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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Visual Art Group Members' Exhibition 2013
1st May 13 - 16th May 13
The Visual Art Group Members' Exhibition will be showing at Smethwick Photographic Society's venue. For more information please contact Jay Charnock jaypix@hotmail.co.uk More info -
Wedding Photography Workshop with Award Winning Photographer Stuart Wood
1st May 13
Stuart Woods has been a successful people and portrait photographer for magazines, advertising and television and has years of experience working for clients such as Grazia, the BBC and the Radio Times. More info -
RPS Historical Group visit to Budapest
2nd May 13 - 5th May 13
The RPS Historical Group is organising a visit to Budapest in May 2013. Through the excellent contacts of Colin Ford HonFRPS, who co-curated the recent "Eyewitness" exhibition of Hungarian photography at the Royal Academy, the group will have access to many significant archives and collections in Budapest and the surrounding area. More info -
Photoshoot at an English Country House and Garden
2nd May 13
Book HEREHome to the Brackenbury family, this redbrick early Tudor house sits in south Nottinghamshire, where it has played host to a number of distinguished residents over the years. Built by Sir William Pierrepont in 1500, with period lodgings, a carved Charles I staircase and fine courtyard, the house plays host to dramas and historical films, and is ours to photograph for this day. More info -
Scottish Members Exhibition 2013
4th May 13 - 24th May 13
Scottish Members Exhibition 2013 showing a selection of work from Scottish Members More info -
Scottish Members Print Exhibition
4th May 13 - 24th May 13
A chance to see the prints selected for the Scottish Members Print Exhibition 2013 More info -
Better Digital Printing
4th May 13 - 5th May 13
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 -
Distinctions Advisory Day - NW Region
5th May 13
Distinctions Advisory Day at Hough End Centre, Mauldeth Road West, Manchester M21 7SX - within easy reach of the Motorways. This is an opportunity to receive advice on your work for the LRPS and ARPS distinctions. More info -
Professional & Applied ARPS Assessment
8th May 13
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 -
How to shoot Modern Architecture
9th May 13
Book HEREThis course is aimed at those who enjoy photographing buildings and relish the opportunity to spend the day with one of the UK's foremost architectural photographers at a location with modern buildings by some of Britain's top architects. More info -
Archaeology & Heritage Annual General Meeting and Annual Print Day
11th May 13
The Annual General Meeting of the Archaeology & Heritage Group will take place on 11th May. This will be followed by the Annual Print Day, where members bring along prints for discussion. Any offers of help in running the group, or offers to serve on the committee should be addressed to the Secretary, Rodney Thring LRPS, at 27 College Ride, Camberley, Surrey GU15 4JP, tel. More info -
Life Style Stock Photography
11th May 13
Book HERETutorColin Hawkins is a professional photographer who has been supplying library images for Getty Images, Cultura and Alamy for over 15 years.An experienced freelance photographer shooting both in the studio & on location for libraries & commercial clients creating images for the global market place. More info -
Wedding Photography
11th May 13 - 12th May 13
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 -
Lightroom
11th May 13
Book Here:February 3rdMay 11thIntroduction to Lightroom 4 with Tim Daly Priced at less than £100, Lightroom has already eclipsed Photoshop to become the photographers’ software of choice. With a no-risk approach to editing, it’s the best tool for RAW files and provides the simplest way to create an archive of your growing image library. More info -
Western Region Bath Area Members Meeting
12th May 13
12 May: Bath Area Members' Meeting: Publication of the Western Region Bi-Annual Photobook and presentation of many of the successful distinctions panels in the book. Claverton Down Village Hall- see Downloads Page for Map. More info -
The Digital Photo-Book: how to make your own book with Blurb
12th May 13
Book HEREThe Digital Photo-Book: how to make your own book with BlurbWith the rapid rise in popularity of on-demand printing services such as Blurb.com, photographers can now produce eye-catching photobooks and exhibition catalogues for as little as £10. More info -
Shutter to Print
14th May 13
Book HEREFrom Shutter to PrintThis course is aimed at any digital photographer who is either already competent at processing digital images but is frustrated by their inability to get great results every time and who want an easier and more successful workflow, or for those film photographers wanting to convert to digital. More info -
Advanced Photoshop Master Class
15th May 13
This Advanced Photoshop Master Class will be based on the most current version of Photoshop CS6 and show how the new CS6 specific features combined with existing Photoshop features can be used.This lecture has been designed to cover advanced aspects of the Digital Imaging workflow including monitor and camera calibration, including a non destructive approach to image editing. More info -
Scottish Region Dunfermline Weekend
18th May 13 - 19th May 13
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Art Nude One Day Course
18th May 13
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 -
Introduction to Photoshop
18th May 13 - 19th May 13
Book Here:February 9th - 10thMay 18th - 19thTime: Saturday 10am - 5pm/Sunday 10am - 4.30pm Over this two day course learn many different aspects of Photoshop from an introduction to Adobe Bridge and Adobe Camera Raw through to Photoshop. More info -
Above and Below Day Heather Hook Aerial Photography, Spike & Penny Piddock Underwater Photography
19th May 13
Heather Hook:- Having studied photography in London, and worked for a short time in an advertising studio, Heather left the UK to work for a picture agency to produce travel images of Portugal. She planned to stay for a few months, but finished up with a very successful photographic business, eventually returning to the UK 11 years later. More info -
DI Group Thames Valley: Ken Scott & PDI Competition
19th May 13
Note: the ticket price shown above against "Members Rate" is the rate that applies to members of the Digital Imaging Group only. It does not apply to RPS members who are not DI Group members. Please see Tickets for Events page for more ticket details and information on Season Tickets for Thames Valley Centre events Morning: Ken Scott will do an interactive print critique and a judging advice session. More info -
East Anglia Region Distinctions Advisory Day
19th May 13
Distinctions Advisory Day further details to follow More info -
East Anglia Region Distinctions Advisory Day
19th May 13
East Anglia Region Distinctions Advisory Day. Further details to follow More info -
One Day Introduction to your Digital SLR
26th May 13
Book Here:January 19thFebruary 23rdMarch 17thApril 20thMay 26thJune 23rdAre 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? For those with an SLR digital camera who wish to learn about F-stops, shutter speeds, ISO settings and composition as well as creative picture taking. More info