Issue 459 - Zoom Link   

                                                      31 Oct 2021
To: Firstname Lastname
Your BPS Membership No:
Your BPS Membership renewal date:  
 
Hello, Firstname
 
Previous newsletter contained incorrect Zoom link
 
Wednesday 3 November
 
Next Wednesday, we will be having a Zoom meeting with a difference, it is being Zoomed directly from the speaker's abode in South Wales. The speaker in question is Phil Savoie and the talk is entitled Principles of PhotographyA photographic journey of self-improvement. Learn how to up your photo game with award-winning cameraman Phil Savoie. 
 
This talk covers topics not often discussed from the science of our vision, lens testing & optical physics, eyeline and the psychology of perspective as well as the odd location war story. 
The thrust of Principles of Photography is to share easy, practical shooting methods resulting in a noticeable improvement straight away. The aim is to educate, increase visual intelligence and inspire while having fun doing it. Pro tips for participants to grow as photographers- to produce higher image quality, advance storytelling and develop artistic acumen. Illustrated with local British images, covering all genres from landscape to sport, wildlife, people and astrophotography.
 
What to expect: Principles of Photography is a big talk focused on how to achieve better pictures catering to all levels from beginner to pro. We will address photographic foundations often missed out. Members will be encouraged jot down questions in the chatbox to revisit during the break or the end Q&A discussion. Principles of Photography isn't the normal 'muscle flexing' photo talk commonly seen at clubs. It offers useful practical information and professional operating tips that members can apply to their own work. Phil is a very passionate photographer and genuinely wants to help others improve. 
 
Visit Phil's website at philsavoie.com
This is a meeting that comes highly recommended by other clubs and will be well worth watching in the clubrooms in glorious Technicolour and CinemaScope with super Dolby Surround sound.
 
 
Join Zoom Meeting - LINK    
Meeting ID: 861 0346 2836
Passcode: 386892
 
Booking a Seat 
Please refer to previous newsletters for full instructions on booking your seat at any club meetings, below is an abbreviated version:

1 - Maximum number of attendees - 40
2 - Bookings are for ONE person only, for couples you should make separate bookings 
3 - Cut-off time for booking - 15.30 on the day of a meeting
4 - Click on the following link
 https://outlook.office365.com/owa/calendar/BPSBooking@bristolphoto.co.uk/bookings/
5 - Even if it's already highlighted, you must click on the date and time of the meeting
6 - Click on BOOK
7 - Only one meeting can be booked at any one time
 
Please only email webmaster@bristolphoto.org.uk if you have technical issues accessing the link to book. Do NOT email if there are no slots left but you are wanting to book a seat.
 
Any COVID rules or other questions should be directed to chairman@bristolphoto.org.uk 
 
Closing Date - PDI Competition
This is your reminder that this Wednesday is the closing date for Round 2 of the Projected Image Competition. The judge will be Colin Harrison FRPS, MPAGB, FBPE, EFIAP/d2 Prescribed Topic: In Motion.
Entries as usual to competitions@bristolphoto.org.uk by midnight Wednesday.
Queries to Ken Clarke at the same address.
 
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!
 
DO NOT REPLY TO THE NEWSLETTER.
 
 
Make Money For BPS Every Time You Shop On Amazon!
With the thought of on-line shopping still looming large in many members' minds. It's worth remembering that if you so wish, each and every one of you can support BPS with every purchase you make on Amazon by using Amazon Smile. Click on the link below – then it’s self-explanatory.
Shopping using Smile is no different to your normal Amazon shopping and costs you nothing, it's just that you need to tell it that you wish to use Smile and then we get some pennies!
 
Photographic Acronyms
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.
 
Missed a Copy of the Newsletter?
To view past editions of this Newsletter, please click on the following link and then select the date(s) you are looking for - BPS Newsletter Archive
 
BPS Website - Members' Portal "Log in"
To enter the Members' Portal of the BPS website you will need the following:
Username - Your Membership Number            Password - Created by you
 
If you have any problems getting into the Members' Area, please contact Matt by email: webmaster@bristolphoto.org.uk  
Bristol Photographic Society,
Unit 13, Montpelier Central, Station Rd, Bristol, BS6 5EE