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SWPP Plans A New ‘Bump Start’
Scheme For Portrait Photographers

The SWPP is working with Barrett & Coe and Emma’s Diary, the leading parent marketing company on a new ‘bump and baby’ photography initiative that’s set to take the UK by storm.

Read more here: http://swpp.co.uk/professional_imagemaker/news/bump_start.htm

2010 Convention

We are now starting the countdown to the 2010 Convention. Already HQ are preparing for what is to be the biggest Convention, The Society have held so far.

The truly international line up of speakers this year is incredible, with over 90 lectures from around the world giving over 350 hours of masterclasses.

This year is not to be missed!

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Jerry is relentless in giving you as much information as he can possibly fit in. You will be inspired, challenged, educated and entertained by one of the industries brightest stars.

Members £75.00 Non-Members £85.00 (No lunches included)

http://swpp.co.uk/convention/programmes-10/jerry_ghionis3.htm

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Wednesday 13 Jan 09:00 - 16:00

Doug will take you on a complete journey of how to take your photography and business to the next level, in his straight forward, straight from the heart, inspirational style.

You will be motivated, educated, challenged and entertained as you walk through the streets of London for a day shoot that will completely transform the way you shoot.

What better environment is their to learn then while on the fly working outside the box. See unconventional, unique, edgy glamorous poses right before your eyes. Prepare to be changed forever.

Members £99 Non-Members £125 (No lunches included)

This class is very limited on numbers.
Book now to avoid disappointment.

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New Sigma 10-20mm Launched

Sigma has confirmed the suggested retail price of the new SIGMA 10-20mm F3.5 EX DC HSM to be £649.99. This new lens will run alongside the current Sigma 10-20mm f/4-5.6 EX DC HSM and is expected to be available in July for Sigma, Canon and Nikon fit, with Sony and Pentax fit arriving in August.

The lens boasts two ELD (Extraordinary Low Dispersion) glass elements, one SLD (Special Low Dispersion) glass element and four aspherical elements to provide correction for distortion and allow its compact and lightweight construction.

HSM (Hyper Sonic Motor) enables quiet and high-speed auto focus and a full-time manual focusing capability. This lens has a minimum focusing distance of 24cm throughout the entire zoom range.

For full details, see http://www.sigma-imaging-uk.com

To purchase the software or download a free trial please go to www.pprof.com

Lighting Techniques Bundle Deal

Lighting Techniques for High Key Portrait Photography
Master photographer Norman Phillips shows readers how to avoid common pitfalls to produce flattering high key portraiture. Readers will learn to recognize high key portraits, and to create this popular style in their own studios—or in their backyards. From metering for perfect exposures, to achieving correct lighting ratios, to selecting an appropriate background, Phillips shows photographers how to compose artful, elegant images.

Lighting Techniques for Middle Key Portrait Photography
Norman Phillips, author of Lighting Techniques for High Key Portrait Photography and Lighting Techniques for Low Key Portrait Photography, examines a much over-looked area of photography: the middle key. As Phillips shows, the fact that many photographers ignore middle key as a way of structuring their images results in portraits that may be cluttered or be visually confusing because elements of the scene, subject, clothing, props, and lighting are actually at odds with each other. By approaching these images with the concept of middle key in mind, it becomes much easier to avoid common errors and produce images with greater impact.

Lighting Techniques for Low Key Portrait Photography
The “key” of an image describes its overall tonal range—including the subject, background, clothes and props. In low key images, these tones are primarily dark. While simple in theory, creating this style presents some unique challenges. Fortunately, the techniques in this book will show you how to best meet these challenges to create images your clients will love.

Tips for creating a studio setup, using window light, and employing natural light on location are all covered in detail. Readers will also learn how to meter accurately for perfect exposures, select an ideal background, and compose low key

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