Introduction To Colour -Michael
This theme is entirely open to your interpretation and imagination. It is all about the use of colour, whether it be bold Primary colours, the subtle differences of shade and tone or the relationship between different colours.
Colour Managment with Bill Hume
Abbey Row Centre Kelso, United KingdomAsk The Panel
Your Questions answered by the Panel. This time we have guest panellists... Nick Prior (http://www.nickpriorphotography.co.uk/) and Norman Dodds (http://www.fotoscope.co.uk/)
Introduction to Low Light – Tom
For this theme, we will limit acceptable entries to images taken after sundown and before sunrise, the subject can be anything not necessarily stars or milky way. It's open to include street lighting and torchlight or flash infill but not an image dominated by flash or where flash is the only source of light
3 Way Competition Earlston/Gala/Hawick
Abbey Row Centre Kelso, United KingdomWe are hosting this year.
Low Light Photography Technique
A photoshop night on how to improve your low light photos
Introduction to Animals -Zoe
The definition of which will include all animals both domestic and wild animals, including insects, birds, marine life and any other living creatures. Images can be action shots, portraits or showing animal behaviour. They can also include people, providing the main focus of the image is either on the animal or showing the relationship between…
Printing Your Images with Bill Hume
Abbey Row Centre Kelso, United KingdomAdvice and tips on how to get the best from printing your own images.
Animal Theme Deadline
Please have your Animal Theme photos submitted on this date. Remember you can submit two images!
Introduction to Portraiture – James
Portraiture has fascinated humankind since the birth of art, and is one of the most popular genres of photography. Capturing the personality, mood and essence of a person is a constantly inspiring and challenging endeavour. The goal of this theme is to explore the world of portraiture using styles or techniques that add another dimension to…
Speaker Richard Aspinall
Richard Aspinall will talk about his photography and judge our animals theme. More info here... www.richardaspinall.com
Back to Basics & Story Panel Introduction
Theme definition: "A collection of 3 or more images which convey or depict the story of a scene/event/place etc." Deadline: 11th June 2020
Macro/Close Up Theme Introduction
Theme definition: "This theme is all about using the minimum focusing distance of your lenses to your advantage. The detail and the use of Depth of Field (DoF) will be key." Deadline: 7th November 2019
Members Show and Tell
Please bring along an item of interest to show the other members. Alternatively show a website, youtube video, talk about something, etc. Anything photography related will be welcome!
Macro & General Photo Critique Night
Members should bring Macro images for critique, along with any other photographs they would like to receive feedback on.
Macro Practical
Bring along your camera gear as we will be exploring the world of macro. Cameras, macro lenses, extension tubes and flashes - whatever you have. Make sure to bring a tripod too.
Member’s Talk – Alex McSorley
A talk by Alex McSorley - topic to be confirmed.
Fun Night
A fun night run by Moira and Jackie
Lighting with Flash
DEADLINE - Macro theme hand-in Lighting with flash presented by Graeme.
Speaker Phil McLean and Macro Theme Competition Judging
Phil McLean will be giving us a presentation and judging the macro theme.
Still Life Introduction by Zoe Meadows
Zoe will introduce the Still Life theme. Theme definition: "Images depicting inanimate objects, usually in small groupings, may also include live objects that don’t move eg. food and cut flowers." Deadline: 23rd January 2020
Still Life Practical
Bring along your camera gear as we will be practising still life photography.
Photo Review & General Photography Critique Night
Bring along your still life photos for review and critique. Also a general photography critique night, so bring along any photographs you would like to have reviewed. DEADLINE - Bring in your Christmas card photos!
Photo Challenge Fun Night
Dave & Vicky will be running a fun photo challenge night; an exciting new night for the club!
Christmas Night Out
Venue TBD
Club Trip Images / Raw Image Challenge
Members Photographs from the Scottish Parliament trip / Architecture RIC Review / RICLandscape. Presenter: Vicky Collins / Watson Crawford
Still Life Practical
Bring along your camera gear as we will be practising still life photography.
Exhibition Image Preparation Night
Preparation night for exhibition images / help and assistance if required.
General Photo Critique Night
Bring along photos for critique (doesn't have to be still life)
Exhibition Photos Preparation
Bring along photos that you're thinking about displaying at the exhibition. Get some critique and get help with resizing, sharpening and adding a border.
Kelso, Galashiels and Earlston – 3 Way Competition (In Earlston)
Earlston Bowling Club Station Road, Earlston, United KingdomWe will not be meeting at the Abbey Row Centre, we will be attending the 3 way competition between Kelso, Galashiels and Earlston Venue - Earlston Bowling Club Start time - 7.30 pm I suggest as many people attend as possible, this is a great way to learn and support your fellow club members! Formerly:…
Long Exposure Theme Introduction
Theme definition: "An image with an exposure time of one second or longer, with clear moving element to the image." Deadline: 19th March 2020