Program for 2025 - 2026 Season
Tuesday 2nd September - Presidents Evening with Lynda Haney - 'If it looks like Wildlife - it is Wildlife'
Location: Methodist Hall, Bebington
Time: 7:30pm
Presentation by Lynda Haney
Tuesday 9th September - Presentation by Adrian Lines - 'Let's get Creative'
Location: Methodist Hall, Bebington
Time: 7:30pm
‘Let’s Get Creative’ explores a range of newer images, many created during lockdown using toys and making self portraits. The talk shows the transitions from the starting image to the finished work.
Tuesday 16th September - Informal Summer Competition
Location: Methodist Hall, Bebington
Last Hand In Date 2nd September.
This is an informal competition to get the season started – up to 6 images, Colour or Mono, 1600 x 1200. See the Competitions Page for full rules. http://bebingtonps.com/competition-rules/
22nd - 28th September - Club Exhibition at Bebington Library
Our Open Annual exhibition will be held in Bebington Library from 22nd - 28th September. We will aim to have Prints from ALL of our members on Display - and members will be present to talk to any visitors and explain about the Club. Anyone is welcome to visit.
Tuesday 23rd September - Presentation by Neil Johansson - 'Street, Urban & Alternative Photography'
Location: Zoom
Time: 7:30pm
Neil is a well qualified and exhibited photographer who will give us a talk on his brand of photography. See his portfolio at https://neil-johansson.pixelrights.com/about
Tuesday 30th September - Presentation by Heather Cawley 'Kenya Safaris'
Location: Methodist Hall, Bebington
Time: 7:30pm
Heather will talk about what is involved in choosing and taking a safari, the safaris she has been on and her journey over the years with the cameras used and the improvement in skills.
Tuesday 7th October - Medallions (Print & PDI) Competition
Location: Methodist Hall, Bebington
Time: 7:30pm
Judged in Clubroom – Last Hand In Date 23rd September.
See Competitions Page for full details and Rules.... http://bebingtonps.com/competition-rules/
Tuesday 14th October - Presentation by Roger Hance - 'Making a Silk Purse from a Sow's Ear'
Location: Zoom
Time: 7:30pm
In this talk I show that it is possible to produce strong, competition winning images, even from a raw file that initially, does not show much promise. With careful processing, it can be possible to produce 'A Silk Purse from a Sows Ear', so in this talk I show many of the 'original raw files' as well as the finished image.
Tuesday 21st October - Presentation by Geoff Drake
Location: Zoom
Time: 7:30pm
'Photographing Liverpool part 2 - inspiration’ this talk showcases my photography from the past 3 years, focusing on the city’s stunning architecture and the unique perspectives I’ve captured with my drone. I also delve deeper into my editing process and provide insights into my photography book ‘Explore & Discover Liverpool'
Tuesday 28th October - Competition Set Subject 1 - 'Sitting Upon' (PDI & Print)
Location: Methodist Hall, Bebington
Time: 7:30pm
Subjects related to 'Sitting Upon' (Print & PDI). Judged in Clubroom – Last Hand In Date 14th October
See Competitions Page for full details and Rules... http://bebingtonps.com/competition-rules/
Tuesday 4th November - Practical Evening in Big Hall
Location: Methodist Hall, Bebington
Time: 7:30pm
Subjects To be advised
Tuesday 11th October - Zoom Presentation by Graham Dean - 'Why?'
Location: Zoom
Time: 7:30pm
The first part looks at our motivation for taking images, mostly illustrated with my own images. There will also be at least one or 2 short videos.
In the second part of the presentation, I'll show some more of my recent images (mostly from 2020 - to 2022) in more detail - and looking at how they have been manipulated (using Photoshop Elements).
Tuesday 18th November - Zoom Presentation by Justin Garner - 'Macro Photography'
Location: Zoom
Time: 7:30pm
In his words - "This is an insight into my journey taking macro images. I cover the techniques I use to get high-quality images. You will see behind the scenes, images showing setups and equipment that I use. I also cover how I use focus stacking to get images sharp from front to back."
Tuesday 19th November - Zoom Tutorial by Phil Jones - Using Adobe Lightroom to Manage images.
Location: Zoom
Time: 7:30pm
Phil will present a suggested workflow using Lightroom to manage images; including how to grade your images; how it can be used to keep track of which have been put into competitions & how they performed; synchronising your images for showing others; and creating your own website. Very basic editing may also be covered.
Tuesday 26th November - Competition Jubilee Shield (PDI)
Location: Methodist Hall, Bebington
Time: 7:30pm
Judged in Clubroom – Last Hand In Date 12th November
See Competitions Page for full details and Rules.... http://bebingtonps.com/competition-rules/
Tuesday 3rd December - Presentation of L&CPU Print Portfolio
Location: Methodist Hall, Bebington
Time: 7:30pm
Showcasing a selection of the prints from the L&CPU Print Competitions.
