Highly illustrated photo-talk by Peter Jones ARPS, DPAGB, BPE3* and Sue Wilson DPAGB, BPE3* called Wildlife in Cold Places All the photographs were taken in the winter time with temperature’s down to minus 50, its about the wildlife who survive in such cold conditions.

Peter has a lifetime interest in Natural History. He is the founder of Wildwatch Tours - specialising in in Wildlife Photographic Holidays around the World that he successfully ran with Sue Wilson for 26 years until they both retired recently.

At the heart of Norwich & District Photographic Society are the activities that engage the membership and provide opportunities to feed their passion for photography. Whether learning a new technique, taking a photograph for a photographic competition or assignment, attending a photo-shoot and sharing their knowledge with other members, the Society provides a framework for members to be involved in all aspects of photography on a regular basis.

Topic - To be confirmed

At the heart of Norwich & District Photographic Society are the activities that engage the membership and provide opportunities to feed their passion for photography. Whether learning a new technique, taking a photograph for a photographic competition or assignment, attending a photo-shoot and sharing their knowledge with other members, the Society provides a framework for members to be involved in all aspects of photography on a regular basis.

Topic - Model evening with Hayley from Hayley Bird Art and her friend Autumn Hughes.

This is an opportunity for members to try their hand at Studio Photography - don’t forget to bring your camera. For those who have little or no experience don’t worry there will be help on hand to help you get a few shots.

At the heart of Norwich & District Photographic Society are the activities that engage the membership and provide opportunities to feed their passion for photography. Whether learning a new technique, taking a photograph for a photographic competition or assignment, attending a photo-shoot and sharing their knowledge with other members, the Society provides a framework for members to be involved in all aspects of photography on a regular basis.

Topic - ON DARTMOOR - A photographic journey across the landscape of Dartmoor with Professional Photographer Brian Northmore

In tonights talk Brian will explain how Dartmoor has been and will forever remain a special place and how it has been instrumental in developing his own photography. During his talk he will take you all on this journey. A journey across the landscape and how his photography has changed

At the heart of Norwich & District Photographic Society are the activities that engage the membership and provide opportunities to feed their passion for photography. Whether learning a new technique, taking a photograph for a photographic competition or assignment, attending a photo-shoot and sharing their knowledge with other members, the Society provides a framework for members to be involved in all aspects of photography on a regular basis.

Topic - Review of the activities and plans of the NDPS Landscape and Tom’s Tours Groups

At the heart of Norwich & District Photographic Society are the activities that engage the membership and provide opportunities to feed their passion for photography. Whether learning a new technique, taking a photograph for a photographic competition or assignment, attending a photo-shoot and sharing their knowledge with other members, the Society provides a framework for members to be involved in all aspects of photography on a regular basis.

Topic - How to prepare images for printing. Practical evening with Ian Wilson

At the heart of Norwich & District Photographic Society are the activities that engage the membership and provide opportunities to feed their passion for photography. Whether learning a new technique, taking a photograph for a photographic competition or assignment, attending a photo-shoot and sharing their knowledge with other members, the Society provides a framework for members to be involved in all aspects of photography on a regular basis.

TAKE THREE is an opportunity for three different members of the Society to give a short 20-25 minute talk about their own photography, an indspirational photographer, or a particaler photographic genre, skill or technique.

At the heart of Norwich & District Photographic Society are the activities that engage the membership and provide opportunities to feed their passion for photography. Whether learning a new technique, taking a photograph for a photographic competition or assignment, attending a photo-shoot and sharing their knowledge with other members, the Society provides a framework for members to be involved in all aspects of photography on a regular basis.

An evening celebrating the historic legacy of Sheringham photographer Olive Edis including a screening of a film in which portrait photographer Rankin explores Olive's pioneering work and seeks to discover why the pioneering photographer lacks the recognition she deserves, despite being heavily involved in the development of photography.

At the heart of Norwich & District Photographic Society are the activities that engage the membership and provide opportunities to feed their passion for photography. Whether learning a new technique, taking a photograph for a photographic competition or assignment, attending a photo-shoot and sharing their knowledge with other members, the Society provides a framework for members to be involved in all aspects of photography on a regular basis.

Topic - Image Cririque and Improvement Technques

Each year about 30 clubs represent their respective Regional Federations in the PAGB Inter-Federation Print Championships. From the more than 600 images seen by the judges about 150 are selected for the PAGB Annual Inter-Federation Exhibition. Tonight we have the opportunity to view the images that were selected for the 2023 exhibition along with a number of those images that whilst they scored highly did not quite make it…!

