Free Flash Lighting Seminars on Wed 7th December

Jacobs Cameras at the west end of Edinburgh are holding a couple of free workshops by Jayce Clarke this Wednesday 7th December on the use of Speedlites on and off camera.  The first one is between 10:00am and 1:00pm and another between 2:00pm and 5:00pm.  There were still places left today so if you fancy trying it, call the shop on 221 0765 to book a slot.

I’m working otherwise I’d love to have gone!

Cheers, Dougie

FIAP World Cup Winning Exhibition

The Scottish Photographic Federation
Invite your Club Members to attend the opening of their
‘FIAP World Cup Winning Exhibition’
at the
Auld Kirk Museum,
Cowgate, Kirkintilloch, East Dunbartonshire G66 1AB
ON
Saturday 3rd September 2011
At 2.30pm
All of the photographs used in FIAP Biennials
for Scotland to win two World Cups
and
the ‘Dr Van de Wijer Trophy’ will be on display at this Exhibition.
The Exhibition runs until the 1st October 2011.
Directions can be found at www.eastdunbarton.gov.uk

Free 24 Page Photobook

Why not immortalise your masterpieces in a book forever. Create your own coffee table conversation piece or a personal gift to a loved one.

Photobox are giving away a 24 page photobook (worth £24.99) for free (£3.99 postage applies). New customers (or old customers with an new email adress) only.

I’ve bought them in the past and the quality is excellent.

Sign up here.

Rob

Library Exhibitions

Hi all,

I know everyone will be busy taking photos but do try and pop along to support the MCC library exhibitions mainly featuring the work of Clive Davies with a few assorted efforts from other members! 😉

Currently at Prestonpans, see ‘Coming up’ for future venues and dates.

Rob

Laurie Campbell Workshop now £40

Dear camera club member,

I am writing with news of a photography workshop at the Scottish Deer Centre with Laurie Campbell on the 2nd & 3rd of July from 9am – 4.30pm.

Tickets cost £50 now £40. (There is a coffee shop on site to purchase refreshments in your lunch time).

Ten places are available per day workshop. This is to guarantee one -to-one tuition with Laurie Campbell. Also you will get special close encounters with the animals during this workshop. This includes going in to the animal enclosures to get great close up shots of the wildlife.

There are 14 species of deer, wolves, wild cat, fox and birds of prey housed at the Scottish Deer Centre.

I enclose a poster advertising the event. I would be most obliged if you could circulate it to your members.

If you would like more details or to purchase a ticket please call myself on 01337 810391.

Yours sincerely,

Yvonne Dallas
Senior Ranger

Permajet Workshop

On Sunday, July 10, 2011, Mid Calder Camera club will host a half-day PERMAJET WORKSHOP given by Rod Wheelans and Libby Smith.

It will be held at The Institute Hall, Market Street, Mid Calder, EH53 OAL              (opposite Tonino’s Takeaway and The Black Bull).

The workshop covers everything you need to know to produce exhibition quality prints using Epson Printers and PermaJet Papers. The workshop includes colour management, monitor calibration, ICC printer profiles, printer settings, test prints, soft proofing, Epson Adv. Mono, choosing the best paper, best practice printing, Eco-Flo CIS Ink Systems, and much more.

We have several places available at £25 each.

If you would like to attend, please email me, gordon@mccc.org.uk, as soon as possible to reserve one of the available places.

Sincerely yours,

Gordon Scott (Secretary Mid Calder Camera Club)

Napier University Degree Show

The Edinburgh Napier Degree Show is an annual showcase of the creative talent of over 150 new and emerging designers, photographers, film makers, art directors and advertising creatives.

Our 2011 show opens to the public on Friday 27 May – Sunday 5 June at our Merchiston Campus, and you will be able to view student work online from Thursday 26 May.

Map here.