VIEW FROM THE RPS BENELUX CHAPTER ORGANISERS Carol Olerud ARPS and Didier Verriest ARPS

The Royal Photographic Society Benelux Chapter

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PAINTERS HAVE ALWAYS USED LIGHT AND FORM STUDIES

Achieve the best you can. These Corona Times can really

influence our photography. Now is not the time to get five models at home in your studio but some searching in your cellar or attic can get you some objects for light or form studies. With just a candle or a complete studio, it doesn’t matter. Painters have always used light and form studies. Getting a better understanding of the lenses in your camera bag can also be interesting. What depth of field or “bouquet” does in a close range etc. There is a lot to look at.

I reproduce many paintings, a perfect colour calibration requires some time but is oh so important. Once you have achieved this you can go in any artistic direction.

As Chapter we are introducing many new online initiatives. From guest presentations to a discussion of iconic photos as well as our usual study group sessions.

In this edition we have an interview with the Magnum photographer from Gent, Carl De Keyzer. A photographer with an amazing amount of work from around the world today. From religious sects in America to a series about borders in Europe. From page 4 you can read the article.

Photo Festival Pelt is going ahead since the most activities will take place outdoors. The indoor events will likely be moved on to September – towards the end of the festival. Our RPS Workshop weekend will need to be moved to a Corona Proof date.

We are also preparing for our AGM on 23rd March, the times we are in obligate us to have a virtual meeting. Following our AGM we will have guest speaker Colin Harrison FRPS FBPE FIPF MFIAP MPAGB MPSA GPSA EFIAP/d3 APAGB AWPF. More info see page 46.

Enjoy the eJournal.

Carol Olerud ARPS and Didier Verriest ARPS