Bradford Photographic Society

Tonight is the first night in the syllabus where club members and any newcomers to the society are encouraged to bring in their current photographic equipment.

It gives everyone an opportunity to see any new purchases that may have been made over the summer recess, and also, if anyone has their sights on a new bag, lens or camera, the chance to chat to a past/current owner to get some hands-on experience before making a purchase themselves.

So, if you're a fan of Nikon, Canon, Sony or any other camera manufacturer, there will be somebody in attendance with something in their kit-bag that, by the end of the night, you'll have decided is a must-have!

Many thanks to Dave Coates for another interesting evening of breathtaking landscape photos, and the stories behind them. We were treated to awe-inspiring exotic and beautiful images from Eastern Europe, the Mediterranean, and the United States. It was great to see Velvia slides in use too - reminding us of the high quality possible from film.
Dave Coates Photography

The new BPS season starts on Thursday 3rd September, at 7.30pm. The programme kicks-off with a two-part series on technique. If you often find yourself wondering what goes through other photographers' heads, just before they press the shutter, then these talks are for you.

Part One explores the different ways of seeing a potential photo, composing the image, and setting your camera for the best results. In Part Two, the audience is asked to provide recent images — taken since Part One, if possible — to demonstrate how these techniques work. Everyone will be invited to comment on the merits of each photograph, and, where appropriate, suggest improvements which could have been made at the time of capture, or can be made in post-processing.

Whatever your level of expertise, there will hopefully be something for you. You may even be able to pass on a gem of wisdom yourself.