
The Societies'
Newsletter -
15.08.12
helping photographers create the right image...
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In this week's newsletter:
Seminars | Photo News | The Prop Box | Convention
2013 | Photo Training Overseas | Bookshop |
Seminars |
Featured Seminar - Damian
McGillicuddy
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Fashion Fusion - Contemporary Portrait
Aberdeen | Dundee | Copenhagen |
Goteborg | Stavanger | Turkey | Limassol | Thessaloniki | Athens
Evolution or revolution... to prosper and place oneself for the best
possible marketable position one must take action! Today's clients are
visually more astute than ever, we are all bombarded by media rich image
ideals, clients simply want the style and quality they see in the
"glossies".
Make a decision today to advance your craft, make a decision today to grow
your business, make a decision today to learn how to evolve and realise your
creative goals... the BIG Dog can help you!
Let Damian "The BIG Dog" McGillicuddy, the man referred to by the popular
photographic press as the "lighting wizard" and the only Grand Master to
offer training, inspire and enthuse you to ramp your photography up another
notice.
Whether you shoot for pleasure or profit in this "over automated" world of
photography, lighting control and understanding is a skill that has to be
learned. Throughout this education-filled, fun-packed day Damian will show
you how to achieve your aims with unparalleled ease. If excellence in
photography is your aim you cannot
afford
to miss this high octane seminar!
http://swpp.co.uk/seminars/McGillicuddy0031.htm
For a full list of seminars, please see the website:
http://swpp.co.uk/seminars/index-chrono.htm |
Photo News |

Fujifilm's X-Pro1 Wins EISA European
Professional Compact System Camera of the Year 2012-2013
http://swpp.co.uk/news/2012/Fujifilms-XPro1-Wins-EISA-European-Professional-Compact-System-Camera-of-the-Year-20122013.htm
Sports
photographers get set for big prizes in a new Calumet-Canon competition
http://swpp.co.uk/news/2012/Sports-photographers-get-set-for-big-prizes-in-a-new-CalumetCanon-competition.htm
Nikon live at Photokina 2012
http://swpp.co.uk/news/2012/Nikon-live-at-Photokina-2012.htm
Canon EOS 7D firmware v2 now available
http://swpp.co.uk/news/2012/Canon-EOS-7D-firmware-v2-now-available.htm
Nikons New COOLPIX L610 Compact Camera with Incredible Zoom Lens Makes it
Easy to Capture a Familys Active Always OntheGo Lifestyle
http://swpp.co.uk/news/2012/Nikons-New-COOLPIX-L610-Compact-Camera-with-Incredible-Zoom-Lens-Makes-it-Easy-to-Capture-a-Familys-Active-Always-OntheGo-Lifestyle.htm
Nikon Expands Its Popular Nikon 1 System with the Addition of the New Nikon
1 J2 Camera and 1 NIKKOR 11275mm F3556 Lens
http://swpp.co.uk/news/2012/Nikon-Expands-Its-Popular-Nikon-1-System-with-the-Addition-of-the-New-Nikon-1-J2-Camera-and-1-NIKKOR-11275mm-F3556-Lens.htm
NEW HARMAN TiTAN PINHOLE CAMERA ACCESSORIES
http://swpp.co.uk/news/2012/NEW-HARMAN-TiTAN-PINHOLE-CAMERA-ACCESSORIES.htm |
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Convention 2013 |
Featured
Superclass - John Denton - Natural Light Boudoir
Day: Sunday 13th Jan 2013
Time: 12.00 to 16.00
Using just the light flooding into the suite
John will explore the world of Boudoir posing. He will demonstrate how to
use ambient light to emphasise the positives of all range of body shapes as
well as talking through how to maximise the potential of your Boudoir
business. This will be a practical session so bring your camera, bring some
ideas and shoot them in a range of Boudoir styles from nude to lingerie.
John promises that he will not use any flash or video light in this session
and it will be a true test of his, and your own, ingenuity with light.
http://swpp.co.uk/convention/2013/title-class-Denton28749BoudoirSunday.htm |
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There is a wide selection of photographic training
available and there is Photo Training Overseas. This unique week long
photographic training concept is now in its 26th year and continues to meet
the requirements of photographers at all skill levels. By utilising a tried
and tested system involving a minimum of eight highly talented and
experienced tutors; everyone who participates receives the same quality of
training in an ideal learning and teaching environment, so why not join PTO
from 31st January-7th February in the glorious resort of Costa Teguise in
Lanzarote at the four star Beatriz Costa Hotel & Spa on all inclusive for
£950 per delegate and £750 per non-delegate. There are several fantastic
competitions available to participate in with some fantastic prizes for the
winners. The most important thing is that you will receive the ultimate
motivation and necessary skills and ideas to combat the difficult trading
times we all face. Full details are available at
www.pto-uk.com |
Bookshop |
Minimalist Lighting -
Professional Techniques for Studio
Working
from the studio used to be a complicated and expensive task requiring great
skill and extensive equipment
to ensure that the imagery was as effective as location photography. Now a
more minimalist approach is not only possible, but preferable thanks to
developments in camera and lighting technologies. Minimalist Lighting
explores how this shift can be exploited with less complexity and a smaller
budget, which offers the reader more flexibility than ever before to create
varied, sophisticated imagery from their studios.
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Monte Zucker's Portrait
Photography Handbook
In this book,
completed shortly before his death in 2007, Monte presents a
comprehensive guide to the flawless lighting and elegant posing
techniques that have made his images stand the test of time. Also
covered are step-by-step techniques for determining how best to flatter
each subject, tips for studio and location portraits, and creative ideas
for enhancing your images.
"Simply the best guide for lighting
and portraiture"
- Phil Jones The Societies CEO
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