Gillian Allard has been involved in photography for many years, so we asked her to explore in a illustrated photo-talk how both her creativity and approach to making photographs has evolved in a way that is inspiring and is an entertaining experience for NDPS members.

Gillian has called her talk tonight Through the Looking Glass -  the talk will, however, be in some ways be retrospective and will explore how our creativity evolves with us and the how relationship between all facets of our experience is a part of our life 'through the lens’.

Gillian Allard is a photographic artist and educator based in Suffolk, UK. She studied Photojournalism at the London College of Printing in 1988, going on to work as a freelance photographer. In 1990 Gillian began studying  for her Masters at the Royal College of Art, graduating with a Distinction. In 2017 Gillian won Sky Arts, Master of Photography, an 8 week television contest based in Rome.

During lockdown Gillian worked on a portfolio of colour landscape photographs entitled Close to Home and further developed the process of printing photographs and archival imagery onto alternative surfaces such as wood, concrete and flint. 

Gillian Allard is a photographic artist and educator based in Suffolk, UK. She studied Photojournalism at the London College of Printing in 1988, going on to work as a freelance photographer. In 1990 Gillian began studying  for her Masters at the Royal College of Art, graduating with a Distinction. In 2017 Gillian won Sky Arts, Master of Photography, an 8 week television contest based in Rome.

During lockdown Gillian worked on a portfolio of colour landscape photographs entitled Close to Home and further developed the process of printing photographs and archival imagery onto alternative surfaces such as wood, concrete and flint. 

Every month at Norwich and District Photographic Society there is the opportunity to hear inspirational photographic talks by photographers who are recognised to be at the top of their game and renowned specialists in their field of photography. The quality and range of subjects included in these Special Presentations are we believe unequalled both here in Norfolk and much further afield. Further, arguably alone they more than justify the cost of becoming a member of the Society.

The annual programme for the 2021-2022 Season that begins in September and runs through to the end of June 2023 is well advanced and has been designed to offer a broad range of excellent speakers who will cover, as in past seasons, a far reaching range of photographic genre.

Members of the Society are normally able to attend Special Presentations free of charge. However, NON-MEMBERS wanting to attend a Special Presentation can usually purchase a guest ticket prior to the event. Guest tickets (subject to availability) must be purchased in advance and are only available from our ticketing partner Eventbrite.co.uk.
Please note the ticket office for each individual presentation is not open until approximately ONE month prior to the date of the presentation when all arrangements for the evening have been agreed and confirmed between the presenter and the Society.

This talk comes with an artistic approach to photography, stepping out of the club mainstream.  Along with individual images we see motivational benefits of working with Projects, Sets and Groups of images Most of Jonathan’s work is created using "in camera" techniques and the focus of the evening is about "Thinking Inside The Box".  The talk is primarily a print talk but presented via PowerPoint with 60 prints to display in the evening.  Jonathan looks forward to welcoming you to the world of Visual Art.

Guest Tickets will not be available for this event.

About NDPS Special Presentations

Every month at Norwich and District Photographic Society there is the opportunity to hear inspirational photographic talks by photographers who are recognised to be at the top of their game and renowned specialists in their field of photography. The quality and range of subjects included in these Special Presentations are we believe unequalled both here in Norfolk and much further afield. Further, arguably alone they more than justify the cost of becoming a member of the Society.

The annual programme for the 2021-2022 Season that begins in September and runs through to the end of June 2023 is well advanced and has been designed to offer a broad range of excellent speakers who will cover, as in past seasons, a far reaching range of photographic genre.

Members of the Society are normally able to attend Special Presentations free of charge. However, NON-MEMBERS wanting to attend a Special Presentation can usually purchase a guest ticket prior to the event. Guest tickets (subject to availability) must be purchased in advance and are only available from our ticketing partner Eventbrite.co.uk.
Please note the ticket office for each individual presentation is not open until approximately ONE month prior to the date of the presentation when all arrangements for the evening have been agreed and confirmed between the presenter and the Society.

Dave Morris is a highly-skilled, innovative photographer who lives in Cromer. His work is exhibited in many widely-respected national and international galleries. He trained in Graphic Design at Hull College of Art in the early seventies. Morris confesses that the course was alright but his time there seemed to be more about drinking and parties than serious learning. He eventually graduated knowing more about photography than Graphic Design.

After a working life comprising jobs in Art Direction and Creative Advertising, he concentrated on developing his inherent flair for photographic expression. His work is an eclectic mix of styles ranging from monochromes to infrared; portraits to street photographs, and fantasy to the pure and heavily manipulated image.

