MEETING PROGRAMME, 2008.

SEPTEMBER

2nd

My best recent prints- bring up to 3. The groups can then evaluate one or more of your images in a positive way –until the selected work of the 4/5 in the group have been covered. Previously we ask that you evaluate on the simple grid to be provided your own evaluation. See how the evaluations compare .

This months challenge; ‘Under my Feet’

WE CAN START EACH SESSION AS REQUESTED WITH MEMBERS PLACING A PRINT THEY ARE PLEASED WITH OR HAVE A PROBLEM WITH ON THE NEW DISPLAY STAND LOANED FOR THE SEASON. A GOOD START TO EVERY SESSION AND INTERVAL FOCUS POINT

9th

An artists view of our selected photographic images- basic to advanced

Sid Tyes puts his clear views – bring 4 prints each

16th

Cropping skills- basic to middle levels

Demonstration by Mike and then practical working on set images provided

23rd

Did You Know ? – Starting focus on the cameras offerings such as histograms and DoF and ……..the choice is yours. Knowing how to get the very best out of your camera automatically

A new idea to promote questions we may have been too shy to ask and answers from members. George and the group team

30th

Photo books – demonstration and samples from Jessops

The modern way to present images –our projects can be mounted in this way and then form part of the ECC Resources

OCTOBER

7th

Images from the months challenge 2 Sept. – on Memory Card, USB stick or CD's
PLUS the new challenge –‘Over our Heads’

FOLLOWED BY THE Monochrome Evening by Ivan

Black and White Imaging Skills, Creative comments with ideas for improvement etc.
plus some B&W RESTORATION SKILLS

14th

Basic portraits evening with domestic level lighting and facilities. Led by Mike with Cliff Please bring natural history images for Bob and Sid to give a detailed written assessment on .

Practical Evening- suggest models on 2nd Sept.- we need to bring our own also

21st

Natural History Evening with Bob Cowing –see his work and bring your own attempts.

Lets get back to nature this evening !!

28th

Skills and options with fireworks – special considerations for the digital camera user

Practical evening –easy with film more complex with digital.Bring tripods and any filters etc. Team effort with Mike & George

NOVEMBER

4th

Images from Oct Challenge PLUS NEW challenge- ‘In My Way’. Then Compositional skills 1 – basic to middle Bob and Sid will lead on this topic be prepared to put your views as well- with samples if possible.{breaking the rules can work better than keeping to them]

Evaluation skills – followed by analysis of the skills used by the masters by yourselves.Mike &Cliff

11th

Basic Portraits evening B – pairs and more people in images.Follow on to the first evening. Please bring results from that session to share-to evaluate

Using our images and comparing them with one image given to us on 4/11 in which we need to repricate the lighting

18th

Compositional skills [2] basic to middle to adv. Learning from the Masters and reproducing some elements of a successful portrait image. Ivan will lead on the session – but others welcome to share experiences and skills as well

Using our images and comparing them with one image given to us on 4/11 in which we need to repricate the lighting

25th

ONE image –gives birth to 5 images . Mark will be there – to lead the session and provide oodles of examples from shots with the D80

Evaluation Skills put to the test and skills in preventing or resolving problems

DECEMBER

2nd

Images from Nov Challenge plus NEW challenge ‘Under my Nose’. Evaluation evening of the best prints brought by members. Also a ‘What went wrong’ session .Prints in for the Westcliffe Gallery Display please TONIGHT – no set subjects

Evaluation Skills put to the test and skills in preventing or resolving problems

9th

Basic Portraits evening C – proactive images that are different and memorable. Mike and guests

Using a studio for the tasks and group challenges using previous session skills

16th

Understanding Shutter Speeds- Mike and George [XMAS DINNER ON 18th KINGSCLIFFE HOTEL]

Facts,myths,exposure concerns – master level

23rd

What photographic gear I really,really want for Christmas – or at least I can dream

Members speak for themselves

2009 JANUARY 2009

6th

Photoshop update – from the beginning and images from the December Challenge, New Challenge – subjects beginning with A

Clifford

Other meetings will be confirmed in due course and posted here, and in the newsletter.

Note:- Outdoor location work. If weather is wet members will be advised of
alternate arrangements, or call Mike to confirm details.

For more information call Mike on
01255 814801

If you have an interest in photography and would like to improve your work
contact :-
Mr Mike Vaughan-Chatfield on
01255 814801 for further details.
Meetings are Held Every Tuesday at 7:30pm in The Friends Meeting House,
26 Granville Rd, Clacton on Sea, Essex, CO15 6BX.
unless noted otherwise in programme.
£2 Including Refreshments (Tea, Coffee, Cake, Biscuits).