SWPP & BPPA now stock over 800+ photographic books:

The Art of People Photography – Bambi Cantrell
Inspiring Techniques for Creative Results Bambi Cantrell and Skip Cohen Best-selling authors reveal how to capture the person behind the portrait.
http://swpp.biz/catalog/product_info.php/products_id/1114

Baby Photography NOW!
Now more than ever, parents want to preserve the precious early years of their child’s life in pictures – not with the stuffy, formal poses of yesteryear but with fresh, stylish images that would grace any contemporary home.
http://swpp.biz/catalog/product_info.php/products_id/1102

SWPP & BPPA Wedding Magazine Promotion.
Aimed at women in their mid 20s to early 30s, every issue is packed with must-read advice plus gorgeous ideas and expert info on fashion, beauty, receptions and honeymoons.
Be included in our wedding promotion.
Follow this link for details: http://www.swpp.co.uk/promotions/
The Deadline for inclusion in this promotion is: WEDNESDAY 28th NOVEMBER

Photographers who are members of the SWPP & BPPA are in for a special treat this month as their magazine has just got bigger. In fact this issue is 10% bigger with 160 pages of super digital imaging and photography information.

Features include:
Ron Pybus
Rosalind Van Tuyl
Michael; Ayres
Montizambert
Oz Karawara
Gallagher’s Sutherland
Doug Gordon
Paper Chase
Reviews – Epson 4800
Extensis Portfolio 8.5
Convention Preview

The magazine has been despatched and will be with members within a few days.

Rangefinder's Professional Photography

LEARN HOW THE INDUSTRY'S MOST NOTABLE PHOTOGRAPHERS CREATE THEIR MASTERWORKS Rangefinder magazine's RF Cookbook series was introduced in 2004 and quickly became one of the publication's most popular features. Essentially, each article in the series consists of one amazing photo and a short look at how it was created—a "recipe" for the image. In this book, Bill Hurter, editor of Rangefinder magazine, shares over one hundred of these articles. In each chapter, the images and techniques are thematically grouped to provide for rapid learning and easy cross-reference.
Usual price £25 Special Price £17.29
Read more and order
http://swpp.biz/catalog/product_info.php/products_id/615

Save £200 with free upgrade for PTO 08 in Lanzarote - Supported by the SWPP & BPPA - The organisers of Photo Training Overseas have announced a special money-saving deal for typical two-delegate bookings for the next PTO in Lanzarote next January 24th – 31st 2008.

Now any photographer purchasing a place at the full delegate rate will be eligible to buy a second delegate place at the non-delegate rate – giving an overall saving of £200. This will enable both people to reap the benefits from all PTO lectures, workshops and tutorials as well as receiving an official certificate of attendance.
http://www.swpp.co.uk/seminar_files/pto.htm

Convention Latest - As of the time of writing there are only 56 days (Nov 20th 07) to go to the 2008 SWPP & BPPA Convention – not long at all especially if you want to stay where all the action is taking place… Based upon the extraordinary success of previous Convention bookings are rolling in at an amazing, so do not be left out in the cold.

NEW for 2008 Extra Plus Masterclasses 10 delegates maximum*
These extra special classes will give you the opportunity to spend time with some of the top names from within the industry in very small groups (max 10)

The line of includes top names such as: Ken Sklute. Michael Redford, Marilyn Sholin, Trevor & Faye Yerbury, Mark Cleghorn, Dennis Orchard, Suzette Allen, Anthony Cava and Dave Montizambert.
Any of the Extra Plus Masterclasses – £75
Extra Plus Masterclasses (telephone bookings only)
Further details: http://www.swpp.co.uk/convention/schedule/

Tom Gibson Photography Wins At Vows Awards 2007

Scotland’s leading wedding suppliers were celebrated at the VOWS (Voted Oustanding Wedding Supplier) Awards last night (November 6), and winner of the Wedding Photographer Category was Tom Gibson Photography, Kilwinning.

Read more: http://www.swpp.co.uk/professional_imagemaker/tom-gibson-award.htm

Though slightly later than usual the October results are now available for the SWPP & BPPA online image competition: http://www.swpp.co.uk/image_competition_Oct_07/ Do surf through all 11 pages as these will show which images go forward to the annual competition. Prizes are awarded at the London Convention Awards Dinner on Sunday 20th January; http://www.swpp.co.uk/convention/awards_night.htm Previous months and competition information can be found at: http://www.swpp.co.uk/comps.htm

Ryan Schembri - European Lecture Tour 2008

Top Australian photographer Ryan Schembri is fired up and ready to go for his mammoth European lecture tour in 2008. Organised by proactive association the SWPP & BPPA Ryan is planning on demonstrating his unique style of wedding and portrait photographic skills.

The tour will take in: Norway, Denmark, England, Ireland, Scotland, Malta and Cyprus and the organisers expect a rush for tickets.

Ryan, even though he is still in his 20’s is a multi award winning photographer competing against many senior industry icons. He has also extensively lectured around the world and will captivate his audience with his vibrant approach.

Advanced bookings for these seminar-workshops will receive a complimentary gift.

Further details can be found at:


http://www.swpp.co.uk/seminar_files/ryan-schembre-2008-tour.htm

I would like to thank you for all the effort you and your committee put to the MIPP-SWPP seminar last weekend. I would also like to applaud Juliet and Phil for their great effort in presenting us with the opportunity to mingle and make new friends that we will cherish forever. I am sure that not only the local photographers gained from such a wonderful experience, but also the foreign photographers, participants and speakers alike. They learned not just about photography, but about our hospitality and what the Maltese people have to offer. What Malta has to offer that we locals are neglecting. We are just putting all our efforts to just weddings and modeling, but there are many other subjects that we are putting aside, in fact that is what I have learned from your excellent PR presentation.
Last but not least I would like to thank all the speakers for their presentations. Thanks for their energy they placed to present us with their respective presentations, mostly the AV presentations, which was a means of stimulation for all those present.

The attendance was an encouraging one, and I am sure that all those not present to the seminar are missing an important event. If the UK photographers know how this experience will change their way of shooting, a larger contingent will accompany Juliet and phil as participants.


Thanks and a big applause for all.


Regards,


Martin Abela FMIPP. FSWPP. QIP. DipPP. AMPA. ABIPP.
Photographer

For the second year in succession the SWPP & BPPA have collaborated with the Maltese Institute of Professional Photographers and arranged a super long weekend in the beautiful island of Malta.

The attendees from the UK and Ireland have started to arrive at the magnificent Radisson SAS Bay Point Resort in readiness for three days of seminars and workshops

Images from the event can be found at: http://www.swpp.co.uk/seminar_files/malta_weekend.htm

This event is just one of many events arranged for professional and aspiring photographers by the SWPP & BPPA.

Membership details can be found at: http://www.swpp.co.uk/join.htm

Photographers wanting to get their hands on the latest photographic gear are in for a busy time as 2007 draws to a close.

With a host of Cannon days to be held at Calumat stores around the UK, Nikon Solutions (three events around the UK) and BJP’s Vision 07 in London all worthy of dropping into.

Representatives from the SWPP & BPPA will also be on hand at the events and to answer questions on membership benefits.

2008 however starts off with the massive London Convention and Trade Show organised by the SWPP & BPPA – 200+ exhibitors and six days of photographic education.

Further information on 2007 events can be found at: http://www.swpp.co.uk/seminars.htm

2008 Convention details can be found at: http://www.swpp.co.uk/convention/

Details of membership can be found at: http://www.swpp.co.uk/join.htm