Dave Morris has photographed Artisans in the Cotswolds; The Crab Fishermen of Cromer, idiosyncratic human life in the bars of European cities; The Hippodrome Circus, Dancers on Cromer beach, the Household Cavalry and latterly a series of portraits in Churches for a project on Spirituality.

Join Dave Morris to hear of his forays into photography, which he defines as subject matter he’s firstly attracted to and then whether he can make any money out of it…!

A talk by Peter Benson FRPS MCrGP AWPF CPAGB BPE3* called “Photography on the Dark Side - the Gateway to Urban Nightscape Photography.” This online event is being shared with Sheffield Photographic Society.

About NDPS Special Presentations

Every month at Norwich and District Photographic Society there is the opportunity to hear inspirational photographic talks by photographers who are recognised to be at the top of their game and renowned specialists in their field of photography. The quality and range of subjects included in these Special Presentations are we believe unequalled both here in Norfolk and much further afield. Further, arguably alone they more than justify the cost of becoming a member of the Society.

The annual programme for the 2021-2022 Season that begins in September and runs through to the end of June 2023 is well advanced and has been designed to offer a broad range of excellent speakers who will cover, as in past seasons, a far reaching range of photographic genre.

Members of the Society are normally able to attend Special Presentations free of charge. However, NON-MEMBERS wanting to attend a Special Presentation can usually purchase a guest ticket prior to the event. Guest tickets (subject to availability) must be purchased in advance and are only available from our ticketing partner Eventbrite.co.uk.
Please note the ticket office for each individual presentation is not open until approximately ONE month prior to the date of the presentation when all arrangements for the evening have been agreed and confirmed between the presenter and the Society.

Andrew Rafferty is a critically acclaimed photographer with an unconventional approach that includes images printed on rock fragments and displayed in a museum case, and a uniquely personal depiction of the Passion of Christ using images of himself printed on cloth. His work is rooted in photographic and lens based techniques and includes video and computer manipulation as well as some more obscure ways to make images. Much of it is a response to the presence of the human in the landscape (regardless as to whether humans are portrayed). His published book The Stones Remain on megalithic sites of Britain was such a case in point, with not a single human depicted, and yet it was about man's lasting legacy in the landscape. By making photographic works on paper and stone and cloth, his photography conveys the presence of people through marks and landmarks.

Tonight, his presentation primarily features a photographic journey he undertook to accompany a sequence of poems by Kevin Crossley-Holland about Seahenge. Discovered in 1998 on the foreshore near Holme in North Norfolk, it caused great excitement. It was a circle of 55 split oak trunks with a huge upside down oak stump at its centre. What was it for? A place where body and spirit meet? A mortuary? A site for skyburials? Andrew’s response to these questions brought him to a different way of seeing and creating photographic images.

A selection of Andrew’s published books will be available to buy (cash only) on the evening.

About NDPS Special Presentations

Every month at Norwich and District Photographic Society there is the opportunity to hear inspirational photographic talks by photographers who are recognised to be at the top of their game and renowned specialists in their field of photography. The quality and range of subjects included in these Special Presentations are we believe unequalled both here in Norfolk and much further afield. Further, arguably alone they more than justify the cost of becoming a member of the Society.

The annual programme for the 2021-2022 Season that begins in September and runs through to the end of June 2023 is well advanced and has been designed to offer a broad range of excellent speakers who will cover, as in past seasons, a far reaching range of photographic genre.

Members of the Society are normally able to attend Special Presentations free of charge. However, NON-MEMBERS wanting to attend a Special Presentation can usually purchase a guest ticket prior to the event. Guest tickets (subject to availability) must be purchased in advance and are only available from our ticketing partner Eventbrite.co.uk.
Please note the ticket office for each individual presentation is not open until approximately ONE month prior to the date of the presentation when all arrangements for the evening have been agreed and confirmed between the presenter and the Society.

“Landscapes of the Victorian Alpine Region” is a one hour presentation by Australian landscape photographer Mieke Boynton via Zoom. Mieke is an Internationally-acclaimed professional photographer who specialises in landscape photography, and has won numerous International awards including the prestigious Epson International Pano Awards and Top 10 Finalist in the World Photographic Cup. Mieke and her partner Matt Palmer run their “Alpine Light” photography gallery in Bright, Victoria which showcases their extensive collections of landscape and aerial work. Mieke will take us on a “virtual tour” of her region of Australia, through its mountains and valleys, its Autumn colours and Winter snow, and its breathtaking scenery.

