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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RPS 153rd International Print Exhibition - Shetland Isles
29th January 11 - 20th March 11
29th Jan - 13th March 2011 153rd International Print Exhibition Bonhoga GalleryWeisdale MillWeisdaleShetland IslesZE2 9LW Tel: 01595 745750www.shetlandarts.org More info -
Jung sein
8th February 11 - 31st March 11
Photographic competition for children at the Gymnasium Hohenlimburg Germany. Theme: "jung sein" (to be young). Age group: 11-18 years The best photographs will be selected and exhibited at the gymnasium. More info -
The Royal Automobile Club Exhibition - London
21st February 11 - 2nd April 11
The Royal Automobile Club Exhibition21st February - 2nd April 2011 The Royal Automobile ClubThe Hanging Room89 Pall MallLondonSW1Y 5HS Contact: Siobhan Croll Telephone 020 7747 3295 Email: Siobhan. More info -
VJ Group - AGM
2nd March 11
The VJ Group AGM will be held on Wednesday 2nd March. Venue: Maidenhead Golf Club Shoppenhangers Road Maidenhead Besrkshire SL6 2PZ 01628-624693 The club is five minutes walk from Maidenhead station, which is on the main line to Paddington. More info -
Exhibition and Open Evening
2nd March 11
The VJ Group is holding an informal exhibition of members' work and an open evening after its AGM. Venue: Maidenhead Golf Club, Shoppenhangers Road, Maidenhead, Berkshire, SL6 2PZ Exhibited work will include recently successful distinction panels as well as images from our "Between the Piers" Mentored Walk in Brighton and the "Sunday Shoot" around Petticoat Lane. More info -
Researching Photographic History: a practical workshop
5th March 11
Researching photographic history is of interesting to many different historians not least of which are genealogists. The day will offer practical advice about undertaking research into all aspects of photographic history from active researchers in the field. More info -
Licentiateship Assessment
6th March 11
6th***Fully Booked***7th ***Fully Booked***Have your work assessed for Licentiateship at Focus on Imaging 2011 We are again at Focus on Imaging after many successful years. The RPS stand and staff will be there 6th-9th, so come and say hello. More info -
Licentiateship Assessment
7th March 11
6th***Fully Booked***7th ***Fully Booked***Have your work assessed for Licentiateship at Focus on Imaging 2011 We are again at Focus on Imaging after many successful years. The RPS stand and staff will be there 6th-9th, so come and say hello. More info -
The English Surgeon
10th March 11
IMI London Region & RPS Medical GroupPresent The English Surgeon The English Surgeon is a compelling profile of British neurosurgeon Henry Marsh, a pioneer in his field. The documentary focuses on the ethical dilemmas facing his profession, with Marsh talking candidly on the subject whilst working in an under-equipped, over-burdened Ukraine hospital full of desperate patients and makeshift equipment. More info -
Special evening with Professor Heather Angel
11th March 11
Special evening with Professor Heather Angel Professor Angel will make a presentation entitled "Exploring Green China and The Magic of Macro" Friday March 11th 2011, Doors open 19:30 hrs for a 20:00hrs startDroitwich High School Westlands WayDroitwich WR9 0AA Tickets: £10. More info -
PhotoShop Elements
12th March 11
Photoshop Elements Workshop 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 find your images within your even 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 -
2011 Annual General Meeting
13th March 11
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March: AGM and Members Day
13th March 11
ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING and MEMBERS DAYAt The Chamberlin Hall, Bildeston, Suffolk10.30a.m. for 11.00a.m. startTea/Coffee will be provided but please bring your own packed lunchIn the morning we will hold the Annual General Meeting which will include the election of the Regional Officers. More info -
Members' Day
13th March 11
East Midlands Contemporary Group Members' Day. Bring finished work, work in progress or whatever you like for a lively discussion. Robert Ashby will also talk about his extensive collection of photographic books. More info -
Western Region Members Meeting - Marc Aspland
