(Helsinki) English Camera Club

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An International Community for Photography Enthusiasts

Are you passionate about photography? Whether you are a beginner or a seasoned pro, shooting with a smartphone or the latest professional gear, HECC welcomes you!

We offer a relaxed, English-speaking environment where you can learn, make new friends, network, and have fun. We are a vibrant photographic social club focused on sharing ideas and learning together.

Our diverse community includes members from all over the world – Brazil, China, Finland, Ireland, Malta, Mexico, the USA, Vietnam, and many more. Come be a part of our international community of like-minded photography enthusiasts.

Welcome to learn and enjoy!

Come along!
As a member, you can freely visit different clubs, and you do not need to register for meetings in advance, unless specifically requested. Not a member of yet? Become a member here.

Club meetings
Every last Thursday of the month at 18.

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CONTACT DETAILS
Email: hecc@kameraseura.fi

Club Managers
Jimmy Doyle and Damien Hayes

Tulevat tapahtumat

From Behind The Lens

26.06.2025 - 18:00

Photographers photographing photographers! Using ourselves as both models and photographers, we will have a chance to gain ”Action” shots of ourselves at work. These shots may be useful for social media or websites and promotions.
Wether it be of us shooting macro or shooting each others portrait, the main shot will be of the situation itself.
Lets see what ideas we can come up with on the day.
We shall meet at 18.00 in Kaisaniemi Botanical Garden, in front of the main building.
After shoot drinks will be in Kaisla, Vuorikatu 9

Menneet tapahtumat

Extra Event: Cycling the City

12.06.2025 - 18:00

This Extra Event is a good excuse for us to combine photography with cycling.
After meeting up at Kansalaistori, in front of Oodi, we will cycle to Kulosaari Casino to photograph the new Kruunuvuori Bridge. Cycling at a leisurely pace we will go through Kalasatama and Mustikkamaa.
The distance will be about 5.5km per side, so, any bike will be fine, EBike, City bike, Race bike, Mountain bike, whatever, and if you don´t have a bike, you can use the city bikes.
After such a sporting event, we shall meet in Harbour Tap & Taste in Kalasatama either drinks or resuscitation!

Model Shoot on Lauttasaari

29.05.2025 - 18:00

Join us at Kokkokallio for a stunning seaside shoot with models – the perfect setting to get creative!

HECC April 24.25

HECC Studio Session: Ballet, light & motion

24.04.2025 - 18:00

Kameraseuran studio
Kaapelitehdas, Tallberginkatu 1 B, 4. krs, Helsinki

Join us on April 24th from 18:00 to 20:00 for a special photography session at Kameraseura’s studio in Kaapelitehdas

Layers in Photoshop

27.03.2025 - 18:00

Kameraseuran kerhotila
Kaapelitehdas, Tallberginkatu 1 B, 4. krs, huone 423, Helsinki

As requested, we are hosting a short introduction into Layers in Photoshop.

Reflections

27.02.2025 - 18:00

This month we will try our hand at reflection photography. We shall meet at the corner of Unioninkatu and Aleksanterinkatu at 18.00 and try to get some reflections of the Cathedral and surrounding streets, Sofiankatu, for example is very photogenic with reflections.

Show and Tell

30.01.2025 - 18:00

Kameraseuran kerhotila
Kaapelitehdas, Tallberginkatu 1 B, 4. krs, huone 423, Helsinki

This month we have a ”Show and Tell” evening where all members are invited to show the images taken during 2024, at the club events, and to maybe tell the story of what prompted these image. Please bring your images on an SD card or USB C compatible device. No limit to how many images you wish to show.

The venue: Kameraseura´s Club Room at Kaapelitehdas, B Stairwell, 4th Floor, Room 423.

One lens/focal length for Christmas

14.12.2024 - 15:00

For December´s HECC meet-up we thought a challenge would be in order. Namely, A one lens/one focal length shoot. Our venue will be the Christmas lights on Aleksanterinkatu and Tuomaan market at Senate square.

HECC - S.U.F Helsinki Watches

Time in Focus

28.11.2024 - 18:00

Kameraseuran kokoustila
Kaapelitehdas, Tallberginkatu 1 B, 4. krs, huone 423, Helsinki

We’re super excited to announce our upcoming event with S.U.F Helsinki! This time, we’re delving into the art of watch photography; Ville Arzoglou from S.U.F Helsinki & Studio Sarpaneva will be on hand to guide us. Ville will share expert tips on handling, prepping, and capturing S.U.F Helsinki’s stunning timepieces—designed and crafted right here in Helsinki by master watchmaker Stepan Sarpaneva.

HECC goes Halloween Photoshoot!

HECC goes Halloween Photoshoot! 🎃📸

31.10.2024 - 18:00

Calling all members! Join us for a chilling Halloween photoshoot on 31.10.24 at 18:00 at the Vanhankaupunginkosken putous! 🌊💀

Falling Leaves – Käpylä

26.09.2024 - 18:00

As the leaves start to fall and autumn draws in, it brings with it vibrant colours. Pohjolankatu in Käpylä is well suited to autumn photography as it has old wooden houses which compliment the colours of the falling leaves.

FHRA Helsinki Cruising at Malmi Airport

06.09.2024 - 17:00

EXTRA EVENT!!!!
FHRA ( Finnish Hot Rod Association ) Helsinki Cruising offers a chance to see and photograph old, new and vintage cars. Usually a wide variety are on display.

Street Photography in Sörnäinen

29.08.2024 - 18:00

Street photography in the Sörnäinen area offers lots of options ranging from shooting trams as they pass, shops pubs, buildings and also people as they go about their day.
We will meet up at the corner of Hämeentie and Helsinginkatu at 18.00.

Lammassaari Nature Boardwalk

25.07.2024 - 18:00

This month we shall visit Lammassaari Nature area near Viikki. We will meet up at 18.00 o´clock at the Vanhankaupungin Lukkosilta and walk the 1.7 km distance to Lammassaari.

Tall Ships Race Helsinki 2024

05.07.2024 - 06.07.2024

As promised, finally a night-time event. We can meet up on Friday 5.7. at 22.00 at Kauppatori at the corner of Eteläesplanadi and Eteläranta.

Hietalahti and Telakka

27.06.2024 - 18:00

This month´s event will be of an industrial nature. We shall meet up at the corner of Bulevardi and Hietalahdenranta at the entrance to S Market at 18.00.

Dark Room Film Developing ( Extra Event )

17.06.2024 - 18:00

Kameraseuran pimiö
Runeberginkatu 36, Helsinki

Shooting Film from the Shadows

30.05.2024 - 18:00

Helsinki in a different Light – An evening with Mikael Rantalainen

25.04.2024 - 18:00

Kameraseuran kerhotila
Kaapelitehdas, Tallberginkatu 1 B, 4. krs, huone 423, Helsinki

City Lights

28.03.2024 - 18:00

We will meet at the Lasipalatsi on Mannerheimintie at the BioRex end at 18.00. Sunset will happen around 18.30 so we can shoot the blue hour.

After Lasipalatsi we can walk a couple of hundred meters to the Torni Hotel which is also great looking in the evening as it is well illuminated.

Not to forget traditional end of shoot drink.

Lightroom/Photoshop Tips & Tricks

29.02.2024 - 18:00

This month we will delve into the mystical world of photo editing. For those who find Lightroom, and even more so, Photoshop intimidating, we will try to dispel myths surrounding these iconic editing platforms.