Portraiture Workshops in July at BIPP

Ben Anker LBIPP

Wednesday 4 July
Basic Portraiture Workshop (Foundation)

An excellent workshop covering the basics of portrait photography. 'Portraiture did not begin with the advent of the digital camera; today's professionals can be inspired by and develop a unique style by looking back and learning from past greats.' Ben Anker LBIPP



Ben Anker LBIPP



The Workshop will include two practical sessions and will cover:
- The purpose of the image

- Lighting - using natural and studio lighting

- Composition

- Highlighting

- Converting to black & white - use of Photoshop

Tutor: Ben Anker LBIPP
www.benankerphotography.co.uk

Visit www.bipp.com/events for more information and to book your place.

Bella West FBIPP

Tuesday 17 July
Environmental Portraiture Workshop (Intermediate)A workshop which will encourage you to look at the fundamental makeup of your work, to think creatively and give you the tools to implement your ideas.

 



Bella West FBIPP



The Workshop will include two practical sessions and will cover:
- Examining the make-up of portraiture work
- Refine natural lighting skills.
- Creating strong composition.
- Working on location
- The tools needed to implement your ideas.



Tutor: Bella West FBIPP
www.bellawest.co.uk

Visit www.bipp.com/events for more information and to book your place.

South West Events

There are two events taking place in the South West region in June and July.

Monday 25 June - A Visit to Phil Bramhill's Studio in Tintagel
6pm-10pm
Fantasy Photos, XIV Century Cottage, Fore Street, Tintagel, PL34 0DA

 Phil will be giving demonstrations of the green screen technology he uses for his Merlin spectaculars. This will include an opportunity to raid his costume gallery (including Knights and Fairies!) and take part in the actual demos.

Following this we will retire to a pub within walking distance for refreshments.

It's going to be a fun evening, so if you would like to come along please let Phil know in advance by emailing him at info@fantasy-photos.co.uk or by calling 01840 779406.

Cost - £5 (members) and £10 (non-members)



Tuesday 17 July - An Evening with Mark Bushkes ABIPP
7.30pm-10pm
The Park Hotel, Falfield, Wootton-under-Edge, Nr Bristol GL12 8DR
www.parkhotelfalfield.co.uk

Mark is an Associate Member of the BIPP and runs a successful wedding & portrait studio in Caterham, Surrey. Mark will be talking about his approach to the wedding & portrait business, marketing techniques etc, and will showcase some of his work.

More information about Mark and his photography can be found at www.markbushkesphotography.com
Cost - £5 (members) and £10 (non-members) including refreshments
Please email rachel@bipp.com if you would like to attend.

For more information visit http://www.bipp.com/Default.aspx?tabid=192 

FEP European Photographer of the Year Awards 2012 Now Open for Entries



Igor Sakharov



'Again it is time to search for the best of the best - and you can enter for this' - says Chairman of the Jury Jorgen Brandt, Master QEP, and adds 'It is going to be very exciting to see all the extraordinary work from Photographers in Europe - and the rest of the world.'





Javier Avis

 The aim of this competition is to help promote the photographic profession and to raise the level of professional standards. It is intended to give recognition to those who work in this sector according to the highest levels of quality and professionalism. The competition is a non-profit event and all fees collected will be used to promote the FEP and its member associations.
The 'FEP European Professional Photographer of the Year Awards 'is open to all professional photographers who are registered and resident in a European country, with no discrimination of sex, race , religion, nationality or ethnicity. Special sections will also be open for international photographers (who are not resident in Europe) and for European Young Photographers, Assistants and Students.

Rene De Brunn

There are six categories in the competition: WEDDING; COMMERCIAL; PORTRAIT; REPORTAGE; LANDSCAPE; ILLUSTRATIVE.

There are also two special sections: INTERNATIONAL PHOTOGRAPHERS, (for non- European professional photographers), and YOUNG PHOTOGRAPHERS & STUDENTS, open to students of recognized schools of photography and to photographers and assistants under 25 year of age. Images submitted for the special sections will be judged according to the same criteria as the six main categories.
 

Soh Chee Loon Jericho

AWARDS
The following awards will be issued:  
FEP European Wedding Golden Camera Award
FEP European Portrait Golden Camera Award
FEP European Commercial Golden Camera Award
FEP European Reportage Golden Camera Award
FEP European Landscape Golden Camera Award
FEP European Illustrative Golden Camera Award
FEP International Golden Camera Award
FEP European Young Photographers & Students Award
and the overall winner
FEP European Professional Photographer of the Year Award

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Featured Member

Stephanie Thornton LBIPP
(Portraiture)


Stephanie Thornton LBIPP



Portfolio Reviews in the North West

On Thursday 21 June 2012 we will be holding Portfolio Reviews between 10am-3pm at Oxheys Mill Studios, Stanhope Road, (just off Brook Street), Preston, PR1 7PN
www.oxheysmillstudios.com 

Members: £25.00+VAT

Friends: £45.00+VAT
Non-Members: £50.00+VAT

Portfolio Reviews offer professional photographers the opportunity to receive face-to-face advice on their work from of BIPP’s Approved Assessors.  Our Assessors fully understand the requirements for qualification and are highly experienced photographers with a wealth of industry knowledge.

Visit http://www.bipp.com/Default.aspx?tabid=175&EventId=463to book your slot.

Featured Qualifier

Kevin Pengelly FBIPP
Weddings
http://www.pengelly-photography.co.uk/



Kevin Pengelly FBIPP



Discounts on Software for BIPP Members

Remember that the BIPP Online shop currently has discounted software available from Nik and onOne.

Visit www.bipp.com/shop