Useful Information
The Society meets at 7.45pm on Tuesday evenings during the season, unless stated otherwise in
the Programme. It is best to arrive by 7.30pm to allow time to park, pay the door fee and take
your seat.
The bar is open prior to the start of the evening and during the break at about 8.45pm.
For events not marked with a ticket the normal door fee applies which goes towards WPS running
costs: Members: £2.00 Guests: £3.00
Don’t Forget
Social distancing
allowed, on most
Tuesday evenings during
the summer months
many WPS members
meet informally in the
Albert Lawn Tennis Club
lounge from 8pm
onwards.
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Programme
Leaflet
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Programme
of
Events
2020 - 2021
September 2020
1st
New Season Opening Night - ONLINE EVENT
As always this is a varied evening and there are no entry fees so if you’re thinking of joining WPS it’s an ideal
time to Zoom in and join us and meet our members. Amongst other things there will be an overview of the
coming season and a range of short presentations which should be interesting and useful.
If you would like to attend please email Carol Bailey to arrange a Zoom invite to be sent to you via
email.
8th
Sports Illustrated - ONLINE EVENT
- Roger Evans MPAGB.FBPE.EFIAP/b
Roger charts his journey from early film days through to his current sporting images. He’ll cover
over 25 different sports illustrated with over 150 images. Each image shows all the technical
information and he’ll provide tips and tricks along the way to help us to take better sporting
images.
www.splashpics.co.uk
www.gettyimages.co.uk/photos/roger-evans
15th
Secret Wildlife of the Forest of Dean - ONLINE EVENT
- Nick Martin
Nick is an amateur wildlife photographer with a passion for nature and the countryside. He sells his
images, gives talks, and offers wildlife photography workshops. This presentation has been very
popular with photography clubs because it presents an amazing diversity of wildlife prompting
many questions about where to go to get the best wildlife experiences.
www.martinimages.co.uk
Entry of images for PDI Round 1
22nd
Competition Evening - PDI Round 1 - ONLINE EVENT
The first round of our Projected Digital Image internal competition. This is divided into two sections - Novices
and Advanced - and each entrant may submit up to three images in either monochrome, colour or a mixture of
the two. Please make sure your images conform to WPS requirements as explained here.
Guest Judge: Alan Lawrence ARPS
29th
WPS versus Tettenhall Wood Photographic Club - ONLINE EVENT
A friendly PDI battle hosted by WPS and an extremely rare event because our two clubs both meet on Tuesday
evenings. Due to Covid-19 restrictions this friendly event takes place via Zoom and the judge for the evening is
Derek Doar.
Check out our competitors at: www.twpc.org.uk
October 2020
6th
On1 Photo Raw Tutorial - ONLINE EVENT
- Dave Tucker DPAGB.CPAGB.EFIAP/s.BPE3
An old friend of WPS, Dave, together with his lovely wife Angie, will be bringing us his On1 Photo
Raw Tutorial. Both Dave and Angie are extremely enthusiastic about On1 Photo Raw and its vast
range of creative tools and opportunities it places at the creative photographer’s disposal. This
software began its life with broken promises about what it offered with poor performance and
features. This is a great opportunity to see how the software has developed and what it has to offer
now.
Entry of images for PDI Round 2
13th
Competition Evening - PDI Round 2 - ONLINE EVENT
The second round of our Projected Digital Image internal competition. This is divided into two sections - Novices
and Advanced - and each entrant may submit up to three images in either monochrome, colour or a mixture of
the two. Please make sure your images conform to WPS requirements as explained here.
Guest Judge: Paddy Ruske
20th
Photojournalism: Stories from the Road - ONLINE EVENT
- Chris Fairweather
This is a new talk where Chris will be covering a range of subject matter from sports photography
through to international news stories and commercial and feature photography. At 25 and with
eight years of professional experience behind him, he’ll tell us not only about the technical aspects
of his images, but explains the stories behind them and of the people within them.
www.cfairweatherphoto.com
27th
The Spectacular Harry & Gordon AV Show - ONLINE EVENT
- Harry Hunt and Gordon Nicklin
WPS are very fortunate to have a number of award winning Audio Visual workers
amongst our growing Membership. Two of them, long standing Members Harry Hunt &
Gordon Nicklin, have put together a stunning selection of their fantastic AV work to
give us an entertaining evening which should not to be missed!
November 2020
3rd
Season 2019/2020 WPS Presentation Evening - ONLINE EVENT
The WPS awards and presentation evening is usually held at the end of May but this year, of course, that was
unable to happen. We were hoping to meet at the Albert Lawn Tennis Club but with restrictions still in-place
this event will instead be staged on Zoom. There are still trophy presentations though and we are expecting
this to be a great evening of celebration even though WPS are not allowed to meet in person. It is always
rewarding to see success celebrated and hopefully this virtual event will still provide a great opportunity for
that.
