2020 - 21 Season
Harpenden Photographic Society are currently running virtual meetings. An email will be sent to all members with entry instructions for each meeting.
September 2020
Tues 1st
'Still – A journey from Picture Editor of The Times newspaper through to Landscape Photography' by Paul Sanders FRPS
Paul Sanders is a professional landscape photographer. He is a senior Landscape and Light tour leader and runs the Still workshops and retreats. He is a former Picture Editor of The Times newspaper. He will discuss his calm, muted approach to photography illustrated with wonderful emotive black and white long exposure images. www.discoverstill.com
'Still – A journey from Picture Editor of The Times newspaper through to Landscape Photography' by Paul Sanders FRPS
Paul Sanders is a professional landscape photographer. He is a senior Landscape and Light tour leader and runs the Still workshops and retreats. He is a former Picture Editor of The Times newspaper. He will discuss his calm, muted approach to photography illustrated with wonderful emotive black and white long exposure images. www.discoverstill.com
Tues 15th
'Unseen London and Fine Art Photography’ by Peter Dazeley FRPS
Peter Dazeley’s work is diverse. He is known for his fine art, advertising, anamorphic and nude photography as well as flower photography. The first part of his talk will deal with one of his books “Unseen London” which set him on a journey photographing London and all his stories about his adventure doing this. In the second half of his talk he will touch upon his fine artwork particularly the beauty of using platinum printing. www.peterdazeley.com
(Remember your competition entries)
'Unseen London and Fine Art Photography’ by Peter Dazeley FRPS
Peter Dazeley’s work is diverse. He is known for his fine art, advertising, anamorphic and nude photography as well as flower photography. The first part of his talk will deal with one of his books “Unseen London” which set him on a journey photographing London and all his stories about his adventure doing this. In the second half of his talk he will touch upon his fine artwork particularly the beauty of using platinum printing. www.peterdazeley.com
(Remember your competition entries)
October 2020
Tues 6th
Competition - Open*
Judge: Dave Hipperson
Tues 20th
Members' Evening
Thurs 22nd
Park Street Inter-Club Landscape Competition
Thurs 29th
Beds Invitation
Competition - Open*
Judge: Dave Hipperson
Tues 20th
Members' Evening
Thurs 22nd
Park Street Inter-Club Landscape Competition
Thurs 29th
Beds Invitation
November 2020
Tues 3rd
‘Abstract and Macro Photography’ by John Humphrey FRPS
John Humphrey’s work covers a wide range of subjects including close-up, floral and abstract art. He runs workshops on macro and art photography and more recently how to combine photography with positive psychology to develop happier stress free lives. His illustrated lecture will deal with the techniques of macro photography and how to create abstract art. www.johnhumphrey.co.uk
(Remember your competition entries)
Tues 17th
Competition - Open*
Judge: Martin Patten LRPS, CPAGB, QPSA, BPE3
‘Abstract and Macro Photography’ by John Humphrey FRPS
John Humphrey’s work covers a wide range of subjects including close-up, floral and abstract art. He runs workshops on macro and art photography and more recently how to combine photography with positive psychology to develop happier stress free lives. His illustrated lecture will deal with the techniques of macro photography and how to create abstract art. www.johnhumphrey.co.uk
(Remember your competition entries)
Tues 17th
Competition - Open*
Judge: Martin Patten LRPS, CPAGB, QPSA, BPE3
December 2020
Tues 1st
'Hot and Cold – Wildlife down Argentina' by Alan Walker
A photographic journey from the hot tropical northern Argentina, through Chile’s Atacama Desert down to Tierra Del Fuego, at the southern tip of South America, taking in the Falklands and South Georgia. The talk covers the landscape and wildlife of the diverse environment together with the street life of Buenos Aires. www.awalkerphotography.co.uk
Tues 8th
'One Family, Forty Faces: But who is Top Cat?' by Nick Garbutt
*Addtional speaker* We are pleased to welcome Nick Garbutt for our programme. Nick is one of the leading wildlife photographers and guides. http://nickgarbutt.com/
Tues 15th
Christmas Social - has been CANCELLED and replaced with the meeting on Tues 8th Dec above
'Hot and Cold – Wildlife down Argentina' by Alan Walker
A photographic journey from the hot tropical northern Argentina, through Chile’s Atacama Desert down to Tierra Del Fuego, at the southern tip of South America, taking in the Falklands and South Georgia. The talk covers the landscape and wildlife of the diverse environment together with the street life of Buenos Aires. www.awalkerphotography.co.uk
Tues 8th
'One Family, Forty Faces: But who is Top Cat?' by Nick Garbutt
*Addtional speaker* We are pleased to welcome Nick Garbutt for our programme. Nick is one of the leading wildlife photographers and guides. http://nickgarbutt.com/
Tues 15th
Christmas Social - has been CANCELLED and replaced with the meeting on Tues 8th Dec above
January 2021
Tues 5th
Members Evening
Tues 19th
Jim Jarvis Trophy - 'Panel of Three' Competition
Judge: Peter Prosser APAGB
Members Evening
Tues 19th
Jim Jarvis Trophy - 'Panel of Three' Competition
Judge: Peter Prosser APAGB
February 2021
Tues 2nd
'Wildlife Photography: The Easy Way and The Hard Way’ by Sarah Kelman DPAGB, ARPS
Great wildlife photography does not always entail spending weeks in primitive hides, but it can do! Sarah will share her passion for wildlife through her images and also present some of the back story to encourage you to make the most of the opportunities around you.
