May 17, 2012

Steven Le Prevost Exhibition

The Cottage

Dublin Camera Club has an exhibition of work by Steven Le Prevost FRPS AFIAP in the Eddie Chandler Gallery (Dublin Photographic Centre, Camden Street). Exhibition runs from 12 May to 16 June and is open each Saturday from 11am to 5pm.

Steve Le Prevost Bio
Steven Le Prevost FRPS, AFIAP, MPAGB

Photography is a passion to me, although I do try to keep it from becoming obsessive. My approach to creating images is probably greatly different to most. I really have little regard for my camera;
it’s rarely cleaned and is misused greatly. It‘s a tool, a method of recording a moment in time and nothing more than that.

Creating an image for me is enjoyable, a way to relax and unwind; the process begins to take shape in my slightly warped imagination, I will then set about achieving it and this may well involve implementing various art or craft techniques along the way.

Photoshop allows me to bring my perceived idea to fruition, although not through the use of their filters. My goal is to produce an image that is creative and pleasing to look at but has no hidden statement or message to portray. I pay little attention to the recognised rules of composition, as I believe this produces images that are rather predictable. The photographic sharpness that our cameras and lenses are capable of producing does not excite me and I set about purposely distressing the image in order to lose the photographic qualities that are recorded from the initial captured image.

I gained my Fellowship with the Royal Photographic Society in 2005 and currently serve on the Visual Arts Distinctions Panel assessing Associate and Fellowship applications. Some of my work is included within the RPS Permanent Collection. I am a member of the London Salon of Photography and enjoy entering my images in national and international exhibitions. Lecturing and judging is something I am heavily involved in and see this as a wonderful way of seeing the country and meeting other artists.

W: www.stevenleprevost.com

Images are for sale – please contact Paul Stanley at Club meetings or leave your contact details with the attendant.

Weekend programme for Club Championships

Weekend Programme  for National Club Championships 2012

May 19-20th at Athlone Institute of Technology


 

Saturday, 19th May 2012

 

Distinctions:

Registration will take place from 08.30 – 09.30 hours

Judging will commence at 10.15

Lunch break 13.00

Award Ceremony 15:30 Approx. 

National Club Finals – Club Monochrome Panels

Monochrome panels must be displayed between 08.30 and 10.00

Judging will commence at 10.30

Judges will give their comments on Sunday afternoon at 14.30

Images must not be removed from the display boards until permission is given.  It will then be possible to display the Colour Panel in readiness for judging on Sunday morning.

 

Dinner

Dinner has been arranged for the Creggan Court Hotel for 20.00 hours.  If you wish to reserve a place, please confirm with the hotel; phone 090 647 7777 or e-mail info@greggancourt.com  Cost €20 per person.

 

Sunday, 20th May 2012

 

Annual General Meeting

The IPF Annual General Meeting will commence at 10.30 hours. All clubs should be represented:

1. Adoption of standing orders.

2. Adoption of minutes AGM 2012.

3. Reports.

4. Financial Reports.

5. Adoption of reports.

6. Election of Council Members

 

National Club Finals – Club Colour Panels

Colour panels must be displayed between 08.30 and 10.00

Judging will commence at 10.30

Lunch

“All about Paper” plus some hints on colour management

A talk by Sheldon of Sheldon Photographic at 13.30-14.15

Judges will give their comments at 14.30

Award Ceremony will follow the judges’ comments.

Images should not be removed from display boards until permission is given.

 

 

Please be quiet while the judging and commentary is taking place.

Enjoy the weekend and good luck to all participants.

 

 

Club Representation at IPF AGM

Please note that the membership of the Irish Photographic Federation is it’s Club and Societies. To this end only duly authorised representatives of Clubs in good standing with the IPF at the time of the Annual General Meeting (11:00am, 20th May at Natinal Club Championships, Athlone) will be entitled to speak and / or vote at the AGM. Each Club is entitled to two speakers. Each Club is entitled to one vote. To ensure the smooth running of the meeting a Red Voting card and two White Speakers card will be issued to authorised Club Representatives upon arrival. We would be grateful if you would advise the names of the official club representatives at the IPF AGM by return to the National Secretary, Mark Sedgwick, at mark@celbridgecameraclub.net

Free seminars and more at PhotoFest 2012 …

 

PhotoFest is returning to the Crowne Plaza in Swords on Sunday, April 29th and offers the opportunity to check out the latest in photography equipment and brands, free seminars, as well as the chance to chat with us on the IPF stand!

