Last updated: 23/6/10




EVENTS AND EXHIBITIONS PROGRAMME


Monday 19th July. 6.00 - 10.00p.m. Gallery 1885
Members Summer Exhibition opening and the club Summer Party.

The summer party at the opening of the members exhibition is a highlight of the club year and always a convivial and well attended event. Come along at any time during the evening, meet fellow members new and old, be inspired by or criticize their work!

There will also be a special 'sneak preview party', celebrating the opening of the highly anticipated digital suit facilities. We hope you can all join us for this very special occasion.

Monday 26th July. 7.00 - 9.00p.m. Gallery 1885.
Evening seminar 'Photoshop for Portraiture in a nutshell' with Miko Coffey.

If you are just starting out with Photoshop or Elements and are confused by it all, or you've had a play around and want to tighten up your skills, this workshop is for you. It is designed to cover all the bases of standard photographic post-processing, allowing you to take your photography to the next level. Miko will show you how to use the core tools of Adobe Photoshop CS specifically for portraiture (most of the techniques also apply to Photoshop Elements).

You will learn how to:
- Use levels, curves and contrast adjustments to fine-tune your images
- Retouch like a pro (conceal wrinkles, smooth complexion, white teeth, make eyes stand out, etc)
- Use creative cropping, dodging & burning to create drama and enhance lighting
- Use creative blending modes to simulate 'wet' darkroom effects (ie sepia toning, cross-process, etc)

Monday 9th August. 6.30 - 8.30p.m. Gallery 1885
Exhibition opening and members reception: 'Panels of variation' by Roy Taylor.

The programme will consist of 6 x 6 figure print panels with variations in style of printing and presentation i.e. blue tone, lith, high key, low key and duo studies.

Exhibition continues to August 27th.

Thursday 12th August. 6.30 - 9.00pm. Gallery 1885
Portfolio evening with Tim Pryse-Hawkins

An informal evening to discuss and critique club members recent work. Please bring either your prints or lap top.

Open to all club members, and light refreshments provided. All categories of work welcome.

These bi-monthly evenings are both an opportunity to meet other members, and to show and gain feedback on your own work and to see how other photographers approach their subject.

Thursday 2nd September 6.30 - 8.30p.m. Gallery 1885
Exhibition opening and members reception: 'Food and Faces' by Tim Pryse-Hawkins.

Tim Pryse-Hawkins presents a celebration of food in London and the UK, and the people who produce and prepare it.

Black and white classical portraiture combines with "kitchen gonzo" to produce a range of images from raw meat on a butchers block to delicate cocktail bites in trendy isllington bars. Butchers bakers, pattisiers, fishmongers, market stall holders, michellin star chefs, wild mushrooms, funky sushi and school food, all through the eyes of a London foodie!

Sunday 5th September. 11.00a.m. Gallery 1885
'Food and Faces'. The art of food photography.

Tim Pryse-Hawkins will discuss his current exhibition in the Gallery, and explain techniques of food photography with reference to prints in the exhibition.

Thursday 9th September. 6.30 - 9.00p.m.
'Models 'Togs and MUA's evening'.

The aim of this popular and useful bi-monthly event is to provide an opportunity for members, professional or amateur, to network with models and MUAs. Suggested to bring portfolios. It is also an enjoyable and informal social evening with refreshments. Models and Make-up artists who have worked with members are also welcome to be invited by the relevant member. Please simply notify Tim Pryse Hawkins at tpryse@googlemail.com.

Monday 20th September. 6.30 - 8.30p.m. Gallery 1885
Exhibition opening and members reception:'Skins' by Daniela Holischeck

The presented images are figure studies and abstract body portraits of male and female models. There are small details that I try to catch with my camera, the shape, symmetry, beauty or an attitude. Some of the images are very abstract while others like the full body portraits disclose all there is. With closer observation the attitude of the model might shine through.

This project has been an interesting journey for me. When I photographed the details and shapes in the model's poses I discovered how versatile each image can be when printing them in different ways in the darkroom. While this is nothing new to any photographer, I was just fascinated how much the same image printed in different ways could give different information.

