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IPF Newsletter - May - 2019
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Welcome to the May 2019 newsletter of the Irish Photographic Federation. The months are certainly flying by but we are finally experiencing a little bit of good weather I hope you're all getting out and about and capturing the spring as it blooms into colour.
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A quiet month on the events calendar however throughout April we have been working behind the scenes getting things together for the National Club Finals which take place on Sat & Sun 11th & 12th of May. Always a great event with some great photography on display from various clubs across the country. My thanks as always go out to the coordinator of this event Sheamus O’ Donoghue and Liam Beattie who has been working tirelessly on our new software to run the competition. My thanks also to the judge's committee who had the task of organising three judges for this event and we welcome Achim Kopf, EFIAP/d2, Peter Gennard MFIAP, EFIAP/p and Barry Mead, FRPS, EFIAP/p, MPAGB to Ireland and to Mullingar to judge the Finals. Our Annual General Meeting takes place on Sunday, May 12th and we hope to see representatives from all the affiliated clubs. I look forward to chatting with you over the couple of days.
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The programme of events for the weekend is on the website, www.irishphoto.ie
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We are currently looking to carry out a makeover and upgrade the IPF website and we certainly would like your views on what should be included and welcome any comments you might have to help us provide an exciting new look to the website. Click on this link to complete the survey. HAVE YOUR SAY
https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/IRISHPHOTOGRAPHICFEDERATION
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Until next time,
Kind Regards,
Dominic Reddin FIPF
President Irish Photographic Federation
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What's Inside this Month?
- IPF Distinctions Service Update.
- Upcoming Distinction Dates.
- National Club Championships 2019.
- Audio Visual Group - News
- POTY & NPOTY Sponsorship for 2020
- Tommy Duffy AIPF - Presentation
- FIAP Distincton Holders Exhibition - 2019.
- Spotlight on Graham Kelly
- An Óige Photographic Group.
- IPF Awards - Important Update.
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IPF Distinction Service Update
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For more information go to:
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Upcoming Distinction Dates
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Saturday, May 11th, 2019 - Mullingar Arts Centre
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Saturday, June 22nd, 2019 - Mullingar Arts Centre
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September Distinctions 2019
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Saturday, September 14th, 2019 - George Bernard Shaw Theatre Carlow
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November Distinctions 2019
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Saturday, November 30th, 2019 - Thurles
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National Club Championships 2019.
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The National Club Championships will take place this year on May 11th and 12th in the County Buildings, Mullingar, Co. Westmeath.
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As usual, the monochrome prints will be judged on Saturday 11th and the Colour Prints on Sunday 12th.
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A Distinctions assessment at all levels will be held in conjunction with this event on Saturday 11th in the Arts Centre and the IPF AGM will be held on Sunday 12th.
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Full details and Entry Form will be published on the Federation website in the near future.
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We look forward to seeing entries from clubs right across the country for this the most important Club competition of the year. We all like to be winners but participation in this festival of photography, showcasing your club's work is just as important. Come along enjoy the competition, the amazing photography on show and the camaraderie.
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The judges are: Achim Kopf, EFIAP/ d2
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Peter Gennard, MFIAP, EFIAP/p
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Barry Mead, FRPS, EFIAP/p, MPAGB
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Places to stay in Mullingar:
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Mullingar Park Hotel, Annebrook Hotel, Greville Arms Hotel, Bloomfield House Hotel, Newbury Hotel.
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Marlinstown Court B&B, Mullingar B&B, Kerrigan's B&B, Railway House B&B, Glenmore House B&B, Fairways B&B, Keyfield House, Novara House B&B.
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The annual dinner will be held on Saturday, May 11th at 7:30 pm in the Mullingar Park Hotel.
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The coordinator is Sheamus O'Donoghue who can be contacted at 087 2579947 or at manorphoto@eircom.net
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Audio Visual Group - News
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The committee met on 27th April and the details of the IPF AV Nationals are as follows:-
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Venue: Aras Chronain, Watery Lane, Clondalkin, Dublin 22.
