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Programme

Our programme runs throughout the year from Sept – Aug with something on almost every week… (except around Christmas & New Year!)

Please drop in and see us; you‘re welcome to come for a maximum of three visits and there’s no charge.

Why not check out our events calendar below to see our upcoming events/programme.

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19:30 - 21:30

Chris Ryan

Bristol Photographic Society
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Events for 10th August
19:30 - 21:30

DI Group

Bristol Photographic Society
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Events for 26th August
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19:30 - 21:30

Tom Rowland

Bristol Photographic Society
Events for 27th August
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Events for 2nd September

Contact Us

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If you have any questions please contact us using the form on the right, selecting a recipient from the dropdown menu.

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Unit 13
Montpelier Central
Station Rd
Montpelier
Bristol, BS6 5EE

Still Life

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.

Portraiture

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.

Creative Editing

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.

Basic Editing

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.

Natural History Photography

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. 

Motion Photography

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.

Phone Photography

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.

Finding Light 24 hours a day

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.

Aperture & Depth of Field

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.

Exposure Triangle

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.

Composition

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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