REMINDER that as the college is still closed we’re meeting outside again, this week at Roseisle main car park 6.45 for 7pm start. We’ll be photographing horses on the beach and dogs in the forest, so if you’ve got them, bring both long & short lenses. Look forward to seeing everyone there.
Tue 11th Mar 2025
Guest Speaker – Gordon Docherty
Talk on Gig Photography
We had the pleasure of photographer, Gordon Docherty’s company as he shared with us his lifetime photographic journey. It was a thoroughly interesting presentation, taking us through his photography journey. His first interests were wildlife & landscapes to his current work in gig, sports and band photo shoot photography. Thanks go to Gordon for such a wonderful evening.
We enjoyed lovely home-baked cakes by Debbie – Thank You! they were delicious!.
Tue 4th Feb 2025
Print Competition Round 2
An appreciative thank you to Owen Cochrane, the SPF judge for Round 2 of our Print Competition – Monochrome, for travelling from Inverness to give considered & constructive feedback in person on all images. What proved interesting also was how he gave an insight into his process and approach to judging prints before commencing with the competition results.
We enjoyed lovely home-baked cakes by Debbie – Thank You! they were delicious!.
First Place
You thin I Should Have Worn a Hat
by Lenny Smith
Second Place
Old Melody by Laura Main
Third Place
In the Workshop by Dafydd Walters
REMINDER that both Studio 8 – Still Life & Technical Challenge images are due in by 4am on 12th February.
Tue 14th Jan 2025
It was great to see everyone back last night after the break, having missed last week due to the weather conditions. Michael Ross led the evening by sharing with us his journey in photography from his first camera to his present day kit. It was an inspirational talk with amusing personal anecdotes. Later, he shared some of his photos, taking us through how the picture came about & what interests & excites him in his personal photography. A big thank you to Michael for a fab night.
Next week is a practical night. More experienced photographers can bring in an USB stick with 5 images and will have the opportunity to sit down with Lenny to get feedback etc.
Beginners/less experienced – bring in your cameras (full battery, clear SD card). There will be several more experienced members taking small groups to focus on camera settings/use etc.
Write down & bring any questions you have.
Tue 7th Jan 2025 – Cancelled
Sadly our first meeting in 2025 has been cancelled due to the college closing early for safety. Why not spend the evening looking up your sporting images for the digital round 3 competition closing next week or any of the other competitions still open.
See you soon
Colin Prior Event -19th Nov 2024
The wait is over It’s Finally here! Tonight Tue 19th November 2024
Doors open 6pm prompt start 6.30pm.
Club members – Reminder that it’s ticketed entry only – not a regular club evening.
Print League Round 1 Results
A very big thank you to John MacGregor who kindly stepped in at the last minute to judge our Round 1 open Print Competition. Images were presented in both print & digital formats whilst John gave well- considered and constructive feedback on each image.
Well done to everyone who submitted images and congratulations to the members who placed in the top 3.
First Place
The Apothecary by Tony Winfiled
Second Place
Lunch by Lenny Smith
Third Place
Grab and Go by Dafydd Walters
Tue 15th Oct 2024
A big thanks to everyone who submitted images for this year’s interclub comp, we had 61 entrie which members viewed in preparation for scoring on photoentry at home. Please make sure this is done by end of today.
Although firstly we’re a photography club we also have a very friendly and vibrant social aspect to our meetings each week enjoyed by everyone during welcome tea breaks. This year we also had outings together as a club throughout the late spring/ summer which proved exciting & educational alongside a chance to chat & get to know each other.
Thank you to all our members who make being a part of SPG so enjoyable!
Next week we’re back at UHI viewing the results of both the round 1 digital league (open) & development league.
Tue 25th Sep 2024
Talk by Willie Horsburgh – LSINWP
Last night’s meeting was very well attended with 42 of us there for SPG member Willie Horsburgh’s interesting presentation on his journey to a licentiate qualification in International Nature and Wildlife which he gained earlier this year.
After a refreshment break, Lenny Smith, the Club President gave an informative & illustrative presentation on gaining a qualification with The Societies.
Big thank you to Willie & Lenny.
Next week we’ll be viewing & discussing the winning entries from Grampian Eye 2024.
Tue 3 Sep 24 – Opening Night
We had a great turnout for our first night back. The new system for joining and accessing information ran very smoothly with over 35 members signing and it was great to see and welcome some new faces who came along for the opening night giving us an attendance of 43 people, it looks like we are off to a great start for the 2024-25 season.
Lenny Smith the Club President took us through what looks to be an exciting and varied Syllabus for beginners and experienced photographers alike as well as went over whats changed in the club from last season and also how we got on with the first Summer Outings. Debbie who made some amazing cakes which along with her homemade sausage rolls went down extremely well in the half- time break.
All in all a fantastic start to our new season with thanks especially to all the committee for their hard work behind the scenes and to Debbie for her delicious cakes!
The SPG syllabus is now live on our website and all competitions are open on Photoentry for our members to start uploading your pictures for the whole season if you wish.
Next week we will be covering how to use Photoentry as well as what you need to know for getting the best out of your pictures ready for the competitions.
We look forward to seeing you all next week.