This year’s London Convention has been described by many as a positive, uplifting and educational experience, with a mix of photographers and artists from over 50 countries, all gathered under one roof to enjoy the event. It had lively conversations and social experiences, linked together by the common International language of photography.

All in all a terrific event – thank you to the 14,000 attendees who came along.

Read the round-up: http://swpp.co.uk/convention/2011_roundup.htm

We have uploaded a selection of images from the event and you can browse them at:

http://swpp.co.uk/convention/show_pics_11/
http://swpp.co.uk/convention/Trade_Awards_Social_Gathering_2011/
http://swpp.co.uk/convention/Doug_Gordon_Fashion_Meets_Wedding_2011/
http://swpp.co.uk/convention/Damian_Underground_2011/
http://swpp.co.uk/convention/Awards_Night_2011/

If you have ever wanted to see how we manage to turn the Trade Show in to a glamorous Awards Night in just 4 hours, now is your chance!
http://swpp.co.uk/convention/breakdowncam.htm

We would like to take this opportunity to congratulate all the winners for their outstanding achievement in this year competition.

Out of 18,000 images entered the competition was fierce and the overall winning images deserve the accolades they received.

Now in it's third year the Photographic Trade Awards have become very popular, not only with the trade but also with photographers who want to recognise the trade for excellent service and products from the photographic industry.

The results of the 2010 Photographic Trade Awards have been announced. You can view the winning companies here:
http://swpp.co.uk/convention/photographic_trade_awards_10/

Members Training Days - February 2011

15 February Neston - Michael Turner
16 February Flamingo Park Zoo, Yorkshire - John Denton
17 February Flamingo Park Zoo, Yorkshire - John Denton
22 February Bath - Marko Dutka
21 February Leicester - Michael Turner

Each day is split into two sessions.

Cost: £40 per session/£80 Full-Day per person

For more information on the days please see: http://swpp.co.uk/seminar_files/members_training_days.htm 

The hardback coffee table book contains 120+ inspiring images of the top nominations & winners from the 2010 Photographer of the Year.

£25 inc 1st class post

Fill in the secure payment form stating 'Collection Book 2010'.
https://swpp.co.uk/secure/online_shop.htm

This Weeks Forum Competitions are now open:

Wedding Week 2 - Emotional Moment
General Week 2 - Historic Monuments
Wedding Week 1 Voting - Proud Parents
General Week 1 Voting - Shopping

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.

We will be providing mentoring sessions on our stand at Focus on Imaging this year.

Each session will last up to 30 minutes and will be a one-to-one verbal mentoring review of your images.

You will need to bring a CD with 20 images on at 2000 pixels wide.

Cost: £35 inc VAT

Sessions are very limited, to book your session please phone 01745 356935.

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