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The Societies Newsletter 05 January 11 4 days to go! SWPP \| SINWP \| SICIP \| SIFGP \| SISEP \| SITTP \| SISLP \| SIMPP

The Societies 2011 Photographic Convention - 4 Days to go! Don't miss out on the chance to start off the year with inspiration from some of the world's best photographers. Convention: 10th-17th January 2011 - Trade Show Dates: 14th-16th January 2011 Novotel London West – Hammersmith Less than 1 week to go before the doors open! Entrance to the 2011 Convention is open to members and non-members alike. With literally hundreds of deals on all the latest professional photographic technology under one roof - there is no better time to see, try and buy! Keep an eye on the website for the latest details. http://swpp.co.uk/convention/
Hurry last chance for free entry tickets! Trade show highlights Jan 14-16: Attendees are able to attend demonstrations by many of the leading lecturers in the photographic industry over the three day Trade Show. Meet 200+ exhibitors - All the important players within the industry are exhibiting at this all-welcome event, so meet the key personnel who can help you. Exclusive 2011 Convention discount vouchers and deals. http://swpp.co.uk/convention/trade_show_deals.htm BOOK NOW! http://swpp.co.uk/convention/ *Trade Show Bookings are free until 07 Jan 11, After this a £5 fee will be charged		Last chance to register for: 20x16" Print Competition. Big 'L' Challenge Pre-register NOW for Tradeshow Tickets. Full-Day Seminars or Superclasses Book your Awards Dinner Ticket Last places available for: Alan Carville - Architectural Interior Photography Gordon Jovic - Perfecting Body Language and How To Find Great Shots Christopher Becker - Money and Marketing Beckstead is on the Bus!
Over 300 hours of Masterclasses to choose from, over three days! The Masterclass programme is a veritable 'who's-who' in the photographic industry, with 300 hours of solid lectures on a wide range of photographic subjects. Three Day Full Pass: Members £100 Non-members £120 Individual Day Pass: Members £50 Non-members £60 The unique 150-strong seminar/workshop speaker line-up includes photo-icons like Gary Fong, Doug Gordon, David Beckstead and John Denton; world renowned imaging guru John Henshall; Marilyn Sholin, a New York-based Master Craftsman Portrait Artist; digital imaging experts Mark Cleghorn and Damien Lovegrove, garden shoot specialist Clive Nichols and famous artistic nude and fashion duo Trevor and Faye Yerbury. BOOK NOW! http://swpp.co.uk/convention/		Who Will Win the Photographer of the Year 2010? The Winners for 2010 will be announced Sunday Jan 16 at our Photographer of the Year Awards dinner. Join us in the glittering Awards Night and celebrate the success of photographers from around the world Be entertained and dance the night away with a Live band Meet friends socially from the photographic industry and come away with an experience that you will not forget. £55 per person http://swpp.co.uk/convention/awards_night.htm
The Society Forum Voting has started for the Members Choice Photographer of the Year: Members Choice Wedding Photographer of the Year - Voting Members Choice General Photographer of the Year - Voting This Weeks Forum Competitions are now open: Wedding Week 1 - Proud Parents General Week 1 - Shopping Wedding Week 48 Winners - Get Me to the Church General Week 48 Winners - Motion Wedding Extra Winners - Your Best Wedding Image of 2010 General Extra Winners - Your Best Image of 2010 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’. The many members who already frequent the Forum will make you feel very welcome and when you feel confident at ‘joining in’ then please do so. Say hello here: https://thesocieties.net/forum/index.php/topic,1216.0.htm https://thesocieties.net/forum/ for more information.		Full-Day Seminars at The Convention Gary Fong, The Accidental Millionaire Monday 17 January 10:00-16:00 Exclusively to The Societies, Gary will be sharing his insightful, instructive and at times hilarious photographic and personal experiences at The Societies Convention in January 2011. “Now that I have retired from wedding photography, I can freely give you the secrets that made my studio undisputedly the most financially successful business in wedding photography”. http://swpp.co.uk/convention/programmes-11/gary-fong.htm
		My Bride Would Never Do That! – Doug Gordon Monday 10 January 10:00-16:00 This a brand new program which Doug put together to get straight to the core! See Doug’s camera techniques, his light, his compositions, his ’posed...but look natural’ methods and also how he shoots for the perfect storybook album. Most importantly he will explain his on the job finishing techniques, This class is a must for any professional. http://swpp.co.uk/convention/programmes-11/doug_gordon.htm


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