Dates: Saturday, 19th & Sunday, 20th October, 2019.
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Judges: Ron Davies & Howard Bagshaw, both from England, who are award winning sequence makers and international judges.
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This will be the 37th IPF National AV championships and we will also be hosting the 7th International Audio Viisual competition. As usual, there will be - Novice, Intermediate, Club & Advanced categories in the National championships. There may also be distinctions in AV judged over the weekend and it is hoped to see some sequences from both judges - so an action packed weekend. When the rules and conditions, entry forms and identification sheets are to hand, these will be sent to all AV workers and to the website - hopefully in June.
Dates for your diary - NOW - closing date for entry forms and fees will be Friday, 13th September and closing date for sequences, the following Friday, 20th September and applications for distinctions (through the website) will close on Friday, 6th September.. So, now it the time to get working on your sequences!
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POTY & NPOTY 2020 Sponsorship
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IPF Photographer of the Year/Nature Photographer of the Year 2020 Sponsorship
Due to the overwhelming success of this year's competition, we are looking for expressions of interest from potential additional sponsors for next year's competition.
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If you have a small business or represent a larger corporation please do not hesitate to contact Julie through the email address admin@ipfcompetition.com with 'Tell me more' in the subject line.
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Tommy Duffy - Presentation
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Tommy Duffy has been a member of the Drogheda Photographic Club for over 30 years. In that time Tommy always was on the club’s committee and has been Hon Secretary for the past 19 years. He is always a willing volunteer every time there is work to be done especially when it comes to organise or hang an exhibition. Tommy got his AIPF with a very creative colour panel, photographed with slide film and printed by him using the colour cibachrome process. Tommy also had a keen interest in audiovisual photography which complimented his photography and a love for music.
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Tommy was thrilled to get the Peter Slattery medal as Peter had lectured many times in Drogheda Photographic Club and Tommy knew him well. Also, Peter had donated a magnificent trophy to the club which is still in use for one of the top awards each year at the club’s annual exhibition.
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Tommy Duffy AIPF being presented with the Irish Photographic Society’s Peter Slattery medal by John Butler for services rendered over 30 years at the Drogheda Photographic Club.
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FIAP Distinction Holders exhibition 2019
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The Irish Photographic Federation will hold an exhibition of prints from each of the 27 photographers who have applied for FIAP distinctions this year.
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The exhibition will open on Saturday 8th June 2019 at 3pm.
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It will take place in the Eddie Chandler Gallery – which is the only FIAP Exhibition Center in Ireland – at 10 Lower Camden Street, Dublin 2.
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All successful photographers will also be presented with their certificates and pins during the opening ceremony – which will be attended the Council of the Irish Photographic Federation.
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We look forward to seeing all successful photographers, their families and their friends at the opening ceremony.
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There is an open invitation to anyone who wants to attend to be there and to see this fantastic exhibition of images.
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The exhibition will be on show until 29 June 2019 – and will be open each Saturday from 11am to 5pm. So there is no excuse for not getting to see it if you are in Dublin
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Other news
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This year FIAP are holding a Colour Print and a Colour PDI Biennial.
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Ireland has submitted entries to both.The biennial will be judged in Spain during May and we expect to know the results by the end of the month.
Good luck to all whose work was selected to represent Ireland.
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Spotlight on Graham Kelly,
IPF Photographer of the Year 2019
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Q: When did you take up photography?
A: My journey is probably very similar to that of many others in the IPF. Like most families in the 80’s, we always had a camera of some description lying around the house. I remember being fascinated looking through the viewfinder at an early age. I properly expressed an interest in photography at 16 and was greatly supported and encouraged by my mother who helped me buy my first SLR. I could manage the basics but lost interest by the time I got to college.
My wife was expecting our 1st child 6 years ago – It was time to buy a camera to capture some family memories. At that time, I was involved in sea swimming but a bad shoulder injury ended it abruptly. I found myself walking the coastline, it was a natural progression to start taking the camera. Nowadays I’m hugely encouraged and supported by my wife.
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Q: Which club are you a member of?
