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1 Bleadon Photographic Group Club Programme 2014/15 Affiliated to the Photographic Alliance of Great Britain, through the Weston Counties Photographic Federation.

3 Programme Index Page 2 Page 3 Page 4 Page 5 Page 6 Page 7 & 8 Page 9 Page 10 Page 11 Page 12 Page 13 Page 14 Page 15 Page 18 Page 19 Page 20 Page 21 Page 22 Page 23 Page 24 Page 25 New Members An Introduction to the Club Officers & Committee Competition Rules Annual Competition Rules Monthly Competition Rules Photographer of the Year Competition Closing dates for External Competition A very warm welcome to all our members September October November December January February March April May Dates of Drop in Sessions Useful Websites Support Information

4 Dear new member, New Members On behalf of the committee and members, welcome to the Group. We sincerely trust that you will enjoy your membership for many years to come and that you will take full advantage of all that the Group has to offer. Always feel free to speak to any Committee member on any topic of which you may have concern, we will endeavour to rectify any problem you may come across. The pack you have been given should contain the following and if any item is not in the pack please let us know and it will be corrected: A combined receipt and membership card A current programme. The Constitution may be seen if required, by asking a committee member The Group meet in the Coronation Hall, Bleadon every Tuesday except for the 3rd in the month from September until May. Starting dates and finishing dates are published in the programme. During the months of June, July and August we endeavour to hold outdoors practical meetings and the dates and venues are announced to members, both through and by the Chairman, as we finalise the arrangements. Please enjoy the Group and participate in the many, varied activities we have to offer. Members are actively encouraged to try out the clubs full programme and contribute their knowledge and expertise so that all members can benefit. Yours sincerely, Tony Gilbert Chairman.

5 An Introduction to Bleadon Photographic Group The Group started life on 28th April 1948 as Weston-Super-Mare Cine & Camera Society. Over the years it has used 5 meeting venues around the town of Weston-Super-Mare, the latest being the Coronation Hall at Bleadon, which gave rise to the change in name to Bleadon Photographic Group. The Group has continually moved with the changes in the art of photographic image making. A digital projector and laptop computer are in regular use at most meetings including digital workshop and Judge Forums. Bleadon Photographic Group is affiliated to the Photographic Alliance of Great Britain (PAGB) through the Western Counties Photographic Federation (WCPF). What are these organisations you might ask? Well firstly the WCPF which was founded in 1932 it is made up of 99 clubs and societies covering a large area, which extends from Swindon in the east to Lands End in the west and from Stroud in the north to Weymouth in the south. The organisation runs competitions, conferences, meetings and master classes for all affiliated members within the area and represents it s members at the Photographic Alliance of Great Britain. The PAGB is the national organising body for all photographic clubs and societies throughout Great Britain through 15 geographical regions known as Federations. They in turn, organise similar functions but this time on a national basis and are the official link to international bodies throughout the world. This organisation is known as The International Federation of Photographic Art and they issue their own awards for achievement in photography. The PAGB offer its own distinctions known as awards for photographic merit, direct to qualifying members. Individual membership to each of these organisations is not possible and can only be achieved through membership of an affiliated club. Both organisations issue e/newsletters which are circulated to all member clubs on a regular basis and contain relevant information on subjects of interest to photographic groups. Bleadon Photographic Group receives these publications which are cascaded to members via . They both have excellent websites.

6 Officers and Committee Hon. Life Members Sir J Wiggin T.D ARPS. C. Brown LRDPS. DPAGB D. Cape Chairman - aandjmgilbert@tiscali.co.uk HON. Treasurer Programme Secretary - carol.wilson34@btinternet.com Competition Secretary - colinwalters@hotmail.com Tony Gilbert Trevor Hartgroves Carol Wilson Colin Walters Club Workshops - ijohnson@gordano.n-somerset.sch.uk Club website: - ijohnson@gordano.n-somerset.sch.uk Ian Johnson Ian Johnson Club General enquiries - enquiries.bpg@hotmail.co.uk Telephone - Carol Wilson on Club website: Members Area Page 4

