Southern Region Newsletter Summer 2016

Newsletter Summer 2016 CONTENTS 01 Welcome From the Regional organiser.

02 Event report Martin Silman reports on an Introduction to Astrophotography 04 Upcoming events What’s planned for 2016 and into 2017?

11 Distinction success Congratulations to our recent distinctions successes.

12 Fine Art Nude Photography David Ashcroft LRPS discusses how to photograph fine art nudes.

Welcome to the summer edition of our newsletter.

What an event filled year it has been so far and there’s even more to come in the second half of 2016! All of our events have been well attended and more importantly appear to have been well received by you, so thank you for your continuing support.

14 Member offers Exclusive member discounts for the Southern Region.

It has also been great to meet so many of you and see the membership here in the Southern Region grow to over 1000 members. We hope to ensure membership continues to grow. We are constantly on the lookout for new initiatives and worthwhile incentives to encourage new people to join the society, whilst ensuring our existing members continue to get the most of the membership.

15 Social Media Join us on Social media!

So with this in mind, we hope you can get in touch and let us know what events you would like us to organise for you into 2017. Whether this be an exhibition, competition, talk or field trip. Distinctions Advisory days will continue to be planned but we welcome your thoughts on where and in what levels and categories to hold them for.

16 Meet the Team How to contact the Southern Region

Enjoy the summer while it lasts and we hope to see some of your stunning photography! See you all soon!

Paul Gilmour LRPS Regional organiser

15 Contributions How can you contribute!

Event report Introduction to Astrophotography Martin Silman reports on an Introduction to Astrophotography hosted by the Southern Region at Marwell Hotel, on 3rd April 2016, with speaker Dr. Lilian Hobbs LRPS. Although I was part of the organising team for the ‘Introduction to Astro Photography’ day that we ran in April, I was probably looking forward to it just as much as any of the other 60 or so people attending.

Our speaker for the day was fellow RPS Southern committee member Dr. Lilian Hobbs LRPS and whilst she came with impressive credentials, little did any of us realise quite how much she knew or how good she was at explaining it – an excellent speaker covering a topic she clearly loved.

M1 Crab Nebula © Dr. Lilian Hobbs LRPS We had booked the hotel at Marwell Hotel expecting 30-40 attendees and had been assured by the hotel that it would seat at least 100 – with all of the kit that Lilian and her brother brought with them plus some RPS paraphernalia around the place, we were definitely at capacity so in future, we will seek out larger venues – but hopefully, apart from the ridiculous queue up the stairs for coffee on the landing, no one suffered and everyone was comfortable enough for what was quite a long but very enjoyable day.

Lilian’s real strength was that she has been an astronomer much longer than she has been a photographer, so she had a real depth of knowledge and experience on which to draw. After the event some attendees suggested they needed a bit more help with some of the basics of astronomy but many more were keen to get stuck in and requested a follow up with more hands-on practical content.

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Obviously with an audience of this size, all of varying experience and background, everyone is going to come away with something slightly different and the ‘light bulb moment’ for some will be common knowledge for others.

However, so much was covered with such expertise, both in knowledge and delivery, that few could possibly not have benefited from attending. Lilian covered a whole constellation (pun intended) of bodies to photograph, from the sun and moon to planets, meteors and bright galaxies – she covered equipment from large and small telescopes to DSLR’s and GoPro cameras and everything in between.

Assuming everyone who attended did so as they had a wish to be better able to photograph something extraterrestrial, of whatever form, I am sure that everyone left knowing which bit of kit or clever connector or magnifying device was next on their wish list. I was intrigued by the suggestion that perfectly good telescopes could be had for a song in local charity shops and probably like many other attendees, have spent the weeks since the event with an eye on such outlets in the hope of a bargain. I do hope some of my fellow attendees have been successful in this quest, but I for one, have concluded that either there are much posher charity shops where Lilian lives or the ones in her area have yet to discover the internet, as where I live, anything that may have value may be displayed ‘in shop’ but is invariably disposed of on-line at ‘full market price’.

However, that is not a gripe – I am reluctant to buy used astronomy equipment simply because I don’t have the expertise or experience to know whether there is anything wrong with it, how it should work, what it should do, etc.