Mieke’s talk will commence at 8:10pm

Our friends at Sheffield Photographic Society will be joining this online presentation hosted by NDPS

About NDPS Special Presentations

Every month at Norwich and District Photographic Society there is the opportunity to hear inspirational photographic talks by photographers who are recognised to be at the top of their game and renowned specialists in their field of photography. The quality and range of subjects included in these Special Presentations are we believe unequalled both here in Norfolk and much further afield. Further, arguably alone they more than justify the cost of becoming a member of the Society.

The annual programme for the 2021-2022 Season that begins in September and runs through to the end of June 2023 is well advanced and has been designed to offer a broad range of excellent speakers who will cover, as in past seasons, a far reaching range of photographic genre.

Members of the Society are normally able to attend Special Presentations free of charge. However, NON-MEMBERS wanting to attend a Special Presentation can usually purchase a guest ticket prior to the event. Guest tickets (subject to availability) must be purchased in advance and are only available from our ticketing partner Eventbrite.co.uk.
Please note the ticket office for each individual presentation is not open until approximately ONE month prior to the date of the presentation when all arrangements for the evening have been agreed and confirmed between the presenter and the Society.

Norwich & District Photographic Society are delighted that Rob Whitworth has found time in his busy diary to visit us once more to present ‘Flowmotion’ - The art of the single take. Rob will show us how the single take videos are put together both in camera and in post and present a look behind the scenes of some recent projects for Planet Earth III and an Apple TV project.

Rob's signature hyperlapse technique was just the beginning - his pioneering "flow motion" style takes audiences on seamless, single-take journeys that break the boundaries of space and time. His works are instantly recognizable, with gripping perspectives that transport viewers into a world of groundbreaking visuals and transformative experiences. We are clearly in for a great evening because Rob's passion for filmmaking shines through every project he takes on. He pays attention to every detail to deliver content that connects the dots for the viewer, in a way that tell compelling stories

In addition, this will be a very flexible evening - Rob says “I’ve not got a formal talk planned. Rather show a couple of videos and talk through some of the techniques, answer some questions. Maybe buzz a little 30gram fpv drone around”.

Every month at Norwich and District Photographic Society there is the opportunity to hear inspirational photographic talks by photographers who are recognised to be at the top of their game and renowned specialists in their field of photography. The quality and range of subjects included in these Special Presentations are we believe unequalled both here in Norfolk and much further afield. Further, arguably alone they more than justify the cost of becoming a member of the Society.

The annual programme for the 2021-2022 Season that begins in September and runs through to the end of June 2023 is well advanced and has been designed to offer a broad range of excellent speakers who will cover, as in past seasons, a far reaching range of photographic genre.

Members of the Society are normally able to attend Special Presentations free of charge. However, NON-MEMBERS wanting to attend a Special Presentation can usually purchase a guest ticket prior to the event. Guest tickets (subject to availability) must be purchased in advance and are only available from our ticketing partner Eventbrite.co.uk.
Please note the ticket office for each individual presentation is not open until approximately ONE month prior to the date of the presentation when all arrangements for the evening have been agreed and confirmed between the presenter and the Society.

The first part of talk is regarding Hazel and James’ photographic journey to  initial  Fellowship panels and projects- longer term ones and more recent ones which will include Hazel’s second Fellowship. . The second part will be more about how they approach Travel and Documentary Photography when away form home  and  some of the challenges encountered and how they work  round this

About NDPS Special Presentations

Every month at Norwich and District Photographic Society there is the opportunity to hear inspirational photographic talks by photographers who are recognised to be at the top of their game and renowned specialists in their field of photography. The quality and range of subjects included in these Special Presentations are we believe unequalled both here in Norfolk and much further afield. Further, arguably alone they more than justify the cost of becoming a member of the Society.

The annual programme for the 2021-2022 Season that begins in September and runs through to the end of June 2023 is well advanced and has been designed to offer a broad range of excellent speakers who will cover, as in past seasons, a far reaching range of photographic genre.

Members of the Society are normally able to attend Special Presentations free of charge. However, NON-MEMBERS wanting to attend a Special Presentation can usually purchase a guest ticket prior to the event. Guest tickets (subject to availability) must be purchased in advance and are only available from our ticketing partner Eventbrite.co.uk.
Please note the ticket office for each individual presentation is not open until approximately ONE month prior to the date of the presentation when all arrangements for the evening have been agreed and confirmed between the presenter and the Society.

Elevate your portrait skills... Covering all aspects of portrait photography from posing, lighting, styling and editing, through to how to put people at ease and shooting more creative, conceptual work. Using Emma's skills as an award winning Professional Portrait Photographer & Educator, this talk is packed with practical tips and tricks for portrait photographers, from a section on photographing children on location through to more advanced studio lighting set ups with models. The talk includes examples of her own work for both Emma Finch Photography and Belle Privé Photography.

