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Photography News | Issue 63 | photographynews.co.uk
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Clubs
Camera club news If your club has any news you want to share with the world, these are the pages for it. Your story might be about your club’s success in a contest, or a member’s personal achievements; it could be about a group outing you had recently or when the annual exhibition is on show. Any news is eligible for inclusion, so club publicity officers please take note of the submission guidelines (right) and get your stories in
Here’s how to submit
Deadline for the next issue: 4March 2019
We need words and pictures by 4 March 2019 for the next issue of Photography News , which will be available from 12 March 2019. If you want to submit, follow these guidelines: y y Write your story in 250 words or fewer. Include the club’s website, meeting times, what the event is, opening times, entrance costs – anything relevant. y y We need an image for every story. JPEGs, 2000 pixels max on the longest dimension, any colour space, credits should be included in your text. y y We DO NOT use posters or images with words on the image front. y y Before the above deadline, attach the text document and JPEGs to an email and send to clubnews@photography-news.co.uk
Young photographers appeal for equipment
We’re always keen to receive club submissions. To help with the planning and timing of submissions, here are the publication and deadline dates for the next few issues of Photography News . Issue 64, out from 12 March Deadline for contributions: 4 March Issue 65, out from 16 April Deadline for contributions: 7 April Issue 66, out from 14 May Deadline for contributions: 3 May Issue 67, out from 18 June Deadline for contributions: 10 June Issue 68, out from 16 July Deadline for contributions: 8 July Issue 69, out from 13 August Deadline for contributions: 5 August Helpful dates
George Abbot, one of the highest performingstateschools,isappealing for donations of photographic equipment after a fire destroyed its photography department. The school is seeking SLR film cameras and darkroom equipment, including enlargers, timers, easels and print trays. It’s also setting up a temporary photographic studio on- site and is seeking studio equipment. Head of photography, Kirsty Ferguson, said: “Although digital Earl Shilton CC is pleased to announce an evening with renowned landscape photographer, Charlie Waite. The event take places on 29 May at The Mary Forryan Centre, Hinckley, Leicestershire. The evening will commence at 7.30pm, with the doors opening at 7pm. During the first half, Charlie will talk about his techniques and photography skills. After the interval, he will exhibit and talk about some of his images There will be a raffle, with the first prize being a signed, boxed print by Charlie Waite. Further prizes related to photography will be available on the night. Tickets are now on sale and cost £12. Buy online through the club’s website – just follow the Charlie Waite link.
photography is very much part of the curriculum, we believe that darkroom photography is integral to the students’ understanding of photographic art and practice.” Andy Friend-Smith, a member of Guildford Photographic Society whose children attend the school, spread word of the appeal among the Surrey photographic community and the response was immediate. Ferguson reported that there have been many donations of SLRs
from various eras, a few enlargers and some darkroom equipment. However, more of everything is still needed. “So few of the students now have access toa filmcameraoutside school that this is a valuable opportunity to build up a bank of SLRs that can be lent to students outside the school day,” explained Ferguson. Friend-Smith added: “I am overwhelmed by the generosity of bothourGuildfordclubmembersand
the wider Surrey photo community. My very sincere thanks to all.” GeorgeAbbot has over 200pupils studying photography at GCSE and 40 at A level. To donate funds or equipment to the school, please contact development officer, Jane Friend, on 01483 888000 or email: jfriend@ georgeabbot.surrey.sch.uk. Or contact head of photography, Kirsty Ferguson, by email: kferguson@ georgeabbot.surrey.sch.uk
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Sheffield PS
The club championship print exhibition and competition by The Sussex Photographic Federation takes place on 6 April at the King’s Centre, Victoria Road, Burgess Hill RH15 9LR. Photographic clubs and societies from across Sussex will gather for this prestigious championship, each showing 12 prints covering a variety of subjects – around two hundred of the best images in the county. Doors open at 12pm. The exhibitionwill be available for viewing until 2pm, followed by selective commentary from the three judges and the presentation of awards.
Sheffield PS 2019 Annual Exhibition will be held at the Sheffield Cathedral 22-31 March and will be officially opened by Rob Hastie, artistic director of Sheffield Theatres. Entry is free, but visitors are asked to be respectful of any services or other activity taking place in the cathedral. Light refreshments
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are available for visitors in the cathedral’s 1554 Coffee shop. This is a prints-only exhibition with categories including photo essay, record and Sheffield: its life and environs. Entries were judged by Peter Brisley ARPS and Sue O’Connell ARPS, both from Bristol PS.
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