http://www.welshotimaging.co.uk/forum/ Photographic Academy Forum, Helping YOU get the best from YOUR Camera en Fri, 18 May 2012 10:16:58 GMT vBulletin 60 http://www.welshotimaging.co.uk/forum/images/misc/rss.png http://www.welshotimaging.co.uk/forum/ http://www.welshotimaging.co.uk/forum/showthread.php?846-Bargain-Alert!-2-x-Adobe-Lightroom-kindle-e-books-1p-each!&goto=newpost Thu, 17 May 2012 11:35:47 GMT This probably won't last long, so best to grab them while you can! Even if you don't yet have lightroom, worth getting just in case you do at some point in future, just a penny each! (RRP £30+!)

Obviously designed for the Amazon Kindle, but there is also a Kindle app that can be used on iOS & Android devices as well, which pretty much most of us will have at least one of now.

As mentioned, this probably won't last long so get it while you can!

http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B007TLH7B8/

http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B007TLHE7U/ ]]> General Chat JamesFarley http://www.welshotimaging.co.uk/forum/showthread.php?846-Bargain-Alert!-2-x-Adobe-Lightroom-kindle-e-books-1p-each! http://www.welshotimaging.co.uk/forum/showthread.php?845-Interesting-Article-on-Copyright&goto=newpost Thu, 17 May 2012 10:02:56 GMT Thought some of you maybe interested in this... Makes for interesting reading... http://shahidul.wordpress.com/2009/02/12/copyright-is-for-losers-or-whats-yours-mine-is-ours/ Thought some of you maybe interested in this...

Makes for interesting reading...

http://shahidul.wordpress.com/2009/0...-mine-is-ours/ ]]> BizBitz Lee Iggulden http://www.welshotimaging.co.uk/forum/showthread.php?845-Interesting-Article-on-Copyright http://www.welshotimaging.co.uk/forum/showthread.php?844-Welshot-Homepage-Call-for-entries!&goto=newpost Wed, 16 May 2012 19:29:27 GMT (Hopefully!) You have by now seen the new homepage that displays a variety of images from members, well the current set is now getting a bit long in the tooth so we are now opening up submissions for... (Hopefully!) You have by now seen the new homepage that displays a variety of images from members, well the current set is now getting a bit long in the tooth so we are now opening up submissions for the next set.

Throughout the month of June we are going to be displaying images of a culinary theme, so would like to invite you to create and send over your very best food & product images, these will then be promoted to various magazines / publications etc with a view to trying to achieve sales of your images.

Open to all members, and can be an image you create in next couple of weeks, or one you may already have.

There are a few small guidelines that we will need you to stick to (here come's the boring small print!)

• Images must be 920px x 520px - any received not in these dimensions will be rejected
• Filesize below 150kb per image
• Maximum of 3 entries per person
• There are a limited number of images we can display, only the very best will cut the mustard (see what I did there??!)
• There must be no logo's or branding visible
• Image's must also be added to your Welshot Portfolio to be eligible
• Deadline is the 26th May

Images can either be saved to the forum here in the usual manner, or email them to me - james@welshotimaging.co.uk

Once we have all the submissions in, we will post up the images for you to see before they go on to the homepage, and ask you to vote for the best one, which will then receive a prize along with bagging the number 1 position on the homepage :D

Good luck, and in true Masterchef style, let's cook! :thumbsup: ]]> Academy Competitions JamesFarley http://www.welshotimaging.co.uk/forum/showthread.php?844-Welshot-Homepage-Call-for-entries! http://www.welshotimaging.co.uk/forum/showthread.php?843-Lighting-Academy-with-Will-Cheung-FRPS&goto=newpost Tue, 15 May 2012 17:37:15 GMT The "Lighting Academy" with Will Cheung FRPS and Editor of Advanced Photographer is now online for bookings.

This event is now being held in Liverpool at the Atlantic Tower by Thistle Hotel

Information can be found here: http://www.welshotimaging.co.uk/phot...echniques-217/

Lunch, refreshments, tuition, guidance, models and workbooks are all included in this price.