We shall discuss in detail those images that the selectors awarded special prizes and also discuss why what many will think are outstanding images were not selected for the exhibition…!

The first members’ evening of the Autumn Season will be in three parts:

What have NDPS members been up to during the Summer months - Our President Graeme Taplin has recorded over a number of weeks NDPS events to which he has added photographs submitted by our members. At the start of the meeting we will watch the resulting video that Graeme has created.

After that our Chairman Tom Watson will tke us all through the responses to the recent Membership survey. Even if you did not respond this is an impotant opportunity to contribute to the future activities and sucess of NDPS. The discussion will no doubt continue through and beyond our normal break.

During the break easels will be out on the tables at the back of the hall as suggested by Clive Matthews. This was set out in an email to all members last week.

At the heart of Norwich & District Photographic Society are the activities that engage the membership and provide opportunities to feed their passion for photography. Whether learning a new technique, taking a photograph for a photographic competition or assignment, attending a photo-shoot and sharing their knowledge with other members, the Society provides a framework for members to be involved in all aspects of photography on a regular basis.

At the heart of Norwich & District Photographic Society are the activities that engage the membership and provide opportunities to feed their passion for photography. Whether learning a new technique, taking a photograph for a photographic competition or assignment, attending a photo-shoot and sharing their knowledge with other members, the Society provides a framework for members to be involved in all aspects of photography on a regular basis.

This exciting lecture covers the art of developing photographic projects and creating captivating series of images!

In today's photography world, many photographers are discovering the joy and success of engaging with their craft through projects that tell stories and showcase their work through exhibitions, competitions, and photobook publications. Not only can working on projects energise your photography, but it can also take it to new levels of engagement and enjoyment for both you and your audience.

During his lecture, Stewart will explore the process of starting a photographic project, from conceptualisation to execution. You will learn how to develop a cohesive theme or narrative for your project, choose the right subjects and techniques to tell your story, and create a series of images that captivate your viewers. Stewart will discuss various ways to present your work, such as exhibitions, competitions, and photobooks, and provide tips on how to effectively share your project with others.

About Stewart Wall MA ARPS

Stewart is a highly accomplished and experienced professional photographer who began his career as a press photographer in the late 1970s. He also holds a Degree in Photography, a Masters in Visual Communication (Photography), a Level 7 PGCE teaching qualification, and is currently pursuing a Professional Doctorate PhD focused on researching the Design of Documentary Photography and Community Resilience.

In 2021 he was awarded the Fenton Medal and made a life member of the Royal Photographic Society, where he contributes to the photography community by running a region, chairing the licentiate assessments, and writing the initial criteria for, and chairing the photobook assessments for two years.

In 2015 he founded ‘FutureHeritage’ which runs project-based photography days that focus on the Heritage of England and results in collaborative photobooks. His expertise and deep knowledge in the field of photography make him a sought-after authority in the industry.

In the first half of the evening with summer approaching learn what makes a good travel photo.
An opportunity to listen to and discass Florida based professional photographer Scott Kelby’s 10 tips for taking taking great travel photos From the Taj Mahal to the Eiffel Tower, tonight is an opportunity to learn how he captures landscapes, architecture and portraits while on vacation with his family.

In the second part of the evening we look ahead to September as we finalise the plans for the programme starting in September - how do we continue to debelop and move forrward building on the successes of the past few years…?

Tonight is an opportunity for members to bring along their cameras and try their hand at Studio Photography.

Norwich & District Photographic Society has an active studio group. Regular shoots are organised with the opportunity to photograph a variety of models, both male and female and themes and members of the group will be on hand to offer advice to anyone who needs help

We shall be joined by regular NDPS models Estelle Long and Tommy Marques and there will also be a spare set of lights set up for some impromptu shots with other members.

Learn how take Still-Life images using minimal light

Members’ Evenings are an opportunity for members to share their photographic ideas, images, knowledge, and experience in a friendly and supportive environment. Tonight NDPS member Andrew Mott will give a short demonstration showing how he uses minimal light to capture his still-life images. A useful technique to master for the forthcoming cold, wet winter days ahead when you want something to do…!

After that there will be a number of tables set-up around the Interactive Studio for members to compose their own images and try out the techniques.
Bring along your camera, a small hand torch and a tripod. You can also bring along props if there is something you would particularly like to photograpg. But there will be a number of objects that can use in any case.

