Thu 29 Apr 2021 - Travel and Street Photography plus a little long exposure - Paul Stanley
Paul Stanley FIPF EFIAP/g EsFIAP
Paul has been interested in photography since his school days. He is an active member of the Dublin Camera Club for many years and has twice been President of the club. He continues to be a committee member acting as one of the programme secretaries and is the Director of the Eddie Chandler Gallery, which is a FIAP Exhibition Centre.
Paul is also a committee member of the Irish Photographic Federation, past president of the Federation and is currently the FIAP Liaison Officer for Ireland.
Paul is a keen exhibitor at...
Thu 22 Apr 2021 - A Professionals Approach to workflow using Lightroom and Photoshop - Adrian Wilson (McFade)
Adrian took up photography back in 2003, when the first affordable DSLR cameras hit the market. As a keen amateur, he started out as a passionate landscape photographer – travelling thousands of miles a year to find new locations to capture. Unsurprisingly, he has an amazing knowledge of Yorkshire, Northumberland and The Lake District.
As new techniques developed through the “noughties”, he was always an early adopter – starting HDR in 2007 and soon after, the first speedlite-triggers came out, so learned “how to use off camera flash”.
Adrian is now a Commercial Photographer...
Thu 15 Apr 2021 - Annual Digital Projected Images Competition - Part 2 Judged by Nigel Plant
The categories for Part 2 will be Scapes, Portraiture, Sport and Photojournalism, Nature. The competition will be Judged by Nigel Plant on 15 April 2021
Mon 12 Apr 2021 - The 2021 Albany Competition - Results and Feedback - Robert Helliwell
Note this is a Monday meeting.
Robert will be presenting the scores, feedback and result from the 2021 competition.
Sat 3 Apr 2021 - Cafe Forum - Night-time photography
Night-time photography - Tips and approaches, examples and renowned photographers
Thu 1 Apr 2021 - Underwater Photography 1 - from swimming pools to sharks by David Keep
David Keep is a professional photographer based in Chesterfield, Derbyshire.
In this talk David starts by demostrating how he works with models in the swimming pool, explaing equipment, planning and technique. From there he moves on to how he photographs the magnificent creatures that swim in the oceans around our world.
Please see his web site for further information.
Thu 25 Mar 2021 - Entry Deadline for Annual Digital Projected Images Competition - Part 2
The categories for Part 2 will be Scapes, Portraiture, Sport and Photojournalism, Nature. The competition will be Judged by Nigel Plant on 15 April 2021
Thu 25 Mar 2021 - Annual Digital Projected Images Competition - Part 1 Judged by Monty Trent
The categories for this competition will be: Open Colour and Open Mono. There will not be an Improvers section. The competition will be judged by Monty Trent.
Thu 18 Mar 2021 - Wildlife Photography Part 2 - Tracy Lund
Back in October Tracy Lund presented her talk Wildlife Photography Part 1 and this turned out to be one of the best lectures of the Zoom season. After many requests I have approached Tracy to present her Wildlife Photography Part 2 and she has agreed do this on 18th March 2021. Its now in Tracy's diary so please make sure this is in yours as it is definitely a lecture not to miss.
For those who attentended they will remember Part 1 concentrated on cold weather wildlife. Part 2 changes to show wildlife in Hot Climates.
Thu 11 Mar 2021 - The Dragon in Monochrome - Margaret Salisbury
Margaret is a very experienced photographer who judges both competitions and for membership of various organisations such as the RPS and is a tutor for the open University.
"This talk will be about monochrome for many different Genres including:- Scapes (Land Sea City), Creative, Pictorial, Nature/Natural History, Travel, Documentary and my favourite subject of "People" Environmental portraiture and will include mention of making Mono Prints choosing paper for image, technique but mainly why I think Mono is so appealing to me for so many images....