So when I do get around to buying my first telescope, it will come in a box with full instructions and all parts definitely present. Maybe this is my way of saying yes please to a more ‘hands on’ follow on session, as I am sure I was not alone in being impressed but also, a little over-awed by all of the options available.

Anyway, the other thing Lilian furnished us with was a far greater knowledge of which celestial events are most easily photographed, how often they happen and how to go about it. Not yet having a telescope, I missed the opportunity to photograph the comet that passed us by in April, but knew that even with my ‘non-astronomical’ setup, the transit of Mercury across the face of the sun was ideal for me – with a 10 stop ND filter plus some lesser ones, and a 7-8 hour period when the transit was happening, I felt sure I could put my new knowledge to good use and at least get one decent photo. Being able to do everything in daylight was a real boon and having the time to try various densities and settings I was ultra-confident of getting something memorable.

What did I get? I got the wisdom that every astronomer gains early in their career and something that Lilian may have mentioned but for which I was not adequately prepared…….

On some days or nights, it is just too cloudy!

Martin Silman Portsmouth area organiser Words and event images by Martin Silman

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Upcoming events!

Meeting of the Documentary (Southern) Group Sunday 4th July 2016 - 7pm—10pm The Fryern Pavilion Greenways, Chandlers Ford, SO53 2LE

A meeting to discuss a mini documentary project on the impact of humans on the landscape and to bring five images for discussion. Gordon Brown ARPS will also present his successful A Panel and discuss the trials and tribulations of preparing for a distinction. The meeting is open to all RPS Southern members and no advance booking is required.   

Entry is free, but a charge will be made for tea/coffee.

Event organiser: Mo Connelly LRPS E-mail: doc@rps.org

Photograph a Blacksmith at Work!

Fancy a photographic challenge?

Want to be somewhere warm and dry?

Then join us for the upcoming workshop Sessions photographing Portsmouth's 'Iron Maid' blacksmith at work!

These images shown above and to the left were taken at a recent Photograph a Blacksmith at Work event, organised by Portsmouth area organiser, Martin Silman and are examples of the photography on offer at the Little Duck Forge. http:// www.littleduckforge.co.uk/

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Photograph a Blacksmith at Work Thursday 28th July 2016 — 10:00 to 12:00pm and again on Thursday 15th September 2016 — 10:00 to 12:00pm Little Duck Forge, Eastney Beam Engine House, Henderson Road, Portsmouth, PO4 9JF

Fancy a photographic challenge? Want to be somewhere warm and dry? Then join us for this workshop session photographing Portsmouth's 'Iron Maid' blacksmith at work.

How do you set exposure such that bright flames are not over exposed yet the detail of the black coals are not lost?

What ISO/shutter speed is best to get those sparks 'just right'? We can't promise to answer all of these questions but we will give you an environment where you can practice and find out for yourself. This event is being restricted to 9 people to ensure we all have time to get the shots we want and also, the time to practice and to learn from each other. You don't need to be 'professional standard' or to have expensive equipment, but an understanding of how to take photos in manual or 'program mode' rather than fully automatic would be an advantage. Image Credit: © Paul Godfrey LRPS. This stunning image above was taken at our most recent Photograph a Blacksmith at Work event.     

Cost: £10 for RPS members and £15 for non-members.

Free Tea, coffee and biscuits will be supplied.

Event organiser: Martin Silman Mobile: 07703598303 E-mail: southernevents@rps.org

28th July 2016 Booking details: http://www.rps.org/events/2016/july/28/photograph-a-blacksmith-at-work 15th September 2016 Booking details: http://www.rps.org/events/2016/september/15/photograph-a-blacksmith-at-work

Distinctions Advisory day (LRPS / ARPS) Saturday 10th September 2016 — 10:00am to 4pm Kings Community Church, Upper Northam Road, Hedge End, Southampton, SO30 4BZ

This advisory day is intended to provide guidance to anyone considering applying for Licentiateship and for Associateship in the categories of Natural History and Conceptual & Contemporary.

Bookings for Advice are now full, however tickets are still available for spectators.

Licentiateship - There are no restrictions on the subject matter when applying for this level.

Associateship - in the specialist categories of: Natural History: includes all branches of natural history, including zoology, botany, and meteorology.

Conceptual and Contemporary: through photographic images.     