13th March 11
13 Mar: Regional Members Meeting: Fenton House, Bath 10.00am - Noon (Doors open 9:30am) £7.00 includes tea & coffee. Speaker: Marc Aspland FRPS Chief Sports photographer for the Times More info -
Edmund Clarke lecture
13th March 11
A lecture by Edmund Clarke, sponsored by RPS Headquarters, Edmund will be showing and talking about his work, examples of which can be found at www.edmundclark.com Biography With a reputation for combining strong ideas with an ability to work in sensitive situations, Edmund Clark is best known for his powerful, thoughtful and beautiful images exploring the consequences of control and incarceration. More info -
Contemporary-NorthWest
14th March 11
Bring two prints for informal discussion on the theme 'Interiors' More info -
South Wales AV Group - Norman Pease
14th March 11
Monday 14th March 'An evening with Norman Pease' who will be bringing sequences from the 'Test Valley' A/V Group. (7.30 p.m. Heath Citizen's Centre, King George V Drive, Heath, Cardiff). More info -
Visual Art Fellowship Assessment
16th March 11
***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 Distinctions Handbook before applying Fee: £100 (Once only resubmission to same category £60). More info -
An Evening with Martin Parr HonFRPS
16th March 11
A date for the diary Martin Parr will be addressing the VJ Group on Wednesday 16th March 2011. The event will be held at King's College, London (Strand Campus). Light refreshments will be served from 18. More info -
SE Region Advisory Day - now full for participants
19th March 11
SE Region Advisory Day at Christ Church Orpington, Charterhouse Road, Orpington, Kent, BR6 9EP Advice will be given for ARPS in Visual Art, Travel and Nature as well as LRPS Advice. Spaces for Advice are limited to 22 - Now full for participants places for Observers still available. More info -
Distinctions Advisory Day
19th March 11
Distinctions Advisory Day A&F Contemporary Discussions will be with Brian Steptoe FRPS, contemporary panel Deputy Chair, Tessa Mills FRPS.and Michael Hallett FRPS (Chair, DAB). Please bring a draft statement about your intended submission. More info -
Visit to Ely Cathedral
19th March 11
The first outing of 2011 is an opportunity to photograph one of England's great mediaeval cathedrals, set on firm ground above the surrounding fenland, and visible from afar. Notable features include the 12th century Norman nave, the beautiful carving and arcades of the 14th C Lady Chapel and one of the wonders of mediaeval church building, the 14th C octagon which replaced the earlier (collapsed) Norman tower above the transept. More info -
Essential Product Photography
19th March 11
ESSENTIAL PRODUCT PHOTOGRAPHYTutor / Introduction Colin Hawkins is a professional, freelance photographer who has been supplying product shots for clients for over 15 years for use in promotion, catalogues, magazines, adverts and on the web. More info -
East Anglian AV Competition
19th March 11
Organised by The Essex AV Group PAGB Patronage Saturday 19 th March 2011 to be held at Margaretting Village Hall, Wantz Road, Ingatestone, Essex CM4 0EP Closing Date: 19 th February 2011 Judges: Kieran & Mary O’Loughlin from Ireland Judging commences at 9. More info -
Creative Group Print Exhibition Selection
20th March 11
Doors open 10am for tea and coffee before a prompt 10.30am start and the day will close at about 5pm. A short Annual General Meeting will take place first, followed, after a short break, by David Jordan's projected image presentation entitled "Adventures With A Compact Camera". More info -
Hugh Milsom day
20th March 11
A Day with Hugh Milsom FRPS - 20th March 2011 at The Dolpin Hotel, Bovey Tracey. Doors open from 1000 for a 1030 start. We shall spend the morning looking at Hugh's work and the afternoon will be a workshop on the techniques he uses. More info -
Peter Lovelock, Colour Confidence and Oliver Smart Wildlife Photographer
20th March 11
20th March 2011 Peter Lovelock, Colour Confidence and Oliver Smart Wildlife Photographer At Sparsholt Village Hall, Sparsholt Nr Winchester, commencing 10:00-10:30. Join us for the day and listen to Peter Lovelock of Colour Confidence in the morning. More info -
Visual Art Group Members' Exhibition 2011
21st March 11 - 7th April 11