About Members’ Evenings
At the heart of Norwich & District Photographic Society are the activities that engage the membership and provide opportunities to feed their passion for photography. Whether learning a new technique, taking a photograph for a photographic competition or assignment, attending a photo-shoot and sharing their knowledge with other members, the Society provides a framework for members to be involved in all aspects of photography on a regular basis.

Tonight we welcome Ian Wilson who recently selected the images for our 106th Annual Exhibition.

Printing - Create something that becomes real

While there is joy in taking photos and viewing them digitally, our satisfaction is not properly realised until we have printed our photos. A photo that isn’t printed is like a script that is never performed, or a musical composition that is never played. There is still value in the digital photo, just as there is value in a script or musical composition. But the value is mainly the hope that one day the digital photo will be printed and share a bodily life with us – to inspire us, cheer us, and remind us.

Members’ Evenings are an opportunity for members to share their photographic ideas, images, knowledge, and experience in a friendly and supportive environment. The exact details of the evening are normally published at least two weeks prior to the meeting.

About Members’ Evenings
At the heart of Norwich & District Photographic Society are the activities that engage the membership and provide opportunities to feed their passion for photography. Whether learning a new technique, taking a photograph for a photographic competition or assignment, attending a photo-shoot and sharing their knowledge with other members, the Society provides a framework for members to be involved in all aspects of photography on a regular basis.

Learn how take Still-Life images using minimal light

Members’ Evenings are an opportunity for members to share their photographic ideas, images, knowledge, and experience in a friendly and supportive environment. Tonight NDPS member Andrew Mott will give a short demonstration showing how he uses minimal light to capture his still-life images. A useful technique to master for the forthcoming cold, wet winter days ahead when you want something to do…!

After that there will be a number of tables set-up around the Interactive Studio for members to compose their own images and try out the techniques.
Bring along your camera, a small hand torch and a tripod. You can also bring along props if there is something you would particularly like to photograpg. But there will be a number of objects that can use in any case.

About Members’ Evenings
At the heart of Norwich & District Photographic Society are the activities that engage the membership and provide opportunities to feed their passion for photography. Whether learning a new technique, taking a photograph for a photographic competition or assignment, attending a photo-shoot and sharing their knowledge with other members, the Society provides a framework for members to be involved in all aspects of photography on a regular basis.

Tonight’s meeting is a private viewing for Members of the Society and their guests of the 106th Annual Exhibition at the Hostry Exhibition Area at Norwich Cathedral.

The Official Selector for the 106th Annual Exhibition was Ian Wilson from Cambridge

This years exhibition is the ‘Mike Trendell Memorial Exhibition’. .Mike who died in March last year, was a stalwart and a giant of the Society for nearly 50 years. He was first elected Chairman in 1979-80 and again from 2001-2002 and he served as President of the Society from 1984-1986. In addition, as Exhibition Secretary he organised the Society’s Annual Exhibition at Norwich Cathedral in the North Transept for many years prior to the new Hostry Exhibition Area opening.

We look forward to welcoming Mike’s daughter Charlotte and her family who are travelling from Hamshire to attend the viewing.

Members’ Evenings are an opportunity for members to share their photographic ideas, images, knowledge, and experience in a friendly and supportive environment. The exact details of the evening are normally published at least two weeks prior to the meeting.

About Members’ Evenings
At the heart of Norwich & District Photographic Society are the activities that engage the membership and provide opportunities to feed their passion for photography. Whether learning a new technique, taking a photograph for a photographic competition or assignment, attending a photo-shoot and sharing their knowledge with other members, the Society provides a framework for members to be involved in all aspects of photography on a regular basis.

With the recent return to print competitions and looking ahead to the last round of this season’s POTY competition tonight is a practical evening based around mounting prints for both competitions and exhibitions

Bring along a print (or two) and depending upon time available you will be able to get it mounted for free by members who have set up their own mount cutters so others can see what’s involved.

On another table there will also be an opportunity to get a friendly citique from one or two of our members who regularly enter prints in external BPE competitions and exhibitions.

ZOOM MEETING

Photography Competitions are a wonderful way to improve your photography. While photography just for the sake of photography is a lot of fun, entering a competition can help you raise the bar as a photographer as you know your image will be seen by a discerning judge and possibly even displayed along with other winners.