(Remember your competition entries)
Wed 3rd
Border Skirmish with Ware
Tues 16th
Competition - Open*
Judge: Kathy Chantler
'Wildlife Photography: The Easy Way and The Hard Way’ by Sarah Kelman DPAGB, ARPS
Great wildlife photography does not always entail spending weeks in primitive hides, but it can do! Sarah will share her passion for wildlife through her images and also present some of the back story to encourage you to make the most of the opportunities around you.
(Remember your competition entries)
Wed 3rd
Border Skirmish with Ware
Tues 16th
Competition - Open*
Judge: Kathy Chantler
March 2021
Tues 2nd
'Taking a Creative Approach' by Glenys Garnett
Glenys will talk about how to take a more Creative Approach to photography. This includes developing a creative mindset, overcoming barriers to being creative and ideas on using projects to develop creativity. She will show a couple of her projects to give examples of how she used this approach in her own work. www.ggcreativeimages.co.uk
(Remember your competition entries)
Tues 16th
Competition - Open*
Judge: Amanda Wright
Sun 21st
CACC Championship Day - Print, Projected and Chiltern Hundred
'Taking a Creative Approach' by Glenys Garnett
Glenys will talk about how to take a more Creative Approach to photography. This includes developing a creative mindset, overcoming barriers to being creative and ideas on using projects to develop creativity. She will show a couple of her projects to give examples of how she used this approach in her own work. www.ggcreativeimages.co.uk
(Remember your competition entries)
Tues 16th
Competition - Open*
Judge: Amanda Wright
Sun 21st
CACC Championship Day - Print, Projected and Chiltern Hundred
April 2021
Tues 6th
'Inspiration and Motivation in Photography' by Ann Miles FRPS
Ann has experimented with all types of photography, including black and white printing, nature photography and creative collages. All the available digital techniques, camera, manipulation and printing, are used to produce her images that depict the interactions of people, architecture, nature and landscape. https://pin-sharp2.blogspot.com/
(Remember your competition entries)
Tues 20th
Competition - Set Subject: 'Abstract'
Judge: Colin Southgate FRPS (Replacing Ron Tear MPAGB, ARPS, PSA3, BPE4)
'Inspiration and Motivation in Photography' by Ann Miles FRPS
Ann has experimented with all types of photography, including black and white printing, nature photography and creative collages. All the available digital techniques, camera, manipulation and printing, are used to produce her images that depict the interactions of people, architecture, nature and landscape. https://pin-sharp2.blogspot.com/
(Remember your competition entries)
Tues 20th
Competition - Set Subject: 'Abstract'
Judge: Colin Southgate FRPS (Replacing Ron Tear MPAGB, ARPS, PSA3, BPE4)
May 2021
Tues 4th
Members Evening
Tues 18th
Competition - Audio-Visual
Judged by Members
Members Evening
Tues 18th
Competition - Audio-Visual
Judged by Members
June 2021
Tues 1st
'Street Photography: Light and Land on the Streets Part 2' by Damien Demolder FRPS
Damien is a photographer, industry consultant and journalist. Following his highly successful talk to us last year, Damien will go into more depth about his approach to street photography, and how he uses light and exposure to grab the attention of the viewer. The talk is instructive as well as fun, and you will come away with new concepts to think about and a new way of looking at street photography. The talk will be sponsored by Panasonic and he will bring cameras for the break for members to play with. Damien is also a Light and Land tutor. https://damiendemolder.com/
Tues 15th
AGM & Annual Awards
AGM, Presentation of Awards
'Street Photography: Light and Land on the Streets Part 2' by Damien Demolder FRPS
Damien is a photographer, industry consultant and journalist. Following his highly successful talk to us last year, Damien will go into more depth about his approach to street photography, and how he uses light and exposure to grab the attention of the viewer. The talk is instructive as well as fun, and you will come away with new concepts to think about and a new way of looking at street photography. The talk will be sponsored by Panasonic and he will bring cameras for the break for members to play with. Damien is also a Light and Land tutor. https://damiendemolder.com/
Tues 15th
AGM & Annual Awards
AGM, Presentation of Awards
Tues 29th [additional]
Fine Art - a workflow by David Garthwaite
Fine Art - a workflow by David Garthwaite
July 2021
Tues 20th [additional]
Lands of Fire and Ice by Danny Green
‘Lands of Fire and Ice’ is based on several photographic trips to Yellowstone, Iceland, and Japan. This talk covers the wildlife that make these geothermal areas their home. Expect stunning scenic images – waterfalls, active volcanoes, boiling mud-pools, icebergs, glaciers, lakes, and stunning sunsets – alongside equally stunning images of the animals Danny has photographed.
Lands of Fire and Ice by Danny Green
‘Lands of Fire and Ice’ is based on several photographic trips to Yellowstone, Iceland, and Japan. This talk covers the wildlife that make these geothermal areas their home. Expect stunning scenic images – waterfalls, active volcanoes, boiling mud-pools, icebergs, glaciers, lakes, and stunning sunsets – alongside equally stunning images of the animals Danny has photographed.
* = Competition contributes to the annual awards
All dates in italics are external events
All dates in italics are external events