Bookings will close Tuesday 5th June 2012 ]]> Workshop, Lecture and Open Days Lee Iggulden http://www.welshotimaging.co.uk/forum/showthread.php?843-Lighting-Academy-with-Will-Cheung-FRPS http://www.welshotimaging.co.uk/forum/showthread.php?842-Bowens-Lighting-Super-Sale&goto=newpost Sat, 12 May 2012 14:20:55 GMT

BOWENS LIGHTING SUPER SALE
NOW ON!
Huge Reductions on Lighting Kits, Reflectors etc..

Check out www.sharifphotographic.co.uk
Limited stocks available so don't delay!

]]> Our Partners Sharif http://www.welshotimaging.co.uk/forum/showthread.php?842-Bowens-Lighting-Super-Sale http://www.welshotimaging.co.uk/forum/showthread.php?841-Missing-posts-in-certain-threads&goto=newpost Fri, 11 May 2012 09:42:31 GMT Just shoot me now...

I honestly thought I was helping... I thought by checking the box on the right hand corner and highlighting it yellow I was marking the posts as "Helpful"

I think it may have deleted them...

I am so so so SORRY...

I am not in my job for my technical skills and I will step away from the pooter now...:thumbdown::ill::cry::devil::annoyed::minish ock: ]]> General Chat Lee Iggulden http://www.welshotimaging.co.uk/forum/showthread.php?841-Missing-posts-in-certain-threads http://www.welshotimaging.co.uk/forum/showthread.php?840-Has-anyone-heard-about-Canon-the-Lion-killer&goto=newpost Thu, 10 May 2012 21:54:30 GMT Just had a bit of a mare with my two Canon printers. I have a Mac with OSX Lion and after uploading the latest update last week, could not reset the page size in Photoshop CS5 so I decided the best... Just had a bit of a mare with my two Canon printers. I have a Mac with OSX Lion and after uploading the latest update last week, could not reset the page size in Photoshop CS5 so I decided the best move might be to re install the drivers. I started bot got a nasty shock. Apparently older Canon printer drivers since 10.7 was installed, chew up mac disk space, to the point that macs freeze and won't reboot properly 'cause the disk space isn't there. I can't find the new drivers for the 5200 or the 9000Mk2 pro, and have been experiencing problems with my mac lately. This is a heck of a shocker, I have to print out a load of college stuff over the next two weeks and Canon support just sends me round in circles. I am about to launch something I think, Shame it's not an Air.:angry: ]]> Computers and Software Andy Sharp http://www.welshotimaging.co.uk/forum/showthread.php?840-Has-anyone-heard-about-Canon-the-Lion-killer http://www.welshotimaging.co.uk/forum/showthread.php?839-Critique-Ashley-Fayth-at-Chester-Meadows-(3rd-May-2012)&goto=newpost Thu, 10 May 2012 18:33:43 GMT Zoe suggested that I posted a thread on this forum to get some feedback, i know we have the feedback gallery but just thought i would post on here this time. There is infact 15 images that we had... Zoe suggested that I posted a thread on this forum to get some feedback, i know we have the feedback gallery but just thought i would post on here this time.

There is infact 15 images that we had picked (out of about 40) that Ashley liked and i've numbered them 1-15. I'm not after comments on all of them, just which ones work / dont work & why....


