SWPP & BPPA NEWSLETTER - 13th December 2006

CONVENTION LATEST

Noritsu (UK) Ltd offer more than 6x4

Noritsu will be exhibiting their award winning dDP421 and DP100 at the SWPP Convention in 2007. The Ddp 421 is high speed, digital dry inkjet printer, offering a low cost means of providing a wide range of high quality, profitable digital printing solutions. The printer is virtually maintenance free requiring no chemicals or water and with a floor print of just 11 square feet.

The DP 100 is a stand alone printing system which can be connected to single or multiple computers and server to the DP 100 stand alone printer and form a network for printing data. The DP 100 is simple to use and as it does not use chemicals it can be installed anywhere.

The DDP package powered by Express Digital allows professional photographers to grow their business by establishing highly efficient digital workflow systems and to create print packages. It is also a tool to edit and archive images seamlessly.

Noritsu’s retail package which is powered by Oblo uses templates and auto-composition software enabling the user to produce personalised books and calendars, adding a profitable new revenue stream to their business. The software includes over 200 pages of up to the minute designs and the kisok can link to any digital minilab or printer. Further information can be found on www.prints4profit.co.uk which has just been launched by Noritsu to offer a complete imaging solution to their customers.

Unfortunately Monte Zucker has been taken ill and he will not be able to attend this year's Convention, however he has asked Clay Blackmore to step in. Clay worked for Monte for many years and is an awesome speaker and will give a fantastic seminar. We do wish Monte a speedy recovery and look forward to seeing him later in 2007.

We are receiving over 100 bookings a day for the 2007 January Convention

Conventions accommodation will be sold out well in advance, so early booking is strongly advised..

International attendees are also well ahead of the previous event, in addition to the massive Irish contingent, we have also received bookings from: Yemen, USA. Switzerland, Sweden, Spain, Slovakia, Norway, New Zealand, Netherlands, Malta, Luxemborg, Lithuania, Italy, Germany, Finland, France, Denmark, Cyprus, Canada, Belgium, Australia, Austria,

Traveling to the Convention in the UK could not be easier if you use public transport. All rail links lead into London with many bargain tickets available if you BOOK NOW.

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Flying in to the UK - Heathrow is the closest airport to the Convention with a direct underground link to the venue. Other local airports are Gatwick linked by train and underground.

Many inexpensive fairs can be found by checking out:

Other carries can be found by 'CLICKING HERE' and scrolling down the page.

2007 SPEAKER SCHEDULES

We have made a start on listing just some of our seminars for 2007.

Do keep an eye on these pages as the list is being added to daily.

Follow this link to find out more www.swpp.co.uk/seminars.htm

Welcome Back Phil

December 2006

NEW BENEFIT OF MEMBERSHIP : Many of you will be aware (though not actioned yet) that we are now able to put your picture (i.e. a picture of you) on your page on our web site. The benefit of this is that it makes each page more personable and will encourage consumers to commission you for whatever your speciality is. You may also supply a bio, slogan or some details about your business and we will include this on your page as well. So action today..

Please supply your file as follows: Size 200 pixels max (RGB jpeg) EMAIL to: phil@swpp.co.uk This WILL increase your referrals from our site dramatically and assure your clients that they know who they are dealing with…

AND FINALLY

20 x 16 COMPETITION PRINTS NOW BEING ACCEPTED

Take part in the our high profile 20 x 16 competition and you can win fantastic prizes. Watch live the 20 x 16 print judging at the 2007 Convention.

Full details available by 'CLICKING HERE'

Monthly Image Competition

New categories are:

Wedding Traditional

Wedding Contemporary

Bridal Portraiture

Portraiture Traditional

Portraiture Contemporary

Fine Art

Family Portraitures and Groups

Environmental Portraiture

Children

Pets

Digital Art

Commercial

Fashion and Beauty

Glamour

Pictorial

Monochrome

Landscape

Science and Nature

Wildlife

Sport

Press & PR

Architectural

The Competition will open in January

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Photo Quote: I know some photographs that are extraodrinary in their power and conviction, but it is difficult in photography to overcome the superficial power or subject; the concept and statement must be quite convincing in themselves to win over a dramatic and compelling subject situation. - Ansel Adams