About NDPS Special Presentations

Every month at Norwich and District Photographic Society there is the opportunity to hear inspirational photographic talks by photographers who are recognised to be at the top of their game and renowned specialists in their field of photography. The quality and range of subjects included in these Special Presentations are we believe unequalled both here in Norfolk and much further afield. Further, arguably alone they more than justify the cost of becoming a member of the Society.

The annual programme for the 2021-2022 Season that begins in September and runs through to the end of June 2023 is well advanced and has been designed to offer a broad range of excellent speakers who will cover, as in past seasons, a far reaching range of photographic genre.

Members of the Society are normally able to attend Special Presentations free of charge. However, NON-MEMBERS wanting to attend a Special Presentation can usually purchase a guest ticket prior to the event. Guest tickets (subject to availability) must be purchased in advance and are only available from our ticketing partner Eventbrite.co.uk.
Please note the ticket office for each individual presentation is not open until approximately ONE month prior to the date of the presentation when all arrangements for the evening have been agreed and confirmed between the presenter and the Society.

In tonight’s Special Presentation Chris will discuss what makes the Great Plains unique in producing the world’s largest tornadoes, along with giving his personal experience chasing these storms, and some photographs along the way.

Chris will be joining us in person at the City Academy Norwich, and therefore the presentation will not be recorded

About NDPS Special Presentations

Every month at Norwich and District Photographic Society there is the opportunity to hear inspirational photographic talks by photographers who are recognised to be at the top of their game and renowned specialists in their field of photography. The quality and range of subjects included in these Special Presentations are we believe unequalled both here in Norfolk and much further afield. Further, arguably alone they more than justify the cost of becoming a member of the Society.

The annual programme for the 2021-2022 Season that begins in September and runs through to the end of June 2023 is well advanced and has been designed to offer a broad range of excellent speakers who will cover, as in past seasons, a far reaching range of photographic genre.

Members of the Society are normally able to attend Special Presentations free of charge. However, NON-MEMBERS wanting to attend a Special Presentation can usually purchase a guest ticket prior to the event. Guest tickets (subject to availability) must be purchased in advance and are only available from our ticketing partner Eventbrite.co.uk.
Please note the ticket office for each individual presentation is not open until approximately ONE month prior to the date of the presentation when all arrangements for the evening have been agreed and confirmed between the presenter and the Society.

Epping Forest is old, covers 6,000 acres, is roughly 12miles long by 2 miles wide and contains about 55,000 trees.  Although it lies close to London and attracts large numbers of people, quieter areas are still to be found.  Peter will take you on a virtual walk from an access area near Chingford and head north through the major lakes and so to the northern limits around the ancient estate of Copped Hall.  On the way the talk will identify areas of easy access and focus mainly on the bird species which may turn up at any time but will then move on to less well trodden paths to look for mammals (especially the fallow deer), sites of special interest for dragonflies and the splendour of autumn and the hosts of fungi which sprout throughout that season.

About NDPS Special Presentations

Every month at Norwich and District Photographic Society there is the opportunity to hear inspirational photographic talks by photographers who are recognised to be at the top of their game and renowned specialists in their field of photography. The quality and range of subjects included in these Special Presentations are we believe unequalled both here in Norfolk and much further afield. Further, arguably alone they more than justify the cost of becoming a member of the Society.

The annual programme for the 2021-2022 Season that begins in September and runs through to the end of June 2023 is well advanced and has been designed to offer a broad range of excellent speakers who will cover, as in past seasons, a far reaching range of photographic genre.

Members of the Society are normally able to attend Special Presentations free of charge. However, NON-MEMBERS wanting to attend a Special Presentation can usually purchase a guest ticket prior to the event. Guest tickets (subject to availability) must be purchased in advance and are only available from our ticketing partner Eventbrite.co.uk.
Please note the ticket office for each individual presentation is not open until approximately ONE month prior to the date of the presentation when all arrangements for the evening have been agreed and confirmed between the presenter and the Society.

Norwich & District Photographic Society are pleased to announce that Justin Minns has agreed to open the Autumn programme of Special Presentations.

Undiscovered Essex is as we requested about his recently successful FRPS panel and the Essex coast which was the subject. No doubt Justin’s latest book Explore and Discover Essex that can currently be pre-ordered from Fotovue will also be featured.

About NDPS Special Presentations

Every month at Norwich and District Photographic Society there is the opportunity to hear inspirational photographic talks by photographers who are recognised to be at the top of their game and renowned specialists in their field of photography. The quality and range of subjects included in these Special Presentations are we believe unequalled both here in Norfolk and much further afield. Further, arguably alone they more than justify the cost of becoming a member of the Society.

