Welcome to Beckenham Photographic Society

Nature Group Meeting (via Zoom)
2020-07-21 20:00 - 22:00 UTC | Kent
Regular Nature Group meeting, open to ALL BPS members.
We will go through shared images, and discuss next season’s programme.

"The Exhibitionists" with Barbie (EFIAP/s, MPAGB, FBPE) and Rusty Lindsay (EFIAP MPAGB FBPE)
2020-07-22 20:00 - 22:00
Barbie and Rusty Lindsay from Ipswich will be giving us a joint presentation, loosely called “The
Exhibitionists”
Barbie (EFIAP/s, MPAGB, FBPE) is a photographic obsessive. She lives and thrives on the photographic medium. Her
world is seen through the eye of the lens and her life totally revolves around her love of photography. Born in Ipswich,
acquired her first camera at the age of 11. She had always hankered after a career as an artist, but never fulfilled this
dream. Instead turned her artistic talent to photography in 1982. Now working in the print lab of a large schools
photography company, despite hating kids. Her love of photography has developed over the years. She lectures across
the country, judges nationally, as well as participating in international exhibitions and was appointed a PAGB judge in
2005. Her biggest achievement to date must be, being part of the Gold medal winning team, representing Britain in
the worldwide FIAP biennial print competition. In the same competition she also won an individual silver medal.
Rusty(EFIAP MPAGB FBPE) is a photographer and photo artist, specialising in digital manipulation. He will photograph
anything and everything if he thinks it could make an interesting image.
Rusty has been involved in photography since 1989 and is currently working full time as a digital imaging specialist. In
his spare time it is photography, photography, photography. He judges and lectures on all aspects of photography
across the country, and is a very successful international exhibitions exhibitor. In 2006 he accepted the appointment
to be added to the official PAGB list of judges.

"A search for Focus" with Leigh Woolford (DPAGB, EFIAP, AWPF Hon FWPF)
2020-07-29 20:00 - 22:00
Leigh Woolford from Pontypridd will be presenting his talk: “A Search for Focus”. Leigh (DPAGB, EFIAP,
AWPF Hon FWPF) started taking photographs when he was given his first camera aged 11. His serious interest started
by photographing Formula 1 in the 1980’s but he has since moved on to “photograph anything” but landscapes have
become his passion. He has visited Iceland eight times and has “fallen in love with that mad, cold, hot, bonkers,
beautiful island”.

"And now for something completely different" with Dr David Sadler (ARPS, CPAGB, EFIAP)
2020-08-05 20:00 - 22:00
Dr David Sadler, ARPS, CPAGB, EFIAP from Dundee will be presenting his talk “And now for
something completely different” To quote an article in the Dundee Telegraph; “As a forensic pathologist and the head
of a photographic society, David Sadler is not someone you’d expect to still identify with punk.” Safe to say, David is
not a run-of-the-mill photographer and his images reflect that. His Flickr profile says: “Interested in trying all kinds of
photography. An opportunist, I suppose. I joined Dundee Photographic Society in 2010. Having enjoyed the stimulus
and competition within my local club I started entering pictures into Salons, with reasonable success. Since joining, I
have obtained a few photographic distinctions: ARPS, CPAGB, EFIAP, BPE*2, LBIPP. I was the President of DPS
(2016-18). My main interests are travel, street and opportunistic photography, with a humorous element wherever
possible. A recurring theme is fisheye selfies, boldly processed to be “in your face”. And the obsession continues…..”

Out of Darkness Cometh Light with Dr Barrie Brown LRPS
2020-09-02 20:00 - 22:00
The new season restarts with a talk from one of our very own Dr Barrie Brown.
It took Odysseus 20 turbulent years to get home, victorious, to his Kingdom of Ithica at the end of the Trojan Wars, even though the shortest route was just a few hundred miles across the Aegean. Join us next Wednesday evening to see how a 21st Century Photographer has been faring in the first 10 years of his Odyssey.

