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

Speaking on our stand will be John Denton, Catherine Connor, Terry Hewlett and Mike McNamee.

If your ready to take the next step with your photography come and get some expert advise.

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

The judging for February has now completed and the results are available online.

To view the Gold's please see:
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 Members Training Days - April 2010

Thanks for all the input on the forum regarding the Members Training Days.

The April line-up of Tutors will be John Denton, Oz Kharawala, Marko Dutka and Mike Orr.

We will be announcing dates with Andrea Barrett, Andy Kruczek, David Moffitt, John Bakie, Morag McDonald, Podge Kelly, Richard Walton, Stewart Randall, Stuart McIntyre, Terry Hewlett and more to be confirmed.

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

Please keep checking back for updates on new dates and venues.

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Quick Tips - Searching for Light

We all know that light is required to capture an image, but it’s finding that particular source of light that raises the standard of an image.

It’s always best to steer clear of direct sunlight, for the simple reason that it creates hard shadows and lots of contrast. It is best to move the subject in to an open shade where the light is even and soft.

An overcast day provides an ideal portrait light, the clouds will aid as natural light box, producing near perfect soft light. Be aware to make sure there are no harsh shadows on the face. You could always ask you subject to move in to a different location, to benefit from the light and background.