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Spectators: £10 Free Tea, coffee and biscuits will be supplied. Bring your own lunch.

Event organiser: Martin Silman Mobile: 07703598303 E-mail: southernevents@rps.org

Booking details: http://www.rps.org/events/2016/september/10/distinctions-advisory-day-lrpsarps

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Portraiture as Art Digital Imaging Group Sunday 25th September 2016 — 10:30am to 4pm Greyfriars Community Centre, 44 Christchurch Rd, Ringwood, BH24 1DW, Vicki-Lea will be discussing and illustrating a different style of creative portraiture, and how to offer it as a different genre to clients. She will showcase her own work, explaining the work and ideas which go in to the images, followed by a brief demonstration of how she works and creates the images in Photoshop. Vicki-Lea Boulter has been perfecting her skills in Photoshop for the last 25 years since studying photography and art at Southampton Solent many years ago.

Married to a wedding photographer and photographing many different genres over the years in her studio in Torquay, Vicki has spent a lot of time learning the rules to create well lit and exposed traditional portraiture... only to now turn round and break them!    

Cost: £10 for RPS members and non-members, £7 for Digital Imaging Group members.

Event organiser: Barry Senior HonFRPS Telephone: 01425471489 E-mail: digsouthern@rps.org

Booking details: http://www.rps.org/events/2016/september/25/dig-southern-centre-portraiture-as-art-lecture-by-vickilea-boulter

Joint visit to WWT Arundel Wetland Centre Sunday 2nd October 2016 — 2pm to 8pm Wetlands Wildlife Trust Wetland Centre Mill Rd, Arundel, BN18 9PB

This joint meeting between the South East Region and the Southern region will comprise an afternoon visit to the Wildfowl Wetland Trust reserve in Arundel, starting at 2.00 pm. It will be followed by early evening lectures in the Theatre presented by the WWT Arundel Ground Manager, Paul Stevens, on the history, maintenance and development of the reserve, and renowned wildlife George McCarthy on the Art of Bird Photography (www.georgemccarthy.com). Image Credit: © David Powell Those attending the evening meeting will have free access to the reserve throughout the day. After the reserve closes at 5:30 pm, refreshments will be served and the lectures will start at 6:00 pm.    

Cost: £10 for RPS members and £15 for non-members, £7.50 student concession.

Event organiser: David Powell Mobile: 07721312533 E-mail: southeast@rps.org

Booking details: http://www.rps.org/events/2016/october/02/joint-visit-to-wwt-arundel-wetland-centre-southern-andsouth-east-regions

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Talk and demonstration with Lee Filters Sunday 16th October 2016 — 11am to 3pm Crosfield Hall, Broadwater Road, Romsey, SO51 8GL

The Southern Region has teamed up with Lee Filters to present two exciting events - the first being a talk and demonstration by managing director of Lee Filters, Eddie Ruffell - followed later in the year by a behind the scene exclusive factory tour at Lee Filters Headquarters in Andover.

Managing Director of Lee Filters, Eddie Ruffell will provide a talk and demonstration on Lee Filters to cover topics such as:      

The history of Lee Filters Science behind the use of filters How to use filters for landscape photography and other applications.

New products An insight into the company plans for the future.

And more…

There will be an opportunity to use many of Lee Filters and accessories and Eddie will provide explanations on how they are used and the before and after effects. There will also be a Questions and Answer session at the end.     

Cost: £15 for RPS members and £25 for non-members.

Free Tea, coffee and biscuits will be supplied. Bring your own lunch.

Event organiser: Paul Gilmour LRPS Mobile: 07899042372 E-mail: southern@rps.org

Booking details: http://www.rps.org/events/2016/october/16/talk-and-demonstration-with-lee-filters

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Coastal Landscapes Workshop With Nigel Hicks FBIPP Saturday 22nd October 2016—10am to 5pm Meet outside the Harbourmaster's Office The Cobb in Lyme Regis, DT7 3JJ

The day will cover coastal landscape photography. Image Credit: © Nigel Hicks FBIPP. The aim of the course will be to teach the following skills: How to control and make use of the balance between shutter speed and lens aperture to gain the best exposure; How to use some of the semi-manual modes. How to use a few other important digital camera functions; Spotting elements within the landscape that may make for good images; Executing the image, using positioning, perspective, focus control, use of light, and lens focal length; Use of a slow shutter speed (with a tripod-mounted camera) to blur the motion of water as it swirls around rocks; The use of neutral density graduated filters to reduce contrast range in bright skies.    

