Summer Events and Activities
Since the end of the 2025-26 session in April some BPS members have been enjoying a wide variety of local events. Not only has this been an excellent opportunity to work on improving our photographic skills but we have contributed to some local groups by helping to record their activities for them to use in publicity and social media. Among the events attended, as you can see below, were the Angus Show, Brechin Buchaneers Colour Run and the Brechin Bike and Trike Fest. Angus
Dinner and Trophy Presentation
It was a lovely evening at the end of April when we got together to celebrate the end of another successful season. Following good food and lots of chat and laughter was the trophy presentation. A happy bunch of Brechin Photographic Society members at The Glen Esk Cafe, near Edzell. Trophies were presented by Past President, Norman Mackenzie and Competition Secretary Paul Thomson Pictured above from left to right being presented with their awards are - Neil Ferguson was the a
AGM April 2026
As session 2025-26 drew to an end members came together for the annual AGM. The evening started off with two very interesting presentations, one by President Norman Mackenzie summing up the events of the year and the other by Competition Secretary Paul Thomson looking back at the competition winners. The committee resigned before a new committee was nominated. The new committee can be seen below.. President Norman Mackenzie was thanked for his hard work and dedication to the
Kayaking Down the North Esk
Aberdeen University Canoe Club held a day of racing at the River North Esk, near Edzell. This gave BPS members many great opportunities for taking action shots as the high water levels tested the skills of the brave competitors to complete the course successfully. We look forward to the kayakers coming back for us to enjoy another thrilling day of photographing people on, in and under the water. Thankfully everyone that went under bobbed up, faily quickly. Aberdeen University
Brechin City Football Club
We've been fortunate this year to be given the opportunity to try some action photography at Brechin City Football Club. Graeme Youngson, the football club photographer, gave a fascinating talk on what he does on match days and showed some of his best shots. His other main photographic interest is in street photography and he shared some great examples and useful advice. The members who decided to have a go thoroughly enjoyed the chance to be on the touch line at a home matc