The Visual Art Group Member's Exhibition 2011 will be shown at the Blackpool & The Fylde College, (Palatine Main Building) off Palatine Road, University Centre, FY1 4DW, The Gallery, Ground Floor Monday 21st March - until Thursday 7th April inclusive. More info -
"PG Tips - My Way" - Peter Gennard in Hexham
22nd March 11
Lecture tour by Peter Gennard MPAGB EFIAP/p “PG Tips - My Way” This is a prjected digital image presentation. Peter joined the prestigious Smethwick club in 1983 and was very quickly highly successful achieving AFIAP in 1987, EFIAP in 1991, and EFIAP/platinum in 2000 having gained his MPAGB in 1993. More info -
"PG Tips - Fiddling and Diddling" - Peter Gennard in Northallerton
23rd March 11
Lecture tour by Peter Gennard MPAGB EFIAP/p “PG Tips-Fiddling & Diddling” This is a print presentation. Peter joined the prestigious Smethwick club in 1983 and was very quickly highly successful achieving AFIAP in 1987, EFIAP in 1991, and EFIAP/platinum in 2000 having gained his MPAGB in 1993. More info -
Natural History Fellowship Assessment
23rd March 11
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 Distinctions Handbook before applying Fee: £100 (Once only resubmission to same category £60). More info -
"PG Tips - My Way" - Peter Gennard in Penrith
23rd March 11
Lecture tour by Peter Gennard MPAGB EFIAP/p “PG Tips-My Way” This is a projected digital image presentation. Peter joined the prestigious Smethwick club in 1983 and was very quickly highly successful achieving AFIAP in 1987, EFIAP in 1991, and EFIAP/platinum in 2000 having gained his MPAGB in 1993. More info -
Natural History Associateship Assessment
23rd March 11
***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 -
S.E.Regional Lecture - Edmund Clark
23rd March 11
Edmund Clark – Regional Lecture in conjunction with Brighton University - £5. Students £2 To be held at the Sallis Benney Lecture Theatre, University of Brighton, Grand Parade, Brighton, BN2 0JY. More info -
"PG Tips - My Way" - Peter Gennard in Sunderland
24th March 11
Lecture tour by Peter Gennard MPAGB EFIAP/p “PG Tips-My Way” This is a projected digital image presentation. Peter joined the prestigious Smethwick club in 1983 and was very quickly highly successful achieving AFIAP in 1987, EFIAP in 1991, and EFIAP/platinum in 2000 having gained his MPAGB in 1993. More info -
RPS Historical Group visit to The Centre for Photographic Conservation
26th March 11
The Group has been given access to The Centre for Photographic Conservation which is run by Ian and Angela Moor. Those attending will be able to see CPC's research and reference collections of photograpohic processes and have the opportunity to see a conservation lab in action. More info -
DIG Western Centre Regional Meeting
27th March 11
Tutorials and other help in the mormning, Member's work in the afternoon. Homework "A face in the crowd" Meeting at 10.00 am for 10.30 am start £3.00 D.I Group members, others £5. More info -
DIG Western Center Regional Meeting
27th March 11
DIG Western Centre Regional Meeting Tutorials and other help in the morning, Member's work in the afternoon Homework - "A face in the crowd" 10.00 am for 10.30am start DIG members £3.00 others £5. More info -
SE Region Field Trip Dungeness
27th March 11
Melvyn Crow will lead a field trip to Dungeness - the trip will include a stop for a fish and chip lunch. Please contact Melvyn for more details. More info -
DI Group Thames Valley Centre
27th March 11
MORNING: PERFECT PIXELSMike Fuller This is a practical demonstration of techniques to ensure the maximum quality of your images is maintained throughout the editing process, covers use of smart objects, layers, sharpening methods, tonal adjustments and resizing etc. More info -
Monochrome from the Darkroom
28th March 11
The Royal Photographic Society South Wales Region.Monday 28 March 2011John Tilsley ARPS DPAGB APAGB Lecture"Monochrome from the Darkroom " print lectureat Lecture Room 1 The Centre for Art, Design and Media,Swansea Metropolitan University. More info -
One Day Master Class in Camera & Lighting Skills
30th March 11
Designed to enable video makers and stills photographers develop their knowledge of video camera and lighting techniques in a ‘hands on’ way www.mediatraining.blogs.lincoln. More info