Cost: £71 for RPS members and £95 for non-members.

Event organiser: Reception, Fenton House, Bath HQ, 122 Wells Road, Bath, BA2 3AH Tel: 01225 325 733 E-mail: reception@rps.org

Booking details: http://www.rps.org/events/2016/october/22/coastal-landsapes---lyme-regis

Paul Gallagher “Transitions” Sunday 6th November 2016 — 10am to 4pm Corn Exchange Newbury, Market Place Newbury, RG14 5BD

Paul Gallagher has been a professional landscape photographer for over 30 years and is also regarded as a Master Printer dedicating his photography to Northern England, the Scottish Highlands and further afield around the world.

Transitions is Paul Gallagher’s newest lecture which is receiving wide critical acclaim in the UK. The lecture is an exploration of Paul’s transition from using large formal film cameras and working solely in black and white to him using digital cameras. During this lecture Paul also discusses his transition into more colour photography and also digital infrared black and white. The images used during this lecture have not been seen in the public eye very much at all and they include photographs made on Paul’s travels around the world including Iceland, Arctic Norway and various states of America as well as his beloved Scottish Highlands and Islands. Image Credit: © Paul Gallagher.     

Cost: £30 for RPS members and £45 for non-members.

Free Tea, coffee and biscuits will be supplied. Bring your own lunch.

Event organiser: David Ashcroft LRPS Mobile: 07710302684 E-mail: southernsecretary@rps.org

Booking details: http://www.rps.org/events/2016/november/06/paul-gallaghers-transitions

Southern Region Annual General Meeting Sunday 13th November 2016 at 10:30am Littleton Village Hall, The Hall Way, Littleton Winchester, SO22 6QL. The Annual General meeting will be held on 13th November 2016 at 10:30am. The agenda will include an Introduction by current regional organiser, election of officers, financial statement and any other matters. Details on how to cast your nomination can be found at: http://www.rps.org/events/2016/november/13/southern-region-agm Attendance is free and open to Southern Region RPS members only.

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Meet and share your photography Sunday 13th November 2016 — 11am to 3pm Littleton Village Hall, The Hall Way, Littleton Winchester, SO22 6QL.

This free event will take place immediately following the Southern Region AGM. It will be informal - you can come along, meet others and share your photography. It would be great to learn what inspires your photography and share knowledge within the group. This event is open to all.

You will be able to display examples of your work in whatever medium you want; prints, digital images or photo books. Do you wish to talk about your photographic interest and experience? We would love to hear what projects you are up to and what personal goals you have planned for the rest of 2016 and into 2017! Have you recently been on a travel expedition? Or bought some new kit you want to show off or ask others advice on how to use it? Do you have knowledge in a specialist area of photography and what to tell us about it?

We will invite the audience to take part in an interactive question & answer session. This is not a critique day nor are we here to judge or give formal advice on distinctions. We hope however that we will stimulate an exchange of views and experience of our photography in a relaxed and informal environment. You may wish to come along to share your work, but not wish to address the audience directly. That is also fine, we shall be pleased to welcome you.

We will be pleased to also welcome President, Walter Benzie HonFRPS who will also give a talk about his. photography and his insight into the future development of the society. Image Credit: © Paul Gilmour LRPS.

Lee Filters Factory Tour Saturday 26th November 2016 — 10am to 12:30pm Lee Filters HQ Walworth Business Park, Central Way Andover, SP10 5AN

Managing Director of Lee Filters, Eddie Ruffell and his staff will provide an exclusive behind the scenes tour of the Lee Filters factory for the Southern Region. You will be able to see where and how the filters including those popular in the range, such as the Big Stopper and circular polariser filters are made. The team at Lee Filters will be on hand to guide you through the manufacturing process and its quality control processes. The tours will be in small groups of about 5-6 people and total numbers are strictly limited. The tour is expected to last about 2 hours and will begin with an introduction and health & safety briefing.