The annual programme for the 2021-2022 Season that begins in September and runs through to the end of June 2023 is well advanced and has been designed to offer a broad range of excellent speakers who will cover, as in past seasons, a far reaching range of photographic genre.

Members of the Society are normally able to attend Special Presentations free of charge. However, NON-MEMBERS wanting to attend a Special Presentation can usually purchase a guest ticket prior to the event. Guest tickets (subject to availability) must be purchased in advance and are only available from our ticketing partner Eventbrite.co.uk.
Please note the ticket office for each individual presentation is not open until approximately ONE month prior to the date of the presentation when all arrangements for the evening have been agreed and confirmed between the presenter and the Society.

Norwich & District Photographic Society had the pleasure of hosting a talk on architectural photography by Iñaki in September 2020.

Coming back to us, in this new talk Iñaki not only will revisit some of his methodologies while explaining and presenting new images, but will also talk us through the process from raw to final image.

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.

At the height of lockdown Bob Johnson presented on Zooom his inspirational talk ‘The Kingdom of the Ice Bear’. By popular demand we invited Bob back to present his equally inspirational talk - The Carnivores of the Serengeti’, again on Zoom.

Now almost a year later to the day there is an opportunity to meet Bob face to face when he comes to Norwich to prsent something different - Namibia

“It was a 2,500 km road trip over three weeks that I did last November with my wife Peggy. We explored some of the more well know areas like Kolmanskoppe, Sausivlei and Etosha, but we also visited some less well known regions like Epupa Falls and the Caprivi Strip. I photographed a variety of things such as landscapes, wildlife, architecture and some of the different local tribes. It is an amazing country and this talk will give a great introduction to anyone who is thinking of going there”

About NDPS Special Presentations

Every month at Norwich and District Photographic Society there is the opportunity to hear inspirational photographic talks by photographers who are recognised to be at the top of their game and renowned specialists in their field of photography. The quality and range of subjects included in these Special Presentations are we believe unequalled both here in Norfolk and much further afield. Further, arguably alone they more than justify the cost of becoming a member of the Society.

The annual programme for the 2021-2022 Season that begins in September and runs through to the end of June 2023 is well advanced and has been designed to offer a broad range of excellent speakers who will cover, as in past seasons, a far reaching range of photographic genre.

Members of the Society are normally able to attend Special Presentations free of charge. However, NON-MEMBERS wanting to attend a Special Presentation can usually purchase a guest ticket prior to the event. Guest tickets (subject to availability) must be purchased in advance and are only available from our ticketing partner Eventbrite.co.uk.
Please note the ticket office for each individual presentation is not open until approximately ONE month prior to the date of the presentation when all arrangements for the evening have been agreed and confirmed between the presenter and the Society.

About NDPS Special Presentations

Every month at Norwich and District Photographic Society there is the opportunity to hear inspirational photographic talks by photographers who are recognised to be at the top of their game and renowned specialists in their field of photography. The quality and range of subjects included in these Special Presentations are we believe unequalled both here in Norfolk and much further afield. Further, arguably alone they more than justify the cost of becoming a member of the Society.

The annual programme for the 2021-2022 Season that begins in September and runs through to the end of June 2023 is well advanced and has been designed to offer a broad range of excellent speakers who will cover, as in past seasons, a far reaching range of photographic genre.

Members of the Society are normally able to attend Special Presentations free of charge. However, NON-MEMBERS wanting to attend a Special Presentation can usually purchase a guest ticket prior to the event. Guest tickets (subject to availability) must be purchased in advance and are only available from our ticketing partner Eventbrite.co.uk.
Please note the ticket office for each individual presentation is not open until approximately ONE month prior to the date of the presentation when all arrangements for the evening have been agreed and confirmed between the presenter and the Society.

This engaging talk delves into Jo’s life as a darkroom printer and analogue film photographer and her later work on her bestselling “Smart Phone Smart Photography Book”, looking at the amazing things that can be achieved with smartphones. The fast-paced, lively presentation is rich in images.  It is designed to help the audience feel confident to express their creativity in unconventional ways and to highlight the many avenues in which the photographic medium can be used to make interesting work that comes from the heart.

Jo Bradford was born in Hertfordshire, England, raised in Southern Africa, and returned to the UK in her teens to finish school in Wales.  An award-winning photographer and best-selling author, her first and second books ‘Smart Phone Smart Photography’ and ‘Smart Phone Smart Photo Editing’ deliver simple techniques for taking incredible pictures on smartphones and a complete workflow for editing on any phone or tablet using Snapseed. Jo’s third book ‘Smart Photos’, publishing in August 22, is full of practical exercises that allow you to master the features on your smartphone camera and to take incredible images. It will help you to reconnect with your creative side by encouraging you to try something different with your camera and seek out creative opportunities.

