Provisional Programme.
The detailed Programme for the 2012 Summer season will be added later.
The detailed Programme for the 2012 Summer season will be added later.
Monday evenings 7.30 -10pm in the Colliton Club, unless otherwise stated.
5th Sept Welcome & "2010 London Salon"
A chance to see work from one of the most prestigious UK Print Salons shown as digital Images.
We will also be explaining the new 'Mentor' system, club members with a particular skill who are prepared to share their knowledge will be identified so any member can tap into this source of help and arrange for some individual help.
12th Sept "Off the Beaten Track in Indo China"
Margaret Collis EFIAP APAGB DPAGB ARPS
Trips to Vietnam, Laos and Cambodia mainly exploring the rural life in villages but also including some of the historic temples, palaces and Angkor Wat
19th Sept "Critique & Development"
with David Southwell ARPS
We will be asking for work in advance for David to discuss and offer helpful suggestions Use this as an opportunity to show work in progress or try out ideas. Audience participation welcome.
David is returning as a judge for our first competition
26th Sept "What a difference a Mount Makes" Chris Longridge of Longridge Cuttters
An introduction to cutting a successful bevel mount without a grief.
How to make the very best of those masterpieces we’ve all been working on.
30th September EXTRA FRIDAY SESSION in the CHURCHILL ROOM led by Dee & Geoff
Programme for the Evening
How to get your photos from the camera to computer.
How to improve them in Elements or Photoshop and how to prepare for competitions or website.
Dealing with both prints and DPI’s.
This session is at your request and is aimed at those of you who have difficulty with some of the basic resizing and post processing skills.
Please let us know if you intend to come.
3rd Oct "Members’ Evening" led by John Tilsley
Short presentations from Club members prepared to share their expertise & and experiences with the rest of us. This will include practical demonstrations.
10th Oct WCPF Exhibitions
Digital images of the Print & Digital accepted and award winning images from 2011
An opportunity to see some of the best photography from our Federation Many members enter the WCPF Annual Exhibitions but don't have the opportunity to see the final selections.
We hope that tonight will encourage you to enter in 2012.
17th Oct "A Wildlife Extravaganza"
with Brian Pettitt
A compilation of wildlife from here, there and everywhere by this well known professional wildlife photographer.
NB Last night for handing in Digital Images and Prints for the Open Comp next week.
24th Oct Comp 1 "Open"
Open competitions have no restrictions on subject matter.
Judge David Southwell ARPS.
31st Oct "The Idle Rich Returns"
Leo Rich ARPS EFIAP/b DPAGB APAGB
Well respected judge and photographer returns to Dorchester to show us some of his slides, yes I do mean slides, covering a vast range of subjects and styles of photography.
7th Nov "Wessex Battle"
NOTE VENUE CHANGE: Now at the BROWNSWORD HALL POUNDBURY.
The Annual Interclub Trophy Battle for Projected Images. 8 of their very best images from Wessex clubs in competition for the Wessex Trophy.
14th Nov "Printed Allsorts"
Andrew Wilson ARPS
“A gentle ramble through prints – some oldish – some very new – but looking at what I like to photograph, include several more extended projects.”
21std Nov "OnOne Software"
Bob Cambell
onOne Software will be showing their very latest Perfect Photos Suite 6 with the brand new Perfect Mask, Perfect Layers, Perfect Effects and Perfect Portrait. Bob will bring low cost product on the night! So bring your credit cards, cash etc!
NB Last night for handing in Digital Images and Prints for the street/Urban Comp. next week.
25th Nov FRIDAY "ANDY ROUSE SPECIAL"
7.30 at the Corn Exchange Tickets £10.00 bring friends and family to see this world famous Wild-life Photographer. Usually a sellout so book well in advance as this event will be advertised.
28th Nov Comp :- "Street/Urban Photography"
Steet Photography definition:-
People, objects or animals within the public domain, generally un-posed and un-staged exploring relationships between people & their surroundings also the urban environment .
Urban Photography:-including architecture & landscapes in densely populated areas
Judge Eddy Lane
An opportunity to step outside our comfort zones and attempt something a little different
5th Dec "Travel & Nature"
David Cantrille FRPS MFIAP MPAGB
Mary Cantrille FRPS EFIAP MPAGB
Two world class photographers from our own club.
Not to be missed.
The first half will be mainly Travel images plus a showing of Mary’s Fellowship panel, the second half will be all Natural History.
12th Dec "Seasonal Social Club Night"
An evening of light hearted seasonal photographic activities hosted in the Colliton Club by the Vice Chairman Neil Crick
CLOSED FOR CHRISTMAS BREAK
9th Jan "Low light and Night Photography" Tony Worobiec FRPS
Tony is a well established fine-art photographer with a permanent exhibition in the Fox Talbot Museum.