Following the success to date for both exhibitors and visitors of Photofest Ireland – the IPN Photography Agency for Photographers & Trade is delighted to announce Photofest Ireland 2012 – held in the state-of-the-art Conference Centre in the ‘Crowne Plaza Hotel’, Santry, near Dublin Airport. It will be a one-day event on Sunday 29th April 2012.
This photographic trade event continues to be the largest Photographic Trade Show in Ireland – the extensive exhibitors & brands continues to grow!
Key activities at – ‘PHOTOFEST IRELAND 2012’: -
All major Brands with the very latest Cameras + Equipment on display!
‘Special Offers’ on:- Cameras & Lenses; Accessories; Studio Equipment; Paper & Ink; Software & Hardware; etc.
Photographic & Imaging trade representation, including IT companies introducing new products and services – meeting new and existing clients face to face.
FREE Seminars & NEW Lecturers – Irish and International Speakers – http://www.irishphotonews.com/tradeshow/seminars.asp
Additional Photographic related activity at this event will include – Latest Photographic Equipment; Product Demonstrations; New Software Solutions; Pilot Commercial Shooting; Introductions to new Styles & Finishing’s; B2B Opportunities; Training Solutions; Stock Photography; Photographic Associations; New Insurance Solutions; Galleries; Web Designers for Photographers; Careers & Students; Photographic Publications; & more!!!
More information on http://www.PhotoFestIreland.com/

 

PHOTOFEST IRELAND 2012 – SUNDAY 29TH APRIL 2012
The IPN Photography Agency for Photographers & Trade – announce Photofest Ireland 2012
Date – Sunday 29th April 2012 – (one-day event)
Venue – Crowne Plaza Hotel | Conference Centre | Northwood |Santry | Near Dublin Airport | Dublin 9
Time – 10am – 6pm – Registration from 9.30am
Admission Fee – 10 Euro
Seminars – FREE
Parking – Free parking for first 2 hours at Venue – thereafter €1 per hour | or alternative FREE Parking all day close to Conference Centre will be available at the Northwood entrance at Centra – a Photofest bus will go every 10 minutes to and from the Conference Centre.

IPF Annual General Meeting 2012

Notice is hereby given for the 2012 Annual General Meeting of the Irish Photographic Federation to be held at the Athlone Institute of Technology at 11:00 on Sunday the 20th of May, the National Club Final weekend. The draft agenda is as follows:

President’s Report

Treasurer’s Report

Election of Council Members

Motions

Please note that the members of the IPF are its affiliated clubs and societies in good standing with the organisation. Motions should be lodged with the National Secretary, no later than 21 days before the meeting. Note that as our members are our clubs and societies all motions must be duly authorised by the membership of such clubs prior to submission (approved for submission by the committee of the club presenting a motion) and presented at the AGM by a duly authorised representative of said club.

Mark Sedgwick FIPF EFIAP ESFIAP, National Secretary, Irish Photographic Federation

mark@celbridgecameraclub.net

Updated FIAP information

Updates regarding FIAP Distinctions and Salon entry have been added to the site. They include an updated document regarding distinction requirements (no significant changes, just cosmetic!), the addition of an editable FIAP Photographers Card application form, clarification of IPF deadlines for Distinction and Card applications, and a new page including a downloadable guide on how to go about entering international salons with FIAP patronage.

They can all be found under the Distinctions tab or click here.

National Club Finals loom closer …

The National Club Finals loom closer with the deadline for entry into this year’s event just under two weeks away on May 1st.

The two day event takes place on Saturday and Sunday, May 19th and 20th in Athlone Institute of Technology.

Guest judges will be visiting from overseas to adjudicate this major event, with the overall results being announced on Sunday evening.

