Program for 2024 - 2025 Season
Tuesday 3rd September - Presidents Evening with Sue Freeman
Location: Methodist Hall, Bebington
Time: 7:30pm
We will be having a presentation by Local photographer Sue Freeman. Details to be advised
Tuesday 10th September - Informal Summer Competition
Location: Methodist Hall, Bebington
Last Hand In Date 3rd 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/
14th - 20th September - Club Exhibition at Bebington Library
Our Open Annual exhibition will be held in Bebington Library from 14th - 20th 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 24th September - Presentation by Ronald J Thomas
Location: Methodist Hall, Bebington
Time: 7:30pm
A presentation entitled 'Where are we Going, but before we answer that, where have we been'.
Tuesday 1st October - Medallions (Print & PDI) Competition
Location: Methodist Hall, Bebington
Time: 7:30pm
Judged in Clubroom – Last Hand In Date 17th September.
See Competitions Page for full details and Rules.... http://bebingtonps.com/competition-rules/
Tuesday 8th October - Presentation by Sharon& Rob Prenton Jones
Location: Methodist Hall, Bebington
Time: 7:30pm
This talk will cover the thinking process that underlies our creative photography – both with composite work and straight images. In addition to showing our workflow from the very start of the process to the end, we will specifically focus on one of the questions we are most frequently asked: “where do you get your ideas from”? We will spend some time suggesting ways to develop this initial creativity and to make inspiration more likely. As usual Rob has the first half for around 45mins, then we usually have a 5-minute break and Sharon takes the second half: again for around 45 mins. Then we are happy to chat and answer questions.
Tuesday 15th October - Presentation by Trevor Buckle 'Top Ten Tips for Tip Top Pics'
Location: Methodist Hall, Bebington
Time: 7:30pm
Our own Trevor Buckle will give a presentation of the basics of photography, covering composition, exposure triangle and plenty of tips for beginners.
Tuesday 22th 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 29th October - Competition Set Subject 1 - 'Glass' (PDI & Print)
Location: Methodist Hall, Bebington
Time: 7:30pm
Subjects related to 'Glass' (Print & PDI). Judged in Clubroom – Last Hand In Date 15th October
See Competitions Page for full details and Rules... http://bebingtonps.com/competition-rules/
Tuesday 5th 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 12th November - Practical Evening in Big Hall
Location: Methodist Hall, Bebington
Time: 7:30pm
Subjects To be advised
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