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Clubrooms
The Clubrooms consist of a meeting space / lecture room equipped at present with, display area, display boards, toilet, kitchen, library. The main lecture space also houses the club’s fully equipped studio space. See below for further details.
Ground Floor
Meeting Room > View front of stage and the PC desk at the back of the room
Clubroom in Action
First Floor
Tea & Coffee Area
Studio Space
The Studio space is available for hire, the cost depending upon the hirer and the purpose and subject to the hire terms and conditions.
* Commercial use is defined as any purpose where one or more attendees are being charged a fee to attend, for example, workshops or where there is a client paying for the output of the session or where the photographs are being used in connection with any business, whether owned by themselves or any third party.
For the avoidance of doubt, a model charging a photographer for their time where the images are intended for personal use only (individual projects, display on personal social media, portfolios, or entered in exhibitions or competitions) would not be considered as Commercial use.
If the images are used to promote goods / brands / products or services, or use on commercial revenue earning sites, that would be considered as being Commercial usage.
Ruling as to what constitutes personal or commercial use is at the sole discretion of the Studio Manager whose decision is final.
Library
The library currently has about 160 books and is open most Wednesday evenings in the clubrooms.
Contacts
If you would like general information about booking the clubrooms for your own organisation, please contact the Bookings Manager, bookings@bristolphoto.org.uk
Booking requests should be made to the Studio Manager, studiobookings@bristolphoto.org.uk
Using the Contact Form
If you have any questions please contact us using the form on the right, selecting a recipient from the dropdown menu.
Please Note: If you are contacting the Society with information that you would like circulated to all members, please send your request to the Newsletter Editor ONLY.
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Unit 13
Montpelier Central
Station Rd
Montpelier
Bristol, BS6 5EE
Design elements such as composition, symmetry, and the hero object are important in storytelling because they highlight key themes and emotions. You will learn how colour theory plays a role in this by affecting mood and perception. Together, all these elements create a clear visual language that effectively shares ideas and engages the audience.
This session covers techniques for studio photography, emphasising controlled environments with artificial lighting. It addresses camera settings, lighting arrangements, and posing strategies for various subjects, including portraits and products, alongside a practical session.
Compositing and editing are important in digital media, showing what is creatively possible. Compositing is the process of combining different visual elements into a single picture, while editing involves changing and organising these elements to tell a story or convey a message. Together, they provide a smooth experience for viewers and
expand the possibilities of creativity in visual storytelling.
In this session, we’ll explore basic editing techniques such as cropping, straightening, changes to contrast, colour, saturation, conversion to black and white, removal of distractions, etc, using Adobe Lightroom. This will include a live demo on some of your photos.
Part 1 – Optimising opportunities to get closer to wildlife subjects, offering hints and Aps for achieving this goal. Providing fieldcraft techniques and practical advice to help create ideal situations for photographing various subjects. The emphasis will be on UK wildlife and subjects that can be more easily observed locally.
Part 2 – Application of technical fundamentals of photography to nature subjects – build on what you have learned so far. Explore what makes a good nature image, and how to achieve that.
Key photography techniques such as freezing motion, motion blur, panning, and intentional camera movement play a crucial role in capturing dynamic scenes and enhancing visual storytelling.
How to Capture Professional-Looking Photos with Your Mobile Phone
In today’s smartphone era, anyone can become a skilled photographer. By incorporating a few simple tips and tricks, you can elevate your mobile photography expertise and produce stunning images that effectively tell your story.
This session looks at photographic opportunities throughout the day and night. We’ll explore different weather and atmospheric conditions, sunny, cloudy, misty, shadows and shade, interior, early morning, late evening, and into the night finding artificial lighting from buildings, street furniture, adding light with strobes, torches, LEDs, before
rounding up with the night sky, stars, moon, star trails, aurora and ending with a bang capturing fireworks.
To effectively manage depth of field (DoF) and shutter speed, it’s crucial to consider both the subject distance and lens focal length. Analysing images taken during field trips can provide valuable insights into how these factors influence photo composition and overall quality.
Mastering photography requires understanding the relationship between aperture, shutter speed, and ISO. Knowing camera modes like Program (P), Manual (M), and Aperture/Shutter Priority (Av/Tv) allows for effective manipulation of these settings. Practising these concepts will improve your skills in capturing stunning images under different lighting conditions.
An awareness of photography concepts, such as the Rule of Thirds, Leading Lines, Framing, and symmetry, is essential for creating impactful images. Focusing on your intended subject and leaving out distracting details can dramatically enhance your images. Understanding negative space and balance enhances composition, while Perspective and Viewpoint influence the perception of the subject. Incorporating Depth and Layering adds dimension to photographs. These techniques will be practised in a later session for better understanding.
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