On September 25th, October 2nd and October 16th, the team behind the international Travel Photographer of the Year awards (www.tpoty.com) is holding three very special events for photographers at the Royal Geographical Society (with IBG) in London, and we would like to offer RPS members discounted tickets.

Each event features talks by leading photographers such as Steve Bloom, David Noton, Timothy Allen (BBC TV Human Planet) and Jason Hawkes, together with travel experts and even film-makers.  There are also digital imaging workshops, panel discussions and even a pop-up bookshop - in short, lots going on across the RGS throughout each day!. The whole focus is photography - especially, but not exclusively, travel photography - and ticket holders also have the chance to book a one-to-one portfolio review with experts such as Caroline Metcalfe, the photographic director of Conde Nast.

The tickets usually cost £55 per day or £140 for all three days, but we would like to offer them to your members for just £40 per day or £108 for all three days. Information on all the events, plus how to book, appears below. I would be very grateful if you would pass this information on to your members so that they have time to book!

Thank you!

Karen Coe - Director, Travel Photographer of the Year

EVENT DETAILS AND HOW TO BOOK

The Travel Photographer of the Year Festival of Photography & World Travel at London’s Royal Geographical Society (with IBG) is three days of photography and travel events this autumn featuring a fantastic line-up of speakers from the worlds of photography, film and TV, travel and exploration.  Tickets usually cost £55 per day or £140 for all three days, but the organisers have made the available to the Club for just £40 per day or £108 for all three days.

Learn how to’ or ‘how did they do that’ from the leading experts, improve your imagery, look back at the early days of travel, get a fascinating glimpse behind the scenes of TV programmes that explore the wonders of this planet, get advice on photographic equipment & technique from a pro photographer, or get a one-to-one portfolio review.

You can also sign up for a tour of the Royal Geographical Society's image archive. And on Wild Day and People & Cultures Day you can also book a portfolio review and have your own images critiqued by one of the experts.

Exploring Photography & Travel Day – Sunday, 25th September 09.30 - 16.30

River Deep, Mountain High – BBC video journalist Michelle Jana Chan talks about filming some of her more intrepid adventures
Breaking News - Dave Rotchelle & Jeremy Hoare discuss press & street photography
You Should Have Been Here Yesterday! - Advertising & travel photographer Philip Lee Harvey, explores the world of travel photography in stills & HD video
Travelling Wild – Award-winning photographer, Steve Bloom, talks about his work as a travel & wildlife photographer
The Antarctic Experience - explorer Julian Paren talks about photography in this amazing continent
Stretch - Panoramic photographer Nick Meer, takes you on a tour of the world of panoramic photography which will change the way you think about time & light
Hiram Bingham & the Camera: The Rediscovery of Machu Picchu - Charles Chadwyck-Healey celebrates the centenary of that epic expedition
Women in Travel - panel discussion on the achievements of contemporary women travellers
Sustainable Travel: Why It Matters - Amanda Marks, founder of sustainable travel specialists Tribes Travel, on travel, people & environment
Closer to Home - panel discussion on photography & environment
Get to grips with image retouching, creating B&W images & image printing
Get advice on photographic equipment & technique from a pro photographer in the advice centre
Sign up for a tour of the Royal Geographical Society's image archive


Wild Day – Sunday, 2nd October 09.30 - 16.30

Adventure & Extreme Photography - expedition photographer Martin Hartley talks about the challenges of photography in the harshest places
Being There; Right Place, Right Time - David Noton talks about the craft of photography & how he gets his travel & stock shots
Wild & Natural - Craig Churchill on photographing wildlife & nature
On The Edge Of Danger - BBC Human Planet photographer Timothy Allen talks about his hardest shots & riskiest moments
The World of Pinhole Photography - film maker Nick Livesey explores one of the earliest & most intriguing ways to capture an image
From Above - Britain From The Air photographer Jason Hawkes talks about shooting aerial images
Shooting for Stock & Publication - Stock photography expert Colin
Finlay, & Conde Nast Director of Photography Caroline Metcalfe join TPOTY founder Chris Coe for a panel discussion
Wild Photography - panel discussion on photographing everything from wildlife to the most extreme adventures
Chasing The Light - David Noton explores the essentials of location, photography, location finding, previsualisation, understanding natural light, composition & colour
Sign up for a one to one portfolio review
Get to grips with image retouching, creating B&W images & image printing
Get advice on on photographic equipment & technique from a pro photographer in the advice centre
Sign up for a tour of the Royal Geographical Society's image archive


People & Cultures Day Sunday 16th October 09.30 - 16.30

Focus on the Human Planet - Series producer, Dale Templar, talks about the BBC's Human Planet & how the project came to fruition.
A Funny Thing Happened On The Way To The Bazaar - Mary Robert tells how a trip to Turkey and a chance encounter turned into a fascinating photographic project
A Cultural Journey Through Africa – award-winning photographer Steve Bloom talks about his travels & photography in Africa
Evolution of Travel Photography - Nick Meers takes a fascinating look back over time & the role of the camera in travel
Light Fantastic - Travel Photographer of the Year founder, Chris Coe, looks at light, the camera & composition
John Thomson: Photographic Pioneer - James Ryan explores the photography of one of its early exponents from the days of the lantern slide
Human Wildlife Interactions - panel discussion on the impact of growing human populations on wildlife habitat & migration routes (to be confirmed)
Sign up for a one to one portfolio review
Get to grips with image retouching, creating B&W images & image printing
Get advice on on photographic equipment & technique from a pro photographer in the advice centre

Sign up for a tour of the Royal Geographical Society's image archive

HOW TO BOOK
Tickets can be bought online from the Travel Photographer of the Year website Festival booking page:  http://www.tpoty.com/courses/tpoty-festival  To take advantage of the camera club discounted prices, please select the 'student' or 'student/RGS member' option from the drop-down booking menu.