This year the event will be judged by Tom Dodd  FRPS  FIPF  DPAGB, Libby Smith  MPAGB  EFIAP, and Bob Underhill  AIPF  APAGB.

Entry forms and rules are available on the website for download. Please note some changes to rules this year.

The main change requires each club to submit a CD of the images (each 1024 by 768 pixels) entered in each panel in the competition in addition to the regular requirements – see rules for full details.

Completed forms together with an A4 sheet containing thumbnails of the images, a CD of the images, and that appropriate fee should be sent to Deirdre Gaffney, 13 Ard na Mara, Malahide, Co. Dublin.

The fee for two panels is €35 and one panel is €20. Cheques should be made payable to Irish Photographic Federation.

Accommodation is again available at the Creggan Court Hotel (090 647 7777), near the competition venue. There will also be a dinner on the Saturday night – places can be booked directly with the hotel or through event co-ordinator, Deirdre Gaffney.

There will also be a distinctions sitting on Saturday May 19th.

Further details of the weekend programme to follow shortly.

 

Distinctions update

Distinction Sessions for 2012:

The dates and locations for  the 2012 distinctions settings are as follows

  • Saturday 19th May, Athlone – closing date for applications 1st April  (FULL)
  • Saturday 15th September, venue TBA – closing date for applications 1st August
  • Saturday 24th November, Thurles – closing date for applications 1st October

 

N.B.: Irrespective of the closing dates, applications will be limited as follows,

  • Licentiate: maximum 40 applicants;
  • Associate: maximum 10 applicants;
  • Fellowship: no limit

Places will be reserved on a first come – first allowed basis.

At this point, the May sitting in AThlone id fully booked

‘Wonder of Light’ at Dublin club gallery

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Ciaran Whyte FIPF EFIAP is currently running an exhibition of his work, ‘The Wonder of Light’, in the Dublin Camera Club Gallery. The exhibition is open every Saturday from now until May 12th.

A member of Celbridge Camera Club, Ciaran is a hobbyist photographer from Dublin. In 2009 he was awarded a Fellowship from the Irish Photographic Federation for a panel of 20 fine art nude images, shot using natural light in his own home. This exhibition features a body of his work since then.

Featuring 30 images shot with 15 different models from Ireland, the UK, the US and beyond; this work is a continuation of the same theme as his Fellowship. Images with a focus on light and simplicity, attempting to portray beauty and femininity.

More information can be found at http://www.thewonderoflight.com

 

 

 

 

 

 

Ireland takes top prize in FIAP monochrome biennial

Ireland took the overall prize in the FIAP (International Federation of Photographic Art) monochrome biennial, which took place in Spain earlier this month, staving off stiff competition from rival countries such as England and Spain.

Ireland has punched above its weight in international competitions hosted by FIAP to date but this is the first time that Ireland has scooped the overall prize in a FIAP event.

Irish camera clubs and societies have ranked highly in other FIAP events, such as the 2011 FIAP World Cup, where Dundalk Photographic Society took second place and Celbridge Camera Club ranked in the top 10 grouping.

Building on that success, Irish photographers raised the bar even further to take the top prize at the 31st FIAP black and white biennial  when the results were announced on March 14th.

There was also cause for celebration for two of the participating Irish photographers who each took a FIAP bronze medal for their images: Judy Boyle from Drogheda Camera Club for ‘Holy cow’ and Ciaran DeBhal from Dundalk Photographic Society for ‘Big door, small people’.

List of participating photographers in Ireland’s panel in the 31st FIAP monochrome biennial:

1          Judy Boyle                            Holy Cow

2          Ciaran DeBhal                      Big Door, Small People

3          Ruth Kelly                             Indian Girl

4          Des Clinton                           Annie

5          Adrian Parkinson              An Tsaoi

6          Michelle McNally              Star of the Show

7          Tony McDonnell                Lady in Straw Hat

8          Brian Hopper                       Barber to the Famous

9          Des Connors                         The Workshop

10        Gabriel O’Shaughnessy    Orphans

 

Well done to all concerned.

Open the following link to view winning panel of  images …..  Ireland FIAP mono panel