Ashley Fayth at Chester Meadows 1 by Mark Carline, on Flickr


Ashley Fayth at Chester Meadows 2 by Mark Carline, on Flickr


Ashley Fayth at Chester Meadows 3 by Mark Carline, on Flickr


Ashley Fayth at Chester Meadows 4 by Mark Carline, on Flickr


Ashley Fayth at Chester Meadows 5 by Mark Carline, on Flickr


Ashley Fayth at Chester Meadows 6 by Mark Carline, on Flickr


Ashley Fayth at Chester Meadows 7 by Mark Carline, on Flickr


Ashley Fayth at Chester Meadows 8 by Mark Carline, on Flickr


Ashley Fayth at Chester Meadows 9 by Mark Carline, on Flickr


Ashley Fayth at Chester Meadows 10 by Mark Carline, on Flickr


Ashley Fayth at Chester Meadows 11 by Mark Carline, on Flickr


Ashley Fayth at Chester Meadows 12 by Mark Carline, on Flickr


Ashley Fayth at Chester Meadows 13 by Mark Carline, on Flickr


Ashley Fayth at Chester Meadows 14 by Mark Carline, on Flickr


Ashley Fayth at Chester Meadows 15 by Mark Carline, on Flickr ]]> Image Discussion markcarline http://www.welshotimaging.co.uk/forum/showthread.php?839-Critique-Ashley-Fayth-at-Chester-Meadows-(3rd-May-2012) http://www.welshotimaging.co.uk/forum/showthread.php?838-Wow!&goto=newpost Thu, 10 May 2012 16:03:48 GMT Can I just say ... Wow! You lot are dead clever! The pictures showing up on the slideshow on the home page are simply stunning. Fabulous work, people! You should be proud of yourselves! And well... Can I just say ... Wow!

You lot are dead clever! The pictures showing up on the slideshow on the home page are simply stunning. Fabulous work, people! You should be proud of yourselves! And well done to James for creating such a great display of stunning work! ]]> General Chat Z o e http://www.welshotimaging.co.uk/forum/showthread.php?838-Wow! http://www.welshotimaging.co.uk/forum/showthread.php?837-Bridge-Question-re-Output&goto=newpost Wed, 09 May 2012 21:58:01 GMT Asking this wherever I can at the mo!

Any Photoshop experts able to help with a quick question? I'm in Bridge - CS4. I want to use Output that I've used many many times before. Today I've opened up Bridge and although I can go to Output there is no palette to the right that gives me the Output tool bar. I've done everything I know to try to get it back again and nothing helps ... it's gone. Any help welcome. TYIA ]]> Computers and Software Z o e http://www.welshotimaging.co.uk/forum/showthread.php?837-Bridge-Question-re-Output http://www.welshotimaging.co.uk/forum/showthread.php?836-Corporate-Mugshots-Help&goto=newpost Wed, 09 May 2012 17:04:52 GMT Every year when my company host a charity seminar I am asked to do someone's mugshot for the brochure and every year I have said no, today I said yes. (they are accountants so this will be for free) The next thing I know I get an email and its six mugshots!! Most of my portraits are taken outdoors. These will probably be taken in a room with flourescent lights and I only have one light which I use for off camera flash. I thought I would use the Nikon 50mm lens. Any advice appreciated.

Linda ]]> Photography Talk Linda http://www.welshotimaging.co.uk/forum/showthread.php?836-Corporate-Mugshots-Help http://www.welshotimaging.co.uk/forum/showthread.php?835-Great-service&goto=newpost Wed, 09 May 2012 14:50:28 GMT Hi

I was looking for a model release form and Lee of Welshot was on hand to provide an almost immediate

"I can help, send me your e-mail"

Absolutely brilliant service, fast and efficient.

Thank you Welshot, keep up the good work, what a resource !! :)

Tony Smith ]]> Feedback and Suggestions Anthony Smith http://www.welshotimaging.co.uk/forum/showthread.php?835-Great-service http://www.welshotimaging.co.uk/forum/showthread.php?834-I-have-decided&goto=newpost Tue, 08 May 2012 21:26:16 GMT I have been messing with all genre of photography and although I love it all I have made decisions. The wildlife and landscape is for my leisure as I only go on camping holidays and we walk the... I have been messing with all genre of photography and although I love it all I have made decisions. The wildlife and landscape is for my leisure as I only go on camping holidays and we walk the landscape.

The area's I want to specialise in are portraits, home or outdoor and at some point I would love to start taking wedding photographs. I know its hard work I know its stressful and there is of course the business side but I love making people happy I love all the emotions that go with it too. No-one will put me off I'm going to do it because......... I have decided:)

There is a wealth of information here and people who can help me and I feel much better now that I have made decisions. We all have to start somewhere and what better place than here I am too far away to attend the events but I know I can ask for any advice on here. ]]> General Chat Linda http://www.welshotimaging.co.uk/forum/showthread.php?834-I-have-decided http://www.welshotimaging.co.uk/forum/showthread.php?833-MAY-BizBitz-Academy-Evening-24th-May-2012&goto=newpost Tue, 08 May 2012 17:15:09 GMT Money, Money Money, it is said to make the world go round and you can't do much without it but how EXACTLY do you work out what price to place on your product or service?

