It's Paul Callaghan , just dropped in to say " HELLO" to one and all. I'm looking forward to returning to the 2008 convention in London. For those of you who ever wondered what the judges are looking for in print competitions and panels well now is your chance. I will be covering in-depth all the necessary requirements for print of competition standards. I will also be dealing with what is needed for qualification panels and will be showing a number of slide-shows from real weddings along with an actual bridal shoot in the hotel that morning.

See you all bright and early!!

And remember, winners never quit, and quitters never win!

Paul Callaghan.

The ECS system
Heralds a new age in event photo sales and opportunity, the combined software and hardware solution provides the photographer with everything they need to run a successful, dynamic and profitable business.

Capture, most digital cameras can be used, first connect your camera to the WiFi unit that works within a 500-meter range (Maximum) of the laptop used for printing and proofing on location. When out of WiFi range, the unit worn on a belt stores the image until it connects. The camera attached WiFi unit has a 80GB internal hard drive and two CF card slots plus a bar code reader for name tagging, automatically inputting data into the image IPTC information.

Proofing, once the images are transmitted to the on location Event sales computer, the Proof on the Day software can be used to instantly print inkjet proofs with such information as, a unique image number, and website address for after sale reorders. The website marketing system provided is the DAS Photo Order system.

Print Sales on the Day, Connecting the Proof on the Day sales software to the Fuji ASK2000 Dye sub printer provides instant point of sales picture display and rapid access printing for finished photo sales.

The ECS system provides the visionary event photographer with the tools to sell on the day and on the Web for value added reorders. Ideal for Press, School picture, Wedding or Event capture.

Find us on the t-photos stand in association with School Pictures International and Digital Asset Solution

David Adams Business Unit Manager for t-photos, Trinity Mirror commented. “Communication is the key, and this system does it all, simple effective and a profitable delivery system for any type of Photography”

David Dorner Sales and Marketing Director for School Pictures International commented. “I see the ECS system as the future for Photo sales, for the first time technology and the entrepreneurial skills of the photographer has been combined to create the most disciplined and creative of sales solutions”.

Philip Chisholm author of ‘On the Chisholm Trail’ commented “I have never seen a more professional synergy of technology combined with opportunity as provided by the ECS system”.

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All Welcome - Photographic Convention 16th- 21st
200+ Exhibitor Photo Trade Show dates: 18th - 20th January 2008

Business School – limited places still available
Mark Cleghorn seminar – limited places still available

Pre-registration closes on the 14th January
http://www.swpp.co.uk/convention/

Entries for the 20x16 Competition are rolling in to HQ this year. There are terrific prizes to be won, which include a Wacom Cintiq 21 and Apple Mac Laptop’s.

Categories:
Wedding: includes Traditional, Contemporary, Reportage or Photojournalism – must be from actual weddings – definitely commissioned ONLY
Portrait: includes people, pets, children, traditional, environmental – commissioned & non-commissioned work
Illustrative: lifestyle, pictorial, with people – without people – commissioned and non-commissioned work
Sport: commissioned and non-commissioned
The Natural World: Landscapes, wildlife, nature – commissioned and non-commissioned

New print entry deadline - Friday 11th January

Fees:
An application form and the appropriate entry fee must accompany each print.
The fees for members are: each print £10.
Further details: www.swpp.co.uk/convention/20x16.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/

The 2008 SWPP and BPPA Convention see a new line of photographic seminars ‘Extra Plus Masterclasses’ these masterclasses are proving to be popular and with limited space (10 delegates max per lecture) we urge all attendees wishing to go to a certain class’ to book immediately.

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'I haven't got time to sort out my priorities' - that's the cry of so many pro-photographers submerged by the day-to-day demands of running a business.

Help is now at hand with a two day intensive business school run by leading pro organisation SWPP & BPPA

The photographic business school forms a major part in the 2008 London Convention, lecturers include:

Suzi & Williams Allen
Eileen Mason & Bill Johnson
Mitche Graf
Marilyn Sholin
Mark Nixon
Guy Mayer
Catherine Connor

Further details can be found at: http://www.swpp.co.uk/convention/speakers/

The SWPP & BPPA London Convention in January 2008 is scheduled to be an even bigger event than previous years. With more trade exhibitors, more seminars and more pre-registered attendees, then this event is not to be missed.

Already lined up are over 90 lecturers – six of whom are giving full day programmes

Clay Blackmore & Jane Connor-ziser - Anyone can be different ... learn to be exceptional
http://www.swpp.co.uk/convention/programmes/jane-and-clay.htm

Mark Cleghorn - PhotoShop CS3 For Photographers
http://www.swpp.co.uk/convention/programmes/cleghorn2.htm

Doug Gordon - Real Weddings, Real Situations. The Sexy Side of Today’s Wedding
http://www.swpp.co.uk/convention/programmes/doug-gordon.htm

David Beckstead - Enhancing Your Perception Abilities at Wedding Shoots
http://www.swpp.co.uk/convention/programmes/david_beckstead-fullday.htm

Ken Skulte - Wide Angle Vision
http://www.swpp.co.uk/convention/programmes/kensklute3.htm

These seminars are just part of the massive programme of events planned for January’s Convention
http://www.swpp.co.uk/convention/

On top of the already fantastic line up of full-day seminars we have added one extra.

Clay Blackmore and Jane Connor-ziser will now be putting on their
'Anyone can be different…learn to be exceptional' full-day seminar on Wednesday 16 January starting at 4.00pm.

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New speakers put on Convention website today.

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Now there’s no need to be with our new page explaining each ticket.

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