Author name: David Jellie

Something a little different last week on practical night – I hope everyone found something of interest. Our visiting artist seems to have had a very good response with members queuing up to share their photos and memories! For anyone that was interested in my system for scanning old photos and negatives, remember that I

Last Tuesday saw another great model night featuring Elise and Kim – I hope everyone had fun and got some great shots. Thanks to everyone that helped set up and put away – there’s always a lot to do on model nights. Please remember to send a couple of image to Elise at nolimitcommissions@gmail.com A quick reminder that

Another enjoyable evening last Tuesday at the club.  First we had an excellent early session from Al Haden all about critiquing and mentoring. As well as describing the support that the club has for offering critique and mentoring to anyone that would like it, he gave some excellent examples of how to critique a photograph,

Well what a treat we had last Tuesday with the presentation from John Sheridan – a stunning set of photographs and great commentary. I particularly liked the way all the images in each panel worked together so well, and I know from the feedback others have given that the information about how each image was achieved

Last week’s Q&A session seemed to be well received, with plenty of useful comments and suggestions from the floor as well as questions. The early session on entering competitions was also very popular – thanks to Nick and David for organising that. Good to see more new members too! This coming Tuesday we have a

A most enjoyable night last Tuesday, back at Avoncroft after the summer break. Good to see so many familiar faces, but also to see some new ones who had come to check us out. I know that at least 3 new members signed up on the night, so welcome to anyone reading this newsletter for

Thanks to everyone that came to help out on the High Street Stall yesterday. It’s hard to know how successful it was – I guess the proof of the pudding will be whether any potential new members turn up on Tuesday – but it was fun chatting to the public – and to other BPS

ust got back from a week in Scotland and the Lake District, so this Vocal Point is a little late while I try to catch up on all the BPS news. From what I hear the Dine India meal on Tuesday was a great success as usual – many thanks to Beks for arranging it.