Ahead of the new season’s competitions which begin next month with the first round of our Photographer of the Year competition tonight, NDPS member Dave Jordan FRPS will discuss how to eliminate unnecessarily dropping marks by not properly reviewing our own images before you submit them in competitions.

Dave besides having been awarded Fellowship of the Royal Photographic Society is a respected judge and RPS assessor.

Members’ Evenings are an opportunity for members to share their photographic ideas, images, knowledge, and experience in a friendly and supportive environment. The exact details of the evening are normally published at least two weeks prior to the meeting.

Tonight there will be a short presentation followed by a discussion the work and future ambitions of the Society’s Special Interest Groups - Landscape, Studio, Tom’s Tours and the new Nature and Wildlife Group

Members’ Evenings are an opportunity for members to share their photographic ideas, images, knowledge, and experience in a friendly and supportive environment. The exact details of the evening are normally published at least two weeks prior to the meeting.

Tonight we are going to be entertained by two members of the Society who have both recently been awarded the ARPS distinction by the Royal Photographic Society.
In the first half of the evening will share with us his ‘Landscape’ panel, talk about what inspired him and let us all into a few secrets about his digital processing techniques.
In the second half of the evening, after the break, Dave Balcombe will talk to us about his panel - ‘looking up’ that was drawn from more than 2,000 images he collected whilst travelling around the country looking for interesting structures and patterns. Dave will also talk about his experiences in entering external photographic competitions and exhibitions.

Members’ Evenings are an opportunity for members to share their photographic ideas, images, knowledge, and experience in a friendly and supportive environment. The exact details of the evening are normally published at least two weeks prior to the meeting.

Tonight there will be a short presentation followed by a discussion the work and future ambitions of the Society’s Special Interest Groups - Landscape, Studio, Tom’s Tours and the new Nature and Wildlife Group

Tonight’s meeting of the Society will be in two parts:

In the first half we shall be joined by Helmut Wagner from Foto-Club Koblenz in Germany. Helmut is well known to a number of NDPS members since he has been for many years the main point of contact with our colleagues in Koblenz and was elected an Honary member of NDPS for all the hard work he has done on behalf of both ‘clubs’.
Helmet will present a illustrated photo-talk illustrated with approximately forty of his images entitled ‘Mountains in the Valley’ that prove that great images can be captured if you use your imagination in our own local environment.

The second half of the meeting we shall view the images from members who entered the friendly competition - Three Images that Tell a Story. Each member will be invited to present their three images and tell us how the three images came about. After the meeting those members who participated in the competition will vote online to select the winning panel of images.

Tonight we have a virtual presentation from NDPS member Steve Roeck.

Jean and I spent some time working and living in Southern Africa and we have returned to Africa on a number of occasions. We spent a lot of time on safari or just travelling the bush and deserts. And in the process we had many, many, perhaps too many close encounters with the local wildlife.

Some were very enjoyable, others less so, though distance has mellowed the most "exciting". This is the illustrated story of some of our more enjoyable experiences

Tonight’s meeting which will be a ‘virtual meeting using Skype will be in two parts.

In the first part of the evening we shall be following up on David Jordan’s presentation on monochrome conversion by reviewing either the attempts by members to work on the sample images David provided for us to work with or alternatively look at new monochrome images that members wish to share.

In the second part there will be a twoor three 10 minute presentations from individual members who have volunteered to talk. This could be on any subject such as a favourite image or photographer, a bit of kit or any thing that people want to share.

At the heart of Norwich & District Photographic Society are the activities that engage the membership and provide opportunities to feed their passion for photography. Whether learning a new technique, taking a photograph for a photographic competition or assignment or attending a photo-shoot sharing their knowledge with other members, the Society provides a framework for members to be involved in photography on a regular basis.

Members’ Evenings are an opportunity for members  to share their ideas, images, knowledge, and experience in a friendly and supportive environment that strives to ensure everyone reaches their full potential. Full details of meeting are normally published up to two weeks prior to the meeting.

At the heart of Norwich & District Photographic Society are the activities that engage the membership and provide opportunities to feed their passion for photography. Whether learning a new technique, taking a photograph for a photographic competition or assignment or attending a photo-shoot sharing their knowledge with other members, the Society provides a framework for members to be involved in photography on a regular basis.

Members’ Evenings are an opportunity for members  to share their ideas, images, knowledge, and experience in a friendly and supportive environment that strives to ensure everyone reaches their full potential. Full details of meeting are normally published up to two weeks prior to the meeting.