10th
From Sandwell to India - ONLINE EVENT
- Tal Chohan
Tal has loved wildlife since he was a child and remembers his holidays to India where he first
encountered animals amongst the farm life in his family’s villages. Perhaps those early experiences
and his first tiger safari in 2008 are perhaps why his photographic style is as it is today. Days of
travelling through highly developed landscapes, leading to pristine wilderness and finally the jewel
in the crown… a wild tiger, was an experience he still remembers well.
www.tcwildlifephotography.com
17th
John’s Online Photo Show - ONLINE EVENT
- John Hartshorne LRPS.DPAGB.BPE3*
John returns to WPS having visited us many times both as an eagerly received presenter and an
excellent competition Judge. He has enjoyed photography for most of his life, converting to digital
about twelve years ago. He has a broad spectrum of photographic interests including infra-red,
landscapes, wildlife, portraits, motor-sport and long-exposures so this will be a varied, entertaining
and educational evening.
www.trinity-photography-group.com/john-hartshorne-lrps-bpe3-dpagb.html
24th
WPS Five-a-Side PDI Competition - ONLINE EVENT
WPS members divide into teams for a friendly battle of projected images.
Guest Judge: Dr Anne Sutcliffe FRPS.EFAIP.PPSA
Entry of images for PDI Round 3
December 2020
1st
Competition Evening - PDI Round 3 - ONLINE EVENT
The third and final round of our Projected Digital Image internal competition. This is divided into two sections -
Novices and Advanced - and each entrant may submit up to three images in either monochrome, colour or a
mixture of the two. Please make sure your images conform to WPS requirements as explained here.
Guest Judge: Roger Parry ARPS.MPAGB.HonPAGB.EFIAP
8th
An Image Seen - ONLINE EVENT
- Sarah Howard: Landscape Photography Thoughts and Techniques
Image Seen is based at the edge of the north Cotswolds and is run by professional landscape
photographer Sarah Howard. She is assisted by a small band of accomplished photographers who
all share a passion for landscapes. Image Seen provides comprehensive one to one and small group
landscape photography tuition in both film and digital photography.
www.sarahhowardphotography.com
15th
WPS Christmas Party - ONLINE EVENT
Good company, great home-cooked food and fun. Hey, it’s Christmas after all.
January 2021
5th
Dare to be Different! - ONLINE EVENT
- Diane Seddon ARPS.AFIAP.CPAGB.BPE3*
Diane asks the questions and makes an extremely strong statement: “When did you last have a
creative idea? What was it? Did it work? Does it matter if it didn’t? Shoot the unusual ~ don’t
worry about what anyone else thinks ~ let’s not worry about judges ~ let’s learn to play again!”
This superb talk includes hints and tips about photographic and camera techniques, but it’s
much more than that - it’s about making people think more creatively about their photography.
www.dseddonphoto.co.uk
Entry of titles for Printed Images Round 1
12th
Competition Evening - Prints Round 1 - ONLINE EVENT
The first round of our Printed Photograph internal competition. This is divided into two sections - Novices and
Advanced - and each entrant may submit up to two photographs in monochrome and up to two colour
photographs. All entries must be mounted so please make sure they conform to WPS requirements as detailed
here. Digital images will be judged rather than prints.
Guest Judge: John Hartshorne LRPS.DPAGB.BPE2*
19th
WPS Member’s Panel Evening - ONLINE EVENT
In order to gain the right to place photographic merits after your name, for example LRPS or ARPS etc, you
must submit a selection of photographs to be judged but arranged for display in a set and ordered manner.
This display is known as a ‘panel’ and tonight various WPS members will be showing their successful panels
and giving background information on the process.
26th
Landscape Locations: A Photographic Journey
Through the Last Two Years of My Photography
- Colin Jarvis MA Photo.FD Photo.PGCE.ARPS
ONLINE EVENT
This is a brand new talk from a professional landscape photographer based in the north west of
England. His work has featured in books and magazines as well as being exhibited in places such as
London, Liverpool and Manchester. Colin also offers courses in photography and workshops in
locations such as the Isle of Skye, Devon, Dorset the Lake District and more. This promises to be a
fascinating look at Colin’s recent experiences. www.colinjarvis.co.uk
February 2021
2nd
Shetland: Britain’s Northern Edge - ONLINE EVENT
- Jack Perks BA (Hons)
Jack says, “As a wildlife photographer, Shetland is a very rewarding location as it plays host to lots
of ‘A List’ species like Otters, Puffins, Gannets and even Orcas. It has a healthy population of
Eurasian Otters and, unlike their mainland cousins, they have adapted to a life at sea eating a
range of fish and crabs from the rich waters around the islands. On my last trip an Otter even came
out of the water to eat the crab just a few metres away from me!”