The Art of Food Photography with Donna Crous
2020-09-09 20:00 - 22:00
Donna is an award winning blogger and food photographer living in Surrey, UK. She has been a finalist in 2017, 2018, 2019 and 2020 Pink Lady Food Photographer of the Year competition, and shortlisted in the Stylist Award category for 2019 and 2020.
​Her reputation is built not only on her photography, but also recipe development, cooking and styling, This combination of skills has led to work across a spectrum ranging from health/food magazines, through brand development to recipe books. A regular photographer for Page Street Publishers based in Boston, MA.
​Donna’s own book, “A Healthier Family For Life” (through Little, Brown publishers) is due out in 2021.
​Donna is always happy to share what she knows and works closely with Nikon doing talks and workshops, as well as running her own workshops and 1-2-1 mentoring sessions.
​For Donna, lighting is crucial, and can be the difference between an appealing, flattering shot and something that looks unnatural and unappetising. Originally shooting entriely with natural light, the overcast climate in the UK can pose some challenges. Venturing into the world of continuous lighting using a Rotolight Neo2 for filler light, has lead Donna to become the newest member of the Rotolight Masters of Light team
​A South African by origin, Donna is a wife and mother of two daughters. Her greatest achievement to date is overcoming breast cancer in 2019/2020.

She will be covering all aspects of food photography, so we will start at the beginning so to speak. I will include BTS and what goes into creating an image. Hopefully inspiring your members to see a whole new world in their everyday food. Topics I’ll be covering…

Props and Backgrounds
Composition and Styling Tips
Camera Angles
Gear and Lenses
Aperture Settings
Basic lighting Tips
Behind the Scene

Why Editing is Essential
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Presidents Evening with Lesley Rees and Sheree Dodd
2020-09-16 20:00 - 22:00
Lesley (our current president) and Sheree (Last year’s president) will present about their recent photographic trips.

On Safari with Kathryn Haylett
2020-09-23 20:00 - 22:00
I knew from an early age which direction I wanted to take in life and now I am living my dream guiding fellow wildlife enthusiasts around my beloved Africa.
Having studied in South Africa I founded Your Safari in 2001 offering travellers the opportunity to enjoy African wildlife at their own pace, in their own company and on their own itinerary.
As chief guide I also spend several months a year leading private safaris for photographers, friends travelling together or families and am never happier than when we are sitting at a waterhole in Etosha watching the drama unfold all around us and I can share the experience with my guests.
I truly have the best job in the world – to be able to spend time in the bush watching wildlife with like-minded people, well away from the hustle and bustle of modern living – well, that’s not really working is it?

Final Deadline for entries for 1st PDI Competition
2020-09-23 23:30 - 23:45
Please add into Photo Entry by 23:45

First PDI Competition, judged by Rosemary Willman Hon FRPS
2020-09-30 20:00 - 22:00
Our first PDI competition of the year, judged by the esteemed Rosemary Willman.

Wild About London with Andrew Wilson
2020-10-07 20:00 - 22:00
Andrew Wilson is a publisher and photographer; a resident of Putney, which he loves, he photographs the beauty found all around us.
Nature is never far away as far as Andrew is concerned and our glorious open spaces are a constant feature throughout his work he’s often seen in the company of his springer spaniel Josie, who features in every book.
Passionate about photography, he runs a thriving photography club – the Putney Satellite for London Independent Photography. He is also an active member of The Friends of Barnes Common, for whom he volunteers and sits on their committee.
As well as his own work, Andrew is helping another South West London resident and photographer, Joanna Jackson, publish her work and they have so far collaborated on A Year in the Life of Bushy Park and A Year in the Life of Kingston-upon-Thames.
Unity Print and Publishing specialises in producing high quality coffee table style photographic books. Devised by Andrew Wilson, it has to date published 16 books, its most successful being Wild about Barnes, which is now in its third edition. Each of the books take around 18 months to produce and are essentially a year in the life of the towns or villages featured; with all the seasons at your fingertips, you can amble through the places at their most beautiful. The accompanying editorial, put together by local historians, helps put all the pictures into their proper context in a light and often amusing way. The Wild About series is ever expanding, with more coming in the next few years.