He has many publications including The Complete Digital Guide to Low Light & Night Photography. Who better to cover this subject which is included as a Competition subject later in the year.
Tony will explore the many techniques for photographing in low light and at night, using a DSLR camera.
NB Please bring your short AVs for the AV night next week so we can arrange the running order.
16th Jan "Club AV Night"
Following the AV workshop last year we will see some of the new work from our membership and examples of award winning AVs
NB Last night for handing in Digital Images and Prints for the Focus on Nature Comp next week
23rd Jan Comp :-"Focus on Nature"
Guidelines for the definition of Nature can be found in Rules & Guidelines
Judge:- Barry Mead FRPS EFIAP/s MPAGB
30th Jan "From Japan to Norton Fitzwarren via Goodwood" with George Reekie
The country and wildlife in Japan and recent work covering a wide range of subjects.
Those of you who went to DPIC will remember George's winning stunning Individual Image.
6th Feb "Bridport Exchange Evening" Speakers from each club show us their work.
These popular evenings show us a talent from within the two clubs
13th Feb Our Speaker is Anne Mahaney who will be showing us "Iceland"
Anne is a well known member of Fordingbridge club she is als a judge for the Southern Fed.
NB Venue is now Colliton Club.
The talk by David Clapp scheduled for tonight has been postponed.
We will be re-scheduling later in the year or next season.
20th Feb "Evening with Dee & Geoff Wareham"
Two of our most successful photographers on the club scene share their work with us tonight and show us some of their creative secrets.
NB Last night for handing in Digital Images and Prints for the Monochrome Comp next week
24th Feb FRIDAY Basics of Digital with Jan Parsons. Churchill Room Colliton Club. 7.30 -9.30
Using Bridge
Basic image manipulation.
27th Feb Comp:- "Monochrome"
Definition of Monochrome is in the Rules and Guidelines
Judge:- Sheila Haycox
5th March "Brains Trust" & "Auction" Club Night
Your questions answered. To ensure we get the people on the panel a chance to prepare photographic examples to illustrate their answers we will be asking for your questions in good time.
This is also an opportunity to Buy & Sell those items that would get a new lease of life under new ownership.
In order to list higher value items please submit details beforehand.
Photo bric brac can be brought in on the night
10% to club funds.
NB Last night for handing in Digital Images and Prints for the Low Light Comp next week.
6th March TUESDAY "Beaminster Exchange" (Away at Beaminster Museum) We visit Beaminster Club for another of our regular exchange visits where we share talent from within the two clubs.
12th March Comp :--"Low light"
Pictures taken outside between dusk and dawn or inside where there is no natural light. Judge:- Hilary Britland
19th March "An Evening with Guy Edwardes"
An opportunity to share this popular club night with family & friends.
You will be asked to get a ticket in advance so we can determine the number of visitors we can accommodate.
Guy’s last talk was a sell-out so don’t leave it too late.
Held at Brownsword Hall Free to club Members Visitors to pay
26th March "What is Creative Photography?" (Note change of date)
Penny Piddock AFIAP DPAGB
This ‘interactive debate’ has been popular in clubs around the region.
There will be a competitive element with a file provided in advance by Penny where you can let your creative juices flow freely.
2nd April "Poles Apart" (Note change of date.) Jane & Stephen Lee.Stephen & Jane show us their different styles of photography from their visits.
Wildlife, landscapes ....& trains
9th April CLOSED Bank Holiday
16th April CLUB NIGHT :-Panels A Members to show panels of prints.
23rd April "Southampton International Print Salon on Tour."
Presented by Glyn Edmunds the Exhibition Chairman Award winning and Accepted prints from this long established International Exhibition.
A rare chance to see work from some of the best print-workers on the International scene
NB Last night for handing in Digital Images and Prints for the Open Comp next week.
30th April Comp :-"OPEN"
Any subject matter Judge;- Dr Tony Marriott
2nd May WED "Bristol International Projected Image Salon"
TICKET EVENT at the Brownsword Hall, Poundbury Award winning and selected images from this International Salon set imaginatively to music. Open to visitors Tickets £4.00
7th May CLOSED Bank Holiday
14th May "A lifetime in Natural History" David Boag
21st May Club Night Practical
28th May To be arranged
NB Last night for handing in Digital Images and Prints for the Open Comp on the next club night.
4th June Closed Bank Holiday
11th June Comp:- "Creative"
After the evening where Creative Photography was discussed in depth we are expecting some amazing work from you tonight.
Judge Andrew Wilson ARPS
18th June Practical or Salon
25th June AGM
This evening is possibly the most important in the club year.
Tonight is your chance to have a say about how the club operates.
