 The Societies'
Newsletter - 26.09.12
helping photographers create the right image...
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In this week's newsletter: Seminars | Mini Convention | Monthly Comp | Pro Imagemaker | Social Networks | Acrylic Pictures Price List | Bookstore |
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| Seminars | |
 Featured
Seminar - Believe in better Pictures, Improve your style, uncover the Magic
of digital Imaging.Ramon Sammut - October Tour 2012 Join Ramon in this fantastic tour on the UK. Ramon
is a Senior Image Editor / Photographer / Owner of I labs in Malta and
Photoshop Guru.
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| Mini Convention | |
Join us
this week in Bristol for our
Mini Convention -
Friday 28th September.These Mini Conventions are the perfect opportunity to catch up with the latest products and services from the trade and gain education from a series of talks.
Free
Masterclasses with - Venue -
Trade
Show Opening Times : 10:00 -16:00 |
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| Competition | |
 Monthly
Image Competition 5 days left
You only have a few days left to enter the competition, Judging will commence on Monday 1st October. Even though we receive over 1,000 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. Remember when entering the Monthly Competition you are in with a chance of winning the 'Judges Choice Award' for September, and also a £100 cash prize sponsored by Fujifilm. Don't forget all highly commended images are re-judged towards the end of the year by a separate panel of judges. All images that are upgraded to Gold are put forward to the 'Photographer of the Year' awards judging, where trade sponsored prizes and awards are presented to the overall category winners and photographer of the year at our annual awards dinner at the Convention. So don't leave it until last minute, get your entries in today. For login details please see the Forum https://thesocieties.net/forum/index.php/topic,21861.0.html |
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| Professional Imagemaker News | |
Lensbabies Goes to the Movies http://swpp.co.uk/news/2012/Lensbabies-Goes-to-the-Movies.htm Olympus 1454mm 12835 II http://swpp.co.uk/news/2012/Olympus-1454mm-12835-II.htm Panasonic expands LUMIX G Micro System range with light high performance
Leica DG lens Compact and weighing only 354g the GE X600 is no lightweight OMG Life launches Autographer Camera New Quantum MKZ7 cable for Nikon SB700 |
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| Networking | |
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Social
Media Remember to keep letting us know if you have a Facebook or Twitter page that we can add to your Members profile page. Email ben@swpp.co.uk with your details, and we can update your page.
Twitter -
http://twitter.com/TheSocieties Please use the hashtag #Societies2013 When Tweeting about the Convention. |
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| Bookstore | |
 Monte
Zucker's Portrait Photography Handbook - Only 4 left in
stockIn this book, completed shortly before his death in 2007, Monte presents a comprehensive guide to the flawless lighting and elegant posing techniques that have made his images stand the test of time. Also covered are step-by-step techniques for determining how best to flatter each subject, tips for studio and location portraits, and creative ideas for enhancing your images. "Simply the best guide for lighting and portraiture" - Phil Jones The Societies CEO Usually £25.00 Now £13.00 |
 Advanced Lighting TechniquesIllustrating various lighting techniques employed by professional photographers, this unique guidebook demonstrates how to create more visually complex effects. Each chapter explains the concept of a different lighting method, sets up the shot step by step, and reveals the easily obtained, yet sophisticated, results. Common problems and solutions are also provided and variations suggested. Appealing to professionals as well as intermediate and advanced students of photography, this eye-catching manual offers a technical approach to lighting that will produce amazing pictures. Usually £24.99 Now £13.00 |