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The Societies' Newsletter 7 December 2011
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Don't forget the Big 'L' Challenge at the Convention The Challenge is on... Kick off the New Year with a great leap forward and take up the challenge by gaining distinctions and qualifications. The opportunity is there for you tp succeed at the annual Convention with the 'big L,A,F and Craftsman challenge. Book today to secure your timeslot http://swpp.co.uk/convention/big_l_challenge.htm	November Judging is Complete To view the Golds please see: http://swpp.co.uk/image_competition-2011/Nov/winnerspg01.htm Remember: To view your individual scores, use the search facility on the competition site and select the filename option. To view your score and file information you must press the 'i' button just above your image. The information will then be displayed. Thank you to everyone who entered throughout the year Judges Choice Award The Judges choice award for November has also been announced. The winner will receive a cash prize of £100. Sponsored by Fujifilm. View Judges choice here http://swpp.co.uk/image_competition-2011/november.htm Silver Upgrades http://swpp.co.uk/image_competition-2011/Sil/winnerspg01.htm You can also view the golds in categories http://swpp.co.uk/comps.htm
The Society Forum Competition EXTRA This weeks forum competitions are now open: Wedding Competition EXTRA - Your Best Wedding Image of 2011 General Competition EXTRA - Your Best Image of 2011 Wedding Week 47 - Hammock General Week 47 - Tears Wedding Winners Week 46 - Best Shot on a Mobile Phone General Winners Week 46 - Blue Eyes New to the Forum? We all know it can be a little daunting to post on a busy Forum for the first time, so we have created a special section where you can just say hello. https://thesocieties.net/forum/index.php/topic,1216.0.html https://thesocieties.net/forum/ for more information. Topics only viewable to registered logged on members	The 2012 Convention Show Guide is now being sent out. Keep an eye out for the postman over the next few days as we are now mailing out your free copy of The Societies' Convention 2012 Show Guide. The Show Guide will contain all what you need to know about who, what, when and where. Furthermore all Exhibitors stand numbers and locations around the Novotel. Also the Show Guide contains articles of various subjects, vouchers for discounts at the Novotel and Tradeshow deals. http://swpp.co.uk/convention/ http://swpp.co.uk/convention/tickets.htm
Portrait Safari with Robert Lino Create your Own Portraits by Robert Lino Subject: Portraiture Hands on Lighting Day: Thursday 12th Jan 2012 Time: 10.00 to 16.00 - Location Room : Reception at 4-star hotel "The Rubens at the Palace" This is a one-of-a-kind seminar, it will take place on location at one of London's landmark hotels, presented by an international speaker renown for his portrait work. Participants will have the opportunity see the instructor work with the models and the available light and props a later practice on their own with instructors support. A unique opportunity to review the images you created at a critique session immediately following the class. http://swpp.co.uk/convention/2012/title-class-Lino82332PortraitureThursday.htm https://swpp.co.uk/secure/conventionform.htm	Members Training Days 24 January - Guilford - Portraits, Wedding, Fashion, Light 25 January - Bournemouth - Portraits, Wedding, Fashion, Light 26 January - Exeter - Portraits, Wedding, Fashion, Light 14 February - Chester - Business and Weddings 15 February - Huddersfield - Business and Weddings 16 February - Warwick - Business and Weddings 21 February - Bristol - Lighting and selling dramatic images 22 February - Gloucester - Lighting and selling dramatic images 23 February - Berkshire - Lighting and selling dramatic images 12 March - Kent - Portraits and Lifestyle 13 March - Stansted - Portraits and Lifestyle 12 April - Nottingham - Portrait and Makeover Photography 14 May - Tewkesbury - Portraits and Lifestyle 15 May - Exeter - Portraits and Lifestyle 16 May - Southampton - Portraits and Lifestyle Check out the new Interactive Seminars Map Each day is split into two sessions. Cost: £40 per session/£80 Full-Day per person http://swpp.co.uk/seminars.htm For more information on the days please see: http://swpp.co.uk/seminar_files/members_training_days.htm
Latest Photographic News Fujifilm introduces skincare products to the European market http://swpp.co.uk/professional_imagemaker/news/Fuji_astalift.htm Give a friend 12 days for Christmas on PhotoTraining4U for free! http://swpp.co.uk/professional_imagemaker/news/Cleghorn_xmas11.htm Epson captures stunning quality of Landscape Photographer of the Year 2011 winners http://swpp.co.uk/professional_imagemaker/news/Epson_landscape_2011.htm Your Complete Business Solution in a Box http://swpp.co.uk/professional_imagemaker/news/The_prop_box.htm Latest Photographic News: http://swpp.co.uk/news/	2011 Trade Awards - Cast Your Vote Please vote for your products of the year. Now's your chance to have your say to vote for your products of the year. Your Vote Counts And You Could Win A Masterclass Ticket. http://swpp.co.uk/secure/trade-awards.htm
20x16" Print Competition - 3 week's to enter Do remember that you are able to enter the 20x16", which is open to everyone. The closing date for entries being December 31st 2011. The judging is in the open and you are able to attend and watch the judging process free of charge. We are certain that you will find this most informative and educational. 20 x 16 Competition http://swpp.co.uk/convention/20x16.htm	Family Photography: The Digital Photographer's Guide Family Photography: The Digital Photographer's Guide to Building a Business on Relationships by Christie Mumm. Going beyond how to capture memorable family photos, this examination spotlights the special touches and relationship-building skills that turn subjects from clients into friends. The author’s signature techniques for generating repeat business are shared, revealing how to remain a family’s constant photographer for years - from maternity portraits and baby photos to wedding images and senior snapshots. RRP £21.99 Now £15.00 Free Postage on orders over £30 http://thesocieties.net/store/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=1&products_id=531 http://thesocieties.net/store/
Social Networking And don't forget if you have a Twitter, Facebook or Blog, let us know your username/page and email it to ben@swpp.co.uk and they will show up on your Members page. Twitter - http://twitter.com/#!/TheSocieties Facebook - http://www.facebook.com/theSocieties
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