Events Calendar
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Events
- All those attending Society events are responsible for their own actions. Leaders will, to the best of their knowledge, inform those attending of any dangers or areas that could cause concern. All those aged under 16 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian.
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155th International Print Exhibition in Banbury
15th September 12 - 10th November 12
The 155th International Print Exhibition will be on display at Banbury Museum & Gallery from the 15th September - 10 November 2012. The exhibition is free to view and open to all. More info -
Along the Banks of the River Hoogly
26th September 12 - 6th October 12
Members Discounted Rate: £1,650.00 Information to arrive soon. More info -
DIG 2012 Print Exhibition at Oldbury
1st October 12 - 31st October 12
Digital Imaging Group 2012 Print Exhibiion Available to view during the Venue's Open Hours More info -
An Evening with Alison Baskerville
3rd October 12
"Alison Baskerville, award winning photo-journalist will be sharing her experience of being embedded with troops in Iraq and Afghanistan. The main presentation will begin at 7.15 and last until 8.15, followed by half an hour for questions and discussion. More info -
Steve Smith in Washington
5th October 12
"Eye Witness" - a Monochrome Print Lecture by Steve Smith FRPS Steve will present his highly successful monochrome prints. A darkroom worker since the late 70s Steve has very successfully converted to DI. More info -
Archaeology & Heritage Group Conference
6th October 12
The Group Conference of the Archaeology & Heritage Group is an annual event featuring photographic presentations on a range of archaeology and heritage topics, reflecting the interests of our members. More info -
Introduction to the digital camera and PhotoShop
6th October 12 - 7th October 12
Book Here:January 26th and 27thApril 27th and 28th Are you shooting only in auto button mode? Do you want to get more creative with your camera and understand its buttons and menu functions, but too busy to commit to a less compact and convenient photography courses or read a camera manual? Do you want to get more creative with your camera and understand its buttons and menu functions, but too busy to commit to a less compact and convenient photography courses or read a camera manual? After taking your digital photos do you want to understand how to edit and share them online? Would you like to know the difference between the various file types available on your camera? Having difficulty finding your images within your ever increasing photo library? Want to learn a few basic retouch editing techniques to improve your images? Need to understand the important issue of pixel resolution for screen and print? Digital photography isn't just about taking images with a compact or DSLR camera; it’s also about editing and enhancing them. More info -
Autumnal Landscape Photography
6th October 12
Landscape photographer, David Briggs ARPS will lead this workshop on how to photograph the Autumn Landscape. David’s website may be visited at http://www.davidbriggsphoto.co.uk. The following schedule is for guidance only: 1000 Arrive at Tarn Hows, National Trust car park, Coniston. More info -
Monochrome Group - Mike McNamee FBPPA
7th October 12
The next meeting of the RPS Monochrome Group will be held on Sunday 7th October at The Wilmslow Guild, Bourne Street, Wilmslow starting at 11.00am. For this meeting Mike McNamee FBPPA has agreed to come to give his lecture ' Fine Art Monochrome Printing '. More info -
RPS DI Group Southern Centre: Gavin Hoey -Take and Make Great Photos
7th October 12
Take and Make Great Photos Gavin Hoey Something for everyone – beginners to advanced. 10.30 am to 4.00 pm Doors open 10.00am The workshop will be a mixture of live photography and post processing using Adobe Elements 10,and Photoshop CS5 and CS6 Plus the 15 minute Challenge. More info -
Kingswood Photographic Convention
7th October 12
Kingswood Photographic Convention: Speakers: Des Clinton, Tony Dudley and Gijs van Gent. Also featuring the Kingswood Photographic Societys' Exhibition of Members work. To be held at The Pound Centre, Corsham. More info -
Urban Photo Fest: Urban Photography – If Walls Could Talk
7th October 12
Description As part of the Urban Photo Fest, the DVJ presents a workshop around the streets of East London where participants will have the chance to shoot some "urbanalia". Led by urban photographer, Ida Pap, participants will learn some of Ida’s secrets for seeing things in our urban environment in a different way. More info -
Blists Hill Victorian Town Field Trip
7th October 12
Put this date in your diary and come and join the cream of Midlands Photography, including Bob and Sue Moore, Leigh Preston and others, at a day out at Blists Hill Victorian Town Museum. All level of photographers welcome, all will get as much or as little assistance as required. More info -
Mark Mumford Creative Lecture
7th October 12
A Day of Creative Photography with Mark Mumford FRPS This is taken from Mark's web site.It does give members some idea of what to expect.So it looks like a very interesting and creative day of photgraphy for all of us who come. More info -
Peter Patterson in Northallerton
8th October 12
