Photography Club
Photography Club - 23rd September 2025
On the 23rd September the SGS afterschool Photography Club was joined by local nature photographer Gavin McGoldrick for a talk and live demonstration of photographing wildlife. He was accompanied by Alaska, a Bald Eagle from Wildlife West, run by Alex and Elaine Muschketat. The session was a big success which all of our members thoroughly enjoyed and resulted in some stunning photographs. A massive thank you for all who took part in this unforgettable experience.
Elliot Church took a stunning photograph of Alaska during the Photography Club which he entered into a competition focused on the theme of wildlife. The competition was limited to 100 entries. Elliot placed 2nd in the popular vote overall and 6th by the expert judge who commented:
‘This is a commanding portrait that captures the Bald Eagle’s unmistakable presence. The intense golden eye and slight forward angle of the bill create a sense of focus and authority. Fine feather detail and a softly blurred backdrop keep all attention on the bird, letting its expression and regal posture speak powerfully for themselves.’
Congratulations to Elliot on his excellent result.
The Photograph of Alaska in the wild was taken by Gavin McGoldrick.
First Meeting of the Afterschool Photography Club 2025
Our new Photography Club officially launched This week after school, and what a fantastic beginning! Students explored the school grounds and captured some truly striking photos—a great showcase of creativity and potential already emerging.
We’re also thrilled to announce a very special event coming up:
Monday, 23rd September
Guest Speaker: Gavin McGoldrick, a local nature and wildlife photographer, will be joining us for a talk and live demonstration.Live Model: We’re excited to welcome Alaska, a Bald Eagle, who will be brought in by Alex for a live photography session—an incredible opportunity to practice wildlife photography up close!
Stay tuned for more photo highlights and opportunities as we continue to develop our photography skills together!