Jo is the director of Green Island Studios, a bespoke photographic studio and colour darkroom where she is passionate about making photography sustainable and where she creates her experimental cameraless photographic work. She is an Associate Lecturer on the Marine and Natural History Photography BA (Hons) at Falmouth University and a regular public speaker on photography

Tonight we are pleased to announce that award winning Nature & Wildlife photographer Tracey Lund will join us in person in Norwich to present her talk

Tracey was due to be with us in 2020 but we all know what happened, but nevertheless Tracey was one of the standout speakers who formed part of our revised online programme. Tonight we get the full experience - Wildlife Photography - Part 2 showcases Alaska, Canada, Yellowstone, India, Zimanga and UK Hides. Look forward to an inspirational selection of images from the areas mentioned as well as some stories/experiences Tracey encountered along the way

Capturing the gritty essence of New York City and the characters that inhabit it. Phil will take us through 25 years of his work documenting the streets, as well as his work on the September 11th terror attacks and the most recent Covid 19 Pandemic.

About Phil Penman

UK-born, NY-based photographer Phil Penman has documented the rapid flux of New York City's streets for over 25 years. With clients ranging from The New York Review of Books to The Guardian, he has photographed celebrated living legends, including Jennifer Lopez and Bill Gates, and captured historical moments such as the September 11th Terrorist Attacks. Penman's distinctive style, versatility, and dedication to his craft has won him prestigious awards and exhibitions and distinction as one of the "52 Most Influential Street Photographers" alongside industry legends, Henri Cartier-Bresson and Sebastião Salgado

His debut book “STREET” launched as the Number 1 new release on Amazon for Street Photography,and has since become a best seller and featured at MOMA in New York.

JP has spent the last 5 years photographing the same group of Mexica, or Aztec, dancers. In that time, he learned how connected the Mexica are to their mythology. To stories passed down across generations. That’s when he decided that, as these stories were so vital to Mexica culture, they needed to play a bigger role in his portraits.
This is a talk is about what happened next. About how a desire to tell stories visually, ended up changing his entire creative process, and the way people react to his photos. Using examples from his cultural photography work in Mexico, JP Stones explores different ways to improve that emotional connection. Including how myths and character archetypes can be harnessed for better storytelling.
Working with narratives won’t just change the way people engage with your photos, it will fundamentally change the way you create them. Because that narrative can also be used to guide decisions on posing, composition, lighting, and colour. Focusing your creative decisions and ensuring you create cohesive work.
JP has presented for professional organizations and camera clubs across the US, Mexico, and the UK. His work has been featured on the cover of multiple publications, including Good Light Magazine. He’s been teaching his Cultural Workshops for close to 10 years.

Wodland Ways

This talk is centred around some of Paul's favourite woodland locations including Burnham Beeches, Savernake Forest and various other locations throughout the UK. The talk is split into two parts. During the first half Paul will talk about his influences, equipment and show images throughout the four seasons. The second half is devoted to processing woodland images in Lightroom and Photoshop.

Duration: 2 hours which includes a 15 minute interval and will be presented online via Zoom

Every month at Norwich and District Photographic Society there is the opportunity to hear inspirational photographic talks by photographers who are recognised to be at the top of their game and renowned specialists in their field of photography. The quality and range of subjects included in these Special Presentations are we believe unequalled both here in Norfolk and much further afield. Further, arguably alone they more than justify the cost of becoming a member of the Society.

The annual programme for the 2021-2022 Season that begins in September and runs through to the end of June 2023 is well advanced and has been designed to offer a broad range of excellent speakers who will cover, as in past seasons, a far reaching range of photographic genre.

Members of the Society are normally able to attend Special Presentations free of charge. However, NON-MEMBERS wanting to attend a Special Presentation can usually purchase a guest ticket prior to the event. Guest tickets (subject to availability) must be purchased in advance and are only available from our ticketing partner Eventbrite.co.uk.
Please note the ticket office for each individual presentation is not open until approximately ONE month prior to the date of the presentation when all arrangements for the evening have been agreed and confirmed between the presenter and the Society.

Aonight’s talk covers a journey made from 10th January to 6th February 2020 just before the pandemic shut down the world. “..Three of us travelled - my wife, a friend and I. We flew into Delhi for Northern India and then flew south to Bengaluru (Bangalore) for the south before returning from Kochi (Cochin). In each area we had a car and driver to travel in..”