Tonight, Sharon Horsley of Anglesey Accounting will help you with the How's, Why's, When's and What's of getting to grips with all things Costings (and Pricing's)


Tonight Sharon Horsley, in a round table setting will take you through what is often seen as a minefield for those new to business.


* How do you cost something so you know the right price to charge.
* How and when should you register with the HMRC.
* How you make a realistic budget and stick to it.
* What are financial targets.
* What you should be doing administrative wise to make your life easier and to make sure you are covered legally.
* How to get your financial systems in place
And much much more.


This WILL NOT be a lecture environment. It will be a round-table discussion with Sharon in the first half of the evening leading the discussion with all the above being discussed (with time for discussions) and then in the second half it will be led by Members questions with Sharon giving a professional input and Members and Team Leaders giving thier perspective.


About The Business Academy "BizBitz"
These evenings will always have one or two (maybe more) keynote speakers and will have experience in the business world, not just the photographic industry.
Each evening will have a "How" "Why" "When" "What" and will finish with an "Action" that you need to follow through on.


These are the evenings that are designed to help you move forward in 2012, from selling stock images to marketing yourself to deciding on your specialised genre right down to the nitty gritty of accounting and the legal stuff....


These evenings are a "Round Table" discussion and although there will be keynote speakers it will very much be an interactive evening with discussions forming a large part of the agenda. You will be involved in practical sessions such as role playing, creating vision boards as well as learning all the business fundamentals to get you started, keep you motivated and give you the skills to move forward.
A buffet supper is included.


Bookings are essential and numbers WILL be restricted.


This event will close for bookings on Monday 21st May 2012


Please note: Due to unforeseen circumstances we may need to change the keynote speakers (or part of) that have been advertised. We will always provide an alternative that would still benefit you from learning how to get the best from your camera. We will also always endeavour to give andvance warning of any changes. ]]> BizBitz Lee Iggulden http://www.welshotimaging.co.uk/forum/showthread.php?833-MAY-BizBitz-Academy-Evening-24th-May-2012 http://www.welshotimaging.co.uk/forum/showthread.php?832-Llandudno-JUNE-Academy-Evening-14th-June-2012&goto=newpost Tue, 08 May 2012 16:25:22 GMT Thursday 14th June 2012

At tonight's Photographic Academy Evening in Llandudno we introduce Zoe Richards who will show you, in a short presentation how the Masters of Art used light, shade, form, composition,people backgrounds and props in both paintings and sculpture and how YOU can use the same techniques and skills in your photography to make your images stand out.


This will then be put into practise with some posing techniques you can use to make a great image when working with people.


Zoe Richards is a regular at The Walker Art Gallery, both as an observer of the art to help her continually push the boundaries with her own work, and also as a Gallery Speaker.


Zoe, who has run workshops for The Walker Art Gallery for over 2 years on subjects as diverse as Street Photography to Cecil Beaton to learning from the Pre-Raphaelite Brotherhood for photography.


You will learn:
* How to look and Light and Shade by viewing how the Master of Art used them.
* How to capture and recreate those same poses
* How to pose your subject/s for lifestyle purposes
* How to think about your composition using backgrounds, props and poses
* How learning about the Human Form can enhance your images


To see Zoe Richards Photographic work please view her website at www.zoephotography.co.uk
Numbers will be strictly restricted on this evening and will be on a first come first served basis.


This event will close on Monday 11th June 2012


There will be plenty of time for questions and practise with guidance and help on hand.


This Academy Evening WILL be restricted in numbers. So we would advise early booking.

Please book using this link: http://www.welshotimaging.co.uk/phot...y-evening-164/


Full Buffet supper is included


Please note: Due to unforeseen circumstances we may need to change the modules (or part of) that have been advertised. We will always provide an alternative that would still benefit you from learning how to get the best from your camera. We will also always endeavour to give andvance warning of any changes. ]]> Welshot Academy Evenings Lee Iggulden http://www.welshotimaging.co.uk/forum/showthread.php?832-Llandudno-JUNE-Academy-Evening-14th-June-2012