BJP International Photography Award open for entries.

BJP International Photography Award

Running for over a decade, 1854 Media publisher of British Journal of Photography created BJP International Photography Award to find the best in contemporary photographic talent.

British Journal of Photography and the judging panel, comprised of key industry leaders, aim to award and promote a body of work that has a distinct narrative, and feature images from a compelling project on any topic. The chosen photographer will then be awarded with a solo show in the renowned contemporary art gallery TJ Boulting, based in Fitzrovia, London UK.

Details here: http://www.bjpipa.com/

Closing Date for the PAGB 'Masters of Print' Competition Nears

Following this News item: The Closing date for this Year’s PAGB Masters of Print competition is 28th October for entries handed in personally. Posted entries must be received by 27th October.

Further details on the PAGB website

Copyright on tattoos

Following the excellent talk by Cliff Hide on copyright and other legal matters affecting photographers, and the fact that the London Tattoo Convention is on this weekend, here’s a really interesting piece about a question I have never considered:

Who owns the copyright on a tattoo?

https://f7td5.app.goo.gl/ebZ3p

CACC Infrmation to Clubs on Future Events

We have received from the CACC a summary of CACC and PAGB organised events for this season:

Chiswick House Dog Show Sept 23rd

Not just for dog lovers…the annual Chiswick House Dog Show is on tomorrow, Sunday Sept 23rd. This year it has a circus theme, and often provides great photo ops. From 11.00 to 1600.

Details here:

http://www.chiswickhousedogshow.org.uk/

Rajan Adhikari Exhibition

EHHPS's Rajan Adhikari is currently exhibiting as part of the Ealing Art Trail.  

Weekends of 8/9 and 15/16 September.

Click on the image for further details

Shaun Hodge Triumphs at the Ron Wake Final

Shaun Hodge made it a superb start to the new season of external competitions by winning the Ron Wake Memorial Trophy with his print Going Gaga.  

The final, which took place in a packed Harrow Camera Club, was judged by Gerald Kitiyakara, LRPS.

Shaun is currently travelling so the trophy was collected on his behalf by Amanda Wright.

Amanda Wright collects the Ron Wake Trophy on behalf of Shaun Hodge

Summer Season ends in Style

The final event of a highly successful EHHPS Summer Season came to a fabulous and fitting conclusion with a BBQ in the sunshine superbly hosted by John Clare and Maxine, with the added bonus of the presentation of trophies to the winners of last season's monthly aggregate competitions.

The full list of winners was published here.

A huge thank you to John and Maxine and congratulations to all of the winners.

Points mean Prizes

Ania Taylor receives her first trophy from EHHPS President Phil Dean

Kristin Mason receives her first trophy from EHHPS President Phil Dean

Paul Mason receives his trophy from EHHPS President Phil Dean

A second trophy for Kristin

Phil Dean accepts Shaun Hodge's trophy from Emmanue. Shaun is currently abroad.

And a second trophy for Ania

British Life PhotographyAwards

The 2018 competition is open for entries. Great shots for inspiration from last year's winners gallery! 

Founded in 2014, BLPA recognises and showcases the work of established and emerging photographers, both professional and amateur of all ages, while also highlighting the relevance and importance of photography to raise awareness and inform.

The awards are a unique visual celebration of British life, in all its richness and diversity, creating an enduring visual record of the spirit and essence of our nation and its people at work, play and in the community.

https://blpawards.org/

July deadlines

Here's a list of competitions, exhibitions and similar with imminent deadlines. It comes from Lensculture so obviously they are plugging their own activities at the top.

https://tinyurl.com/ybuvv6pd

David Bailey talk in London

Renowned British portrait photographer David Bailey joins RA Artistic Director Tim Marlow to discuss his creative process, how it has evolved over half a century, his experience of getting older and the art world today.  Sunday Sept 9th as part of the RA 'Festival of Ideas'.

https://tinyurl.com/yabv5998

Stunning black and whites

I guess most of us look at the finalists in some competitions we see online and sometimes wonder why they've been honoured. That is definitely not the case here. Viewbug's 'A World in Black and White' has produced some stunning images.

https://www.viewbug.com/blog/a-world-in-black-and-white-photo-contest-finalists?lg