7 Competition Rules 1.1 The competition year shall be coincident with the membership year. 1.2 All entries shall be clearly titled, show required orientation, and be identified with the photographers Membership number. Failure to comply will render the entry inadmissible. 1.3 Digital images must be sized to a maximum of 1400 pixels (wide) x 1050 pixels (high) if in landscape orientation or 1050 pixels (high) x default width if in portrait orientation and saved in JPEG format. 1.4 All prints must be mounted; the size of the mount shall be no larger than 400mm by 500mm however the aperture within these measurements is at the photographer s discretion. 1.5 Images entered must be entirely the work of the photographer. Composite images, frames, filters, and other image manipulation tools are permitted provided all components meet this requirement. Images from any other source including royalty free images/clipart are not permitted. An entry may be rejected if it does not conform or is deemed unsuitable. 1.6 Members may submit a maximum of 2 prints being either colour or monochrome and 2 either colour or monochrome in the projected image class. 1.7 Prints may be of any size within the parameters stipulated above (1.4). Page 5

8 Annual Competition Rules 2.1 Each entry will be individually judged in each category (print and projected image) the judge will choose the winning images ; this is at the judge s discretion. One (1) point will be awarded automatically for every monthly completion throughout the membership year that you enter. You require a minimum of three (3) points in a category (your selected group) in order to enter the Annual Competition. The winner in each category will be awarded the trophy for best image. There will be no separate classes and this result has no impact on the monthly competition. Page 6

9 Monthly Competition Rules 2.2 Shall be coincident with the membership year 2.3 The event is open to all members of the Group, however only Advanced members can be awarded Photographer of the year. (POTY) 2.4 The Judge will be asked to involve the members to interact on each entry when commenting but the photographer s anonymity should be preserved. 2.4 An image may be shown a maximum of three times provided it does not achieve 1st 2nd or 3rd as per (2.7). 2.5 The judge will award 1st 2nd and third places and as many highly commended and commended as she/he feels warranted. 2.6 Points will be awarded thus: 1st place 6 points; 2nd place 5 points; 3rd place 4 points; Highly commended (HC) 3 points; Commended (C) 2 points and each entry received will receive 1 point. Places are at the judge s discretion. 2.7 Any image awarded 1st 2nd or 3rd in the monthly competition may not be used again in subsequent monthly competitions in any form. They can however, be used in the Annual competition or Inter club competitions. 2.8 There will be two classes within the monthly competition: General for the general membership. And Advanced for those that have achieved a higher standard. Placement within these categories is at the discretion of the Competition Secretary. (Comp sec). Page 7

10 Monthly Competition Rules 2.9 The member achieving most points in either section (Advanced) will be awarded the appropriate trophy i.e. winner Advanced prints, winner advanced projected images. If there is a tie on points in either category the number of first places awarded will be taken into account. The member coming second will receive the runners up trophy. 3.0 The member achieving most points in either section (General) will be awarded the appropriate trophy i.e. winner general prints, winner general projected images. These members will be promoted to the Advanced section. If there is a tie on points in either category the number of first places awarded will be taken into account. The member coming second will receive the runners up trophy. 3,1 The person accumulating the least amount of points in either Advanced section (prints and/or projected images) will be relegated from that section to the General section. This is at the discretion of the Committee. Page 8

11 PHOTOGRAPHER OF THE YEAR (POTY) 3.3 The person accumulating the most combined points in the two categories (Prints and Projected images) in the Advanced class, will be pronounced POTY and awarded the relevant trophy, likewise the person coming second in the POTY table will be awarded the runner up trophy. Updated 29th April 2014 Page 9

12 Closing dates for External Competition 2014 November 15th WCPF Kingswood Salver at Clyst St Mary, Nr Exeter 23rd September is the deadline for club selection 5 print images as a set from 5 different photographers 2015 February 8th WCPF DPIC Competition at the Corn Exchange, Exeter 18th Jan 2014 closing date. Club to make selection 16 th December projected images 1400 x 1050 jpeg from club (max 4 from each photographer) March 7th WCPF Council Meeting and Knightshayes Trophy (Subject 'Fear') at Clyst St Mary, Nr Exeter 27 th January hand in at club. (2 prints per photographer) May 10th 25th. WCPF Members Print Exhibition venue to be confirmed. 24th Feb hand in at club Members Print and Projected Image Exhibition to hand in at council meeting on 7th March. (Prints) Please Check WCPF website for Rules for each competition. Page 10