Arrive at 10:00am and you will be able to park at the Lee Filters HQ car park. Make your way to the boardroom (which will be signposted and we will all meet you there). Tea/Coffee/biscuits will be available on arrival. Welcome at 10.30am with a Health & Safety briefing by staff.

A tour of the factory will then take place in groups of 5-6 simultaneously. Each tour is expected to last 2 hours. We will then return to the boardroom by 12.30pm for a short question & answer session and hands on product review.

There no facilities to eat lunch on site for attendees, however you are more than welcome to join us after the tour for lunch at the local Wykedown Pub, Picket Piece, Andover, courtesy of Lee Filters. Please advise of any allergy and dietary requirements if you wish to remain for lunch. Free parking has been arranged courtesy of Lee Filters.    

Cost: £20 exclusive for Southern Region members Event organiser: Paul Gilmour LRPS Mobile: 07899042372 E-mail: southern@rps.org

Booking details: http://www.rps.org/events/2016/november/26/lee-filters-factory-hq-tour

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Distinctions Advisory day (LRPS / ARPS) Saturday 3rd December 2016 — 10:00am to 4pm Old Basing Village Hall The St, Old Basing Basingstoke, RG24 7DA

This advisory day is intended to provide guidance to anyone considering applying for Licentiateship and for Associateship in the category of Applied.

Licentiateship - There are no restrictions on the subject matter when applying for this level.

Associateship - in the specialist category of: Applied: Photography which has a specific end purpose or use. This by definition includes all professional photography as well as many other disciplines such as: documentary, portraiture, theatrical, record, architectural, wedding, visual journalism, astronomy and palaeontology      

Attending for Advice: £15 for RPS members and £20 for non-members.

Spectators: £10 Free Tea, coffee and biscuits will be supplied. Bring your own lunch.

Event organiser: David Ashcroft LRPS Mobile: 07710302684 E-mail: southernsecretary@rps.org

Booking details: http://www.rps.org/events/2016/december/03/distinctions-advisory-day-lrpsarps

Jeremy Walker talk Sunday 15th January 2017 — 11am to 4pm Hamworthy Club, Magna Rd, Wimborne, Dorset, BH21 3AP

The speaker for the day is the highly regarded Jeremy Walker, one of the UK’s top landscape photographers, based here in Dorset. Although known for his award winning landscape work, particularly his panoramas Jeremy trained as a still-life photographer in London before running a highly successful commercial studio in the midlands.

Jeremy Walker will talk and demonstrate his work with examples followed by a discussion into the techniques and use of filters for landscape photography.

Jeremy was also commissioned to shoot the brochure for the now iconic retro styled Nikon Df, a job done in total secrecy in the Highlands of Scotland in the middle of August. Jeremy helped introduce his Japanese clients to the Scottish midge! He will provide us an insight into his experience of this partnership with Nikon and how the camera was tested.

Through his eye-catching landscape work Jeremy has become the ‘go to’ photographer for LEE Filters, running their highly successful location workshops. Jeremy’s landscape, architectural and people images have been used by advertising agencies and design clients around the globe. He is in much demand as a guest speaker, both here and abroad and regularly runs workshops for LEE Filters and Nikon as well as his own private tours.

Image: Jeremy Walker     

Cost: £15 for RPS member and £25 for non-members.

Free Tea, coffee available. Bring your own lunch.

Event organiser: Dave Peckham Mobile: 07434170644 E-mail: davepeckham@mac.com

Booking details: http://www.rps.org/events/2017/january/15/a-talk-with-jeremy-walker-and-the-use-of-filters

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How I achieved my distinction Sunday 29th January 2017 — 10:15am to 4:15pm Otterbourne Village Hall Cranbourne Drive Otterbourne, near Winchester, SO21 2ET

This is a great opportunity to see a range of recent successful Licentiateship, Associateship and Fellowship Distinctions print panels and hear about how they were conceived and prepared. Vanessa Slawson FRPS will be on hand to provide guidance on the:   

Distinctions process and about how to apply for your distinction.

Criteria and standards across all levels including L, A and F. Explain the difference between the specialist categories.