2nd July Practical Evening
9th July Photographic Treasure Hunt
16th July To be confirmed
23rd July To be confirmed
2012/13 season starts 3rd September 2012
5th Sept Welcome & "2010 London Salon"
A chance to see work from one of the most prestigious UK Print Salons shown as digital Images.
We will also be explaining the new 'Mentor' system, club members with a particular skill who are prepared to share their knowledge will be identified so any member can tap into this source of help and arrange for some individual help.
12th Sept "Off the Beaten Track in Indo China"
Margaret Collis EFIAP APAGB DPAGB ARPS
Trips to Vietnam, Laos and Cambodia mainly exploring the rural life in villages but also including some of the historic temples, palaces and Angkor Wat
19th Sept "Critique & Development"
with David Southwell ARPS
We will be asking for work in advance for David to discuss and offer helpful suggestions Use this as an opportunity to show work in progress or try out ideas. Audience participation welcome.
David is returning as a judge for our first competition
26th Sept "What a difference a Mount Makes" Chris Longridge of Longridge Cuttters
An introduction to cutting a successful bevel mount without a grief.
How to make the very best of those masterpieces we’ve all been working on.
30th September EXTRA FRIDAY SESSION in the CHURCHILL ROOM led by Dee & Geoff
Programme for the Evening
How to get your photos from the camera to computer.
How to improve them in Elements or Photoshop and how to prepare for competitions or website.
Dealing with both prints and DPI’s.
This session is at your request and is aimed at those of you who have difficulty with some of the basic resizing and post processing skills.
Please let us know if you intend to come.
3rd Oct "Members’ Evening" led by John Tilsley
Short presentations from Club members prepared to share their expertise & and experiences with the rest of us. This will include practical demonstrations.
10th Oct WCPF Exhibitions
Digital images of the Print & Digital accepted and award winning images from 2011
An opportunity to see some of the best photography from our Federation Many members enter the WCPF Annual Exhibitions but don't have the opportunity to see the final selections.
We hope that tonight will encourage you to enter in 2012.
17th Oct "A Wildlife Extravaganza"
with Brian Pettitt
A compilation of wildlife from here, there and everywhere by this well known professional wildlife photographer.
NB Last night for handing in Digital Images and Prints for the Open Comp next week.
24th Oct Comp 1 "Open"
Open competitions have no restrictions on subject matter.
Judge David Southwell ARPS.
31st Oct "The Idle Rich Returns"
Leo Rich ARPS EFIAP/b DPAGB APAGB
Well respected judge and photographer returns to Dorchester to show us some of his slides, yes I do mean slides, covering a vast range of subjects and styles of photography.
7th Nov "Wessex Battle"
NOTE VENUE CHANGE: Now at the BROWNSWORD HALL POUNDBURY.
The Annual Interclub Trophy Battle for Projected Images. 8 of their very best images from Wessex clubs in competition for the Wessex Trophy.
14th Nov "Printed Allsorts"
Andrew Wilson ARPS
“A gentle ramble through prints – some oldish – some very new – but looking at what I like to photograph, include several more extended projects.”
21std Nov "OnOne Software"
Bob Cambell
onOne Software will be showing their very latest Perfect Photos Suite 6 with the brand new Perfect Mask, Perfect Layers, Perfect Effects and Perfect Portrait. Bob will bring low cost product on the night! So bring your credit cards, cash etc!
NB Last night for handing in Digital Images and Prints for the street/Urban Comp. next week.
25th Nov FRIDAY "ANDY ROUSE SPECIAL"
7.30 at the Corn Exchange Tickets £10.00 bring friends and family to see this world famous Wild-life Photographer. Usually a sellout so book well in advance as this event will be advertised.
28th Nov Comp :- "Street/Urban Photography"
Steet Photography definition:-
People, objects or animals within the public domain, generally un-posed and un-staged exploring relationships between people & their surroundings also the urban environment .
Urban Photography:-including architecture & landscapes in densely populated areas
Judge Eddy Lane
An opportunity to step outside our comfort zones and attempt something a little different
5th Dec "Travel & Nature"
David Cantrille FRPS MFIAP MPAGB
Mary Cantrille FRPS EFIAP MPAGB
Two world class photographers from our own club.
Not to be missed.
The first half will be mainly Travel images plus a showing of Mary’s Fellowship panel, the second half will be all Natural History.
12th Dec "Seasonal Social Club Night"
An evening of light hearted seasonal photographic activities hosted in the Colliton Club by the Vice Chairman Neil Crick
CLOSED FOR CHRISTMAS BREAK
9th Jan "Low light and Night Photography" Tony Worobiec FRPS
Tony is a well established fine-art photographer with a permanent exhibition in the Fox Talbot Museum.
He has many publications including The Complete Digital Guide to Low Light & Night Photography. Who better to cover this subject which is included as a Competition subject later in the year.
