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The Monthly Image Competition - November Results
November 2012 Monthly Image Competition Results The November Monthly Image Competition has been judged. To view the Golds please see: link http://swpp.co.uk/image_competition-2012/Nov/winnerspg01.htm Judges Choice Award The Judges Choice Award for November has been announced http://swpp.co.uk/image_competition-2012/November.htm Thank you to everyone who entered throughout the year. We look forward to seeing you at the Awards Night for the 'Photographer of the Year' celebration at The Societies' 2013 Convention. http://swpp.co.uk/convention/awards_night.htm
Qualifications
Congratulations to qualification successes this week Paul Tombs LSWPP successful Licentiate submission http://swpp.co.uk/improving_your_photography/Tombs122526/index.htm Richard Hardwick LSWPP successful Licentiate submission http://swpp.co.uk/improving_your_photography/Hardwick117260/index.htm Brenda Charles LSWPP successful Licentiate submission http://swpp.co.uk/improving_your_photography/Charles124538/index.htm Martin Spence LSWPP successful Licentiate submission http://swpp.co.uk/improving_your_photography/Spence106885/index.htm Karl Bungey LSWPP successful Licentiate submission http://swpp.co.uk/improving_your_photography/Bungey33055/index.htm
The Big 'L, A and F' Challenge
At the Societies' 2013 Convention we are laying down the challenge to our valued members to gain Qualification accreditation for their work. Judging will take place in the York Suite at the Hilton London Metropole Hotel on Wednesday 9 Jan 2012 10.00-17.00 and Thursday 10 Jan 10.00-14.00 We are now using a time slot system to make it easier for you to book into the Big 'L, A and F' Challenge. http://swpp.co.uk/convention/big_l_challenge.htm Book here - https://swpp.co.uk/secure/big_l_challenge_at_the_convention.htm
Twitter Convention Competition
We are pleased to announce a new Twitter Convention Competition, in which you can be in with a chance of winning a Business School ticket at the Societies' 2013 Convention . To be in with a chance of winning and on how to enter please visit here http://www.thesocieties.net/twitter.htm
Take Your Photography To The Next Level
Lastolite Brolly Grip and 90cm Trifold Umbrella - Exclusive to The Societies About the Brolly Grip Join today to take full advantage of all of the benefits of membership, including comps, qualifications, online forum, bi-monthly magazine and much, much more. Not only would you reap the rewards from the benefits of membership, we will also send you a Lastolite Brolly Grip and 90cm Trifold Umbrella (valued up to Ł45) as a welcome gift. Join http://swpp.co.uk/join.htm	Training - Why go to 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. The added bonus of coming along to a seminar is that you will network with fellow photographers in your area, 'who knows' when you may need to rely upon someone in your patch for support. http://swpp.co.uk/seminars/index.php
Seminars - Member Training Days
The ULTIMATE Photoshop Masterclass in people retouching Dave Wall multi award winning photographer and celebrity retoucher, Will be presenting a new and exciting seminar, An in-depth look at how pro retouchers deal with all aspects of retouching people. No matter type of “people” photographer you may be this Masterclass will WOW you and make you “want to” sit in front of your computer monitor !! Fashion? Weddings? Portraits? Babies? Celebrities? you name it I have it covered ! From blemish removal to wrinkle reduction. Skin Smoothing (The WALL WAY). Skin Colour by numbers. “Realistic” Airbrushing. Light Contouring & Remodelling. Hollywood smile …… but believable! Painless Liposuction and shape sculpting. http://swpp.co.uk/seminars/WestAucklandTuesday29-1-13.htm - County Durham http://swpp.co.uk/seminars/RotheramWednesday30-1-13.htm - South Yorkshire
Convention News
Last few places on these classes Book now to avoid disappointment. Off-Camera Flash for Hardly any Cash - Richard P Walton (Location Seminar) - 3 places left http://swpp.co.uk/convention/2013/title-class-Walton6605OffCameraFlashWednesday.htm FIRM Weddings (Fashionable, Intimate, Romantic and Modern) - Gordon McGowan (Superclass) - 4 places left http://swpp.co.uk/convention/2013/title-class-McGowan2239WeddingSunday.htm Natural Light Boudoir - John Denton (Superclass) - 4 places left http://swpp.co.uk/convention/2013/title-class-Denton28749BoudoirSunday.htm Late Night Seduction - John Denton (Superclass) - 5 places left http://swpp.co.uk/convention/2013/title-class-Denton28749BoudoirFriday.htm Weddings Meet Fashion - Brett Florens (Superclass) - 6 places left http://swpp.co.uk/convention/2013/title-class-Florens123152WeddingFriday.htm Embankment Safari - John Denton (Location Seminar) - 7 places left http://swpp.co.uk/convention/2013/title-class-Denton28749FashionThursday.htm Your Website and Making it Work for You - Kevin Mullins (Superclass) - 6 places left http://swpp.co.uk/convention/2013/title-class-Mullins77398WebsiteFriday.htm	20x16" Print Competition Do remember that you are able to enter our 20x16" Print Competition. Judging will take place in the Windsor Foyer Suite at the Hilton London Metropole Hotel during the Convention and you are able to attend and watch the judging process free of charge. A truly informative and beneficial opportunity to learn from your peers. 1st Prize: Mosaic Daylight LED Panel (worth £750). Sponsored by Bowens http://swpp.co.uk/convention/20x16.htm 2012 Trade Awards Your Vote Counts - Please Vote For Your Products of the Year And you could win a Masterclass ticket Now's your chance to have your say to vote for your products of the year https://swpp.co.uk/secure/trade-awards.htm
Bookstore
Wedding Photographer's Handbook, 2nd Edition - 6 Left in Stock Every step of the wedding photography process - from mastery of different types of coverage and performing under pressure to working in an extremely limited time frame - is examined in-depth in this manual written for professionals by a professional. From selecting equipment, attracting clients, and framing shots to the final creation of the wedding album and the revolutionary changes made possible by digital photography, this updated handbook provides news on groundbreaking imaging programs, novel artistic approaches, and emerging industry talents. All of the events of a wedding ceremony and reception are covered, with handy advice on getting the best shot for each one. Usually £24.99 Now £15.00 http://thesocieties.net/store/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=1&products_id=524&zenid=0c8202967ab9e771221ea1fe1ebd6fc8
Photographic News
Walkstool Announce Christmas Promotion for The Societies’ Members http://swpp.co.uk/news/2012/Walkstool-Announce-Christmas-Promotion-for-The-Societies-Members.htm International Photography Training Returning to Jersey http://swpp.co.uk/news/2012/International-Photography-Training-Returning-to-Jersey.htm AKM Music Announce Christmas Promotions http://swpp.co.uk/news/2012/AKM-Music-Announce-Christmas-Promotions.htm NEW: ILFORD Single Use Cameras http://swpp.co.uk/news/2012/NEW-ILFORD-Single-Use-Cameras.htm Metz launches sale of Mecalight LED video lights. http://swpp.co.uk/news/2012/Metz-launches-sale-of-Mecalight-LED-video-lights.htm Sigma Free Filter Offer http://swpp.co.uk/news/2012/Sigma-Free-Filter-Offer.htm Inkjet Print Tiling made easy http://swpp.co.uk/news/2012/Inkjet-Print-Tiling-made-easy.htm Canon UK’s production print sales climb as customers see the bigger picture http://swpp.co.uk/news/2012/Canon-UKs-production-print-sales-climb-as-customers-see-the-bigger-picture.htm

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