13 A very warm welcome to all our members We do hope you like the new look and feel of this year s programme. This year the programme has undergone a facelift, we have changed the layout and its format. It has been setout so that all the Rule and Regulations are together followed by the new lay out of the year s activities, these have been set out as a month s activities per page. Some new pages have been added to this year s programme; I have included a page with useful web links; I have also managed to get the Club some discount codes, see the Adverts section for more details. As per the past years we have a widely varied programme, building on member s feedback from last season. There will be some different types of evenings in our 2014/2015 programme, with more hands-on active Workshops, where you will need to bring your camera along to participate. These will include practicals covering the basics, to advanced photographic techniques, with members themselves leading the way and helping each other. We also have a monthly competition and some other fun stuff too. With our Multi-battle in December. In the following May we have the WCPF travelling Critique followed by the clubs Annual competition. Another non -stop season this year has been planned, so dust off your kit and join in..!! Enjoy Photography.it s an art it s fun. It s creative get creative At BPG we are proud that we interact and help and guide each other, so if you have any questions or you require some advice someone will help Page 11

14 September 15/09/2014 Committee Meeting 23/09/2014 Welcome Back An evening of images : Please bring along your holiday images in digital format to show to the rest of the club (max 10 images each). We will also be taking subs & explaining the new club rules / format. 30/09/2014 In House Critique - not a competition In House Critique evening judged by Colin and Ian. Please bring along three digital or three prints of your choice Black & White or Colour or a mixture. *See page 5 for required image sizes. Page 12

15 October 07/10/2014 Workshop: Studio Night The idea of tonight s studio will be to shoot stunning crisp portraits. Full studio lighting will be available & I have found us a very pleasant & attractive young lady called Lisa who has agreed to model for us. She may bring her young daughter with her so that we can get some lovely images of the two of them. You will need to bring your Camera kit & a Tripod. 14/10/2014 Antidote to Camera club Lectures Nigel Cheffers - Heard and Paula Fernley Antidote to Camera club Lectures Please Note: All digital entries, including digital copies of the print that you are submitting in the next competition have to be submitted to Colin Walters by the 14th October as he has to summit them to the judge for Competition 28 th October. 20/10/2014 Committee Meeting 28/10/2014 Competition Paul Kessler LRPS CPAGB will be the guest judge. A member of Sodbury & Yate photographic Club, he enthusiastically embraces all things digital. Page 13

16 November 04/11/2014 Workshop: Software Evening Alternatives to Photoshop. An evening to try new photo editing software such as Paint.NET; Gimp & Picasa. *Please bring along two digital images that you would like someone to assist you with using any of the free software packages listed above. 11/11/2014 Guest Speaker Roy Jacobson CPAGB will be the clubs guest speaker for this evening. Please Note: All digital entries, including digital copies of the print that you are submitting in the next competition have to be submitted to Colin Walters by the 11th November as he has to summit them to the judge for Competition 25th November. 17/11/2014 Committee Meeting 25/11/2014 Competition Martin Harris will be the guest judge for this evening. Page 14

17 December 02/12/2014 Workshop: Learning about RAW Photography The idea of this evening is to learn about the pros and cons of shooting in RAW. I will also cover in this session the beginners guide to using Adobe RAW editing software, you will be astounded with the results you can achieve. 09/12/2014 Multi Battle - Sydenham CC, Imperial CC & Phoenix GoP Peter Weaver APAGB CPAGB LRPS will be the guest judge for this evening. Very Experienced Photographer who specialised mainly in slide photography but has now moved over to digital. 15/12/2014 Committee Meeting 23/12/2014 Christmas Break Happy Christmas to all the Members from the Committee. 30/12/2014 Christmas Break - No Meeting No Meeting Page 15

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18 Adverts Weston Super Frames have very kindly said that they will offer Bleadon Photographic Group 10% discount when you show your Membership Card. They have also provided the Club with an extra 10% off Promotional Code that applies to online orders via WSF s website. They also have a discount card that you can apply for again via the website. This could all add up to a great saving and you are supporting a local company as they are offering their services to us and the Club. Promotional Code: REF (type this code into the Promo Code Area when ordering online) Uncut Mounting Board 400mm x 500mm x 2mm - Club rate 1.50 each less 10% when using the Clubs Promotional Code. Specialist supplier of all types of photographic accessories and printer consumables. Lowering the Cost of Photography Tel: Page 16

