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Next Wednesday, 18 May, our speaker will be Martyn Pinches, AFIAP AWPF from Cardiff, who will be presenting his talk From Capture to Salon. Martyn describes his talk:
The evening is drawn from (often bitter) experience of entering club competitions and battles, local and international salons and also compiling a panel of work for consideration by the likes of the RPS. It is not about how to take good photos because I don’t, it is about tactics for choosing your least worst images, presenting and getting them accepted – dare I say understanding the mind of the judge!!
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A few images are shown below, and to give you a feel for the evening - the face in feathers was used extensively as a set up in my practical portrait sessions for clubs. I was advised NOT to use it in a panel (I shall explain why during the presentation) even though at the time it was my trademark and went on to be accepted in numerous international salons at home and overseas, winning a number of medals/ribbons/judges' choices in the process. Only one international salon failed to accept it – it was a UK salon (ermmmmm - Bristol!! But I am not bitter about it "I bet he is! - Ed"). |
A few examples of Martyn's images, taken from the talk. |
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Login details:
- Wednesday 18 May @ 19:30hrs
- Log in: Click HERE
- Meeting ID: 872 6741 9931
- Password: 912936
Lost the log in details? Don't forget that the meeting login details are always in the Members' area of the BPS website. |
Would members please remember to book their place at Wednesday meetings. Some members are failing to do this and just turning up.
This link is the only way that you can book your slot.
To book your place on Wednesday, please click HERE .
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The closing date for the Annual Print Competition is Wednesday, 25 May. There is a box for your entries by the stage in Unit 13 and another box in Wex across the way for those unable to attend meetings in person.
The competition will be judged this year by Leigh Preston FRPS, MPAGB, EFIAP, FIPF.
You may submit up to 4 prints and are allowed to use images previously used in the bi-monthly competitions. But please do not use images which you have already submitted for this year’s Annual PDI competition. The full rules are on the BPS website, along with downloadable labels for you to print.
Don’t forget to upload digital copies of your prints. These should be the same size as for the PDI competitions – 1600 x 1200 – but there will be no need to give any other information than your name and the actual title of each image. Here is the upload link:
We look forward to seeing your prints!
To see the competition rules, click HERE
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If you entered this year's Bristol Salon, your catalogues are now available. For those attending at the clubrooms next Wednesday, you can pick up your copy. If you won't be at Wednesday's meeting, Ralph will be at the clubrooms the following day, Thursday, from 10.00am to 11.30am when you can pick up your copy.
If you entered prints and haven't collected them yet, they will be available either on Wednesday evening or on Thursday morning at the times shown above. |
A Picture Opportunity This Weekend - Lunar Eclipse |
A total lunar eclipse - a so-called “Blood moon” - is due this Monday morning, May 16. These are amongst the most exciting photographic events for moon and night sky aficionados. If you haven't shot a total lunar eclipse before, you can find the timings when it will be visible in Bristol HERE. |
The Photography Show Registration Now Open
As the destination for anyone whose business is photography, video or content production, The Photography Show & The Video Show, from the 17 – 20 September, will offer four days packed with kit, inspiration and creativity.
PAGB Awards for Photographic Merit - Once again the PAGB will have a team at the Show to help you with your potential submission for an Award for Photographic Merit, CPAGB, DPAGB or MPAGB. Bring along your Prints or PDI for expert advice which can greatly increase your chances of success! For more information and to book an appointment - e-news@thepagb.org.uk
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Competition Closing Dates For Your Diary |
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Advanced warning of other important competition closing dates:
President's Cup (PDI) & Garmston Bowl (Prints)
- Closing date: 8 June
- Judge: Roy Thomas APAGB, Hon FWPF
Creative Competition (PDI & Prints)
- Closing date: 22 June
- Judge: To Be Confirmed
To see the rules applicable to each competition, click HERE
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NEW - Download Issue 306 of PAGB eNews HERE
Download the latest issue, 98, of Photography News HERE
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Click on advert to follow link.
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Salon acceptances: BPS photographers are now achieving large numbers of salon acceptances and constraints on time and space mean we can't include them all. So please only advise of awards or other milestones.
Contrary to popular belief, I do not possess psychic powers and need you to tell me if you've had successes. If you want to blow your own trumpet (or someone else's), then this is the place to do it. Please let me know and I'll include details in a future issue
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If you have any photographic items for sale, drop me a line and I'll include it in the next newsletter. Please make sure that you provide contact details, price and full description of the sale items (pictures always help). |
IMPORTANT: Personal Detail Changes |
Please don't forget that if you change your address (home or email), or gain additional photographic distinctions, it would be appreciated if you could let the Membership Secretary know so that she can keep her records up to date, this will also ensure that you continue to receive your newsletters - please email all changes to membership@bristolphoto.org.uk.
The distinctions we have on record are those shown at the top of this newsletter, please remember, if you don't tell us we can't possibly know!
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For those of you who aren't sure what MPAGB, EFIAP/s and many more such seemingly random collections of letters mean, just click here to see the list.
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If you have any problems getting into the Members' Area, please contact Matt by email: webmaster@bristolphoto.org.uk
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