Above all it will be an opportunity to hear first-hand from people who were successful - not necessarily the first time either - and how they found the experience of applying. You will then be able to view their panels close up. We would love to hear from anyone who would like to share their experience in front of the audience. You will be able to talk for a maximum of 5 minutes and showcase your work to us. We would also be interested to hear from you if had failed in your distinction application initially and we would love to learn what you did to meet the standard. Free entry will be provided for those who wish to present your panel and talk to the audience. If you have recently (within the last 2 years) gained your distinction at L or A level and would like to take part please contact Lilian Hobbs LRPS.      

Attending for Advice: £15 for RPS members and £25 for non-members.

Free entry will be provided for those who wish to present your panel and talk to the audience Free Tea, coffee and biscuits will be supplied. Bring your own lunch.

Event organiser: Lilian Hobbs LRPS Mobile: 07710302684 E-mail: lmh@dbevolution.co.uk

Booking details: http://www.rps.org/events/2017/january/29/how-i-achieved-my-distinction

Distinctions success Congratulations to the following who have obtained their society distinction so far in 2016!

Val Brierley LRPS Michael Ian Grigsby LRPS David Rae LRPS Lisa Bukalders LRPS Maria Leekblade LRPS Julie Syrett LRPS Keith Taylor LRPS Gavin Bowyer LRPS John Livy LRPS Glyn Paton LRPS Jean Elizabeth Bartlett LRPS

Dorset Dorset Dorset Dorset Hampshire Dorset Hampshire Hampshire Hampshire Wiltshire Dorset

Paul Clarke ARPS (Travel) Jill Stanley ARPS (Pictorial) Claire McIntyre ARPS (Exemption) Gordon Brown ARPS (Applied)

Somerset Hampshire Hampshire Hampshire

Mike Rowe FRPS (Natural History)

Surrey

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Fine Art Nude Photography The female nude has featured in art for time immemorial. From classic antiquity through to today the female nude has featured in painting and sculpture. With the birth of photography in the 19C it was not long before the female nude was starting to be depicted. There were however issues caused by the detailed and accurate depiction that was endemic to photography. There is no question that individuals who were attracted to the salacious or pornographic image were quick to utilise the medium.

However for artists the emphasis of fine art is aesthetics and creativity; and any erotic interest, although it may be present, is secondary. This distinguishes nude photography from both glamour photography and pornography.

The distinction between these is not always clear, and photographers tend to use their own judgment in characterising their own work, though viewers also have their judgement. The nude still remains a controversial subject in all media, but more so with photography due again to its inherent realism. The male nude has been less common than the female, and more rarely exhibited.

My own journey to, and interest in the fine art nude has taken a while to develop and it is only with increased resources and time I have been able to develop my work. Indeed half my LRPS panel consisted of fine art nude images and some of them are included in this article.

Although I do sometimes work in the studio my preference is to work outdoors. This does sometimes require some care but if locations are chosen carefully this is not a problem. I like to contrast the curves and shapes of the model with either the countryside (trees, plants etc.) or man-made shapes (buildings, walls etc.). My preference is to work in B&W, although of course my digital camera records a raw file with full colour.

To avoid your images descending towards the glamour end of the market there is one simple rule, no direct eye contact between the model and the camera lens. This sometimes does cause an issue with models who normally work with photographers who create portraits or glamour images, however clear communications and some explanation generally solves this issue.

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This does lead on to an important point. That is the co-operation between the model and photographer. Models play a key part in the creative process; they need to be involved discussing the aims of the photographer before a shutter button is pressed. It is also really important to review the images taken during the shoot and discuss if things are going the way you want.

It is also vital to have good communication between yourself and the model concerned. Just chatting and encouraging are vital to make the shoot run well. Even very experienced models work much better when there is a rapport and relaxed atmosphere associated with the shoot.

With regards to finding models it is possible to find amateurs who are happy to pose, however unless the photographer is experienced this is unlikely to mean the best quality work will be produced. In my opinion it is better to work with experienced models to gain the confidence in approach and technique. Experienced models can be hired through a number of legitimate modelling web sites / agencies.

During the shoot make sure that the model is comfortable and is happy with the poses you are proposing. Holding position can be very tiring and regular breaks should be taken and it is during these that images can be reviewed and feedback given.

With regards to the technical aspects of the photography over cast days are best as this provides the best modelling and skin tones. Reflectors are helpful and regular checks for sharpness and correct exposure (using the histogram) is also vital.

