Wayland Men's Shed
Registered Charity Number:- 1213606
Photography Group - The Shutterists
We are a friendly group of keen photographers with an un-written modus operandi of ‘For fun’
The Shutterist Group allows all camera types, DSLR, Compacts, Mirrorless, Film, Phones, Pin Hole, Box Brownie, etc... However, even though we are predominantly the WMS Photographic Group, cameras are not a pre-requisite for trips out, the Shutterists welcome all fellow members of WMS to enjoy our planned visits. For example, one of our keen members is more into Art, than photography, and will attend outings with his charcoal and sketch pad
The group’s focus is;
1. Regular Group outings to photogenic places within East Anglia
2. Learning and improving our own camera handling
3. Learning to ‘enhance our photographs’ with minor adjustments in Photoshop
Of course, all the above are voluntary, pick and mix as you wish.
After ‘Shutterist Outings’ a competition will be held for the best photograph of the day. The Winner will receive ‘The Terry Knight Photo Group Trophy’. The Winner retains this Trophy untill the next outing at which time a new Winner will be announced and the Trophy is passed on accordingly. The Trophy is awarded in tribute to Terry Knight, one of our original photo group members who sadly passed away in 2019.
Shutterist Outings generally take in a coffee, food and even the odd beer – it’s a social trip as much as a photographic one and we all share friendly banter.
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If any of the above is of interest, or you have any questions, come see us at the SHED.
On behalf of WMS Shutterists
Latest News From The Shutterists

The Shutterists Plans For 2016:
“Now that 2026 is fast approaching the Shutterists are turning their thoughts to next year. With this in mind we will be holding a get together at the Sports Centre on the evening of 24th November 2025. Where ALL Shed members are warmly invited. The idea of the get together is to share thoughts and ideas for monthly outings, a new monthly competition and any photographic goals that we may have - such as camera use, techniques, getting off auto, using our phone etc...etc...”
Submitted by Stewart Haile - email: shaile33@aol.com
Shutterists Trip to Overstrand:
Well, what a day this turned out to be, 6 of us left Watton at 8.00 and travelled to Overstrand arriving by 9.00.
The weather was pretty good, cloudy with sun and an onshore wind, nice. After getting equipment together we set off down the steep promenade to the sea, and the tide was just on the turn. We had waves showing off against the wall and the sun was well and truly spectacular.
We managed to spend about 3 + hours taking pics although some did sneak off to get a coffee, sausage rolls, and someone had a quite spectacular Cinnamon whirl from the small shack at the carpark.
We later retired to Northrepps the Foundry Arms for lunch returning to Watton around 4.30, all apparently had a great day. This month’s judge was David Haylock.
The winners from the jaunt to Overstrand
The judge of the photographs submitted by fellow Shutterists on this occasion was David Haylock.
His choices are as follows:
Gold
"Groin Spraying"
By
Al Middleton
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Silver
"A Beautiful Day"
By
Neil Rowe
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Bronze
"Wave Hello, Say Goodbye"
By
Stewart Haile
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