The Societies' Newsletter

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The Societies' Newsletter
In this week's newsletter Monthly Image Competition \| Composite Photography Seminars \| Latest Photography News \| Successful Qualifications Win a full copy of DxO Optics Pro 9 \| Sim Imaging Discount \| The Digital Imaging Show Upcoming Roadshows
The Societies' Monthly Image Competition Deadline 1st June 2014 Even though we receive up to 2,000 entries per month sadly 100s of our talented members as yet have not participated. So for all those who haven’t submitted then make this month extra special by uploading your images today. http://www.thesocieties.net/competition/ Forgotten the upload instructions - no problem visit the Forum
George Fairbairn - Composite Photography Seminars Making the Impossible, Possible - George Fairbairn Open to members and non-members alike London, England - 01/07/2014 Sevenoaks, England - 02/07/2014 Cambridge, England - 03/07/2014 In order to create the perfect image, you first need to plan. Learn how you can shoot both your subjects and backgrounds in a way that will allow you to have a library of images for future composite images. George will then go on to explain and photograph the background images for the composite. For more information on George's composite photography course check out: http://swpp.co.uk/seminars/Fairbairn101833.htm
Latest Photography News PENTAX 645Z Large CMOS image sensor with approximately 51.4 effective megapixels to deliver super-high-resolution images New from Manfrotto - The Pro Bag Collection The Pro Light Collection has been designed to meet the needs of photographers and videographers who require lightweight, intuitive and ergonomic solutions which are easy to use, extremely reliable and highly resistant in demanding situations. Electric Guitar Pop AKM Music the UK's leading producer of quality Royalty Free Music have added a new collection of tracks. Beauty Pack for AKVIS ArtSuite 50 Cute Picture Frame AKVIS announces a new additional frame pack for its ArtSuite software, the new Beauty Pack includes 50 high quality frames. Canon announces free firmware upgrades for its first Mopria certified products Canon has announced that it will begin offering free firmware upgrades Skull Bound TV Chooses iPro for Social Media Location Scouting Jim Kinsey executive producer for Skull Bound TV airing on the Sportsman Channel uses the iPro Lens System to gain more versatility and quality from his iPhones still and video imagery Check out the website for all the latest photography news: http://swpp.co.uk/news/
Successful Submissions Claire Barnes LSWPP http://swpp.co.uk/improving_your_photography/Barnes124740/index.htm Constantinos Larkos LSWPP http://swpp.co.uk/improving_your_photography/Larkos87482/index.htm Gerard Turner LSWPP http://swpp.co.uk/improving_your_photography/Turner110938/index.htm Peter Welsby LSINWP http://sinwp.com/subs/Welsby8804/index.htm Kamal Mostofi ASWPP http://swpp.co.uk/improving_your_photography/Mostofi123561/ Lisa Tatterson LSWPP http://swpp.co.uk/improving_your_photography/Tatterson91828/index.htm John Alderson LSWPP http://swpp.co.uk/improving_your_photography/Alderson125109/index.htm Adrian Barnett LSWPP http://swpp.co.uk/improving_your_photography/Barnett114954/index.htm Tony Mills LSITTP http://sittp.com/submissions/Mills125951/index.htm
Win a full copy of DxO Optics Pro 9 This month we have another four competitions for you to enter and we look forward to seeing more stunning images. This month there is an extra incentive to enter not only will the overall winner of each competition receive 12 months membership to The Societies, they will also win a full copy of DxO Optics Pro 9 worth £119. Entries are invited from everyone who is interested in photography. Water - http://sinwp.com/wat/ Taking Part - http://sislp.com/tak/ Newborn - http://swpp.co.uk/newborn/ Vacation - http://sittp.com/Vac/
Join The Societies today! Join the Societies today for £99 and receive a Lastolite Brolly Grip and 90cm Trifold Umbrella. Use code nlmay14 in the Recommended by box and get free postage on your welcome gift. Offer expires 31st May 2014. https://swpp.co.uk/secure/join.htm 10 Reasons to Join The Societies Professional Imagemaker Magazine Online Photographic Forum Mentor Me Programme Reduced Insurance Rates Free listing on our web site Monthly Image Competition Qualifications by submission of work Reduced Rate Merchant Service facilities Trade sponsored promotions for members Discounts on Annual Convention
Visit our stand at tomorrow's Digital Imaging Show in Maidstone!
These Digital Imaging Roadshows are the perfect opportunity to catch up with the latest products and services from the trade and gain education from a series of talks. Upcoming Roadshows Maidstone \| 22/05/2014 Falkirk \| 19/06/2014 Newcastle upon Tyne \| 20/06/2014 Exeter \| 17/09/2014 Jersey \| 20/09/2014 Guernsey \| 21/09/2014 Portsmouth \| 24/09/2014 Birmingham \| 04/10/2014-06/10/2014 Milton Keynes \| 04/11/2014 For more information check out the Digital Imaging Show website.	The Lighting Bundle Deal - £25.00 Understanding and Controlling Strobe Lighting Minimalist Lighting - Professional Techniques for Studio Photography Portrait Lighting for Digital Photographers- The Basics Inc free UK Postage http://thesocieties.net/store/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=1&products_id=608