Saturday 19th May 2012
See The Societies at The Gadget Show Live - Stand J11 2011
Visitors to the stand will also have the chance to enter The Societies free
prize draw for a Fujifilm Finepix HS10, sponsored by Fujifilm.
See The Societies speaker line up on The Photographic Workshop Theatre
Tuesday 12th April - 11.30 & 15.00
Wednesday 13th April - 11.30 & 15.00
Environmental
Portraiture - Bjorn Thomassen FSWPP
How to maximize your environments potential to impress prospective clients.
Environmental portrait photography is an exciting and challenging subject, it
draws on many skills but once perfected it can create real desire for your
services.
So what is required to shoot those eye catching environmental portraits? Who
would they appeal too? How much can we charge? What specific skills do I need?
What about the equipment?
Bjorn will guide you step by step through this fascinating style, from how to
scout and indentify suitable locations to understanding the aesthetics of light,
space and form
30 minutes sessions
Thursday 14th April - 11.30 & 15.00
Friday 15th April - 11.30 & 15.00
Saturday 16th April - 11.30 & 15.00
Two Flashes, One Model, Great Pictures - John Denton FSWPP
Join John Denton on stage as he demonstrates a huge range of techniques using
simple Speedlights and modifiers to create stylish images that combine available
light with flash.
John is passionate about getting best results from small flashes and will work
with his wonderful model, Sophia, to create a range of looks and lighting
effects.
30 minutes sessions
Sunday 17th April - 11.30 & 15.00
Richard
P Walton ASWPP Mind vs kit - Richard P Walton ASWPP
Richard P Walton ASWPP will be demonstrating some simple but effective off
camera flash techniques with minimal equipment. Learn how to create a big impact
with a basic strobe. This is off camera flash stripped to it’s bare bones.
Richard will also touch on his ideas about kit in general, it’s your mind that
holds the secret to a good photograph, not always your kit.
30 minutes sessions
See our model for the event Sophia on The Photographic Workshop Theatre with our
inspirational speakers.
Model Sophia Sophia modelling
Visit the Gadget Show Live website
What our members say
Why I like the Societies: Level of information available to members. The quality of the site and the magazine. - Anthony K
Photo Quote: Photography records the gamut of feelings written on the human face - the beauty of the earth and skies that man has inherited; and the wealth and confusion that man has created. It is a major force in explaining man to man. - Edward Steichen
Convention testimonials Reached home after 4 amazing days. You guys put on a brilliant show and one which I enjoyed thoroughly - Oz
Find out more about the Convention here
There are 234 days to get ready for the SWPP Convention and Trade Show
at The Hilton London Metropole Hotel ... which starts on Tuesday 8th January 2013
