Programme

2024 - 2025 Season:

4 Sep Welcome back and season preparation.

● An opportunity to cut some mounts for print competitions with experts on hand to assist.

● We will discuss “What judges look for”.

11 Sep Macro Talk by BBC Wildlife Photographer Phil Savoie

Competition Deadline - PDI Round 1 (3 open)

18 Sep Practical Evening - Macro bring cameras

25 Sep PDI Round 1 - up to 3 images per person

Judge: Andy Leslie

26 Sep (Thursday)Away battle at Tenby

2 Oct Show Your Work - up to 4 images (pdi’s or prints)

Members may show up to 4 images of their choice (their work or that of others), critique optional

9 Oct Les Loosemore - How to make a panel

16 Oct Cardigan Hosted Battle via Zoom
Competition Deadline - Print Round 1 (4 open)

23 Oct Zoom lecture by Ian Bateman on How to create Audio Visuals (AVs)

30 Oct Print Round 1 (4 open)
Judge: Paul Branchflower

6 Nov Practical Evening - Have a go at making AVs using Photo Stage
(Or attend 12 way battle at Afan Nedd)
Competition Deadline - PDI Round 2 (4 open)

13 Nov 4 Way Battle with Kidwelly, Towy Valley and Trostre and Carmarthen
Judge: Gareth Martin

20 Nov PDI Round 2 (4 open)
Judge: Dai Knight

27 Nov Practical Evening - Phone Photography
Competition Deadline - Print Round 2 (4 open)

4 Dec Welsh Salon Images

11 Dec Print Round 2 (4 open)
Judge: David Williams davemorwilliams@aol.co.uk

18 Dec Christmas Curry & Lights

25 Dec NO MEETING - XMAS

1 Jan NO MEETING - XMAS

8 Jan Zoom Talk by Steve Varman on Creative Photography

15 Jan Recap of studio settings
Competition Deadline - PDI Round 3 (4 open)

22 Jan An Evening with Krish Nagar “How to pose models”

29 Jan PDI Round 3

5 Feb Gareth Danks - Street Photography

12 Feb Practical Evening - Pro Model - bring cameras

19 Feb Lecture: Jo Debenham-Ansty “Producing Photo Composites”
Competition Deadline - Print Round 3 (4 open)

26 Feb I gave it a go night. Show your macro / panels /AVs

5 Mar Print Round 3 (4 open)
Judge: Ian Ledgard

12 Mar Four-Way Battle with Cardigan, New Quay, Tenby and Carmarthen
Judge: Gary Shinner

19 Mar the shop is unavailable.  Weather permitting we will try and meet up somewhere to do some light painting, or night sky photography.  More details to be given nearer the time.   

26 Mar Principles of Photography with Phil Savoie...
A photographic journey of self-improvement to create images with impact.  If you want to kick start your photo mojo this talk is it!  Learn how to up your photo game with award-winning BBC cameraman Phil Savoie.  This information packed talk is very popular and recommended as an initial photo lecture. We’ll cover topics not often discussed from eye line & the psychology of perspective, the science of lens testing & optical physics, aperture choice as a storytelling device as well as the odd location war story.  Pro tips for participants to grow as photographers; to produce higher image quality, advance storytelling skills and develop artistic acumen. Illustrated with local images, covering all genres – wildlife, landscape, sport, people & astrophotography.  The thrust of Principles of Photography is to share years of hard-won knowledge and inspire with easy practical shooting methods that result in noticeable improvement straight away. Approximately 60 minutes, 10-minute break, 60 minutes with Q&A. 

2 Apr Fetography - A Look Through The Lens by David Medlin

An informal chat and gallery view of the fetish scene photography from former London photographer DM85/David Medlin. A rare glimpse behind the curtain at some of the UK's premier kink spaces, the people from all walks of life and their antics that weave a rich tapestry of hedonism, excess, acceptance and inclusion admidst the shadows of alternative culture and freedom of expression. 

Warning; This collection of images will include uncensored depictions of nudity and acts of an adult nature some viewers may find difficult to view. An effort has been made to reserve images of a more extreme nature for the second half of the show and viewers are invited to bow out during the break if they feel they have seen enough, free from judgement. Viewer discretion is advised. 

9 Apr Discussion about the future of the club

An opportunity for the committee to explain our concerns, and for members to ask questions.  Everyone is encouraged to suggest ideas and hopefully together we can come up with a plan to keep the club running. 
Competition Deadline - Round 4 - 2 PDIs and 2 Prints (open)

16 Apr NO MEETING - EASTER

23 Apr NO MEETING - EASTER

30 Apr Mixed Comp - 2 prints + 2 PDIs - open
Judge: Wayne John
Away Battle at New Quay Camera Club

7 May Annual General Meeting 

14 May I gave it a go night. Show your macro / panels  / AVs / Composites

21 May Themes Competition (PDI)
One image on each theme:

● Flowers

● Implied Nudity

● Transport

● Shadows

Judge: Chris Warren

Competition Deadline - Memorial - 2 PDIs theme

28 May TBC

4 Jun Memorial Night
Four open PDI’s - 2 on Sports + Action, 2 on Street/Documentary
Judge: TBC

11 Jun Smartphone Safari

18 Jun Sosban Llanelli

25 Jun Awards Dinner - Venue TBC