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October 2020
Friendly Photo Critique For All
Here's a nice way to explore ways to improve your photos with the help of your TPS friends and some of our resident experts. Our friendly photo critique evenings allow members to submit photos for which they'd like some advice or tips. Whether it's composition or editing advice, our experienced photographers will share suggestions and maybe even edit your image live! And with ideas from the audience, you'll be sure to see lots of fresh perspectives on how to improve…
Find out more »Set Subject Competition – Creative Photography
Join us for another Zoom-based evening of TPS member photos in PDI (projected digital image) format, this time all aligned to the John Nathan Cup theme of "Creative Photography". Full instructions on how to enter these competitions will be provided ahead of the event and entries must be submitted via PhotoEntry by midnight on the Sunday prior to the competition judging night. Our guest judge will be Bob Webzell ARPS EFIAP of Brighton & Hove PS. This event is free…
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Guest Speaker – Heather Angel
Join us for a Zoom-based vTPS guest speaker event with the fabulous Heather Angel. "Heather manages to spot and bring to life insignificant parts of the natural world." Sir David Attenborough Heather's topic will be "Exploring Natural China". Heather is a veteran traveller to China and since 1984 she has made 32 trips specifically to photograph the natural world in this vast country, and written 5 books. Three on pandas; Green China (an overview of the major habitat types and…
Find out more »Natural History Competition – PDIs only
Keep calm, it's yet another competition night! Welcome to another Zoom-based evening of TPS member photos in PDI (projected digital image) format for the ever-popular 'Natural History' subject. There are strict rules and restrictions for this competition so be sure to read the detailed guidance before entering. Full instructions on how to enter these competitions will be provided ahead of the event and entries must be submitted via PhotoEntry by midnight on the Sunday prior to the competition judging night.…
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Guest Speaker – Paul Graber
Here's a question: why do we still shoot monochrome? If you've never stopped to ponder this, you could be forgiven for thinking it's just because of nostalgia or stylistic reasons. Our guest speaker, Paul Graber LRPS will explain why he thinks monochrome remains so popular and share his secrets for creating magical mono shots. To see more of Paul's work, visit some of Heather's magical work, visit his Smugmug page at https://paulgraber.smugmug.com/. This event is free to attend for TPS…
Find out more »November 2020
PDI Competitions – Round 2
Join us for a Zoom-based evening of TPS member photos in PDI (projected digital image) format. Full instructions on how to enter these competitions will be provided ahead of the event and entries must be submitted via PhotoEntry by midnight on the Sunday prior to the competition judging night. Our guest judge will be Tim Morland ARPS from Kingston PS. This event is free to attend for TPS members or £5 for additional guests and club visitors. Non-members should contact…
Find out more »Guest Speakers – Jill K Bunting & John Smith
Tonight we'll be discovering how photographers can get started in AV (audio visual) by combining their images with sound, music and movement to create magical presentations for others to enjoy. Our expert speakers will be Jill K. Bunting CPAGB-AV LACI and John Smith APAGB CPAGB Hon LCPU from http://avnews.org.uk/. This event is free to attend for TPS members or £5 for additional guests and club visitors.
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Guest Speaker – Tony Worobiec
Tony Worobiec is a fine art photographer and the author of 17 books. A prolific and passionate traveller, Tony is a Fellow of the Royal Photographic Society whose work features in numerous permanent and private collections in the UK, Europe, Japan and the USA. His work has appeared in more than 100 photographic magazines and now he's sharing his expertise with TPS in this speaker Zoom talk entitled "The Art of Composition." Explore Tony's photos and books at https://www.tonyworobiec.com/. This…
Find out more »December 2020
PDI Competitions – Round 3
Join us for a Zoom-based evening of TPS member photos in PDI (projected digital image) format. Full instructions on how to enter these competitions will be provided ahead of the event and entries must be submitted via PhotoEntry by midnight on the Sunday prior to the competition judging night. Our guest judge will be Peter Merry from Guildford PS. This event is free to attend for TPS members or £5 for additional guests and club visitors. Non-members should contact the…
Find out more »The Big Christmas Quiz!
Back by popular demand, it's the TPS Big Christmas Quiz, this time with added social distancing. Dive into your favourite armchair, and grab a pen and a crate of drinks. Oh, and some snacks, you'll need snacks. Pull on your ugliest festive sweater (optional) and get ready for our fabulous general knowledge quiz. Hurrah! No special talent is needed to play along (in fact, having no discernible quiz talent might give you a slight advantage!) but it will help if…
Find out more »January 2021
Challenge 2021 – Discover TPS365, TPS52 and TPS12
Each year since the very beginning of time* eager, some would say barmy, members of TPS have taken on gallant challenges to push their photography skills to new levels. Join this special members' event to find out what's in store for TPS 365, TPS52 and TPS 12 in 2021. We'll take a nostalgic look back at very unusual 2020 and discover how our members coped through lockdown and more. Plus, hear their tips for overcoming the challenges they took on…
Find out more »Guest Speaker – Ady Kerry
Our first guest speaker of 2021 will be Ady Kerry, who will be talking about the fascinating world of pinhole camera photography. Leave your fancy apertures and shutter speeds at home, and join us for an evening exploring the magical potential of embracing photographic simplicity. This event is free to attend for TPS members or £5 for additional guests and club visitors.
Find out more »Colour Prints Competition – Round 1
Our much-loved prints competition is back. Dust off your home printer or set your sat nav for the local printshop and get ready for a multi-round competition to find the best colour prints at TPS. Full instructions on how to enter these competitions will be provided ahead of the event and entries must be submitted via PhotoEntry by midnight on the Sunday prior to the competition judging night. Our guest judge will be Ken Scott ARPS. This event is free…
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Guest Speaker – Lorraine Heaysman
Join us for a special evening with the very talented Lorraine Heaysman. A commissioned landscape photographer, Lorraine specialises in capturing magical images at dawn, just as the sun is beginning to rise and the light is at its best. If you don't like getting up early, have a lie in and let Lorraine take you to some of her favourite special places. Explore more of Lorraine's work at http://lorraineheaysmanphotography.co.uk/. This event is free to attend for TPS members or £5…
Find out more »February 2021
Guest Speaker – Jeanette Lendon
TPS is excited to welcome guest speaker Jeanette Lendon, a smartphone photography specialist. Jeanette wants to help us all unlock the potential in the amazing camera in our pocket. Pop your fancy mirrorless or DSLR on charge and join us for an evening that will open your eyes to the wonders of 'phoneography'. This event is free to attend for TPS members or £5 for additional guests and club visitors.
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