Monday, March 28, 2011

Strokestown House Photo Shoot

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This month's club photo shoot took place on Sunday 27th of March at Strokestown House, Co. Roscommon. Participating members should send a selection of their images to info@boylecameraclub.com for inclusion in the slideshow and critique during the club meeting scheduled for 12th April.

Members photos from the shoot HERE.

Thursday, March 10, 2011

PHOTO FEST IRELAND 2011 - Sunday 3rd April

Sunday 3rd April 2011 - 10am - 6pm
Crowne Plaza Hotel, Conference Centre, Santry, Near Dublin Airport, Dublin.

Following the success for both Exhibitors and Visitors of Photo Fest Ireland 2010. The IPN Photography Agency for Photographers & Trade are delighted to announce Photo Fest Ireland 2011 - held in the state-of-the-art Conference Centre in the ‘Crowne Plaza Hotel’, Santry, near Dublin Airport.
This Photographic Trade Event, continues to be the largest Photographic Trade Show in Ireland, and the extensive Exhibitors list continues to grow.

Photographic & Imaging trade representation, including IT companies introducing new products, software and services – meeting new and existing clients face to face.

FREE Seminars & NEW Lecturers – Irish and International Speakers.

Additional Photographic related activity at this event will include; Latest Photographic Equipment; Product Demonstrations; New Software Solutions; Pilot Commercial Shooting; Introductions to new Styles & Finishing’s; B2B Opportunities; Training Solutions; Stock Photography; Photographic Associations; New Insurance Solutions for your business; Galleries; Web Designers for Photographers; Careers & Students; Photographic Publications; & more !!!

Tuesday, March 8, 2011

Club Meeting - 8th March

John Reynolds and Low Light Photography
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Professional Photographer, John Reynolds delivered an insightful and very informative presentation on Low-light photography at this month's club meeting. John shared his extensive experience as a wedding photographer and how he deals with the issue of low-light on a daily basis. He illustrated the advantages and disadvantages of working with ambient and artificial light sources. Of particular interest is his work with off camera flash. Appropriate in the context of John's presentation, the Motivation for April will be Low-light Photography.

Motivation
Joe Kennedy presented the submissions for the Self-Portrait Motivation which was judged by John Reynolds. I thought the response was very imaginative with many members presenting an emerging personal style. The results from each category is as follows;

BCC Motivation March Selection
Beginners
  1. Meave Cormican
  2. Dan Lonergan
  3. Susan Duffy
Intermediate
  1. Desmond O'Dwyer
  2. Siobhan Carlos
  3. Mary Lane
Advanced
  1. Debbie McCormick
  2. John Walshe
  3. Joe Kennedy
Following on from John Reynolds presentation, the Motivation for next month will be Low-Light Photography. Members can send up to three images to info@boylecameraclub.com before Friday 8th April.

Milestones
Conor Dowling gave a very informing extended presentation on the work of Hungarian photographer, Brassaï (1899 – 1984). Appropriate in the context of the low-light theme at this meeting, Conor drew attention to Brassaï’s night scenes of Paris from the 1930s and the documentary style of this often understated and influential photographer. We hope that this will be the first of a series of talks by Conor to look at some of histories most inspiring and influential photographers.


Summer Weekend Photo Shoot - Inishbofin
Peter Boalch has been busy setting up our annual Summer Weekend Photo Shoot which will take place from Friday 13th to 15th May. This year Boyle Camera Club will be heading to the island of Inishbofin. Access to the island is via ferry with mainland departure times for Friday at 11.00am, 2.00pm and 7.30pm. Cost of ferry is €17.00 return. Members should attempt to take the afternoon ferry to make the most of the visit. Accommodation will be at The Dolphin Hotel, cost for TWO nights B&B plus ONE Evening Meal is €119.00. Members intending to take part should give their name to the club secretary or email info@boylecameraclub.com. For insurance purposes, only fully registered members can take part in the photo shoot.
More detail will be announced at the next club meeting.

Photo Shoot – Strokestown House
This month’s club photo shoot will take place on Sunday 27th March to Strokestown House. There will be plenty of opportunity to explore the possibilities of Low-Light photography so make sure to bring your tripod! Meet on The Crescent, Boyle at 9am for carpool.

Distinctions
There will be 10 club members going forward for the IPF Licentiateship distinction this Autumn. Conor Dowling is overseeing this aspect of club activity and has made arrangements to meet with the group from 7 – 8pm, before each monthly club meeting.
The group had their first meeting on 8th March. Conor went through the IPF distinction requirements and presented each member with a copy of the IPF distinction guidelines. In the coming weeks, participating members will decide on a Theme for their panel of images and email TWO potential thematic images to Conor. Conor has offered to print the images which will subsequently inform a discussion at the next group meeting.
All information relevant to the Distinctions Group will henceforth be posted on the Distinctions Page.

Diary Dates
27th March - Club Photo Shoot
8th April – Low-Light Motivation Submission
8th April – Distinctions Group – Two images emailed to Conor
12th April - Next Club Meeting
13th – 15th May - Summer Weekend Photo Shoot

Full Minutes of the meeting available HERE shortly.

Tuesday, March 1, 2011

Club Meeting - Tuesday 8th of March

The Agenda for our March club meeting is as follows;
  • Chairperson's Address
  • Presentation - Professional Wedding Photographer, John Reynolds will talk about the problems and solutions to taking pictures in Low-Light.
  • February Motivation & Critique - Self-portraiture, presented by Joe Kennedy. Joe will also show a selection of members photos from the recent Aughris Head photo shoot.
  • Tea/Coffee
  • Conor Dowling - Milestones in the History of Photography. A short presentation on a famous photo from the past. Conor will also discuss arrangements for a series of meetings to assist members prepare for the IPF, Licenciate destinction.
  • Group Sessions - Beginners, Intermediate & Advanced related issues.
Members are reminded that Friday 4th of March is the closing date for Motivation entries. This month's Motivation, Self-Portraiture, will be judged by local photographer, John Reynolds.
Motivation entries can be viewed HERE.

Members that attended the photo shoot last Sunday to Aughris Head should send in some of their photos to info@boylecameraclub.com to be included in the slideshow and critique.

House Keeping Duties
This month John Walshe and Deirdre O'Reilly will be responsible for setting out the room in advance of the meeting. Margaret Dolan and May Costello will take charge of refreshments.

TM