Part 1 - The “Golden Triangle” and Ranthambore National Park

The “Golden Triangle of Delhi, Agra and Jaipur were the main cities of our northern journey with a detour to Ranthambore in the hope of seeing the elusive tiger. India in general and the north in particular has many World Heritage sites and we visited some of them as we moved around.

Part 2 - Karnataka and Kerala

While the north was dusty (and cold), the tropical states of India are warmer and much more lush. The two major centres on our journey were Mysore and Kochi/Cochin, but much of our time was spent in greener surroundings including the Western Ghats, the Backwaters and finishing with a few days on the beach south of Cochin.

TONIGHT’S MEETING IS ONLY AVAILABLE ONLINE VIA ZOOM - The link for members of the Society will be sent out in the normal way.

Tonight’s Special Presentation is an opportunity to not just see some inspirational awarding winning portrait images but also to learn from the photographer who took them how they were created, lit and digitally processed post-capture.

We are promised an evening packed full of practical tips about composition and settings, lighting, and editing, including step by step demonsttrations that show how Lee edits his images in Photoshop

About NDPS Special Presentations

Every month at Norwich and District Photographic Society there is the opportunity to hear inspirational photographic talks by photographers who are recognised to be at the top of their game and renowned specialists in their field of photography. The quality and range of subjects included in these Special Presentations are we believe unequalled both here in Norfolk and much further afield. Further, arguably alone they more than justify the cost of becoming a member of the Society.

The annual programme for the 2021-2022 Season that begins in September and runs through to the end of June 2023 is well advanced and has been designed to offer a broad range of excellent speakers who will cover, as in past seasons, a far reaching range of photographic genre.

Members of the Society are normally able to attend Special Presentations free of charge. However, NON-MEMBERS wanting to attend a Special Presentation can usually purchase a guest ticket prior to the event. Guest tickets (subject to availability) must be purchased in advance and are only available from our ticketing partner Eventbrite.co.uk.
Please note the ticket office for each individual presentation is not open until approximately ONE month prior to the date of the presentation when all arrangements for the evening have been agreed and confirmed between the presenter and the Society.

Over the past two years along with others NDPS has learnt to take full advantage of technology by arranging Zoom presentations from the very best of photographers selected from both the furthest reaches of the UK and from other countries around the world. When planning the programme of Special Presentation from September 2022 high on our target list of potential future speakers was Eileen Rafferty from Montana in the United States. We are therefore delighted that Eileen has agreed to join us tonight to present her talk ‘Seeing in Black and White’.

About Eileen’s talk

Black and white photography still inspires and fascinates us today. This lecture is an exploration of the world of black and white images with an emphasis on visualizing a scene through grayscale eyes. We’ll gain inspiration from historical photographers who creatively used this medium and I will demonstrate tools to enhance your ability to see a scene through texture, line, shape and tones, leading to more intriguing black and white photographs

Every month at Norwich and District Photographic Society there is the opportunity to hear inspirational photographic talks by photographers who are recognised to be at the top of their game and renowned specialists in their field of photography. The quality and range of subjects included in these Special Presentations are we believe unequalled both here in Norfolk and much further afield. Further, arguably alone they more than justify the cost of becoming a member of the Society.

The annual programme for the 2021-2022 Season that begins in September and runs through to the end of June 2023 is well advanced and has been designed to offer a broad range of excellent speakers who will cover, as in past seasons, a far reaching range of photographic genre.

Members of the Society are normally able to attend Special Presentations free of charge. However, NON-MEMBERS wanting to attend a Special Presentation can usually purchase a guest ticket prior to the event. Guest tickets (subject to availability) must be purchased in advance and are only available from our ticketing partner Eventbrite.co.uk.
Please note the ticket office for each individual presentation is not open until approximately ONE month prior to the date of the presentation when all arrangements for the evening have been agreed and confirmed between the presenter and the Society.

Creative long shutter speed camera movement and multiple exposures, Kate Barclay’s view of the Norfolk coast and beyond. In this highly-illustrated photo-talk Kate hopes to inspire us to look at the landscape in a new and creative way.
As a follow on to the presentation Kate will also run a workshop on the morning of the 2nd of October which will give members of the Society’s Landscape Group the chance to try out some of the techniques talked about during the presentation. Demand to attend the Landscape Group meeting is bound to be high so early booking is recommended

About Kate Barclay (in her own words):

I am a Norfolk based photographer and have been developing my art of landscape photography for the last 15 years.

I am originally from New Zealand where I studied to become a costume designer. By the time I was 20 I had itchy feet, I wanted to see what lay beyond the blue seas of New Zealand. After 2 years of traveling with a backpack, I landed in the UK and have been here ever since.

