The Programme
The Calendar here shows upcoming club evenings as well as external competitions and events.
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2019/20 Set Subjects
Please refer to the calendar for competition dates
PDI (1600 X 1200 pixels)
Avenues and Alleyways
Candid
From a Different Angle
Street Scene
Autumnal Colour and Events/Foliage
Graffiti
Into The Woods
Old Transport
2020/21 Set Subjects
Subjects voted for at the AGM on Tuesday 14th May 2019
PDI (1600 X 1200 pixels)
Cutlery/Kitchen Utensils/Equipment
Stairs/Escalators/Lifts
Neon Signs/ Strange or Funny Signs
Smoke
Circles/Swirls
Bottles
Water droplets/Water Patterns
Watches/Clocks
Sep 02, 2019
Welcome Evening
MEMBERS EVENING
Welcome to the season for members old and new. An outline of events planned for this season and a chance to get to know our new members over nibbles and a drink.
Sep 09, 2019
Camera Basics
WORKSHOP
Sep 16, 2019
Edith Ward Alphabet Competition
COMPETITION
Print & Digital
The annual competiton using the alphabet as it’s theme, this season we have got as far as ”H”!
Judge: Steven Galvin
Sep 23, 2019
Editing
WORKSHOP
Basic editing and how to make your images sparkle enough to impress the judges
Sep 30, 2019
Composition
Workshop
Following on from last week this evening focuses on how to compose images with impact
Oct 07, 2019
1st PDI Competition - Street Scene & Open
COMPETITION
Digital
We are delighted to welcome back Amanda to judge the first of this seasons competitions.
Street photography Scan focus on people and their behavior in public, thereby also recording people's history. This motivation entails having also to navigate or negotiate changing expectations and laws of privacy, security and property. In this respect the street photographer is similar to social documentary photographers or photojournalists who also work in public places, but with the aim of capturing newsworthy events; any of these photographers' images may capture people and property visible within or from public places.
Judge: Amanda Wright
Oct 14, 2019
Members Evening
Summer trip
Enjoy and review the results of this summers club outing
Oct 21, 2019
ROSEBOWL Round 1
EXTERNAL COMPETITION
Round 1 of this seasons Rosebowl
Oct 29, 2019
1st Print Competition - Old Transport & Open
COMPETITION
It seems like a "simple" subject but it probably demands extra creativity to make a memorable high scoring image. Vintage vehicles range from aircraft, steam trains to vintage cars. Several railways are doing 40s themed events over the summer as well as the Militaria show in Kent.
Judge: Julia Cleaver
Nov 05, 2019
Colour
Workshop
Nov 12, 2019
2nd PDI Competition - Candid & Open
COMPETITION
Digital
Candid Photography can be interchangeable with street photography but often concentrates on the more unscheduled or unanticipated events. As with all set subjects try to ensure that your image is creatively captured and memorable.
Judge: Michael Lurie
Nov 19, 2019
Phone vs DSLR by Rojer Weightman
TALK/WORKSHOP
Nov 26, 2019
The Charles Harding Trophy
COMPETITION
This competition is based on a presentation of up to 12 projected images (including title pages or text images.) with or without live commentary, and lasting a maximum of 5 minutes. The winner will be selected by members present on the basis of best all round entertainment, subject matter, quality of presentation and commentary. Technical ability is not the sole deciding factor.
Dec 03, 2019
TVH By Professor Bob Crocker
TALK
This evenings talk will take place in St Andrews Hall
Dec 10, 2019
2nd Print Competition - Autumn Colours/Events & Open
COMPETITION
What seems like a simple set subject needs an outstanding image to lift up above the myriad of photos we have all seen. Subject matter can include Autumn leaves, trees. Harvest festivals, Halloween etc. Late blooming flowers.
Judge: Lloyd Moore
Dec 17, 2019
Christmas Social Evening
MEMBERS SOCIAL EVENING
The Christmas social – plenty to eat and drink, light hearted fun and games.