A: Dundalk Photographic Society
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Q: Do you have any IPF/FIAP/RPS etc. distinctions?
A: LIPF
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Q: First camera? First DSLR?
A: A second hand Nikon F90
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Q: What was the background to your most successful image?
A: My most successful image has to be viewed as the recent winner of IPF POTY – Wave Watcher. It was taken on the pier at Casterock Beach, Northern Ireland on a dull summer afternoon. A north wind was wiping up some nice waves at the end of the pier. I simply stood back and shot with a telephoto lens. It sat unprocessed on my computer until I needed an image for club competition this year.
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Q: Your own favourite image?
A: My personal favourite photo will never make the grade in any competition. It documents the birth of my 2nd daughter. It captures a really special moment and I am saddened a little that I haven’t got a similar image to give my 1st daughter. My family photos are most likely what I will look back most fondly at in years to come.
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Q: What genre of photography best describes your photography or are you a general interest photographer?
A: If I had the time, I would shoot anything and everything. I have an appreciation for all photography genres. They each have different but equally demanding skill sets and nuances. Personally, it is seascape photography that I gravitate towards most probably a result of my relationship with swimming.
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Q: Canon or Nikon or Fuji or Sony?
A: Nikon
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Q: Would you recommend joining a camera club? Why? What have you got out of it?
A: I would most definitely recommend a camera club to anybody with an interest in photography. They are great social environments to meet like-minded people who become friends and share ideas and knowledge. Most clubs also have a great guest speaker line ups where you get to see and be inspired by great work. Group shoots and events are also another fabulous aspect of the club scene.
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While not to everybody’s taste, I enjoy the competitive element in club photography. I push myself hard trying to win “Image Of The Month” which is no mean feat in Dundalk Photographic Society. There are another 40 talented photographers also trying very hard to win it each month and you could literally hear a pin drop as images are being judged. It can be an electric atmosphere. The level of competition inspires you and motivates you into trying harder to improve.
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Over time, I’ve learnt not to get too tied up in the success or failure of images. Competition has been very helpful in advancing the technical side of my work. By listening to the commentary of experienced judges with an open mind, I’ve been able to identify areas for improvement – there’s still plenty. It can be eye-opening to get a critique from someone who has no personal attachment to your images. Critique is a very negative word – I “try” to view the comments as well-meant directional feedback rather than criticism.
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Q: What does photography mean to you?
A: This is a hard one to express verbally. It is not always about the final printed image. For me, photography is an activity that gets me outdoors exploring new places be they local or further afield. My free time is limited so I venture out when I can and simply work with whatever elements I face at the time. Now and again I get a great image, most of the time I don’t, yet I always arrive home happy, relaxed and distressed.
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Q: What is your photographic dream?
A: I don’t really have one, I only hope my work gradually and steadily improves and that I’m fit and healthy enough to enjoy photography for a long time to come.
Q: Do you have a website/flickr/facebook photo page?
Facebook – Graham Kelly Fine Art Photography
Website – www.grahamkellyphotography.com
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An Óige Photographic Group
81st Annual Exhibition ● Open Competition
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An ÓIGE PHOTOGRAPHIC GROUP
81st Annual Exhibition ● Open Competition
I.P.F. Approved Gold Medal Awards
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I.P.F. National Portraiture Competition
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IPF Awards
Did you know that the IPF has an honorary award system available?
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"The following amendment to the Peter Slattery Memorial Award was agreed by the IPF Council. In order to assist clubs who have several qualifying members they wish to nominate for this award and qualify according to the notes and guidelines on the IPF website, permission has been granted to nominate three members in the year of their first application only and this amendment only applies up until the AGM in 2022."
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IPF Awards should not be confused with IPF Distinctions. Awards are made to individuals who have served above and beyond at club or higher level over a significant period. To preserve the integrity and high standing of these honorary awards, the number granted each year will be strictly limited. The final decision on granting each Award will be made by the IPF Awards Committee, which shall be comprised of six members of the IPF Council including a secretary elected by the Awards Committee and chaired by the IPF President.
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