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*In this week's
newsletter*
Qualification successes, monthly competition, competition
extra, news, training days,
bookstore, Jersey convention, workshops, join, Focus on Imaging, web solutions,
photographic trade show |
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Qualifications |
 Congratulations on this weeks successful qualification
passes.Carl Grim ASIFGP successful Associate submission
http://sifgp.com/distinctions/Grim75301/index.htm
Nicholas Wood LSINWP successful Licentiate submission
http://sislp.com/distinctions/Wood78589/index.htm
Graham Charles ASWPP successful Associate submission
http://swpp.co.uk/improving_your_photography/Charles8839/index.htm
Angela Wallace ASINWP successful Associate submission
http://sinwp.com/subs/Wallace106034/
Jeremy Chircop successful LSWPP submission
http://swpp.co.uk/improving_your_photography/Chircop123628/index.htm
Stephanie Williamson successful LSWPP submission
http://swpp.co.uk/improving_your_photography/Williamson6596/index.htm
Tracy Conway-Smith successful LSWPP submission
http://swpp.co.uk/improving_your_photography/Conway-Smith10378/index.htm
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Monthly Competition - 1 Day Left |
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 Going for
Gold - You have got until Thursday 28th February to get
your images in. Even though we receive up to 2,000 entries per
month sadly 100s of our talented members as yet have not participated.
So
for all those who haven’t submitted then make this month extra special by
uploading your images today. http://www.thesocieties.net/competition/
Forgotten the upload instructions -
no problem visit the Forum
https://thesocieties.net/forum/index.php/topic,29522.0.html |
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Photographic News |
Rombee Games Announces Mr. Bunny's PhotoLab for Apple
iPads and iPhones
http://swpp.co.uk/news/2013/Rombee-Games-Announces-Mr-Bunnys-PhotoLab-for-Apple-iPads-and-iPhones.htm
AKVIS Refocus 3.0: New Effects to Blur the Background of a Photo Advanced
Photography Techniques For Everyone!
http://swpp.co.uk/news/2013/AKVIS-Refocus-30-New-Effects-to-Blur-the-Background-of-a-Photo-Advanced-Photography-Techniques-For-Everyone.htm
Hasselblad and broncolor set to showcase latest camera and lighting products
on their joint Focus stand (N9)
http://swpp.co.uk/news/2013/Hasselblad-and-broncolor-set-to-showcase-latest-camera-and-lighting-products-on-their-joint-Focus-stand-N9.htm
Carl Zeiss wins five product design awards at iF design awards 2013
http://swpp.co.uk/news/2013/Carl-Zeiss-wins-five-product-design-awards-at-iF-design-awards-2013.htm
Nikon announce seminar schedule for Focus on Imaging
http://swpp.co.uk/news/2013/NIKON-ANNOUNCES-SEMINAR-SCHEDULE-FOR-FOCUS-ON-IMAGING-SHOW.htm
onOne Software at Focus on Imaging 2013
http://swpp.co.uk/news/2013/onOne-Software-at-Focus-on-Imaging-2013.htm
The Societies set to hold first Jersey Photography Convention
http://swpp.co.uk/news/2013/The-Societies-set-to-hold-first-Jersey-Photography-Convention.htm
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Competition Extra |
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Artistic Nude image competition, where you can be in with
a chance of winning -
- One year Free Membership of any of our Societies
- Lastolite Difflector
- One day free course with John Denton Photographic
Training
More
info -
http://sifgp.com/Art_nude_comp/
Travel competition
in which you could be in with a chance of winning -
Extended Deadline - 6 March 2013
- One year Free Membership of any of our Societies
- Walkstool
- TrekTech II
For rules and more information on how to enter please
click here
http://sittp.com/travel_twiiter_comp/index.htm |
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Jersey Photography Convention |
 The
Societies have confirmed they
will be holding their first ever
Jersey Photography Convention
later this year, in St Helier.
Join us for a new and exciting
photography convention on the
beautiful island of Jersey.
31 October-1 November 2013
Trade Show Opening Times:
10:00-16:00
Masterclases Times: 09:00-10:00,
12:30-13:30 and 16:00-17:00
Open to Members and Non-Members
alike
http://swpp.co.uk/convention/jpc2013/ |
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Focus on Imaging |
 The
Societies will be at Focus on Imaging on stand H6, where we will have a
recruitment centre, also on hand will be Phil Jones and Aled Oldfield, who will
be more than happy to take a brief review of a selection of 20 images*. (Members
Only)Please note images must be viewable on digital
media such as iPad, laptop, pen drive etc.
We look forward to seeing you there.
*Note. Not Qualifications,
appointments on a first come first serve basis. |
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Joining |
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 Also
if you join up this week, you can opt to pick up your welcome gift at the stand
if you are attending Focus on Imaging, save on postage and packaging.
Choose from -
- Trek Tech TrekPod II
- Walkstool Comfort Tripod Stool
- Brolly Grip with Trifold
http://swpp.co.uk/join.htm
You can also use paypal to use as your payment method
when joining 10 Reasons to Join The Societies
- Professional Imagemaker Magazine
- Online Photographic Forum
- Mentor Me Programme
- Reduced Insurance Rates
- Free listing on our web site
- Monthly Image Competition
- Qualifications by submission of work
- Reduced Rate Merchant Service facilities
- Trade sponsored promotions for members
- Discounts on Annual Convention
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Photographic Training Days |
 Dave
Montizambert's Dance with Light Tour
International lighting and digital photography trainer, Dave Montizambert
believes that the most significant creative tool in photography is not the
camera but light. In this session he will show participants how to create
dramatic lighting for soulful portraits and fashion using basic to advanced
lighting set-ups, tailored for digital capture and photographers on a budget.
In this full-day seminar you will learn:
- How to create dynamic portraits using available
light.
- How to use mixed lighting - speedlights with
available light.
- How to simulate sunlight on cloudy days using one
speedlight.
- To create low-key and high-key lighting.
- How to use light to convey mood.
- How to master metering and lighting ratios.
- All you really need to know about colour management.
- How to speed up and streamline your digital workflow.
- How to control and predict with absolute accuracy,
highlights and shadows for perfect prints every time.
- How to get a perfect exposure in digital.
- How to create multiple light source setups using only
one light.
Tour Dates:
21 April - Dublin
24 April - Dunadry
26 April - Glasgow
29 April - Birmingham
1 May - London
As places are strictly limited. For more information and to secure your place,
please visit
http://swpp.co.uk/seminars/Montizambert8872.htm |
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Bookstore |
 75
Portraits by Hernan Rodriguez
Full of outstanding images created on real assignments, this book provides a
valuable insight into the creative process of one of todays top portrait
photographers. In support of each portrait image is a setup image, an outtake
image from the shoot, or both.
http://thesocieties.net/store/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=1&products_id=556
£24.99
£15.00 Save: 40% off
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light.jpg) Painting
with Light: Lighting & Photoshop Techniques
Throw your preconceptions about light-painting out the window and prepare for a
creative journey that will revolutionize your photography. Eric Curry shows you
how to plan and execute incredible, nuanced images using simple equipment.
http://thesocieties.net/store/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=1&products_id=554
£24.99
£15.00 Save: 40% off
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