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The Societies' Newsletter 28 September 2011
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Latest Welcome Gift for New Members - Exclusive to The Societies Lastolite Brolly Grip and 90cm Trifold Umbrella About the Brolly Grip The new Brolly Grip is a unique hand held bracket which supports the flashgun in a horizontal position along an 8mm or 10mm shaft of an umbrella. It can also be mounted to a standard spigot lighting stand. About the 90cm Trifold Umbrella The TriFold Umbrella is an ultra compact 90cm (36") shoot-through translucent umbrella. The triple folding action allows the umbrella to collapse down to a compact 25cm (10") which will fit into a camera bag Join today for £99 and receive this welcome gift which will help benefit your photography. http://swpp.co.uk/join.htm		Qualifications Submission Flood In We are delighted to announce a massive increase in submissions received for both Licentiate and Associate and members have seen success throughout the eight Societies. Examples of successful submissions can be found here Licentiate http://swpp.co.uk/qualify-Licentiate.htm Associate http://swpp.co.uk/qualify-Associate.htm Nature and Wildlife examples can be found here: http://sinwp.com/subs/index.htm Recent successful Licentiate images by SWPP member Jo Curtis LSWPP http://swpp.co.uk/improving_your_ photography/Curtis82373/index.htm Join now and take a step closer to being a qualified photographer.
The Societies 2012 Photographic Convention There is just over 100 days to go for the 10th Annual Societies Convention. It's time to start planning "Who to see" and "What days to go" as we know that it will soon be upon us, so check out the Seminar schedule days and find out who's is speaking when and where. Don't forget to pre-register your Tradeshow ticket as they are free until 24th December 2011, after this time it is £6.00. http://swpp.co.uk/convention/tickets.htm		Latest Photographic News New from Lowepro – DSLR Video Fastpack AW Series Nikon introduces new camera system, Nikon 1, the world’s fastest, smallest, lightest Manfrotto Takes Two Prizes at the 2011 Gear of the Year Award Hasselblad Masters 2012 Finalists’ event launches in Londons FREE SEMINAR "SALES & MARKETING – CREATIVE THINKING"
The MIPP International Convention in collaboration with The Societies (SWPP) The single most important event in the MIPP's annual calendar is now less than a month away, and this year promises to be fresher and more exciting than ever! Speakers include: Trevor and Faye Yerbury Podge Kelly and Tom Lee Sergio Muscat Darrin Zammit-Lupi Ronnie Muscat and Lino Arrigo Azzopardi Barrie and Bev Downie David "dp" Attard Joe Zammit-Lucia More Information		Members Training Days 4 October, - Glasgow - Lighting 20 October, - Rothley - Portraits 1 November, - London - Thinking Outside the Box 2 November, - Warwick - Thinking Outside the Box 3 November, - Chester - Thinking Outside the Box 7 Novenber - Reading - Family Portrait Photography Each day is split into two sessions. Cost: £40 per session/£80 Full-Day per person For more information on the days please see:
		The Societies Mini Conventions Throughout 2012 we are holding 'Mini Conventions' across the UK, Check out some of the venue's and Exhibitors.
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