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The Societies' Newsletter - 08.08.12 helping photographers create the right image...
*Monthly Competition Results*
July 2012 Monthly Competition Results The July monthly competition has been judged. To view the Gold's please see: http://swpp.co.uk/image_competition-2012/Jul/winnerspg01.htm Judges Choice Award The Judges Choice Award for July has been announced. The winner will receive £100 from Fujifilm and software courtesy of Nik Software. To view the winner please see: http://swpp.co.uk/image_competition-2012/July.htm http://swpp.co.uk/comps.htm for more information.
*Seminars*
Featured Seminar - Places still available Vintage Glamour - John Denton - Manchester Come to the Victoria Baths in Manchester and join John Denton for a day exploring vintage lighting techniques and styling. You will work with a model styled in authentic vintage outfits and props in this fantastic setting. You will draw heavily on inspirations from yesteryear to recreate the glamour of Hollywood in it's heyday. This will be a full day of shooting using natural light, Speedlights and Elinchrom Quadra Rangers. John will talk you through how is putting each set together, the light placements and settings together with camera settings, why certain modifiers work differently to others and how to choose locations to compliment the story you're telling. http://swpp.co.uk/seminars/ManchesterThursday6-9-12.htm About these Seminars These seminars are arranged as a benefit to you and will definitely help you run your business better. Practicing photographers are happy to share their knowledge and experience to assist you with the complexities of digital imaging and running a photographic business. Members Training Days All welcome seminars Mini Conventions Training Evenings Convention
Olympic Image Competition
We are pleased to announce the winner of our forum Olympic Torch competition. To see who won please see here - https://thesocieties.net/forum/index.php/topic,27801.0.html Also we have started a new special competition.We are looking for your best images (up to 3) of the Olympics (London 2012). This can be of anything to do with the Olympics from the Games, Celebrations, etc. For more details please see the forum https://thesocieties.net/forum/index.php Lost your login details? Please use the password reminder system, using your email address: https://thesocieties.net/forum/index.php?action=reminder
News
One Vision Imaging welcome Nik Proctor! http://swpp.co.uk/news/2012/One-Vision-Imaging-welcome-Nik-Proctor.htm Fujifilm unveils Student Awards 2012 winner http://swpp.co.uk/news/2012/Fujifilm-unveils-Student-Awards-2012-winner.htm DxO Optics Pro v7.5.3 now supports the Canon EOS 650D, the Sony SLT-A37, and the Sony NEX-F3 http://swpp.co.uk/news/2012/DxO-Optics-Pro-v753-now-supports-the-Canon-EOS-650D-the-Sony-SLTA37-and-the-Sony-NEXF3.htm Elinchrom Ranger Quadra RX Lithium-Ion Battery http://swpp.co.uk/news/2012/Elinchrom-Ranger-Quadra-RX-LithiumIon-Battery.htm One Vision Imaging supports the spirit of the Games http://swpp.co.uk/news/2012/One-Vision-Imaging-supports-the-spirit-of-the-Games.htm Go for Gold with Fotospeed http://swpp.co.uk/news/2012/Go-for-Gold-with-Fotospeed.htm
*Convention 2013*
With just over 150 days until the Societies Convention, now would be a good time to book your tickets to avoid disappointment. Take a look at the Seminar schedule days - Tuesday 8th Jan - http://swpp.co.uk/convention/2013/Tuesday8th.htm Wednesday 9th Jan - http://swpp.co.uk/convention/2013/Wednesday9th.htm Thursday 10th Jan - http://swpp.co.uk/convention/2013/Thursday10th.htm Friday 11th Jan - http://swpp.co.uk/convention/2013/Friday11th.htm Saturday 12th Jan - http://swpp.co.uk/convention/2013/Saturday12th.htm Sunday 13th Jan - http://swpp.co.uk/convention/2013/Sunday13th.htm Monday 14th Jan - http://swpp.co.uk/convention/2013/Monday14th.htm http://swpp.co.uk/convention/

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