The Societies' Newsletter
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See You In Birmingham For
The Digital Imaging Show |
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The Digital Imaging Show prepares for Birmingham photographic expo
The all-welcome three day event starts on October 4, 2014. Over
twenty speakers have been confirmed, including internationally renowned
photographer Brett Florens.
The free to attend two day Trade Show runs from October 5-6. Over 40
leading photographic companies will be exhibiting and attendees can get
hands on with the latest equipment from all the top manufacturers.
There is no question that this show is a 'must-do' event for all
serious photographers''
For more information on The Digital Imaging Shows Birmingham Expo, please
visit the website
http://thesocieties.net/roadshows/events/birmingham/ |
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Successful Qualifications
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Congratulations to this weeks Qualification Successes
Judy Cormier successful Licentiate submission LSWPP
http://swpp.co.uk/improving_your_photography/Cormier136401/index.htm
Kayleigh Stitt successful Licentiate submission LSIFGP
http://sifgp.com/distinctions/Stitt129211/index.htm |
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The Societies' Competitions
and Courses |
The Societies’ 2014 Residential Course
Last remaining places.
15 - 17 September 2014
Old Manor Hotel, Bradford on Avon.
Course includes:
- Exclusive use of the hotel and grounds
- 3 days training with John Denton and 2 models
- Single en suite accommodation for 2 nights
- All meals from arrival to departure (this includes full
- English breakfast and continental buffet/ 2 course lunch/ 3
course evening meal)
- Unlimited tea/coffee and cakes
Includes two nights accommodation at the venue, exclusive use of
house and grounds, all meals whilst resident, refreshments throughout
the day, all tuition and model fees.
http://swpp.co.uk/seminars/
NrBradfordonAvonMonday15-9-14.htm
Split the cost into 4 easy payments, contact the
office on 01745 356935 |
August Competitions - now open
Life on Planet Earth
On the Road
Smiles
Grandstand View
Entries are invited from everyone who is interested in photography
- A maximum of three
images per entrant are
welcome
- The work must be that of
the entrant
Images submitted must be no
larger than 2000 pixels wide
- All entrants must be
able to supply a high
resolution image (300dpi)
- No distinguishing marks
on the images
- Copyright of the images
remains with the
photographer - The Societies
recognises that the entrant,
the author of the
photograph, retains complete
and full ownership of the
copyright in each submission
- Entries can be used for
publicity purposes only by
The Societies and may be
printed in our magazine
Professional Imagemaker,
also promotional purposes.
- Competition Closes - 31
August 2014
- The judge’s decision is
final and no correspondence
will be entered into.
Check out the comps Here
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Photographic News
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 Kenro
announces new Chloe and Madison frame ranges
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HARMAN technology AT PHOTOKINA 2014
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Wilkinson Cameras customer in Bury scoops massive prize in summer
promotion
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Datacolor
Introduces SpyderCHECKR 24, Camera Color Correction for Photo and Video
- Manfrotto Presents: The Off Road Collection
- More Power, More speed
http://swpp.co.uk/news/2014/index.htm |
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The Societies Convention
2015 |
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 With just over 150 days to go until the Convention kicks
off in London, now is the best time to get your days planned and avoid
disappointment by booking early as many classes will start selling out.
Check out who is exhibiting
http://swpp.co.uk/convention/exhibitors/
See the speaker line-up
http://swpp.co.uk/convention/2015/Speakers.htm
All
other information including tickets
http://swpp.co.uk/convention/
We look forward in welcoming you all to the 2015
Societies' Convention at the Hilton Metropole Hotel, Edgware Road, London. |
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1000s of Photographers
have taken advantage of the 3 month free trial.... Have you? |
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We would like to extend an invitation for you
to consider joining The Societies, and for that purpose we have prepared an
exclusive offer for our newsletter subscribers. You can try us out for 3 months free of charge and if you
enjoy the benefits of membership, you can continue at just £10 a month. You
can sign up hassle free by using the PayPal link below:
https://www.paypal.com/cgi-bin/webscr?cmd=_s-xclick&hosted_button_id=HAYCS9Y3AMVAA
The Societies has continued to develop new benefits that will help you with
your photography and business.
The online forum continues to be the corner stone for advice on equipment,
photographic techniques and business suggestions. We also host a range of
weekly, monthly and annual competitions which you can enter whilst on your
trial period.
Other benefits of membership include:
Training and Development
- Joint Membership with WPPI
- Seminars & Road Shows (Discounted to
members.)
- Mentoring programme
- The Professional Imagemaker magazine
(bi-monthly) plus digital copy
- Online Forum
- Annual Convention and Trade Show
(Discounted to members.)
Enhancing Your Business
- Add prestige to your business with a
qualification.
- Business listing on our website
- Online Exhibition
- Members are entitled to use the logo on
web sites, business stationery, displays, adverts etc.
- 24 hour legal advice line (UK Only)
Discounts on Photographic Products and
Services
- Reduced insurance rates (UK Only)
- Free to join Bump to Baby and My First
Year schemes (UK Only)
- Trade sponsored promotions for members
- Discounts on accepting Credit and Debit
Card (UK Only)
Competitions
- Monthly Image Competitions
- Annual 20x16 Print Competition
(Discounted to The Societies members.)
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Get Your Work Seen
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 Show potential clients a selection of your work by having an exhibition
of up to 30 of your best images to showcase your work.
If you would like to submit an online gallery please use the mail upload
facility here
http://www.thesocieties.net/upload/
Examples of members galleries can be found here
http://swpp.co.uk/image_exhibition/ |
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