'Photography My Way' a print lecture by Peter Patterson FRPS EFIAP MPAGB Peter lives in Scotland and has been taking photographs for 40 years. He began as a monochrome darkroom worker and over the years he has achieved the top distinction from RPS, FIAP and PAGB. More info -
Peter Patterson in Hexham
9th October 12
"Photography My Way" a print lecture by Peter Patterson FRPS EFIAP MPAGB Peter lives in Scotland and has been taking photographs for 40 years. He began as a monochrome darkroom worker and over the years he has achieved the top distinction from RPS, FIAP and PAGB. More info -
Peter Patterson in Cambois
10th October 12
"Photography My Way" a print lecture by Peter Patterson FRPS EFIAP MPAGB Peter lives in Scotland and has been taking photographs for 40 years. He began as a monochrome darkroom worker and over the years he has achieved the top distinction from RPS, FIAP and PAGB. More info -
Assynt with Colin Prior
10th October 12 - 14th October 12
Following last years successful trips to Knoydart we have asked Colin to arrange a further Workshop in Autumn 2012 to Assynt . Dates. 10th October to 14th October 2012 Cost. More info -
PS Lecture - In Association with Smethwick PS
11th October 12
In association with Smethwick Photographic Society from their 2011-2012 Programme: An lecture by Brian Beaney, FRPS., entitled : "Beyond the Moment of Capture" For more details about Smethwick Photographic Society and directions to their club rooms please look at: http://www. More info -
Peter Patterson in Sunderland
11th October 12
"Photography My Way" a print lecture by Peter Patterson FRPS EFIAP MPAGB Peter lives in Scotland and has been taking photographs for 40 years. He began as a monochrome darkroom worker and over the years he has achieved the top distinction from RPS, FIAP and PAGB. More info -
Peter Patterson in Washington
12th October 12
"Photography My Way" a print lecture by Peter Patterson FRPS EFIAP MPAGB More info -
SW Region, Visual Art Meets Travel
12th October 12 - 15th October 12
This is a weekend event in Torquay organised jointly by the SW Region, the Visual Art Group and Travel Group. We have two excellent main speakers: Will Cheung FRPS and Nick Meers and many field trips organised to make this an excellent photographic weekend. More info -
Better Digital Printing
13th October 12 - 14th October 12
Book HEREParticipants need some operational knowledge of Photoshop, but little understanding of non-destructive processing techniques. Frustrated by inconsistent inkjet print quality New to digital c-type workflow Does not yet have the skills to problem solve print quality issues Purpose of the session To build client confidence in best practice use of Photoshop, printer software and paper To establish the ground rules of colour management To establish the principles of digital darkroom techniques To produce eye-catching digital hand-prints To build client enthusiasm for inkjet and digital c-type printing Each delegate can make a free 16x12 digital c-type print with The PrintSpace. More info -
Thames Valley Members Exhibition
14th October 12
The Thames Valley annual Members Print Exhibition, and Joint Meeting with the Archaeology and Heritage Group, was held at Drake Hall, Amersham Community Centre. In the morning: Members showed their prints individually, and our guest selector, Stan McCartin LRPS, chose one from each author for display in the web site gallery. More info -
Thames Valley Region AGM
14th October 12
Thames Valley Region held its Annual General Meeting at Drake Hall, Amersham Community Centre, Chiltern Avenue, Amersham HP6 5AH.[ Venue information ] The Minutes of the previous meeting (Ocxtober 2011) were accepted. More info -
Visual Art Associateship Assessment
17th October 12
Please note 17th & 18th October Fully Booked. Both members and non-members may apply for the Associateship, which is a more specialised Distinction. It is awarded for a high degree of proficiency and the demonstration of a high technical and visual competence in particular categories. More info -
Visual Art Associateship Assessment
18th October 12
Please note 17th & 18th October Fully Booked. Both members and non-members may apply for the Associateship, which is a more specialised Distinction. It is awarded for a high degree of proficiency and the demonstration of a high technical and visual competence in particular categories. More info -
Visual Art Fellowship Assessment
19th October 12
***FULLY BOOKED*** Fellowship is the highest Distinction of The Royal Photographic Society and recognises original work and outstanding ability in a specialist field. It is essential for all applicants to read the lastest Distinctions Handbook before applying (issue 4). More info -
AV Day Northern AV Group
20th October 12
Northern AV Day, location Snods Edge, Shotley Bridge DH8 9TJ commencing 10:00 am with attendees sequences, followed after lunch by guest speaker Colin Balls FRPS and Tony Bramham. Colin Balls is probably the best known and most respected name in Audio-Visual. More info -
Art Nude One Day Course
20th October 12
Book Here:January 26thMarch 23rdMay18th1 Day Art/Nude Course After many requests and following the success of our Portrait Courses we are can now offer an Art Nude One Day Course. This is a fantastic chance to add to your portfolio! The course is suitable for all photographers wishing to learn about lighting a nude and producing high quality photographs. More info -
Distinctions Advisory Day
21st October 12