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20 January 06/01/2015 Workshop: Macro Photography Get an insight into Macro Photography. This evening will cover the methods used to achieve nice crisp macro images; I will also talk about the methods used by the professionals. You will need to bring your Camera; Tripod & a cable release. 13/01/2015 Guest Speaker - Here there and Everywhere Jenny Byram DPAGB EFIAP/b, BPE1 & Tony Byram EFIAP ARPS AWPF DPAGB will be the guest speakers for this evening. Please Note: All digital entries, including digital copies of the print that you are submitting in the next competition have to be submitted to Colin Walters by the 13 th January as he has to summit them to the judge for Competition 27 th January. 19/01/2015 Committee Meeting 27/01/2015 Competition Peter McCloskey APAGB FRPS will be the guest judge. WCPF Lecturer and Alliance Judge. Prolific photographer with wide interests, Pictorial and natural history. Page 18

21 February 03/02/2015 Workshop: Focus Points & Reading your Histogram This evening we will be looking at the different ways that you can use the cameras focus AF points. I will also be teaching you how to read your Histogram, understanding it will help you record better shots. You will need to bring your Camera kit. 10/02/2015 Guest Speaker Sheila Haycox ARPS, DPAGB, EFIAP (AV s) will be the guest speaker for this evening. 16/02/2015 Committee Meeting 24/02/2015 AGM Please attend and support your club. Page 19

22 March 03/03/2015 Workshop: Software Evening An evening playing with Elements and Photoshop. An evening to try new photo editing software such as Paint.NET; Gimp & Picasa. 10/03/2015 Guest Speaker - Life begins at 40 Bob Bishop EFIAP BPE2 LRPS and Carol Bourton CPAGB will be the guest speakers for this evening. Please Note: All digital entries, including digital copies of the print that you are submitting in the next competition have to be submitted to Colin Walters by the 10 th March as he has to summit them to the judge for Competition 24 th March. 16/03/2015 Committee Meeting 24/03/2015 Competition Frank Feeney will be the guest judge. 31/03/2015 Workshop: Wet and Wild Yes it s another chance to get wet; we will have another evening where water stations are setup and projects are set for your enjoyment. You will need to bring your Camera; Tripod & a cable release. Page 20

23 April 07/04/2015 Workshop: Studio Night The idea of tonight s studio will be to shoot stunning crisp portraits. Full studio lighting etc. will be available & Lisa has agreed to model for us again. She may bring her young daughter with her so that we can get some lovely images of the two of them. You will need to bring your Camera kit & a Tripod. 14/04/2015 Panel Critique Panel Critique evening. Please enter a group of 3 or 5 prints that portray a theme. Please Note: All digital entries, including digital copies of the print that you are submitting in the next competition have to be submitted to Colin Walters by the 14 th April as he has to summit them to the judge for Competition 28 th April. 21/04/2015 Committee Meeting 28/04/2015 Competition Roger L. Mallison will be the guest judge. WCPF Lecturer for over 20 years. Prolific photographer with a wide range of interests. Page 21

24 May 05/05/2015 Travelling Critique This is an evening where we have the chance to view the images doing the rounds from the WCPF Travelling Critique. It s a chance to see others work & get some inspiration. 12/05/2015 Outing - TBA 18/05/2015 Committee Meeting 26/05/2015 Annual Competition Adrian Herring DPAGB ARPS will be the guest judge. Page 22

25 Drop in Sessions Drop in Session One Sessions devised for small groups to learn about the editing software. Date and venue will be advised by Drop in Session Two Sessions devised for small groups to learn about the editing software. Date and venue will be advised by Drop in Session Three Sessions devised for small groups to learn about the editing software. Date and venue will be advised by Drop in Session Four Sessions devised for small groups to learn about the editing software. Date and venue will be advised by Page 23

26 Useful Websites for Photographers U.K. Photographers Rights. Know YOUR rights to use your camera in public places. An Essential guide. Download the PDF file from here Excellent site for How to use your camera and Photoshop Tutorials For free calibrating tests of your LCD monitor try For using the Colour Wheel try Martin Bailey's implementation of Jemima Pereira's Colour Wheel For selling photographs, printing and buying etc For making your own website For inks, batteries, paper etc etc ttp:// For a good local shop (at Bleadon) visit in usual opening hours or go online to order For memory cards at great prices For computer hardware, great service and lot more!! For computer repairs or other local services And if all else fails!!?! (P.C. world business site) Also see The Western Counties Royal Photographic Society. Finally, not forgetting our OWN website!! Page 24

27 Support Information Photo editing software (Free Software): paint.net Image and Photo Viewer Picasa Photoscape PhotoFiltre Panorama photo stitcher RAW Therapee - RAW Photo Editing Software GIMP - Photo editing Software Serif products FastStone MaxView Page 25

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