Tony will explore the many techniques for photographing in low light and at night, using a DSLR camera.
NB Please bring your short AVs for the AV night next week so we can arrange the running order.
16th Jan "Club AV Night"
Following the AV workshop last year we will see some of the new work from our membership and examples of award winning AVs
NB Last night for handing in Digital Images and Prints for the Focus on Nature Comp next week
23rd Jan Comp :-"Focus on Nature"
Guidelines for the definition of Nature can be found in Rules & Guidelines
Judge:- Barry Mead FRPS EFIAP/s MPAGB
30th Jan "From Japan to Norton Fitzwarren via Goodwood" with George Reekie
The country and wildlife in Japan and recent work covering a wide range of subjects.
Those of you who went to DPIC will remember George's winning stunning Individual Image.
6th Feb "Bridport Exchange Evening" Speakers from each club show us their work.
These popular evenings show us a talent from within the two clubs
13th Feb Our Speaker is Anne Mahaney who will be showing us "Iceland"
Anne is a well known member of Fordingbridge club she is als a judge for the Southern Fed.
NB Venue is now Colliton Club.
The talk by David Clapp scheduled for tonight has been postponed.
We will be re-scheduling later in the year or next season.
20th Feb "Evening with Dee & Geoff Wareham"
Two of our most successful photographers on the club scene share their work with us tonight and show us some of their creative secrets.
NB Last night for handing in Digital Images and Prints for the Monochrome Comp next week
24th Feb FRIDAY Basics of Digital with Jan Parsons. Churchill Room Colliton Club. 7.30 -9.30
Using Bridge
Basic image manipulation.
27th Feb Comp:- "Monochrome"
Definition of Monochrome is in the Rules and Guidelines
Judge:- Sheila Haycox
5th March "Brains Trust" & "Auction" Club Night
Your questions answered. To ensure we get the people on the panel a chance to prepare photographic examples to illustrate their answers we will be asking for your questions in good time.
This is also an opportunity to Buy & Sell those items that would get a new lease of life under new ownership.
In order to list higher value items please submit details beforehand.
Photo bric brac can be brought in on the night
10% to club funds.
NB Last night for handing in Digital Images and Prints for the Low Light Comp next week.
6th March TUESDAY "Beaminster Exchange" (Away at Beaminster Museum) We visit Beaminster Club for another of our regular exchange visits where we share talent from within the two clubs.
12th March Comp :--"Low light"
Pictures taken outside between dusk and dawn or inside where there is no natural light. Judge:- Hilary Britland
19th March "An Evening with Guy Edwardes"
An opportunity to share this popular club night with family & friends.
You will be asked to get a ticket in advance so we can determine the number of visitors we can accommodate.
Guy’s last talk was a sell-out so don’t leave it too late.
Held at Brownsword Hall Free to club Members Visitors to pay
26th March "What is Creative Photography?" (Note change of date)
Penny Piddock AFIAP DPAGB
This ‘interactive debate’ has been popular in clubs around the region.
There will be a competitive element with a file provided in advance by Penny where you can let your creative juices flow freely.
2nd April "Poles Apart" (Note change of date.) Jane & Stephen Lee.Stephen & Jane show us their different styles of photography from their visits.
Wildlife, landscapes ....& trains
9th April CLOSED Bank Holiday
16th April CLUB NIGHT :-Panels A Members to show panels of prints.
23rd April "Southampton International Print Salon on Tour."
Presented by Glyn Edmunds the Exhibition Chairman Award winning and Accepted prints from this long established International Exhibition.
A rare chance to see work from some of the best print-workers on the International scene
NB Last night for handing in Digital Images and Prints for the Open Comp next week.
30th April Comp :-"OPEN"
Any subject matter Judge;- Dr Tony Marriott
2nd May WED "Bristol International Projected Image Salon"
TICKET EVENT at the Brownsword Hall, Poundbury Award winning and selected images from this International Salon set imaginatively to music. Open to visitors Tickets £4.00
7th May CLOSED Bank Holiday
14th May "A lifetime in Natural History" David Boag
21st May Club Night Practical
28th May To be arranged
NB Last night for handing in Digital Images and Prints for the Open Comp on the next club night.
4th June Closed Bank Holiday
11th June Comp:- "Creative"
After the evening where Creative Photography was discussed in depth we are expecting some amazing work from you tonight.
Judge Andrew Wilson ARPS
18th June Practical or Salon
25th June AGM
This evening is possibly the most important in the club year.
Tonight is your chance to have a say about how the club operates.
2nd July Practical Evening
9th July Photographic Treasure Hunt
16th July To be confirmed
23rd July To be confirmed
2012/13 season starts 3rd September 2012
Comments (click to expand)