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May 20th - Photoshop - The Next Step - Ken Fisher.These are 2 sessions on Adobe Photoshop. Photoshop is the most common software in use in the club, but many members want to be more proficient. Ken Fisher is a leading trainer in Photoshop and over the two weeks of the 13th and 20th May Ken will be giving us the benefits of his expertise. They have been arranged on consecutive weeks so there is a chance to practice some of the techniques in the first week before embarking on "the next step" (and not too much time that we forget what was done in the first week!). They are going to be really valuable sessions and even if you feel you know the basics, you may find that your methods aren't the most efficient or effective. I think everyone will learn something on each night no matter what their skill level is.
 
Don't forget that there is no meeting on Monday 27th May as it is a Bank Holiday.
 
June 3rd - Club Outing to Leeds, Clarence Dock.
This year's outing follows on from a very successful visit to Hooton Pagnall and is a real opportunity to actual press that shutter button on a club evening. These are always good fun and an opportunity to take shots, compare, learn and simply have a go at something you may not have tried before. It's a great location with opportunities for all sorts of shots. Full details can be found here.
 
Sally Sallett LRPS - Congratulation to Sally who very recently gained her LRPS at the latest assessment at York Railway Museum. She claims she was not that nervous and given her images shown on this site she should have been confident - but with judges you never know! Anyway congratulations again - well deserved. If anyone else feels that they may like to go in for it then have a word at the club because as others have found there is a lot of help and advice available. All it needs is some determination to get on and do it (something I seem to be lacking as I said months ago to Sally that I would go in for it at the same time but haven't even got my images together yet!!). You can see her panel of images here.
 
The Hospice Calendar - After last year's success the club was invited to submit images for this year's hospice calendar.
the Hospice are once again highly delighted with the images the club members have submitted and have chosen images by Sally Sallett, Yvonne Warriner, Peter Wells, Chris New, Geoffrey Cross, Steven Wood and Rob Smitten. Many thanks to all who took the trouble to enter their images. The calendar will be available to purchase in November. I hope to have samples of these images on the site soon.
 
The May Online Competition - Shadows
Entries have now closed and the gallant members who have submitted their shots are anxiously awaiting the verdict of Peter Wells. In the meantime why not have a look at the latest crop here.
 
Member Survey
As you may know the club is conducting a survey of members to try and ensure what the club offers is as relevant as possible to as many members as possible. You may have received a survey form by email or a printed one at the club. If so please fill it in and either email it or hand it in at the next meeting. If you haven't received a copy then you can find a PDF version here which you can print out, fill i and hand in at the next meeting.
 

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Tech Tips On Club Nights
Anyone wanting any nuggets of information, or to unlock any technical issues they have, can chat to Bill Mahoney, Bob Jones or Malcolm Dobson before any meeting starts - please arrive a bit earlier than usual to chat, so it doesn't encroach on the meeting beginning.

IMPORTANT - PLEASE NOTE

Please ensure you do not park on the service road into the complex housing the Brookhouse Club (adjacent to the bowling green) - a clamping system is in operation and your car WILL BE CLAMPED. This is not the work of the Club, but the private houses set beyond the bowling green. Click here for a concise diagram of where we can and cannot park.

Gallery Pages
There's no pressure to submit any of your work for the club's site, but it's a good way to break the ice & air some of your stuff...go on, send me a few images and a bit of scribble about your photographic experiences!
 

Latest Wakefield Express Press Release
Every week Malcolm Dobson pens a press release for the Wakefield Express - read them in full, here.
 

The recent evening with Ian Beesley presenting  his classic reportage style of photography was very informative and interesting. Focusing here on Yorkshires mining heritage Ian explained how he avoided the "red tape" necessary before entering working mines to obtain such intimate photographs of the conditions of work. Such is the recognition of Ian's work that it was a pleasure to welcome the Yorkshire Photographic Union president, Howard Tate, for this special occasion.
 
April 01 - no meeting, but we will be flying again on Monday 8th April when Paul Haxby drops in to educate us on his passion for Paramotor flying and at the same time getting some great aerial pix. This is another date for your diary and good reason to visit the New Brookhouse Club, 221 Barnsley Road, Wakefield, WF1 5NU on most Monday  evenings, starting at 7:30pm. 
 
Monday 15th is one of our photo competition nights when members photographs will be assessed by judge Colin Gower. Subject matter this time is for "landscapes" and will be an interesting evening to learn from the critique - not that we always agree with judges comments! You can find more club info at www.wakefieldcameraclub.org.uk we look forward to seeing you soon.

 

Last Site Update: 21/05/2013