I’m sure you will understand that this is a bit of a whistle stop tour through a challenging but rewarding subject.

I hope that this will encourage those wishing to try out this aspect of photography. For those who don’t I hope this very brief article will shed a little light on a subject that still engenders, in some people, an unfortunate response.

David Ashcroft LRPS

All Words and images Š David Ashcroft LRPS

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Exclusive member discounts We are pleased to announce that we have managed to secure the following discounts for Southern Region members.

£10 off EOS Training Academy Learn about your Canon EOS camera with our comprehensive online training programme – a resource of over 300 bite-sized video tutorials created exclusively for Canon EOS photographers. Exclusive offer for RPS Southern Region members: save £10 on an annual subscription to EOS Training Academy's online tutorial programme.

Normally £79 a year, you'll pay only £69.

Follow this link: https://www.eostrainingacademy.co.uk/OLT-RPS-South The Southern Region is currently working towards organising workshops in partnership with EOS Training Academy, we will update you as soon as details are announced!

20% off EOS Magazine Exclusive discount code for 20% saving on new print subscriptions to EOS Magazine is LIGHTHOUSE20.

Subscription joining page is here: http://www.eos-magazine.com/Magazine/subscribe.html

10% off Nikon School courses Are you interested in attending a Nikon School of Photography course?

Anyone wishing to take advantage of this should book the course via www.nikon.co.uk/training and then email training@nikon.co.uk where they will be able refund the 10%.

Remember as a member of The RPS you also receive 20% off photobooks with Bob Books. Use Code RPS20 https://www.bobbooks.co.uk/

Learn more about member offers here: http://www.rps.org/membership/member-offers 14

Social media Join us on social media and share your photography!

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The Southern Region has a vibrant social media presence where regular updates on events are posted and it is open to all. It is a great way to share your comments and to remain informed on issues of membership and events coming up in the Southern Region Calendar!

Subscribe to our news including our regular blogs by adding this link to your RSS feed reader: www.rps.org/rss-feeds/southern-news

Contributions welcome We would also like to invite you to send us one of your images for inclusion on the rotating slider that appears at the top of the main Southern Region page - please email ONE image to email: southernmedia@rps.org. 

Please name your image file with: Title of image by your name & honours if applicable (e.g. Bluebell Woods by Paul Gilmour LRPS)

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Images should be jpegs that are sized 1085 pixels wide by 605 pixels high.

Please crop your image to these dimensions to prevent them from stretching or appearing distorted. You may find it useful to know that the image slider will cut the top & bottom off your image so what will actually be visible is the centre 1020 pixels wide x 380 pixels high, so any elements on your image on the far corners for example may not show clearly. Because of the slider being in landscape format, images that are themselves landscape / horizontal format with sufficient space around them works best.

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Would you like to be part of the Southern Region team?

We are always on the lookout for new volunteers who wish to take an active role in running the Southern Region.

You may have a particular skill or have experience managing an aspect of a team or just being with like minded photographers. We would love to hear from you. We are currently on the lookout for a new Newsletter Editor and if you are interested please make contact with the regional organiser at email: southern@rps.org.

Paul Gilmour LRPS Regional organiser and webmaster Email: southern@rps.org Mobile: 07899042372

Marie-Ange Bouchard ARPS Regional treasurer Email: southerntreasurer@rps.org Mobile: 07985950405

David Ashcroft LRPS Regional secretary and event organiser for North Hampshire Email: southernsecretary@rps.org Mobile: 07710302684

Martin Silman Event organiser for Portsmouth Email: southernevents@rps.org Mobile: 07703598303

Dave Peckham Event organiser for Dorset Email: davepeckham@mac.com Mobile: 07434170644

Lilian Hobbs LRPS Event organiser for Eastleigh and Winchester Email: lmh@dbevolution.co.uk Mobile: 07785264684

Southern Region Newsletter, Summer 2016 edition Edited by Paul Gilmour LRPS, with contributions from David Ashcroft LRPS, Dave Peckham and Martin Silman and Paul Godfrey LRPS. On behalf of The Royal Photographic Society, Fenton House, 122 Wells Road, Bath, BA2 3AH. Cover image: Sunflower Š Paul Gilmour LRPS.

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