The second competition of the season. There are two sections in this competition, PDI and prints.
There is no theme, any image on any subject is an acceptable entry, subject to general competition rules.
The judge for this competition is Nick Berentzen CPAGB, BPE3
Good luck!
This evening’s proposed presentation by Frances Marshall will make you think.
In this talk we’ll discuss how to navigate your inner voice as a photographer in both commercial and fine art exhibition work.
Frances says that working in this world for 20 years she’s been doing her utmost to stay true to what matters to her and her clients while also using her work to fight for social justice in unexpected places.
We will work through the practicalities of the career and strategies to continuously help you push forward.
Frances Marshall is a classical music and opera photographer who has been working in the industry predominantly in the UK, Europe and the U.S.
Her clients include some of the world’s greatest classical musicians and arts organisations.
It’s our 60th Season so watch out for details of a special party!
The Catalyst Exhibition – a talk through the work involved in putting this exhibition on given by Vince Scriven, Bill Griffiths & Peter Edwards
Trevor is an international travel photographer and photo tour leader, based in Donegal, Ireland. Born in Derry, he went on to teach geography at international schools in Singapore, Togo, Italy, Ethiopia and Brazil – always travelling extensively with his camera.
This naturally brought two of his life’s passions together as a geographer-photographer. His photography focuses predominantly on culture and landscapes; images which reflect a spatial and temporal journey through life, while striving to reflect the need to live in a more sustainable world. By seeking the moment and light in various contexts, we can turn the ordinary into the extraordinary.
My approach is based on an alternative vision of tomorrow – capturing unforgettable moments through photography that empower us to reflect upon the world around us, and truly be the change that we want to see in that world.
As Henry David Thoreau said, “It’s not what you look at that matters, it’s what you see”.
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Trevor Cole[/caption]
The first part of the evening will be a talk given by our member Leo Kidds and the second half of the evening will be a presentation on Photobooks by Liz Kenny.
The third competition of the season. This is a PDI-only competition (i.e. no print section).
The theme is “Motion” and we have decided this season to give a steer on what is intended so that you can more easily judge whether your entries are acceptable or within scope for this theme.
For “Motion”, images should capture movement within the frame, either by freezing action at a precise moment or by using techniques like motion blur or intentional camera movement to convey a sense of speed, energy, or flow.
Judge to be confirmed.
Good luck!
Margaret is a Scottish artist, photographer and writer living on the Isle of Harris in the Scottish Outer Hebrides.
The stillness and being surrounded by sea and nature on Harris is at the heart of her creative work. She created all her creative retreats, online membership, and yearly festival from a belief that creativity is vital for well-being. Being surrounded by like-minded creatives enriches our lives and encourages us to take time to be creative; she loves bringing people together, to quiet beautiful places to retreat and absorb nature together.
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Margaret Soraya[/caption]
Our annual inter club competition between Frodsham, Mid Cheshire Camera Club and Ellesmere Port Photographic Society.
The judge for the evening will be John Smith APAGB, CPAGB, Hon LCPU
Good luck to Frodsham!
This evening’s talk is presented by Rachel Bigsby.
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Rachel Bigsby[/caption]
Rachel is an award-winning wildlife photographer whose profound connection to the subjects she chooses to photograph, combined with her distinctive creative vision, has shaped her remarkable career to date. Rachel’s accolades include the prestigious Natural Artistry award in Wildlife Photographer of the Year and the Portfolio Award in Bird Photographer of the Year. She is a Nikon Creator, RSPB Ambassador, and a published contributor to National Geographic.
The talk will be “The Art of Wildlife Photography” in which she shares her philosophical and creative approach to photographing wildlife, one that invites you to think differently about how to approach traditional wildlife photography.
The fourth competition of the season. This is a PDI-only competition (i.e. no print section).
The theme is “Minimalist” and we have decided this season to give a steer on what is intended so that you can more easily judge whether your entries are acceptable or within scope for this theme.
For “Minimilist”, images must showcase simplicity by using a limited number of visual elements in the frame and also demonstrate a clean composition. Focus on space, form, negative space, a strong subject and subtle detail. Images should create impact through restraint, drawing attention to form, colour, or texture without distraction.
The judge for this competition is Susie Freeman.
Good luck!