FRPS Portrait Workshop

The RPS are running a portrait workshop with Brian Griffin, HonFRPS. Could be an inspiring - though expensive - weekend.  Details here:
http://rps.org/events/2018/september/08/brian-griffin---powerful-portraits?dm_i=1GOG,5P45Z,BF2GRA,M6EFB,1

Cecil Beaton: Icons exhibition→

Inspiration for portrait photographers in this new exhibition, previewed extensively in The Guardian:  

https://www.theguardian.com/artanddesign/gallery/2018/jun/11/cecil-beaton-icons-of-the-20th-century-in-pictures

Set Subjects for 2018-19 Season Announced

Competition Secretary Emmanuel previewed options for Set Subjects at the recent AGM.  After member feedback here are the Set Subjects, in alphabetical order:

Abstract
Body Parts
Couple(s)
Family
Feather
Frozen
Mask
Maturity
Movement
Orange
Repetition
Signs
Silver
Still Life
Streetlife
Wet

These subjects will be allocated to specific competitions in due course.

AGM 2018: Monthly Aggregate Competition Winners Announced

More awards than ever this year as we added the 'Portrait' category to 'Set Subject' and 'Open' for both Projected and Print competitions:

Projected Competition

Set Subject
First: Kristin Mason
Second = Emmanuel
Second = Paul Mason

Open
First: Ania Taylor
Second: Rick Beresford
Third = Shaun Hodge
Third = Barbara Dorrell

Portrait
First: Kristin Mason
Second: Martin Creedy
Third: Paul Mason

Print Competition

Set Subject
First: Paul Mason
Second: Ania Taylor
Third: Shaun Hodge

Open
First = Ania Taylor
First = Shaun Hodge
Third: Amanda Wright

Portrait
First: Shaun Hodge
Second: Paul Mason
Third: Kristin Mason

AGM 2018: Switch Trophy Winner Announced

After the AGM on 7 June, the winner of the Switch Trophy was announced.

This trophy is awarded to someone outside of the committee for special service to the Club, the recipient being decided by the previous three winers.

This year's winner is Rajan Adhikari.  Rajan, who has already made his mark on EHHPS by throwing himself into club activities, and winning this year's Panel of Prints competition was given the award for his ever present willingness to help in any way possible.  

Raj with incoming President Phil Dean.  
Image credit: Nigel

AGM 2018: New Committee Elected

The EHHPS AGM took place on June 7.  As is usual the existing committee stood down.  The majority put themselves forward for re-election, with two exceptions:

Paul Mason stood down as President at the end of his three year term.  Phil Dean was elected as the new President.

Karen Helle stood down as Secretary. As no-one put themselves forward there is currently a vacancy for this key position.

The new committee therefore comprises:

President: Philip Dean
Secretary: Vacancy
Treasurer: Dennis Durack
Competition Secretary: Emmanuel Papadopoulos
Portfolio Secretary (External Competitions): Amanda Wright
Programme Secretary: Kristin Mason
Membership Secretary: Dennis Durack
Publicity Secretary: Paul Mason
Exhibitions Secretary: Jane Arnold-Forster
Webmaster: Burgess Taylor

(Click on post title to email)

You may use this group address to email the whole committee
 [Amended 2019-03-10 to show Dennis Durack as membership Secretary, replacing Philip Dean)

Taylor Wessing deadline Tuesday, June 12th

First Prize £15,000

Entry is closing on Tuesday for the Taylor Wessing Photographic Portrait Prize 2018, the leading international photographic portrait competition, celebrating and promoting the very best in contemporary portrait photography. 

With a first prize of £15,000, the Prize has established a reputation for creativity and excellence, with works submitted by a range of photographers, from leading professionals to talented amateurs and the most exciting emerging artists. 

The competition is open to everyone aged 18 and over.

Closing date: 12 June 2018

#PhotoPrize

Enter here:
https://tinyurl.com/yd42ua7h

Out with the Old - In with the New

Make the evening go with a Fizz

The meeting of EHHPS which takes place on Thursday 7th June marks the end of an era - our last in the Town Hall, at least for the foreseeable future - before we start the new season in September at the Brentham Club.  It also marks the end of one Presidency, and the beginning of another, as a new committee is elected at the AGM.

After the AGM - Prizes, as the winners of the aggregate competitions, and the Switch Trophy are announced.

To mark the occasion, the committee has decided to add a little Sparkle (and Nibbles) to the half-time refreshments so do come along and make this an occasion to remember.