2015-16 Club Programme
11th September
Opening night - Re-launch of club as Reading
Camera Club
A welcome to members old and new, giving a background to the
name change, an introduction to the new programme, " lucky dip "
competition theme selection, and a light buffet!
18th September
“ My favourite images “ with John Sexton
John, from Whitchurch Hill CC, shows us a selection of his wildlife
and landscape photography, together with a short a/v sequence.
25th September
David Sherwill ARPS presents “ From Brownie to
DSLR “
Our member David shows us his new presentation.
2nd October
Quarterly PDI competition no. 1
3 images per member correctly sized for projection
9th October
Kenya's Masai Mara with Jacqui & Mark Bloomfield
Jacqui & Mark show us images from their trips to this popular area of Africa.
16th October
Club project evening
Let's see how you interpreted this year's autumn project is MONOCHROME Up to 5 prints or DPIs per member. Back in vogue - how can you use this
interesting medium ?
* Print titles for print competition no1 should be submitted to the
competition secretary tonight *
23rd October
Quarterly print competition no. 1 - Open subject
Up to 3 prints per member, minimum picture area 7"x5". MUST be handed
in by 7.45 at the latest.
30th October
Practical evening
Portraiture, mounting, macro - share your skills with fellow members! More
details nearer the date.
6th November
Southern Counties Photographic Federation League
competition.
Reading CC hosts this PDI competition within our division of the Federation.
13th November
“ By the Sea” with Robert Harvey
Robert , making his first visit to the club, gives us an evening showing his
superb seascapes. Examples can be seen at his
website www.robertharvey.net.
20th November
PDI competition no2 - set subject - " Going over,
under and through "
Think bridges, arches, tunnels - what can you find? 3 images correctly sized.
27th November
An evening of digital audiovisual with Alan
Copeland
Regular visitor Alan shows us a mix of a/v sequences from other workers,
plus hopefully some of his own.
* Print titles for print competition no2 should be submitted to the
competition secretary tonight *
4th December
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Print competition no. 2 - Set subject “ On the move
Rules as previously
11th December
“ Bulb Mode “ with Mark O'Neill
Mark will focus on light painting and night photography, showing examples
of his work. He will explain how he creates his shots, and explain
his processing and lighting techniques.
18th December
Club Christmas dinner - venue to be announced.
25th December
No meeting - Happy Christmas!
1st January
No meeting - Happy new year!
8th January
Lucky dip evening
At the opening evening everyone picked a random subject from the "
lucky dip". Now's the time to see how the members interpreted their "
choice " - up to 5 prints / dpis per member. All new work please - no raiding
your files!!
15th January
Getting the best from Adobe Lightroom with Dave
Patterson
Our expert member Dave gives us a demonstration of this
image management software together with a question and answer session.
If you have a specific question pleas, if possible, submit it to Dave two
weeks before the evening.
22nd January
Member's Presentations
An evening of member's own work - this can be A/V presentations, talks on (
photographic ) subjects - what can you do?
29th January
“ Shoot a Theme “ evening
Choose your subject and produce a " storyboard " with up to 7
prints, illustrating a theme or telling a story. Maximum print size 7"x5"
(18cmx13cm ) maximum entry 2 boards per member.
5th February
PDI Competition no. 3 Open subject.
12th February
“ Wildlife through a lens “ with Tom Way
Following last season's widely-praised visit, Tom takes us on safari
again, telling us tales of his travels in search of pictures.
19th February
Southern Counties Photographic Federation
Exhibition.
1st half - A chance to see the exhibition images shown at Salisbury
recently, featuring the best work from all SCPF clubs in the South of England.
2nd half - a fun - packed quiz presented by committee members.
* Print titles for print competition no3 should be submitted to the
competition secretary tonight *
26th February
Rules as previously
Print competition no. 3
4th March
“ Creative Landscape Photography “ with Slawek
Staszczuk
Slawek, our fourth new speaker this season, shows us how to tackle this
sometimes challenging subject, with examples of his work. To see examples
of his landscape photography go to www.photoss.net
11th March
Brian Hodgson Trophy
This year's subject – “ The shapes of nature “. Up to 3 mounted prints.
18th March
“ Images in motion - filming with your DSLR” with
Geoff Addis.
Most modern DSLRs, and some compacts, can take movies. Geoff, a stills
and video photographer, will show us what can be done using this feature.
25th March
Good Friday ( No meeting )
** JPCR 6 club battle will be held during April - date to be
announced **
1st April
PDI competition no. 4 - Open subject
Details as previously
8th April
The Poveys present........
One of the season's most popular evenings, the twins present another
evening of variety, laughter and possibly an appearance of the club's mascot!
15th April
Club auction
Bring along those unwanted items, photographic or otherwise, to help club
funds. More details nearer the date.
22nd April
Print competition no. 4
Final print competition of the season. Entry details as previous.
29th April
Discussion evening.
1st half - general disscussion session, with reference to the AGM or any
other topics that members may have questions or ideas about.
2nd half - Monochrome forum. How to make more use of monochrome, with
advice and tips from experienced members, and a chance for members to
express their views on this medium.
6th May
Photograph of the year
Print and PDI competition. Up to 2 entries may be entered in each category (
i.e. a total of 4 images per member ), not more than 2 entries to be entered
in each category. Entries are the member's own choice from their entries for
the competitions in the current season. They do not have to be highly
marked, but what the member considers his / her best images of the season.
13th May
The Great Outdoors ( hopefully! )
An evening spent outside the club room taking portraits or other subjects by
available light. We will have coffee indoors, or transfer the session inside if
the weather is not kind to us. Details to be confirmed.
20th May
Annual General Meeting and trophy presentation.