Members Day

At the 2013 Convention all Societies members can benefit from this fantastic day of training from some of the industries leading lecturers.

For only £50 for the whole day this really is the ultimate Convention bargain.

Posing everyone! - Jerry Ghionis - Palace Suite
Jerry will share his posing techniques with live demonstrations that will keep you from running out of poses ever again.
http://swpp.co.uk/convention/2013/title-class-Ghionis4369WeddingThursday.htm

Redefining Success In the Industry - Katie Trujillo - Palace Suite
Here are steps to take to thinking long term and basing your definition of success off your goals, plans and dreams and not comparing yourself to everyone else.
http://swpp.co.uk/convention/2013/title-class-Trujillo101444Thursday.htm

Can you Handle the Truth? - Damian McGillicuddy - Palace Suite
Come and get a little “old school” with the BIG Dog and see first hand just how easily good technique and professional best practice can not only guarantee the results but lighten your work load.
http://swpp.co.uk/convention/2013/title-class-McGillicuddy0031InspirationThursday.htm

Don't miss this outstanding benefit of membership.

Big 'L'

At the 2013 Societies Convention we are laying down the challenge to our valued members to gain Qualification accreditation for their work.

Judging will take place in a number of open rooms at Hammersmith Hilton London Metropole Hotel on Wednesday 9 Jan 2012 10.00-17.00 and Thursday 10 Jan 10.00-14.00

We are now using a Time slot system to make it easier for you to book into the Big 'L' Challenge.

http://swpp.co.uk/convention/big_l_challenge.htm

Book here - https://swpp.co.uk/secure/big_l_challenge_at_the_convention.htm

 Monthly Image Competition

The 2013 Monthly Competition is Now Open

A new year marks a new start for The Societies' Monthly Image competition.

Before you begin uploading your efforts for 2013 please be aware of some changes we have made to the competition.

Please check the Forum for all relevant information regarding new login details.
https://thesocieties.net/forum/index.php/topic,29522.0.html 

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

 Convention News

Everything you need to know about Skin retouching - Dave Wall - 5 places left
http://swpp.co.uk/convention/2013/title-class-Wall23684DigitalFriday.htm

Workflow from the Basics in Lightroom to High Level Enhancements in Photoshop - places available
http://swpp.co.uk/convention/2013/title-class-Lauder6024DigitalSunday.htm 

Shoot To Thrill - Richard P Walton - 5 places left
http://swpp.co.uk/convention/2013/title-class-Walton6605PortraitureSaturday.htm

Strobarma - Off-Camera Flash for Weddings - 6 places left
http://swpp.co.uk/convention/2013/title-class-Casey59743WeddingSunday.htm

 Featured Convention Seminars

Craig Minielly - Location Seminar

Wednesday 9 Jan 2013 - 10.00am - 16.00pm

Attendees will be hands-on involved in the planning and executing of a full magazine feature and will be able to create their own imagery making use of the lighting setups models, and varied locations within the Victorian Home . Craig will work with attendees to develop their own skills in creating dynamic and engaging images that are as powerful as they are unique and in styles that will tantalize art directors and wedding / portrait clients alike.

http://swpp.co.uk/convention/2013/title-class-Minielly9719LightingWednesday.htm

Sunday 13 Jan 2013 - 09.00am - 13.00pm

Watch live as Alison demonstrates how to see highlights and shadows and learn when and how to use natural light, reflectors, video lights, and off-camera strobes to achieve the look you want. Geared toward the newer photographer that needs to see products on the market used on live shoots.

http://swpp.co.uk/convention/2013/title-class-Carlino123006LightingSunday.htm

New Join Offer

Join today and if you are attending the Convention you can take this fantastic new free gift joining offer.

Join any 1 of the Societies and you can collect your Walkstool complimentary joining gift at the Convention in the Hilton, 8-14 January 2013.

About the Walkstool - Telescopic function offers two sitting positions with or without folding out the legs.

If you wish to take advantage of this offer, please fill in the join form here
http://swpp.co.uk/secure/join-offer-convention.htm

Please bring your application form with you to the Convention check in desk.

Wedding Competition EXTRA
https://thesocieties.net/forum/index.php/topic,29376.0.html
General Competition EXTRA
https://thesocieties.net/forum/index.php/topic,29375.0.html

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
will go through to a final vote for the favourite image of the year and the winner will receive a prize and be awarded, at the Annual Awards Night, the accolade of

"Members Choice Wedding Photographer Of the Year".

More on Seminars - http://swpp.co.uk/seminars/index.php

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