Dec 24, 2019
CHRISTMAS EVE
CLOSED
NO CLUB MEETING
Dec 31, 2019
NEW YEARS EVE
CLOSED
NO CLUB MEETING
Jan 07, 2020
OTHER PEOPLE'S ART
Workshop
Jan 14, 2020
The Art of Mono by Micki Aston
TALK/WORKSHOP
A Welcome return to Micki Aston who is presenting this evenings talk
Jan 14, 2020
ROSEBOWL Round 2
EXTERNAL COMPETITION
Round 2 of this seasons Rosebowl is hosted by Maidenhead
Jan 21, 2020
Wildlife
TALK
A Welcome return to Tom Way who is presenting this evenings talk
Jan 28, 2020
Three of a Kind Competition
COMPETITION
Sets of three prints showing some connection or a common theme may be entered. Prints must be no larger than A4 (210mm x 297mm). There are no restrictions on which prints may be entered in this competition. Individual entries in a previous years competition are eligible to make up a set of three images. Entries may be used in other print competitions held in the season. In St Andrew’s Hall
Feb 04, 2020
3rd Print Competition - Graffitti & Open
COMPETITION
Graffiti is someone else’s art so photograph it in a way that adds something of you to the mix. Juxtapose a person walking by to add relevance. Murals are not graffiti but you could find one and contrast it with the urban scrawl nearby.
Judge: Cat Humphries
Feb 11, 2020
Mounts and Cutting Tools
Talk
Chris Longridge
Feb 18, 2020
Workshop
Mount Cutting
Feb 20, 2020
ROSEBOWL Round 3
EXTERNAL COMPETITION
Round 3 of this seasons Rosebowl is hosted by New City. Everyone is encouraged to go along to not only support SPPC but also enjoy the first class images that will be shown.
Feb 25, 2020
What Photos Mean by Rod Bird
TALK
Rod will be investigating "What Photos mean?" with us. The lecture is more about why images are taken than how they are taken.
Mar 03, 2020
Workshop
Perspective
Mar 10, 2020
Copyright and Law by Cliff Hide
TALK
Cliff Hide has been a press photographer since 2010 after a career change away from the financial and PR worlds of the City. He is currently Business Picture Editor at The Times newspaper and has worked on the picture desks of papers such as The Mirror, Metro, Sunday Times and the (short-lived) New Day.
Mar 12, 2020
Friendly V's Chalfonts & Gerrards Cross
EXTERNAL COMPETITION
Held at Gerrards Cross, an Evening of frantic fun and laughter in a light-hearted return match against Chalfonts & Gerrards Cross. Fast becoming a highlight of our season, this really is about the taking part more than the winning!
Judge: TBA
Mar 17, 2020
3rd PDI Competition - From a Different Angle
COMPETITION
Digital
Change your viewpoint. Go low, go high, go close, go behind. Show an object in a different way.
Judge: Paul Burwood
Mar 24, 2020
The Three Nations Competition
EXTERNAL COMPETITION
The annual competition between ourselves, Australia and South Africa. Having been soundly beaten last year can we restore our pride and come away with the honours.
Judge: Chris Palmer
Mar 29, 2020
The Five Clubs Competition
EXTERNAL COMPETITION
The annual competition between Maidenhead, Marlow, Wycombe, Woodley and ourselves with 10 of the very best images from each club on show. This year it is hosted by Woodley
Apr 06, 2020
4th Print Competition - Into the Woods & Open
COMPETITION
Print
Looking into a wood or forest. Paths leading through trees. Twisted branches. Early morning sunlight/mist through the trees. Stars through the trees.
Judge: TBC
Apr 13, 2020
SPRING BREAK
CLOSED
NO CLUB MEETING
Apr 20, 2020
4th PDI Competition - Avenues and Alleyways & Open
COMPETITION
Digital
Empty roads, deserted alleys, busy pedestrian walkways. Maybe even shopping centers like Westfield.
Judge: Alan Colegrave
Apr 27, 2020
Critique of Year
TBA
Also includes the Chinese Whispers Competition