Distinctions Advisory Day: (LRPS and ARPS.) Fenton House, Bath 10.30am - 4:30 pm (Doors open 10:00 am) £10.00 to observe £15.00 to have work appraised. Reservation in advance essential contact Tony Cooper ARPS (tony@photoscoop. More info -
Contemporary Distinctions Advisory Day
21st October 12
Contemporary Distinctions Advisory Day Date: 21 October 2012 Time: 10.30 am – 4.00 pm approx Location: Tangmere Community Village Centre, Malcolm Road, Tangmere, PO20 2HS Contact: Brian Steptoe FRPS email: bsteptoe@compuserve. More info -
DI Group Thames Valley: Margaret Salisbury
21st October 12
PLEASE NOTE NEW VENUE FOR THIS EVENT! All Day: THE DRAGON'S WORLDMARGARET SALISBURY FRPS MFIAP FIPF APAGB Margaret will start with a talk entitled Choosing the Right Paper for your Picture - in which she will highlight and discuss the benefits of choosing the best paper surface for each individual print. More info -
Urban Photo Fest: Urban Photography – If Walls Could Talk
21st October 12
As part of the Urban Photo Fest, the DVJ presents a workshop around the streets of East London where participants will have the chance to shoot some "urbanalia". Led by urban photographer, Ida Pap, participants will learn some of Ida’s secrets for seeing things in our urban environment in a different way. More info -
Central Region Judgeathon
21st October 12
Central Region Judgathon — Sunday October 21st. 10.30pm Come along and meet fellow RPS members and have a fun day of serious photography. The Judgathon is a chance to show off your images AND to possibly gain experience of judging. More info -
Dave Yates Photography
21st October 12
21 October 2012: Dave Yates, Chair of the London Salon Dave will be showing us his prints: Monochrome – pictorial, portrait, night photography, long exposure and a good selection from USA and possibly China. More info -
The Director General Speaks
22nd October 12
Mon 22 Oct - The Director General Speaks - Dr Michael Pritchard FRPS Dr Michael Pritchard FRPS has over twenty years experience as a researcher of photographic history and photographic technology, including over twenty years as a Christie’s photographic specialist. More info -
RPS Lecture Tour Scotland
22nd October 12
Lecture by Des Clinton FRPS from Ireland More info -
RPS Lecture Tour
23rd October 12
Lecture by Des Clinton FRPS from Ireland More info -
RPS Lecture Tour Scotland
24th October 12
Lecture by Des Clinton FRPS from Ireland More info -
Portrait, Fashion & Nudes Workshop
24th October 12 - 25th October 12
This is a further RPS DI Group Portrait, Fashion and Nudes Workshop, arranged to take place under the guidance of Simon Walden and Graham Whistler at The Film Photo Studio, Enterprise Way, Cheltenham GL51 8LZ Contact Graham for a booking form and explanatory leaflet. More info -
Licentiateship Assessment Day
25th October 12
***FULLY BOOKED*** Please check the availability, For the LRPS application form, Downloadable version of the Distinctions Handbook, Advice and successful Licentaiteship Panels, please visit www. More info -
Licentiateship Assessment Day
26th October 12
***FULLY BOOKED*** Please check the availability, For the LRPS application form, Downloadable version of the Distinctions Handbook, Advice and successful Licentaiteship Panels, please visit www. More info -
Personal Tour of White Picture Exhibition by Alison Baskerville ARPS
26th October 12
Exhibition: White Picture by Alison Baskerville ARPSThis exhibition runs from the 25th October to the 12th November. Ali will be giving DVJ members a personal guided tour at 14.00 on Friday 26th October. More info -
RPS Lecture Tour Scotland
26th October 12
Lecture by Des Clinton FRPS from Ireland More info -
2012 International Projected Image Exhibition Opening - Sparsholt
27th October 12
2012 International Projected Image Exhibition Opening27th October 20121:00PM The inaugural showing and presentation of Awards for the RPS 2012 International Projected Image Exhibition takes place at 1pm, after the Southern Region's AGM RPS President, Roy Robertson HonFRPS, will present the awards, followed by the inaugural showing of the 412 images selected for the exhibition. More info -
Digital Monochrome
27th October 12 - 28th October 12
Book HERESince studying photography under John Hedgecoe and Michael Langford at the Royal College of Art, Tim Daly has become a well-known writer on digital photography and digital printing. During this time he has worked as a professional photographer for many blue-chip clients and national newspapers and has exhibited his work at major UK and European galleries. More info -
Wedding Photography
27th October 12 - 28th October 12
Book here:February 2nd - 3rdMarch 9th - 10thMay 11th - 12thJune 29th - 30thAims Provide a short introduction to marketing for success, getting bookings and developing a viable business strategy for wedding photography. More info -
Southern Region AGM, hosting & launch of International RPS Projected Image Exhibition & Awards
27th October 12
Southern Region AGM, hosting & launch of International RPS Projected Image Exhibition & Award Ceremony Sparsholt Village Hall, Sparsholt, Nr Winchester SO21 2NR, AGM Commencing 10:00-10:30. More info -
Travel Advisory Day
28th October 12
Travel Advisory Day 28th October, York This event has been such a success that all eight places for members bringing prints have been filled with 36 bookings being taken in total and regional treasurer Stan Hodgkiss has been having to refuse further applications. More info