What's On 2019

January

09 January - Annual General Meeting and Review of the Year

Presented by: The Committee

A brief AGM including Chairman’s and Treasurer’s reports and election of the Committee for 2019.

This will be followed by an entertaining musical slideshow review of our photography throughout 2018.

Project vote: Sports (Dec 2018 project)

Venue: Thatcham Town Football Club @ 7.30p.m.


30 January - Magic Lantern Show

Presented by: Alan Brindle - www.alanbrindlephotography.co.uk

Alan will be re-creating the atmosphere of the late Victorian period. The show will take you back over a hundred years to the halcyon days of the British Empire, when a quarter of the world’s land mass was coloured pink. Queen Victoria ruled and there was a great feeling of national pride. He hopes to thrill us all in the way Victorian audiences were thrilled and amazed by these images of far away places they could never hope to visit.

The images are all hand-tinted photographs, coloured by young women with good eyesight and a steady hand. The first half will take us round the world and the second half looks at the Russo-Japanese War, venture into the melodramas of the day then finish with images from Japan whose exponents were masters of 19th Century photography.

Project vote: Hands

Venue: Thatcham Town Football Club @ 7.30p.m.


February

13 February - Techniques, tips and challenges in Antarctica

Presented by: Renato Granieri - renatogranieri.com

Renato is a leader on photography holiday trips to remote parts of the world e.g. Antarctica and the Arctic. As the leader he delivers talks that cover techniques, tips and challenges that are understandable across all levels of expertise from point and shoot, to professional level. We should all be able to learn something from his expertise.

Venue: Thatcham Town Football Club @ 7.30p.m.


27 February - Practical Session

Presented by: The Committee

There will be a number of different set ups in the room so that you can try out different types of photography. Make sure you remember to bring your camera and, if you have one, a tripod might come in useful (although not to be used as a weapon!).

There will be experienced members on hand to help you set up your cameras if you have problems. Come along equipped to try it out.

Project vote: Abandoned buildings

Venue: Thatcham Town Football Club @ 7.30p.m.


March

13 March - Photo 24

Presented by: Mark O’Leary - www.molphoto.co.uk

This will be a talk on Mark's experiences when taking part in the 24 hour non-stop photography competition in London. He will explain the purpose of the competition, how to apply and what to expect. The talk will be accompanied by a slide show of his images plus some prints taken on the 4 occasions he has entered. Mark will finish his presentation with a brief overview of the type of photography he is currently working on.

Venue: Thatcham Town Football Club @ 7.30p.m.


27 March - Photographic Studio

Presented by: The Committee

Back by popular demand, a chance to have a go at shooting portrait photographs with studio lighting. Choose from three different studios set-ups and try changing the position of lights and the pose of models (fellow members) to create different styles and 'looks'.

Ask experienced members for help and tuition on how to control the lights for different creative effects. Remember to bring your camera, memory cards and charged batteries. No tripod required.

Please note... the level crossing will be closed @ 10pm this evening for maintenance work. The meeting will start at 7pm and finish a little earlier to avoid the closure.

Project vote: Picture in a picture

Venue: Thatcham Town Football Club @ 7.00p.m.


April

10 April - Street Photography

Presented by: Peter Crane - www.petercrane.co.uk

For Peter, street photography is instinctive. Even after seven years of wandering the streets with his camera, it's still about staying curious, inspired and looking for that decisive moment. Peter will be showing stunning images of life and candid moments captured on the street and offering advice on how to take good photos whilst being discreet.

Project vote: Two wheels

Venue: Thatcham Town Football Club @ 7.30p.m.


24 April - Practical Session - Open Discussion

Presented by: The Committee

This is an opportunity to discuss all matters photographic with fellow members. You might bring along some prints for other members to discuss and comment upon. You may have gaps in your knowledge that you would like filled. You may also care to bring along your camera, lenses etc for help with the controls, or to provide a talking point for fellow members.

Venue: Thatcham Town Football Club @ 7.30p.m.


May

08 May - How to improve your photos

Presented by: Peter Orr ARPS - www.peterorrphotography.com

Peter is a photographer interested in all aspects of the art but spends most of his time working in the Wildlife and Landscape genres. He is an Associate of the Royal Photographic Society, an appointed Getty Images Artist and provides training in Adobe Lightroom and Photography.

Peter will talk about his approach to taking photographs followed by a critique of members' prints, using the accepted criteria of an SCPF judge.

Project vote: Coloured lights, signs

Venue: Thatcham Town Football Club @ 7.30p.m.


29 May - Natural History Photography

Presented by: Pete Whieldon - www.petewhieldonphotography.co.uk

Pete will show many images and talk about his trips around the world as well as his ‘Back Yard’ where we have many kinds of Owls, Raptors, Mice & Frogs.

He and Kate run a photography business in Otterbourne where wild animals are frequent visitors, including a Kingfisher and a Tawny Owl.

Venue: Thatcham Town Football Club @ 7.30p.m.


June

9 June - Oxford Challenge

Presented by: The Committee

Meet at a central venue in Oxford to walk around the city finding, and taking photographs of, different landmarks within its bounds, We realise that people walk at different speeds so will probably designate different groups according to that criteria.

Venue: Oxford (precise location & time to be advised nearer the date)


12 June - Photo Review

Presented by: The Committee & Members

Each participant in the Oxford Walk event on Sunday 9 June will display up to 5 photos taken on the day. Members will be asked to discuss and select what they consider to be the best collection.

In addition, attendees to the recent studio session run by Dan Newbury will show some of their photos and share their experiences.

Project vote: Reflections

Venue: Thatcham Town Football Club @ 7.30p.m.


26 June - Mirrorless Cameras

Presented by: Robert Pugh and Mark Baber - www.rpphotographybydesign.co.uk

The first presentation of the evening is about Robert Pugh's photography and use of Sony mirrorless cameras, explaining the technological advancements and innovations in Sony Full Frame mirrorless cameras and how these have improved his photographic workflow. Robert will also cover the settings he uses and his approach to capturing the moment.

The second presentation will feature Robert's work and personal projects — plenty of examples of pictures and explanations of how the photos created. Robert will also cover lighting diagrams to show how the subject was lit for the shot.

This promises to be a fully packed evening of photography and camera information to help you on your way of being a better photographer and mastering the skills you require. Best of all, ask Robert anything and he will be happy to answer. A full range of the Sony cameras and lenses will be provided by Sony on the evening for everyone to look at and try.

Venue: Thatcham Town Football Club @ 7.30p.m.


30 June - Thatcham Family Fun Day

Presented by: Thatcham Town Council - www.thatchamtowncouncil.gov.uk/events/thatcham-family-fun-day

A day in the sun (hopefully) with many stalls and activities to enjoy. Come and visit our stall and find out about our Club whilst taking part in our fund raising for charity.

Venue: Henwick Worthy Sports Ground @ 11:00a.m. - 4:00p.m.