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The Societies' Newsletter 8 February 2012
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NEW - The Societies Image Competition on Twitter - Win 12 months membership to any two of our Societies. We are happy to announce the Winner of our previous competition and the launch of our new Twitter Image Competition, which is open to everyone. Click here to see the winner and details of how to enter the new competition. http://www.thesocieties.net/twitter.htm
View January's Golds To view the Golds please see: http://swpp.co.uk/image_competition-2012/Jan/ Remember: To view your individual scores, use the search facility on the competition site and select the filename option. To view your score and file information you must press the 'i' button just above your image. The information will then be displayed. Thank you to everyone who entered Judges Choice Award The Judges choice award for June has also been announced. The winner will receive a cash prize of £100. Sponsored by Fujifilm, also Software courtesy of Nik Software. Click here to see the winner http://swpp.co.uk/image_competition-2012/January.htm http://swpp.co.uk/comps.htm	We have now released a new Taster issue of Professional Imagemaker within our app. We would be grateful if you could leave us a review in the app store. An advanced copy of the Feb - March 2012 issue is now available within the app for a subscription of £1.99 a month an includes 2 back issues of the magazine. http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/professional-imagemaker/id489811498?mt=8 Professional ImageMaker by Michael & Pam The classiest, most amazing professional imaging magazine in history! A must-read for any photographic professional-- don't ever miss an issue! --Michael & Pam Ayers, Lima, Ohio U.S.A.
Latest Photographic News PENTAX Optio WG2 and Optio WG2-GPS The Ultimate Rugged Outdoor Camera http://swpp.co.uk/professional_imagemaker/news/pentax_WG2.htm SD1 Merrill digital SLR camera Flagship digital SLR with 46 megapixel Foveon X3 sensor http://swpp.co.uk/professional_imagemaker/news/Sigma_merrill.htm Nikon D800 – Get the Big Picture http://swpp.co.uk/professional_imagemaker/news/nikon_D800.htm A fun family camera Nikon introduces the COOLPIX S30 http://swpp.co.uk/professional_imagemaker/news/nikon_070212_4.htm Professional handling in a compact package Nikon introduces the COOLPIX P310 http://swpp.co.uk/professional_imagemaker/news/nikon_070212_3.htm Zoom in on the action with the L310 Easy to use, high zoom camera for a variety of shooting situations http://swpp.co.uk/professional_imagemaker/news/nikon_070212_2.htm Nikon adds trio of easy-to-use cameras to the COOLPIX lineup Introducing the COOLPIX S2600 http://swpp.co.uk/professional_imagemaker/news/nikon_070212_1.htm Nikon’s new super-zoom lens cameras Introducing the COOLPIX P510 and COOLPIX L810 http://swpp.co.uk/professional_imagemaker/news/nikon_070212.htm Latest Photographic News: http://swpp.co.uk/news/	Members Training Days 14 February - Chester - Business and Weddings 15 February - Huddersfield - Business and Weddings 16 February - Warwick - Business and Weddings 21 February - Bristol - Lighting and selling dramatic images 22 February - Gloucester - Lighting and selling dramatic images 23 February - Berkshire - Lighting and selling dramatic images 29 February - Gatwick - Weddings 1st March - Reading - Weddings 12 March - Kent - Portraits and Lifestyle 13 March - Stansted - Portraits and Lifestyle 17 March - Jersey - Shooting Brides 18 March - Jersey - Funky Portraits 12 April - Nottingham - Portrait and Makeover Photography 17 April - Jersey - Shooting Brides 18 April - Jersey - Funky Portaits 14 May - Tewkesbury - Portraits and Lifestyle 15 May - Exeter - Portraits and Lifestyle 16 May - Southampton - Portraits and Lifestyle 22 May - Chester - SEO and Marketing 11 September - North Queensferry - SEO and Marketing Each day is split into two sessions. Cost: £40 per session/£80 Full-Day per person http://swpp.co.uk/seminars.htm For more information on the days please see: http://swpp.co.uk/seminar_files/members_training_days.htm
The Society Forum Competition This weeks forum competitions are now open: Wedding Week 5 - Windy Wedding's General Week 5 - Cold Wedding Week 4 - So Much in Colours - Voting General Week 4 - On the Phone - Voting Wedding Winners Week 3 - Emotional Impact General Winners Week 3 - Scales New to the Forum? We all know it can be a little daunting to post on a busy Forum for the first time, so we have created a special section where you can just say hello. https://thesocieties.net/forum/index.php/topic,1216.0.html https://thesocieties.net/forum/ for more information. Topics only viewable to registered logged on members	The Societies Collection 2010 and 2011 books We have got an offer on The Societies Collection 2010 and 2011 books. You can now order both of the hardback coffee table books containing 240+ inspiring images between them, of the top nominations & winners from the 2010 and 2011 Photographers of the Year. Usual price £42.50 Special offer price - £35 inc 1st class post Remember you can still buy individual copies: 2010 @£17.50 – 2011 @£25 If you would like to order both these books please fill in the secure payment form stating 'Collection Books'. https://swpp.co.uk/secure/online_shop.htm If you would like the sent recorded please add £2 to your order.
Don't miss out on this fantastic opportunity to see some of the latest products and services available from some of the top photographic companies. There will also be a variety of Free Masterclasses from some of the top names in the industry. Please click here for more details. http://swpp.co.uk/seminar_files/mini_conventions.htm
Don't forget to enter your images of the Convention into a Extra Completion, If you have one you would like to share please upload to http://thesocieties.net/competition/thumbnails.php?album=29 Name the files with 'convention_yourname_imageno' eg 'convention_joebloggs_01.jpg' We will then choose our favourites and you can be in with a chance of winning a £100 voucher to The Societies 2013 Convention, and 4 consolation prizes of 4x £50 vouchers. Enter as many as you wish.
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