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The Societies Newsletter
17 February 10

SWPP   |   SINWP   |   SICIP   |   SIFGP   |   SISEP   |   SITTP   |   SISLP   |   SIMPP

A selection of 2009 winners

Do you feel that you are making the
most out of your photography?

When there is such a choice of representative organisations out there you may ask yourself, why The Societies?

To us the answer is very simple. If you are a newcomer to the industry or considering a career change then we offer the most comprehensive range of educational seminars by inspirational speakers...backed by our 'Mentor Me' programme leading to qualifications.

Please click the relevant Society for more details on joining

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

The Society Forum

Just some of the topics on the Forum:

This will be the most difficult shoot ever
freebie?
Nursery packs/ online ordering
So Freaking Inspired - Latest Wedding

We now have dedicated boards for each Society.
You can view the relevant board here:

Weddings and Portraits - Sports and Leisure
School and Event - Nature and Wildlife
Media and Press - Fashion and Glamour
Commercial and Industrial - Travel and Tourism

Topics only viewable to registered - logged on members

 

https://thesocieties.net/forum/ for more information.

Latest Photographic News

Capture Spring for Less with New Nikon Cashback Offer

Nikon UK is pleased to announce a new spring promotion offering cashback on D5000 and D90 digital SLR cameras

Nikon Delivers the Af S Nikkor 24mm F 1 4g Ed The Ultimate Wide Angle Lens

Nikon today announces a class leading ultra-fast aperture wide angle lens

The New Af S Nikkor 16 35mm F 4g Ed Vr Defines A New Class Of Nikkor

Nikon UK today announces the AF-S NIKKOR

http://swpp.co.uk/professional_imagemaker/

Existing LightExisting Light

In recent years, wedding and portrait photography styles have become increasingly natural and relaxed. As a result, the whole world has become a studio—with images being shot everywhere from abandoned buildings, to beaches, to lamp-lit city streets. The varying light in these locations presents great creative opportunities for photographers, but also significant challenges. In this book, you'll learn how to take control of each situation and walk away with great images.


Usually £21.99 Now £15.00 Save: 32% off

http://thesocieties.net/store/

The Societies at Focus on Imaging 2010

Again this year at Focus On Imaging, The Societies will be putting on a rolling programme of FREE seminars, open to member and non-members alike.

More info here: http://swpp.co.uk/seminar_files/focus10.htm

How to Wow - Retouching & Repairing CS3 (Jack Davis) DVD

If you'd like to learn in-depth retouching skills that emphasize quality, flexibility and speed, you'll love Jack's indispensable life-changing techniques

Was £75.00 Now £20.00

https://thesocieties.net/forum/index.php/topic,11318.0.html

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Benefits of Membership

Free listing on our web site
Professional Imagemaker magazine
Online Photographic Forum
Online Exhibition
The Monthly Image Competition
Mentor Me Programme
Qualifications
Free Welcome Gift on joining
Discounts on accepting card payments*
Reduced Insurance Rates*

Use of logos

Discounted Convention rates

Trade sponsored promotions for members

 

Be part of the fastest growing worldwide association for pro photographers.

http://swpp.co.uk/benefits_of_membership.htm

What Our Members Say:

"...I joined to improve my photography and network, and I have definitely came along since I did. I am personally very glad I joined, for the cost its great..." - Matthew BW

"...When I consider the cost of all this knowledge available to all of us, the experience freely shared by so many members and the plain friendly helpful attitude shown by so many, I think that the £99 was a chunk of cash VERY well spent..." - Matt C

"...i can honestly say though that i have found the Society to be both professional and very welcoming and as a relative newcomber have found a wealth of information on here..." - Martin

"...It's been worth the money for me (already paid back several times in a few months)..." - Sean

"...One of my weddings this year is a £1500.00 package. The B&G found me via the SWPP site.
£99 a year resulting in a £1500.00 booking - do the math...
" - Mark

Wedding Photography
Portrait ProfessionalPortrait Professional Scoops Award !

Portrait Professional’s V9 was voted 'Best Imaging Innovation' at The Societies/ SWPP Trade Awards during the Convention...Isn't it time to try out this amazing under £50 software for yourself !

Save hours of time trying to obtain similar results with Photoshop! Literally in a few minutes, this highly acclaimed quick and easy to use photo editing and airbrushing software, subtly reshapes faces, fix skin blemishes, whitens teeth, removes wrinkles and adjust lighting plus much more – all at the click of a button… and is now available for Mac users as well.
A Studio version is now also available as a Photoshop plug in.

Portrait Professional V9 is currently on a web offer plus you can claim a further 10% off by quoting code pim110e
To purchase the software or download a free trial please go to www.pprof.com
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