THE Scottish Submarine Centre in Helensburgh will play host to the work of numerous talented photographers this weekend in the shape of the first ever Loch Lomond Camera Club exhibition.

The exhibition will be open to the public to attend on the evenings of Friday, January 17 and Saturday, January 18, with digitally uploaded photographs spread over 25-foot-tall walls ready to view alongside a giant submarine situated in the centre of the hall.

The club came up with the idea of a public event after member Mark Harris spoke to the owner of the Submarine Centre about putting on a photography exhibition.

Tony McGowan, co-organiser of the club, said: “The exhibition will consist of 50 of the best images and video footage of our members being projected on the walls of the submarine centre, it will all be done with music and effects, it really is stunning to see.”

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The club is a member the Scottish Photographic Federation and The Photographic Alliance of Great Britain, though its members admit they see themselves in more of an education environment whenever they are out and about, learning from each other as they take photos.

Tony continued: “The Loch Lomond Camera Club is a member-run group of enthusiastic photographers, we began when a few local photographers used to meet each other at the Duck Bay to take pictures of the aurora, it was there we got chatting about starting a camera club to help like minded people improve their photography.

“We hold frequent meet ups including meetings at the West of Scotland Autism and Asperger’s Centre in Renton as well as evening outings that usually take place on a Thursday, we also do weekend and bank holiday outings and sometimes weekends away.

“Every alternative week we go out to various locations to do various photoshoots, for example astrophotography, light painting and wire wool spinning to name a few.”

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There are over 95 clubs that are part of the Scottish Photographic Federation, as Scotland’s natural landscapes, wildlife and photogenic city streets make an excellent canvas for photographers across the country.

Scotland also has a prestigious history when it comes to photography, with James Clerk Maxwell taking the world’s first ever colour photograph in 1861, the object of the photo being a tartan ribbon.

This weekend’s exhibition won’t be the club's last event, as Tony explains he and the rest of the team have big plans for the future.

“We are planning to go from strength to strength by entering photography competitions," he said, "as well as planning new and exciting events for old and hopefully new members.”

The exhibition will be open to the public from 5pm to 7pm on January 17 and 18, and admission is free.

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