Sat 6 Mar 2021 - Cafe Forum - Close-up photography; differences between macro and close-up. Examples to discuss
Close-up photography; differences between macro and close-up. Examples to discuss
A look at focus stacking
Fri 5 Mar 2021 - Annual Digital Projected Images Competition - Part 2 - Open for Entries
The categories in this competition are Scapes, Portraiture, Sport and Photojournalism, Nature. The competition will be judged by Nigel Plant. Closing date 25 March 2021
Thu 4 Mar 2021 - Entry Deadline for Annual Digital Projected Images Competition - Part1
The categories for this competition will be: Open Colour and Open Monochrome. There will not be an Improvers section in this competition
Thu 4 Mar 2021 - Panel of 3 Competition - Judged in House
Each member should submit 3 images set around a theme and can be either Mono or Colour. All entries via the webb site
Thu 25 Feb 2021 - The Way We Were - PETER BARTLETT
Peter has been taking photographs since the early 1970s. In 2010 he was awarded a Licentiate of the Royal Photographic Society (LRPS) and from 2010 to 2015, he exhibited images in exhibitions throughout the world. Around 10 years ago he decided to focus on street and urban photography.
This led to a project photographing Manchester’s Northern Quarter and to the award of an Associateship of the Royal Photographic Society (ARPS) in 2018.
'The Way We Were' covers the evolution of Peter’s street photography from single images to themed projects including his successful ARPS panel...
Thu 18 Feb 2021 - Printing with Confidence - Colin Hulley
Colin is the Managing Director of the Imaging Warehouse (Permajet Papers). His talk will cover the process to turn your images into top class prints. He will cover printers, inks, papers, paper profiles and Monitor Calibration plus more.
We will need anyone interested to register their name and address some two weeks before this event so that Colin can send each of you a swatch of papers to refer to during the presentation. Further details to follow.
Thu 11 Feb 2021 - YPU 2020 Exibition Images- Presented by JOHN GERHOLD
This evening will be hosted by John Gerhold who will be showing images from the YPU 2020 Exhibition. This will be an opportunity to gain ideas, see whats current and join in with your comments on the selected images
Sat 6 Feb 2021 - Cafe Forum - Contemporary Photography – What is it? What’s your opinion?
This months meeting will discuss Contemporary Photography – What is it? What’s your opinion?
The discussion will include examples of, definitions and recognised photographers
Thu 4 Feb 2021 - Entry Deadline Panel of 3 Competition
Each member should submit 3 images set around a theme and can be either Mono or Colour. All entries via the webb site. Judging to be confirmed
Thu 4 Feb 2021 - Set Subject Competition - Transport
The Theme for this seasons Set Subject Competition will be Transport. There will only be one category for both Colour and Mono and there will not be a separate section for Improvers. Judging to be confirmed.
Thu 28 Jan 2021 - Chernobyl & Prypyat - TREVOR MORECRAFT
Trevor has visited Chernobyl and the town of Prypyat on two occasions , in 2016 and 2019, over 4 days. He will explore the history and the the Reactor Control Room before heading to the long abandoned town of Prypyat. Exploring many of the abandoned buildings including the Train Station and Amusement Park and ends on an outrageous conspiracy theory.
Thu 21 Jan 2021 - Lanzarotte - Island of Contrasts/How the Images were processed - ROBERT HELLIWELL
In the first part of his his presentation Robert will be showing his images that illustrate the contrasts in the Landscape of this popular holiday Island. In the secocond half Robert will be showing how he processes his images and giving tips on some of the advanced features in Lightroom.
We hope you will all join in on the evening to support Robert.
Fri 15 Jan 2021 - Panel of 3 Competition - Open for Entries
Each member should submit 3 images set around a theme and can be either Mono or Colour. All entries via the webb site
Thu 14 Jan 2021 - Set Subject Competition (Transport) - deadline for entries
Entries via the webb site.