www.jackperksphotography.com
Entry of images for PDI Round 2
9th
Competition Evening - Prints Round 2 - ONLINE EVENT
The second round of our Printed Photograph internal competition. This is divided into two sections - Novices and
Advanced - and each entrant may submit up to two photographs in monochrome and up to two colour
photographs. All entries must be mounted so please make sure they conform to WPS requirements as detailed
here. Guest Judge: David Lowe ARPS.DPAGB
16th
Macro Photography - ONLINE EVENT
- Colleen Slater BA.ARPS
Based in thge Brighton area and originally a teacher, Colleen has been working full-time as a
photographer since 2006. Her special interest is macro photography and with her images she aims
to draw attention to the unnoticed but ordinary things in the everyday world, scenes which appear
extraordinary and sometimes unworldly when seen through a macro lens. With an insight into how
she creates her photos this will undoubtedly prove to be a fascinating evening focusing on a world
we do not usually experience. www.colleenslaterphotography.co.uk
23rd
The Annual MCPF Portfolio - ONLINE EVENT
An evening of photographs together with a recorded commentary by MCPF judges.
25th
Great Barr PS versus WPS - ONLINE EVENT
A friendly print and PDI battle hosted by Great Barr Photographic Society. If you’re free, why not go along and
support WPS - 8.00pm at The Great Barr Club, 2-4 Queslett Road, Great Barr B43 6PL
Check out our competitors at: www.greatbarrphotographicsociety.com
Entry of titles for Printed Images Round 3
March 2021
2nd
Competition Evening - Prints Round 3
The third and final round of our Printed Photograph internal competition. This is divided into two sections -
Novices and Advanced - and each entrant may submit up to two photographs in monochrome and up to two
colour photographs. All entries must be mounted so please make sure they conform to WPS requirements as
detailed here. Tonight we discover the overall winners in this competition.
Guest Judge: Dave Tucker DPAGB.EFIAP/s.BPE3
9th
WPS versus Stafford PS
A friendly print and PDI battle hosted by Wolverhampton Photographic Society with the judge for this evening
being Ralph Ducket MPAGB.APAGB.EFIAP
Check out our competitors at: www.staffordphotosociety.org.uk
Entry of images for the PDI Best of Season competition
16th
Best of Season Competition: PDI
Members submit their three best images from this season’s PDI competition rounds.
Guest Judge: Graham Walton DPAGB
23rd
Smethwick International Awards Images
This evening will include a 1 hour AV presentation showcasing 400 award winning images.
Presented by WPS member John Holt ARPS.DPAGB.BPE5*
30th
Even Moore & Moore Prints
- Bob Moore Hon FRPS.Hon PAGB.MPAGB.FIPF.FBIPP
- Sue Moore FRPS.MPAGB.FIPF
Bob and Sue will be showing black & white and colour prints taken in various locations in this
country and abroad including India, Georgia and Europe. Various exhibition acceptances will be
included in the presentation so there should be a varied range of contrasting images.
www.ardenphotogroup.org.uk/gallery_652773.html
www.ardenphotogroup.org.uk/gallery_652842.html
April 2021
6th
WPS versus Stourbridge PS
A friendly print and PDI battle hosted by Wolverhampton Photographic Society with the judge for this evening
being David McGuire
Check out our competitors at: www.stourbridgeps.co.uk
Entry of images for the Best of Season Print competition
13th
Best of Season Prints & Outings Cup Competitions
Members submit their two best monochrome and two best colour photographs from this season’s Print
Competition rounds. Printed photographs will be judged using the PDI previews.
Outings Cup: Members may also submit up to two PDI entries taken on any WPS visit, or ‘Outing’, which may
be any combination of colour or monochrome images.
Judge: Heather Woodhams LBPPA
20th
The Mongolian Altai Mountains
- Jim Holmes
Jim will take us on his assignment with the United Nations when he travelled with a team of
specialists to visit the Altai Mountains in Western Mongolia. A long and dusty off-road trip leads to
remote villages and nomadic groups within a stunning desert landscape. Out with camel herders
and eagle hunters then home for a nice cup of camel milk tea served in cosy traditional felt ‘ger’
tent. It is highly unlikely WPS will ever arrange a Club Outing to Western Mongolia, so don’t miss
this fantastic opportunity to see a photographically stunning part of the world!
www.jimholmes.co.uk
27th
WPS Annual Themes Competitions
- ‘Weather’ and ‘Work or Play’
Both themes will be judged tonight and members may submit three PDI entries for each theme (twelve images
maximum) which may be any mix of colour or monochrome. Please read the entry guidelines for these
competitions to ensure both yours and the judges interpretation of what’s allowed is roughly the same!
Guest Judge: Tony Winfield CPAGB
May 2021
4th
WPS Annual General Meeting
Your chance to comment on how WPS is being run and choose the Committee members for the 2021/22 season.
11th
WPS Annual Dinner & Presentation Evening
Relax, unwind and enjoy a warm and convivial evening with good company and food. Not only that, but some
members get to collect trophies and certificates too!
Calendar
File
Some WPS events
require tickets or attract
a higher door fee:
Price is set when
tickets go on sale.
Increased door fee:
Members:
£4.00
Guests:
£5.00