Disclaimer - This page is taken largely from the printed programme, and may be subject to change. Descriptions of events are not definitive; in particular for competitions the ultimate authority on rules is the club handbook.
Meaningful Images. Each member has 5 minutes to show and tell us about images that have a meaning to them. Light refreshments provided.
John Swannell
John Swannell, the legendary fashion and celebrity photographer talks about his extraordinary life in pictures, from his subtly lit portraits of the British monarchy and celebrities to his classically composed nudes and distinctive panoramic landscapes. For more details see here.
Roger Hance FRPS
Roger’s interest in photography began over 20 years ago, and he joined Ipswich and District Photographic Society shortly after this. He has been a member of the RPS since 1986, and achieved some degree of notoriety in 1990 by gaining three Fellowships in the same year, in the Applied, Portraiture and Pictorial (now Visual Art) sections. Not content to rest on his laurels, he took up nature photography in 1993, and gained his fourth Fellowship in 1998.
Judge: Dave Stewart.
Max 4 colour and/or mono images, each less than 2 years old. None entered in this competition before and no more than 2 entered in any previous internal competition. See also the internal competitions page.
David Garner
David gives us his personal through-the-lens perspective on landscape photography.
Paul Gallagher
Fine-art landscape photographer and photographic writer Paul Gallagher’s style has been compared with Ansel Adams. Paul talks about his work in Scotland and the north of England.
Howard Denner AFIAB
Howard demonstrates his skill as press and travel photographer.
Judge Nick Bruce
1st Round: Swavesey v Hitchin
Judge : Patricia Kreyer ARPS
Digital projected images & mounted prints, max 3 in total. No age limit. None entered in a Set Subject. See also the internal competitions page.
Adrian Stone
Adrian returns to show us more photography from his travels.
Judge: David Steel.
Max 4 mounted prints, each less than 2 years old. None entered in this competition before and no more than 2 entered in any previous internal competition (except Set Subjects). See also the internal competitions page.
Geoff Waugh
Geoff has been photographing sports/action for over 20 years and is a five times award winner in the highly prestigious Sports Photographer of the Year. Geoff shoots mostly alternative sports and in particular mountain biking and motorcycles.
Maggie Tear CPAGB
Maggie takes us on a guided tour of London showing images that would only be noticed by the eyes of an experienced photographer.
Barbie Lindsay
Our favourite pink-haired lady returns with new material to shock, delight, entertain and inspire us. We expect no less from Barbie!
David OsbourneFRPS EFIAP.
Professional photographer David Osborn demonstrates his mastery of wildlife and landscape photography .
You asked for it - a practical lesson in camera handling. Bring your camera along.
Tom Mackie
Award-winning professional photographer and publisher Tom Mackie talks about his life in pictures. Tom’s inspirational work have been included in Rotovision’s “The World’s Top Photographers: Landscape”.
Judge: Ray Kimberly
Max 2 sets, each comprising of 5 colour and/or mono digital projected images numbered in projection sequence and all less than 2 years old. None entered in this competition before and no more than 2 in each set entered in any previous internal competition (except set subject). Sets to demonstrate a wide range of techniques and subject matter. See also the internal competitions page.
A series of AV shows showcasing the very best photography from clubs within the Eastern region – all tastefully set to music and some of the finest commentary ever heard this side of the A14 - we hope!
David Hodgson
David inspires us with a personal selection of audio visual shows.
Judge : Liz Hatten
Panels of 3 mounted prints on the same theme (your choice, but title needed). None entered before in a Set Subject Competition. Max 3 panels in total. See also the internal competitions page.
Keith Cooper
Professional commercial photographer and photographic trainer explains the art of colour management.
Our 2nd workshop of the year we will give members opportunity to get enhance their Photoshop skills.
Judge : Marilyn Stewart ARPS DPAGB
Digital projected images & mounted prints, max 3 in total. No age limit. None entered in a Set Subject. See also the internal competitions page.
Africa’ Swavesey Camera Club members Jim, Paul and Simon talk about photography and show us some of their recent images.
Nick Bruce
One of our regular judges, Nick will show us his work and talk about his easy-going approach to photography.
Judge: Jane Goodall
Max 2 sets, each comprising 5 individually mounted prints numbered in viewing order from left to right. Less than 2 years old. None entered in this competition before and no more than 2 in each set entered in any previous internal competition (except set subject). Sets to demonstrate a wide range of techniques and subject matter. See also the internal competitions page.
Philip Mynott
Local professional photographer Philip talks about his work including scenes from in and around Cambridgeshire.
David Ward
David Ward is one of Britain's most notable landscape photographers and photographic writers. His eye for shape and form is without equal and produces work that is startling in its clarity and intensity.
Judge: Jim Hatje ARPS DPAGB APAGB EFIAP
Max 4 mounted prints, each less than 2 years old. None entered in this competition before and no more than 2 entered in any previous internal competition (except Set Subject). See also the internal competitions page.
One of the highlights of our calendar. An opportunity to showcase the very best of our work to family and friends.
Professional photographers Colin Westgate FRPS MFIAP & partner Chrissie Gamble showcase their work.
Judge: Barrie Hatten DPAGB
A second chance to see the winning entries for this year from which the single most outstanding photograph of 2008-2009 is chosen. See also the internal competitions page.
Come along and have your say.
Details to be announced.
Details to be announced.