 2025 club season with a celebration of landscape photography, featuring Larry Leigh, an esteemed landscape photographer from the United States. Larry’s profound ability to capture the sublime beauty of the natural world has earned him international acclaim, and we are privileged to welcome him during his visit to Hong Kong.
For this first club night of the year, Larry will serve as our guest judge for the monthly challenge. His discerning eye and wealth of experience promise to bring insightful perspectives to our members’ work, inspiring all to elevate their craft.
Join us for an evening of visual splendor and expert critique as we embark on this year’s journey into the art of landscape photography with one of the field’s foremost talents.
Website: https://www.larryleigh.com/
Instagram: @larryleighfineartphotography