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SWPP & BPPA NEWSLETTER for February 4th 2007

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DWF

Find out why the Digital Wedding Forum has become the #1 resource on the web for wedding photographers, at DWF Live in London.  All the details at http://www.digitalweddingforum.com/DWFUK.
 

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'

SPECIAL MEMB ERS OFFER

Newly released on the market – Prospec Professional Memory Cards from Calumet Photographic

The new ProSpec 110X CF cards deliver write speeds up 16.6MB/sec. The new 75X SD cards deliver write speeds up to 25MB/sec. Designed for the professional and serious photographer, these high-capacity cards are made for extreme conditions and rated to perform in temperatures as low as -40° F and as high as 185° F for CF and -13° F and as high as 185° F. for SD

These professional-quality, single cell memory cards offer high-speed performance and come with a hassle-free lifetime warranty. While each of these cards is optimized for use with the highest quality digital SLR cameras, they will offer maximum performance when used with compact digital cameras and other digital devices.

Hassle-Free Warranty
If for any reason a ProSpec card fails to perform as described due to craftsmanship or manufacturing defects, Calumet will replace the defective card, no questions asked (with the return of the original defective card).Warranty does not cover defects incurred by gratuitous abuse or improper use. Warranty covers the card only; Calumet Photographic is not responsible for damages or losses incurred from loss of information on the card

 Prices:-

 CF 512mb         -           £29.99 inc vat

CF 1GB             -           £39.99 inc vat

CF 2GB            -           £69.99 inc vat

CF 4GB            -           £129.99 inc vat

CF 8GB            -           £219.99 inc vat

SD 512mb        -           £29.99 inc vat

SD 1GB            -           £39.99 inc vat

SD 2GB            -           £79.99 inc vat

 

EXCLUSIVE OFFER TO SWPP & BPPA MEMBERS

 

Buy any two of the above cards and get 20% discount.  Buy any three of the above cards and 25% discount.

 

To qualify for this discount – members must contact Janet, Gareth or Leon on 0161 274 4455 at Calumet Manchester only, quoting “SWPP OFFER”

 

This offer will be valid until Friday 15th December 2006 subject to availability.

Regards,

 

Leon Britton

Branch Manager

Calumet Photographic

 

Direct: [0161] 274 0510           Mobile : 07831 517 532

Unit 4, Downing Street Ind. Est.

Charlton Place, Manchester M12 6HH

 Branch: [0161] 274 4455        

Rentals: [0161] 274 0501

www.calumetphoto.co.uk

 

F2  Freelance + Digital

 SPECIAL OFFER FOR SWPP& BPPA MEMBERS!

EC1 Publishing are pleased to offer a £5.00 discount on the normal subscription of £29.50 to F2 Freelance + Digital magazine for all members of the SWPP & BPPA.

 F2 Freelance + Digital is the magazine for those wanting to generate income from their camera! Published six times each year, F2 Freelance+Digital is produced specifically for the freelance photographer, with every feature written from the freelance perspective. Each issue includes three major photographer profiles, a regular focus on picture libraries, news pages, folio and web site reviews, and in depth reviews of the latest kit. Packed with features, articles, and of course great pictures, you’ll be inspired, entertained and informed by F2 Freelance+Digital

Subscription prices are £29.50 for subscribers in the UK, £34.50 Europe, and £39.50 the rest of the world. To subscribe to F2 Freelance+Digital, at the SWPP & BPPA  discount rate, complete the slip below and send it with a cheque for £24.50 made out to EC1 Publishing Ltd.

Please find enclosed my cheque for £24.50, made out to EC1 Publishing Ltd, in respect of the next 12 months’ subscription to F2 Freelance + Digital.

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FANTASTIC NEW MEMBERS BENEFIT

We have previously motioned the SWPP & BPPA Web site and the vast amount of pages we serve up each day - many of which are to consumers looking for professionals to undertake assignments.

We now have the facility to include a 25 word bio for each member on their page on our site.

So please write  something about yourself, your studio, your spatiality  or your location and email to info@swpp.co.uk

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BLOG 

Our new blog is catching on and we would love to hear from you.  Current topics include, the Convention, Mentor Me seminars, The Irish Trade Show, photographing children, web site stats and a great deal more. 

CONVENTION LATEST

UK set to receive the largest photo Convention ever!

 SWPP & BPPA are set to hold their sixth annual convention at the Novotel West in Hammersmith, London from 10th - 15th January 2007. Anticipating over 5000 visitors this will be the largest convention for practicing and aspiring professional photographers in Europe.

The trade is amply represented by over 200 companies, some of whom have chosen this opportunity to launch new products into the marketplace.

The seminar programme is a veritable 'who's who' in the world of social photography with lecturers drawn worldwide. Forty of the world's top speakers will present nearly 100 hours of prime photographic education.

Availability for places is at a premium with registrations being taken at an amazing rate. So to be there and be part of this photographic revolution, register online

We are receiving over 50 bookings a day for the 2007 January Convention

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

More exhibitors added to line up, including:  Won Backgrounds, Tactac and Intro 2020 and still more have asked for details.  We could quite easily see 200 exhibitors at this years Convention.

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.

MONTHLY PRINT COMPETITION

You have only one attempt left to enter our monthly print competition, that is this month (October) and November.  NO entries are accepted in December

 Your images can be uploaded directly to our web site

So if you have never entered then there is no better time than NOW.

CLICK HERE FOR DETAILS

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1. Homepage

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3. Monthly Specials

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Get your name into your target market with a mailing list! We can get you the names of your future customers. We provide successful photographers with lists of seniors, families with children, brides-to-be and expectant mothers. It’s easy, just give us the zip codes, cities or counties that you would like to penetrate and we will get you the names!

 

Call me today for information!

Sheri Crandall              Customer Service Mgr.

Blossom Website

 

 

THANK YOU from all of us at Blossom Publishing!

We would like to take this time to thank you for such a wonderful year, and we hope that 2007 is even better yet! At Blossom Publishing, we are proud to support you as you grow your business. 2006 was our best year ever, and it's because of our loyal customers that this is possible.

For all of your professional printing needs, custom design work, mailing services, or marketing ideas, Blossom Publishing is your one-stop-shop!

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AND FINALLY

READ PHOTO RELATED ARTICLES FROM AROUND THE WORLD

Want to catch up with the latest photographic exhibition or catch the latest Photoshop news? Then the latest addition to the SWPP & BPPA web site is our 'LATEST NEWS' section.  Each day we upload the hottest stories to keep you up-to-date. so check out www.swpp.co.uk/members_newsletter/index.htm now!

 

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