All images are hand printed on 11x14 fibre based paper and are available for sale. Enquiries can be directed to Daniela Holischeck on holisdan@hotmail.com.

Some of the images can also be viewed online under www.danielaholischeck.com.

Thursday 23rd September 6.30p.m.
'Press photography inside and out'. Illustrated presentation by Sue Foll

After graduating in 1984 with first class honours, Sue moved into print media design working on titles such as Elle Deco and Empire. She also produced original design for galleries and artists including Hayward Gallery and Riverside Studios. In 1991 Sue was recruited by David Driver, head of design at "The Times", and for the next 14 years she worked on nearly every aspect of the newspaper. In 2003 she was appointed chief designer of the new Saturday section "Body and Soul", followed by "Times Travel". In 2007 Sue went freelance, and to date has undertaken commissions amongst others for The BBC, The Times and Sunday Times, Haymarket Publications, Sunday Express and Financial Times.

Sue was recently commissioned to form an exhibition around the first year of the creative agency Libertine, and earlier this year she was the subject of a short film by "The Guardian" on how she goes about shooting strangers. Sue is also an avid blogger and publishes a picture a day on Blipfoto. All of the above can be accessed on her website www.suefoll.co.uk

This presentation will give a personal insight into Sue's fascinating, colourful and varied experiences as a leading press and freelance photographer, which will be of major interest to both professional and amateur club members.




REGULAR STUDIO GROUPS PROGRAMME


THE FASHION GROUP with Ben Lovejoy.
The group meets monthly to create professional standard editorial and advertising images to a pre-planned brief.. Cost £22.

Thursday 19th August 6.30-9.00
Thursday 16th September 6.30 - 9.00

PORTRAIT GROUP with Richard Liston.
Exploring creative image making with varied techniques and lighting. Cost £15 includes model and make-up artist.

Wednesday 18th August 7 - 9.00p.m.
Wed. 22nd September 7-9.00p.m.

DANCE GROUP with Fred Whisker
Action Photography of young and enthusiastic dancers. Cost £23.50.

Sunday 26th September 2.30-5.30

THE ART NUDE LIGHTING WORKSHOP with Phil Westwood.
Exploring lighting styles with models of different skin and hair colour, and modelling styles from dance based to classical figure. Cost £15.

Monday August 9th. 7. - 9.00p.m. Monday August 23rd 7. - 9.00p.m.
Monday Sept. 13th. 7 - 9.00p.m. Monday Sept. 27th. 7 - 9.00p.m.

MALE FIGURE GROUP
Maximum 8 people and cost is £15 per person. The next Male Figure night will take place on Wednesday 22nd September and the model will be Jerry East, an excellent and very photogenic model.

Wednesday 22nd September 7.00 - 9.00p.m..

CREATIVE LIGHTING WORKSHOP with Mike Healey
Informal workshop for members with limited experience of the studio. Participants will create their own images of the model in 3 different lighting configurations each of which will be carefully recorded. Cost £12.00

Tuesday 14th September 7- 9p.m.

BASIC LIGHTING WORKSHOP with Mike Healey.
A demonstration with model of how to use studio flash lighting, metering and the effects of different reflectors. Primarily for newcomers to the studio to gain confidence to work alone. Studio accreditation included. Cost £12.00

Tuesday 10th August 7- 9p.m.

'MEET THE MODEL' LUNCH TIME GROUP with Terry Turner.
An opportunity for portraiture and figure shots with a new model in a relaxed group, particularly for those who prefer a dayttime event. Booking required. Limited to 8 places. Cost £15.

No August meeting.
Thursday 9th September 12.00-2.00p.m..

MODEL RESIDENCY
This monthly event offers an economical way to shoot on a one-to-one basis with a model in the studio. Bookings taken from 1st of the month only.

Saturday 24th July. 10.00a.m. - 6.00p.m.
Saturday 28th August. 10.00 - 6.00p.m.
Saturday 25th September. 10.00 - 6.00p.m.