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The Societies Newsletter

17 December 09
25 Days to go!

Selection of Competition Winners

Big 'L' Challenge at The Convention Announced!

The Societies’ is laying down the challenge to our valued members to gain Licentiate, Associateship or Fellowship accreditation for their work at the 2010 Convention. Delegates are invited to attend free of charge and watch the qualification assessments.

Join now and apply for your distinctions.

http://swpp.co.uk/convention/big_l_challenge.htm for more information.

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You too could take advantage of our exclusive insurance deals, active forum, listing on our highly ranked site, and much more.

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The Society of Wedding and Portrait Photographers
The Society of International Nature and Wildlife Photographers
The Society of International Commercial and Industrial Photographers
The Society of International Fashion and Glamour Photographers
The Society of International School and Event Photographers
The Society of International Travel & Tourism Photographers
The Society of International Sport & Leisure Photographers
The Society of International Media & Press Photographers

Master Lighting Techniques

Outdoor lighting is more variable than studio lighting, and while it presents unique challenges, the payoffs of mastering the light in such situations are many. In this comprehensive book, you'll learn how to control the effects of natural light to create top-quality portraits of any subject—from kids, to models, to families.

Dantzig provides a comprehensive look at lighting, giving you all of the tools you need to poduce the very best portrait results. He presents dozens of images (including several before-and-after shots and image sequences) and shows how each portrait was created. Step-by-step text makes it easy to learn how to use natural light, to understand when and how to supplement that light with flash fill, barebulb, and strobes, and how to select and use light modifiers for the most flattering portrait lighting effects. Numerous detailed lighting diagrams are also included, showing you how to re-create the lighting styles that top-notch professionals use to produce their perfectly rendered images.

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The Societies 2010 Photographic Convention

Convention: 12-18 January 2010 - Trade Show Dates: 15-17 January 2010
Novotel London West – Hammersmith

Photographers from around the world will be gathering in London in January at the 8th Annual Convention and Trade show being held at the Novotel London West.

Convention update!

Exclusive 2010 Convention discount vouchers and deals. http://swpp.co.uk/convention/trade_show_deals.htm	20 x16" Print and Album Competition - Closing date imminent! To secure your entries payment has to be received at HO by December 31 2009. The entries are to be delivered no later than 8 Jan 2009.
Saturday Night - Social Night - Saturday 16 January 2010 Join us for a night of Free entertainment in the the Lounge Bar. All welcome. http://swpp.co.uk/convention/saturday_night.htm	Who Will Win Photographer of the Year 09? The Winners for 2009 will be announced Sunday Jan 17 at our Photographer of the Year Awards dinner.
Free Trade Show Highlights* Get advice from the experts Experts will be on hand to give you advice on services and products Live demonstration stages 300 Seat lecture Area Attendees are able to attend FREE 20 minute lectures by many of the leading lectures in the photographic industry. See the latest photographic equipment *Trade Show Bookings are free until 08 Jan 10, After this a £5 fee will be charged	Mentor Me at the Convention - Spaces going fast! Book your mentoring session now. Get 30 minutes of intense one-to-one advice for just £30. Exclusive to the Societies members. For more information please visit: http://swpp.co.uk/convention/mentor-me.htm

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