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Unit 13
Montpelier Central
Station Rd
Montpelier
Bristol, BS6 5EE
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We are accessible if you wish yo reach us by Car, we have few parking bays directly outside our premises and parking spaces within the site (Note there is Residential Parking Zone and Pay and display parking on Station Road during Mon-Fri 9am-5pm, max stay 4hrs. Click here for more info about parking restrictions)
During Society evening meeting times there is plenty of free parking both on road and outside our premises.
Please Note; Bristol City Council are due to bring in a Clean Air Zone (CAZ) in Summer 2022 (UPDATE: June 2022 | this has been further delayed, looking to be late 2022), for more information and fees click here for more info. While we do not sit within the CAZ area, if you travel into Bristol Via the M32 you might be impacted by the CAZ.
We are fortunate to be very close to a Train Station , in fact our premises is only 308ft walk away from Montpelier Train.
Bristol has two main train stations, Bristol Temple Meads (is the closest to BPS) and Bristol Parkway.
For more information about station facilities click here and train times for Montpelier (MTP) which is managed by GWR, for train tickets and route information you can checkout GWR or Trainline.
We are also reachable by Bus (there will be a small walk too to reach us) via Bristol Bus numbers 70, 75, 76, 73 cityline and T2 South Glos Lynx with the nearest bus stop is Cheltenham Road (outside Montpelier High School).
For information about bus timetables and costs, click here to find out more from First Bus.
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.
By Post
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.
Capturing the essence of the people, place, and culture, be it at home or abroad. Street photography.
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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