Thu 14 Jan 2021 - Critique Night - Hosted by Stephanie Cook
Detals to be finalised
Thu 7 Jan 2021 - Close-up and Macro Photography - Kenneth Payne
Have you wondered how to get really sharp Close-up images such as those displayed by Neville Turton & Robert Heliwell. Well Kenneth will show you how and part of his presentation will demonstrate the application of Helicon Focus to focus stacking.
Thu 17 Dec 2020 - Set Subject Competition (Transport) - Open for entries
This seasons set subject theme is Transport. The competition will be for both Mono and Colour
Thu 10 Dec 2020 - Open Competition 3 - Judged by Rodney Smith
This will be the third Competition of the Autumn season. The competition will be open subject and there will not be a separate improvers category.
The closing date for entries will be 12 November 2020
Thu 26 Nov 2020 - Chasing the Lights - Simon Van-Orden
"Chasing the lighgts" gives an insight into the natural phenomenon of the Northern Lights, with images , personal anecdotes and advice on photographic technique to capture them. This presentation is based on the knowledge Simon has developed over the years whilst pursuing this pasion.
Thu 12 Nov 2020 - Entry Deadline for Open Competition 3
This is the entry deadline for Open Competition 3 to be judged on 10 December. The competition will be any subject and there will not be an improvers category. Entries will be via the Web site.
Thu 12 Nov 2020 - Open Competition 2 - Judged by Sandie Cox
This will be the second Competition of the Autumn season. The competition will be open category and will include improvers. The competition will be Judged by Sandie Cox who is Gloucester based and new to our club
The closing date for entries will be 15 October 2020
Thu 29 Oct 2020 - Urban and Street Photography - Jerry Webb
Mon 26 Oct 2020 - Camera Raw - Terry Hewitt
This lecture is being organised and sponsored by Wakefield Camera Club - joining details to follow when supplied
This talk will explain Camera RAW and Adobe DNG covering what they mean, their advantages and disadvantages, workflow, and non-destructive image editing. It will demonstrate workflow with Adobe Camera RAW in Bridge, Photoshop and Lightroom.
The presentation includes both talk and interactive demonstrations of software appropriate to photographers, and are presented in a language that photographers can understand. (No IT jargon!)
Fri 16 Oct 2020 - Open Competition 3 - Open for Entries
Open Competition 3 open for entries. Please note this competition will include both Mono and Colour and there will not be a separate Improvers category. Entries will be via the webb site.
Thu 15 Oct 2020 - Entry Deadline for Open Competition 2
This is the entry deadline for Open Competition 2 to be Judged on 12 November. The competition will be any subject and there will not be an improvers category. Entries will be via the Web site.
Thu 15 Oct 2020 - Open Competition 1 - Judged by Erica Oram
This will be the first Competition of the Autumn season. The competition will be open category and will include improvers. The competition wil be judged via Zoom on the night.
The closing date for enteries will be 16 September 2020
Thu 1 Oct 2020 - Wildlife Photography Part 1 - Tracy Lund
The Talk will cover wildlife images from Japan, Finland, Greece, Iceland, Camargue, Captive and UK. Tracy's philosophy is :
“Photographing Wildlife is an adventure but most of all a privilege - I haven’t been everywhere, but it’s on my list”
Fri 25 Sep 2020 - Open Competition 2 - Open for Entries
Entries can be submitted for Open Competition 2 - please note the competition will include both Mono and Colour and there will be be no separate category for Improvers. Entries are via the webb site
Thu 24 Sep 2020 - Entry Deadline - Open Competition 1
This is the entry deadline for Open Competition 1 to be Judged by Erica Oram on 15 October. The competition will be any subject and there will not be an improvers category. Enteries will be via the Web site.
Wed 16 Sep 2020 - Finding Beauty in Nature - Chris Upton
FINDING THE BEAUTY IN NATURE
In this talk Chris demonstrate how to best capture the beauty of the landscape and the world around us. He shoots a variety of styles, from the wide sweeping vistas to the more intimate details of the landscape. Packed with advice for getting the most out of a shoot, from the way he plans it to seeking out the best light and constructing his compositions.