Tuesday 10th December - Presentation by Liz Jeary - 'Snap, Print, Sew, Scan'
Location: Methodist Hall, Bebington
Time: 7:30pm
Liz Jeary is an experimental Fine Art Photographer based on The Wirral, Merseyside. Having a love for textures, street, fashion and beauty, her contemporary and innovative approach to photography produces results that are indicative of her perspective on life; whimsical and humorous, with a touch of melancholy.
Tuesday 17th December - Christmas Social Meet Up
Location: Methodist Hall, Bebington
Time: 7:30pm
A social meet for all members, where we will have an auction of photographic items; a fun quiz; a raffle; some refreshments; and just natter and relax.
Tuesday 7th January 2025 - Members Zoom Chat / Show us Yours
Location: Zoom
Time: 7:30pm
An informal evening for chat and sharing of images.
Tuesday 14th January - Presentation by Andy Polakowski
Location: Methodist Hall, Bebington
Time: 7:30pm
Details TBA
Tuesday 21st January - Lancaster Competition (PDI) Judging
Location: Methodist Hall, Bebington
Time: 7:30pm
Last Hand in Date 7th January See Competitions Page for full details and Rules ... http://bebingtonps.com/competition-rules/
Tuesday 28th January - AV Tuition with Mike Pill
Location: Methodist Hall, Bebington
Time: 7:30pm
Tuesday 4th February - Presentation of L&CPU Print Portfolio
Location: Methodist Hall, Bebington
Time: 7:30pm
Showcasing a selection of the prints from the L&CPU Print Competitions.
Tuesday 11th February - Presentation on Zoom - Lisa Rendall - 'Images that Judges Love to Hate'
Location: Zoom
Time: 7:30pm
A new and entertaining talk by our very own Lisa
Tuesday 18th February- Practical in Big Hall
Location: Methodist Hall, Bebington
Time: 7:30pm
Details to be advised - but Possibly Viking Models
Tuesday 25th February - Presentation by Diana & Brian Magor - International Exhibition
Location: Methodist Hall, Bebington
Time: 7:30pm
Tuesday 4th March - Battle with Hawarden
Location: Zoom
Time: 7:30pm
Tuesday 11th March - Competition - Nature (PDI) & Landscape(Print)
Location: Methodist Hall, Bebington
Time: 7:30pm
Judged in Clubroom –Last Hand In Date 25th February
See Competitions Page for full details and Rules... http://bebingtonps.com/competition-rules/
Tuesday 18th March - Zoom Presentation by Andrew Moss - Sports Photography
Location: Zoom
Time: 7:30pm
Tuesday 25th March - Talk by Kevin Pigney - 'Passion for Wildlife'
Location: Zoom
Time: 7:30pm
Kevin's passion for wildlife and some of his images
Tuesday 1st April - Competition - Annual Audio/Visual
Location: Methodist Hall, Bebington
Time: 7:30pm
Judged in Clubroom –Last Hand In Date 18th March
See Competitions Page for full details and Rules... http://bebingtonps.com/competition-rules/
Tuesday 8th April - Talk by Kevin Pigney - 'How I process my Nature Images'
Location: Zoom
Time: 7:30pm
How to take your images to a new level using Lightroom and new features
Tuesday 15th April - Competition - Annual Mono PDI
Location: Methodist Hall, Bebington
Time: 7:30pm
Judged in the Hall –Last Hand In Date 1st April
See Competitions Page for full details and Rules... http://bebingtonps.com/competition-rules/
Tuesday 22nd April - Presentation on Zoom - Bill Ward - 'Shooting Water'
Location: Zoom
Time: 7:30pm
Another presentation from Actor and photographer Bill Ward
Tuesday 29th April - TBA
Location: TBA
Time: 7:30pm
Details to be advised
Tuesday 6th May - Competition - Annual Print Competition (Colour & Mono)
Location: Methodist Hall, Bebington
Time: 7:30pm
Judged Face to Face –Last Hand In Date 22nd April
See Competitions Page for full details and Rules... http://bebingtonps.com/competition-rules/
Tuesday 13th May - TBA
Location: TBA
Time: 7:30pm
Details to be advised
Tuesday 20th May - Competition - Annual Colour PDI Competition
Location: Methodist Hall, Bebington
Time: 7:30pm
Judged in Hall - Last Hand In Date 6th May
See Competitions Page for full details and Rules... http://bebingtonps.com/competition-rules/
Tuesday 27th May - Annual General Meeting
Location: Methodist Hall, Bebington
Time: 7:30pm
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