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WEEKLY MEETS

MONDAY EVENINGS
We meet Every Monday at 7pm
at
THE OLD SCHOOL HOUSE
OLDBURY

 

These are informal session and are NOT Tutored - the idea behind these sessions is a support for information learnt on one of our courses.

 

Come along with questions and problems you may have and we will help you with your journey. 

£6.00 Admission

 

£4.00 Members of The Photography School

£4.00 Members of Smethwick Photographic Society

Blue Backdrop

Monday Evenings

Smethwick Photographic Society Building

The Old School House, Churchbridge, Oldbury B69 2AS

 Time : 7.15 pm - 9.15 pm 

Computers and Printer will always be available during every Class session should you wish to use them 

Workshops run are not compulsory - should you wish to do your own thing , this is something we always encourage......

Please bring camera to sessions

The Doors will be open from 6.15pm and you are welcome to come and sit in the bar area and chat to your friends - PLEASE NOTE the staff may be setting up activities for the evening and will not be able to answer your queries until 7.15pm when the session opens

APRIL​​

6th - LIGHTROOM RECAP - or LIGHTING PRACTISE

13th - MALE MODEL - (Josef) is our model following in the style of the famous film - You need to research the film and look at lighting and camera angles

Model will be dressed in Long Mack, Coat , Trilby etc Detective style.

  • The Third Man (1949): A masterpiece of black-and-white film noir, noted for its deep shadows, Dutch angles.

PLEASE NOTE A SUPPLEMENT OF

£3.00 Per person

is required for the evening to help model fees 

20th - YOU TUBE - What to watch and NOT too watch - Discussion evening looking at what and how to beleive 

27th - RECAP _ WILDLIFE SETTING - Time to ensure your camera is set for Bird of Prey event on 29th 

​MAY

4th - CREATING A BODY OF WORK - Looking at how we do this and how we create an artists statement of intent.

11th - SUMMER PROJECT HANDOUT - A chance for you to discuss with group your idea's for the summer project - Results required by 27th July

18th - MODEL EVENING - TBC

25th - MARKS'S TOP TEN Photographers - Who are the shakers and movers in Marks eyes and who can we learn from 

JUNE

1st - INTERVIEW MARK - This will either work or fall completely flat on its face - The idea is that everyone perhaps has a question they would like to ask Mark - The topic is TOTALLY Open , apart from technique questions relating to Photography. This is your chance to get behind the facade and into Mark's thought process, your chance to trip him up , make him laugh, make him cry ... Not too much though !

- You can have up to 40 questions 

I would suggest that one person asks the questions

EXAMPLE QUESTIONS -

Where have you travelled to that gave you an insight into the generosity of the human race?

What would have been your ideal job?

Favourite Food

What did you wish you had done in life ?

Biggest Regrets?

8th - 

15th - FREE FLOW SESSION - A chance for you to ask questions

22nd - SHOW US YOUR IMAGES - WEEK 1 - Please bring up to 5 images on a MEMORY STICK ONLY - No transfers 

29th - SHOW US YOUR IMAGES - WEEK 2 - Please bring up to 5 images on a MEMORY STICK ONLY - No transfers 

JULY

6th - CYANOTYPES ARE BACK BABY !! - Back on how to prep for cyanotype and begin printing 

13th - CYANOTYPES OUTDOORS - Hopefully the weather is kind

20th

27th - SUMMER PROJECT RESULTS

 

AUGUST
 

3rd 

10th

17th

NB - I would also encourage everyone if there is an activity that perhaps does not interest you , we have a studio for you to use and do your own still life or portraits, if you want to do this just ensure that your space is booked , I don’t want everyone turning up with 10 still life set ups 

 

This is YOUR sessions , we are here to help YOU , 

 

I

Myself and Bob can offer technical knowledge but only you must take the photographs

PRINTING COSTS

A3+            £2.50

A3            £2.00

A4            £1.00

A5 or 6 x 4    50p




PAPER 

Choice of Brilliant Paper - Lustre, Matt or Gloss 
  ( Subject to availability)

A3            £1.00 per sheet

A4             50p per sheet





Paper Packs availble to purchase by order

A3 (Pack 25)            £25.00

A4 (Pack 25)            £15.00

A4 (Pack 50)
           £25.00
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