I worked in television in London for many years before giving it all up to move to Norfolk and become a mum to 3 boys.

I transferred my artistic talent to photography some 15 years ago using a blend of traditional and abstract techniques to develop a unique look to my images.

I have been published in many magazines over the years but more recently in Frames (digital version) ICM Photography Magazine and LEMAG (long exposure magazine)

Norwich & District Photographic Society are delighted that local awarding winning Landscape Photographer, Ruth Grindrod has agreed to open this year’s Autumn Season of Special Presentations at our new venue The Interactive Studio, City Academy Norwich - our first face to face photo-talk since before the covid pandemic began..

This new talk features new work shot both in the East and West of Scotland . It compares and contrasts the areas both in terms of the grand vistas and the beauty hidden within the more intimate landscape. This photo-talk combines a range of Ruth’s inspirational landscapes including coastal and woodland scenes.

About NDPS Special Presentations

Every month at Norwich and District Photographic Society there is the opportunity to hear inspirational photographic talks by photographers who are recognised to be at the top of their game and renowned specialists in their field of photography. The quality and range of subjects included in these Special Presentations are we believe unequalled both here in Norfolk and much further afield. Further, arguably alone they more than justify the cost of becoming a member of the Society.

The annual programme for the 2021-2022 Season that begins in September and runs through to the end of June 2023 is well advanced and has been designed to offer a broad range of excellent speakers who will cover, as in past seasons, a far reaching range of photographic genre.

Members of the Society are normally able to attend Special Presentations free of charge. However, NON-MEMBERS wanting to attend a Special Presentation can usually purchase a guest ticket prior to the event. Guest tickets (subject to availability) must be purchased in advance and are only available from our ticketing partner Eventbrite.co.uk.
Please note the ticket office for each individual presentation is not open until approximately ONE month prior to the date of the presentation when all arrangements for the evening have been agreed and confirmed between the presenter and the Society.

Last July landscape photographer Chris Ceaser delivered an inspirational phoo-talk about his work from the most evocative of places - Venice. Tonight award-winning lecturer on photography Chris is sure to provide another unique glimpse into both his work and his technique when this time we visit Rome.

Rome, the eternal city has an amazing story to tell. Founded in the 6th century BC it has endured times of great loss and periods of domination. Rome's history is all around the city for all to see, with perhaps the highlight being the area around the Forum, the place where it all began. The talk covers the formation of this great city, it's leaders and heroes, the rise and fall of the Roman Empire and the city as we see it today with its architecture and bridges.

As with the Venice talk, this one is accompanied by, and based on Chris's photography and there will be around 50 images on show, with Chris giving insights into how some of the images were made, what was their inspiration and what they mean to him as a photographic artist.

Tonight’s Special Presentation is the last of the 2021-2022 Spring Season of regular photo-talks - the new season of photo-talks will commmence in the Autumn on Tuesday 6th September.

‘The Carnivores of the Serengeti’ is a pictorial look at the big cats and hyenas that can be found around the Ndutu and Seronera regions of Tanzania’s Serengeti ecosystem. The pictures were all taken during the regions dry season when the absence of the wildebeest migration makes life tough for all of the big cats especially the lions. Bob has led many photographic safaris to this region and the dry season is his favourite as the golden backgrounds perfectly complement the big cats.

Bob Johnson makes a welcome reurn to NDPS. Bob is a well-known wildlife photographer based near Epping Forest in Essex. He is best known for his work in Africa but he has also photographed the wildlife in many other countries including tigers in India and polar bears in the Arctic.

'A BIT OF A JOURNEY'

As many of my editors have remarked, “Gilly, no one has ever undertaken the journey that sees you where you sit today. Your pathway is unique. You should tell that story.”

Now I do ha ha! The first part of the talk outlines the circumstances I found myself in both photographically and television wise for over 35 years. The second half looks at my landscapes and how I undertake them. .This talk is one in a series of four that Mark delivers.

Every month at Norwich and District Photographic Society there is the opportunity to hear inspirational photographic talks by photographers who are recognised to be at the top of their game and renowned specialists in their field of photography. The quality and range of subjects included in these Special Presentations are we believe unequalled both here in Norfolk and much further afield. Further, arguably alone they more than justify the cost of becoming a member of the Society.

The programme for the 2021-2022 Season is well advanced and has been designed to offer a broad range of excellent speakers who will cover, as in past seasons, a far reaching range of photographic genre. Whilst there remains some uncertainty regarding how quickly we shall return to the new normality after covid we will continue to take a flexible approach and only announce the final details about a month before each presentation.