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FotoFest at Bath Spa University - Sunday, September 7th, 9.30am - 5.00pm

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Fotospeed are bringing us their photographic show, Foto Fest, once again. The location has moved from one university to another but still in the Bath area.
There are 4 major speakers: Joe Cornish (Landscape), Rachel Bigsby (Wildlife esp. Sea birds), Simon Baxter (Landscape esp. Woodland), and Alex Nail (Landscape esp. Mountains).
As well as speakers there is a trade show with representatives from various companies and show offers, including London Camera Exchange which will be offering part-exchange deals.

Location is Bath Spa University Campus, Newton St Loe, Bath, BA2 9BN.

The Society of Photographers - Somerset Roadshow - Tuesday September 16th 9.30am - 3.30pm

The Societies Roadshow at Webbington Hotel, Axbridge

The Societies of Photographers are hosting their Somerset Roadshow at the Webbington Hotel, BS26 2 HU, near Axbridge. The show takes place on Tuesday September 16th 9.30am - 3.30pm and is free to attend.
There are trade stands from Nikon, Canon and others plus three key workshops delivered by
Luke Davis (Social Media), Raj Kepar (Hard and Soft Light for weddings and portraits), Gary Hill (Ultimate B&W Portraits.

An Audience with Joe Cornish

Our friends at Mid Somerset Camera Club are staging an event to celebrate their 50th year as a club. They are hosting the renowned landscape photographer, Joe Cornish, on Tuesday November 18th at Strode Theatre, Street, Somerset. This event will be open to the general public at a cost of £15 per person with doors opening at 6.30pm for a 7.30pm start. If you haven't heard about Joe then do look him up in the YouTube Vlogger links on our website to get a taste of what this photographer, based in Northallerton, North Yorkshire, is all about.
Advert image for Joe Cornish talk

Wincanton Camera Club Print Exhibition Now Open

Our annual print competition is now open for the public to view in Wincanton Library. Do drop in and have a look. Admission is free and there is a good selection of prints to view. You can even vote for your favourite photograph.
The exhibtion opens on August 16th and runs until September 6th 2025.
Library exhibition photo 1

Images courtesy of Roger Lush
Library exhibition photo 2

WeTransfer and change to terms you need to know about

In this age of Artificial Intelligence (AI) we need to understand that data has real value. Convenience can come at a cost and there really is no such thing as a free lunch! Some of you may have used the application WeTransfer.com in the past. It was very useful for sending files, in our case photos, to others such as clients and you could use the free version at no cost. That's what free means right? Well no more. WeTransfer are changing their terms of use from August 8th 2025 and will be giving themselves the right, without acknowledgement or payment, to use your files to train AI systems and promote their own business interests as they see fit. This could mean that your images might be re-generated and / or reproduced without you receiving any compensation or acknowledgement as the author of the original images. Please read WeTransfer.com's terms of use carefully before you consider using them after August 8th.
Click on the following link to read a helpful article about this issue from The Society of Photographers

Slideshow of images which scored the maximum 20 last season

Black and white springer by Brian Stubbs

Winter Walk Burton Bradstock by Meyrick Griffith-Jones

Umbrellas by Alan Brain

Sophie by Lachlan Fraser

Red Spillage by Brian Stubbs

Goldfinch by Paul Dyer

Red Rider by Brian Stubbs

Wing Flapper by Amanda Checkley

Teal in flight by Paul Dyer

Morning Coffee by David Foster

Graffitti by Adie Ray

Shaggy Cocker by Brian Stubbs

Hand-off by Brian Stubbs

Reed Bunting by Paul Dyer

Patient Springer by Brian Stubbs

PAGB 2024 PDI Championship Finals

Video slide show, with music, of the top 10 clubs in the UK and their entries. Cast your mind back to February 2nd when we entered the WCPF Club championships. The top two clubs in the PDI and Print competitions were put forward to compete in the PAGB UK inter-club championships. This video is provided by Adrian Lines of the PAGB. An exhibition of the prints is being staged at The Old Schoolhouse, Churchbridge, Oldbury, B69 2AS, on Sunday July 20th, 1pm - 4pm. Admission is free.

Annual print exhibition in Wincanton Library

The exhibtion opens on August 16th and runs until September 6th 2025. Make sure you get your prints to David or Roger by August 6th. All prints should be mounted and the mounts must not exceed 400mm x 300mm. Each member may submit up to 2 prints.

Club meet up in Yeovil

On Wednesday July 16th 2025 club members are meeting up in Yeovil for a photo walk around the town. Meet at Yeovil Bus Station at 7pm.

End of Season but photography goes on

On Wednesday May 28th we had our club AGM, the last meeting of our season. Our officials submitted their reports and our committee for next season were voted in. Results of our competitions were reported - congratulations to all involved in some very close contests.
However, this is not the end of our club activities. Watch out for arranged get-togethers over the Summer. We also have the Library Exhibtion coming up in August.

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