Final Deadline for Round 2 of PDI Competition
2020-10-07 23:30 - 23:45
Please enter your images via Photo Entry by 23:45.

Second PDI Competition. Judged by John Nathan ARPS
2020-10-14 20:00 - 22:00

The Art of the Portrait
2020-10-21 20:00 - 22:00
My first love is People Photography. It is the talking to people and getting them on my side, giving them the ideas of pose and mood etc to bring out that special look. I am not keen ion artificial looks. I like the natural feel of an image.
I have walked and cycled all my life, sand still go on long walks in Snowdonia and the Peak District and take my camera, climbing to a particular viewpoint where I feel scene is best seen.
I also love taking some local sports, such as Cricket, ladies and men’s rugby and Alsager 5 road race.
My people photography is very varied, including model shoots, indoors and out. Actors and actresses. organises my own mini shoots and generally keeping my eyes alert for special opportunities .
I have been Photographer of the Year several times at Alsager CC , including the last two years. I came 10th in the 2020 L&CPU Individual Competition covering Colour Mono and Nature

Lockdown Images with Perigny and Beckenham
2020-10-28 20:00
An evening with our French Twins at Perigny CC comparing images of lockdown from Perigny and Beckenham,.
The evening will be hosted by Angela Ford ARPS, AFIAP

Final Deadline for Dennis Berry Trophy entries
2020-10-28 23:30 - 23:45

Dennis Berry Trophy commented on by Darren Pullman AFIAP, CPAGB, BPE2*
2020-11-04 20:00 - 22:00
sets of 5-9 images on a theme.
Commented upon by Darren Pullman, who does not score, and voted on by the members.

1st Round FSLPS PDI Competition, judged by Marcus Scott-Taggart
2020-11-11 20:00 - 22:00
A chance to see images from Carshalton, Orpington, West Wickham and Aperture Woolwich as well as Beckenham.

Final Deadline for entries for Round 3 PDI competition
2020-11-11 23:30 - 23:45

Round 3 PDI Competition, judged by Ken Scott ARPS
2020-11-18 20:00 - 22:00

Nature Group Evening, hosted by Dr Barrie Brown
2020-11-25 20:00 - 22:00
A presentation by members of our active nature group

Final Deadline for Round 4 PDI Competition
2020-11-25 23:30 - 23:45

Round 4 PDI Competition, judged by Guy Phillips
2020-12-02 20:00 - 22:00

An Evening with Paul Ridout
2020-12-09 20:00 - 22:00

Christmas Social Event
2020-12-16 20:00 - 22:00
Coronavirus permitting!

"An Evening with ..." Neil Freeman
2021-01-06 20:00 - 22:00
You may recognise the name Neil Freeman as he is the training manager at the Nikon School.
His passion for photography began as a child and he acquired an extensive knowledge across a range of camera brands and imaging software; his avid interest in new technologies enabled him to become proficient in all forms of photography.
Throughout the course of his career he has photographed everything from high end weddings, portraiture, landscapes and product photography.
Running his own professional photography business for 15 years prior to joining Nikon, Neil now shares his expertise, talent and creativity by training others, writing books and for the photography press and speaking at photography events. His favourite subjects are landscapes, low light and portraits.
He says Ansel Adams plays a big part in influencing his landscape photography and for portraits, he likes the work of George Hurrell and anything lit with ‘chiaroscuro’ lighting.
(c) Neil Freeman
(c) Neil Freeman
(c) Neil Freeman
(c) Neil Freeman

"Appleby Horse Fair" with Jenny Hibbert
2021-01-13 20:00 - 22:00
Jenny has travelled widely and here will be talking about the Appleby Horse Fair

"Why do we still shoot Monochrome?" with Paul Graber LRPS
2021-01-20 20:00 - 22:00
Paul will present his ideas, and then go through some of our previously submitted images.

Deadline for Monochrome PDI entries
2021-01-20 23:45
by 23:45 please

Deadline for entries for Annual Exhibition
2021-01-24 23:45
