Welcome to Beckenham Photographic Society

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

"An Evening with ..." Neil Freeman
2021-01-06 20:00 - 22:00 | Kent
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 | Kent
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 | Kent
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 | Kent
by 23:45 please

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

Monochrome PDI Competition, Judged by Chris Palmer FRPS, EFIAP, DPAGB, APAGB
2021-01-27 20:00 - 22:00 | Kent
This replaces the original print competition due to Covid restrictions.

Members Evening
2021-02-03 20:00 - 22:00 | Kent
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"100 Strangers" with Steve Myall
2021-02-10 20:00 - 22:00 | Kent
Steve will be talking about a project to take portraits of 100 people who are strangers to me at the time I meet them. Street photography with permission.
This will include lots of tips on how to approach people and camera technique

Annual Exhibition
2021-02-17 20:00 - 22:00 | Kent
Judged by Dave Mason.

Set Subject 'Together', critiqued by Tim Morland ARPS
2021-02-24 20:00 - 22:00 | Kent
This replaces the print competition due to Covid restrictions.
‘Together’ is the subject for the exchange with Perigny evening.
The images will be submitted as normal and critiqued by Tim Morland.

Members Evening
2021-03-03 08:00 - 17:00 | Kent

"The Power of Sport" with Peter Milsom
2021-03-10 20:00 - 22:00 | Kent

"Art and Photography" with Andrew Mills
2021-03-17 20:00 - 22:00 | Kent
An evening held in conjunction with Croydon CC.
Andrew’s description of the talk is :

I don’t have to like it? (Or; “My chimpanzee* could have done that!
No one says you have to like it.
In fact if you like it you may not be getting the whole picture.
Experiencing art and taking a broader view of all the genres of
art and photography can stimulate our own ideas and feelings,
allowing the development of heightened observation and an empathy
with art and expression.
This shouldn’t be confused with “liking it”.
The aim of the “Art and Photography” talk is to introduce some new ideas
and to stimulate old ones, hopefully broadening our thinking of how
we view art and art in photography and the possibilities for our own images.
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* Substitute dog, child, husband as appropriate…

"Motorhome Wanderings Around Europe" with Andrew Moss
2021-03-24 20:00 - 22:00 | Kent
Our very own action photographer!

Larter Cup Competition
2021-03-31 20:00 - 22:00 | Kent
3 way competition between Beckenham, West Wickham and Bromley

Set Subject 'Natural or Man-Made', Commented upon by David Smith LRPS
2021-04-07 20:00 - 22:00 | Kent
Commented upon by David Smith LRPS

Perigny Image Exchange Evening
2021-04-14 20:00 - 22:00 | Kent
A chance to see both Beckenham’s images on the theme, and those from our French Twin vlub Perigny

Set Subject 'Staying Local', commented upon by Sarah Kelman ARPS APAGB
2021-04-21 20:00 - 22:00 | Kent
Commented upon by Sarah Kelman ARPS APAGB

'Lake District Moods' with Carmen Norman ARPS CPAGB BPE1
2021-04-28 20:00 - 22:00 | Kent
Lake District Moods – A talk showing an inspiring collection of photographs, evoking both stillness and movement, intimately capturing the varied and dramatic beauty of the stunning Lake District. This talk is broken down into key moods where Carmen explains how each picture triggered an emotion, she will talk about why she created the photograph. Not only will she show you the images taken in the Lake District but also the techniques used to capture and process the photograph.
From looking at her website I think we are in for an evening of stunning imagery: www.carmennorman.co.uk.
One not to be missed I think!

Chosen by our esteemed President.

Annual General Meeting
2021-05-05 20:00 - 22:00 | Kent
Come and help decide the club’s future.

End of season Social Event
2021-05-12 20:00 - 22:00 | Kent

Photo Clinic
2021-06-09 20:00 - 22:00 | Zoom at Home
An informal chance to view and comment on each other’s images, with a view to helping people improve their photography.
Register with Fred by 2nd June
Hosted by Fred Barringotn

Photo Walk around the City
2021-06-28 13:30 - 17:00 | Kent
Organised by Fred Barrington.
We will meet at London Bridge around 1:30pm on Monday 28th June, and walk around the City from there.
Email me for more details and to ‘sign on’.

Monthly Get Together
2021-06-30 20:00 - 22:00 | Zoom at Home
An informal chance to get together via Zoom. This time we have decided to each send Lesley One image taken since the previous meeting
Hosted by Lesley Rees

Photo Clinic
2021-07-14 20:00 - 22:00 | Zoom at Home
An informal chance to view and comment on each other’s images, with a view to helping people improve their photography.
Register with Fred by 7th July
Hosted by Fred Barrington

Photo Clinic (with info for new members)
2021-09-01 20:00 - 22:00 | Zoom at Home
An informal chance to view and comment on each other’s images, with a view to helping people improve their photography.
This will also be aimed at our newer members, to allow an interactive Q&A session.
Register with Fred by 28th August
Hosted by Fred Barrington

'An Opportunistic Snapper in the UK' with Fred Barrington ARPS, AFIAP
2021-09-08 20:00 - 22:00 | St Johns Church Hall, Eden Park Road, Beckenham BR3 3JN, St Johns Church Hall, Beckenham, Kent, BR3 3JN, United Kingdom
Fred will show many aspects of his photography taken in the UK.

"All that can be" with John Bermingham AIPF
2021-09-15 20:00 - 22:00 | Kent

Capturing Time' with John Miskelly FRPS FIPF FBIPP
2021-09-22 20:00 - 22:00 | Kent
