SWPP & BPPA NEWSLETTER

SWPP & BPPA NEWSLETTER for October 3rd

What a huge show -with many new and exciting products on show to wet the appetites of pro-photographers. Full report will appear in the next edition of Professional ImageMaker. Though in the meantime just some of the press information release by the major companies can be found on our web site

A selection of which are

Change of Autumn Schedule M A

Due to person problems Patrick Rice is unable to visit the UK the Autumn, however we are grateful to leading lecturer Michael J. Ayers who is stepping in.

This seminars are a must for all those who want to take better portraits

Full details of Michael's tour can be found at:

http://www.swpp.co.uk/seminar_files/ayers.htm

Convention Booking Roll 'in

This week we have received trade exhibitor bookings from more of the 'brand name' from within the photographic industry, added to the ever growing list are: Sigma, Into2020, Noritsu, Albumspro, xsight.... They are have been added to the list bring the total number of exhibitors to over 150.

While the Convention hotel is considerably larger than the previous venue we anticipate that we will sell out of our current reserve by the end of September. It is therefore essential that you make your reservations as soon as possible, do also remember that if you are traveling from outside the UK then many airlines have good value rates if you book now. A list of airlines and information about the venue can be found by click here'

We are now in a position to give more details about the Convention schedule, you will see that we have been able to give you an idea of who is speaking when so you can plan your Convention stay. Also do keep returning to the Convention pages as more speakers are announced and more companies are signing up to participate. Speaker Schedule

This week we have seen a further rise in attendee bookings many especially from those outside the UK, all of which indicates that this is going to be a massive international event.

Further convention details have been included on our web site, Which include:

Speaker Schedule: click here

Exhibitors: click here.

A message from YSI

It was brought to our attention recently, that a current YSI user has been copying & selling illegal copies of the software through an Ebay affiliated site. In the meantime, we have contacted Ebay and they have kindly removed the item without any questions. Unfortunately, any users who have recently purchased an illegal copy of the software, will not be offered any YSI support or future updates, as the illegal code has now been de-activated. To help us and hopefully stop these people, we would kindly appreciate any information regarding copying and selling YSI illegally. Sadly, these people do effect our development costs and software improvements. Please feel free to forward this onto your friends and any other forum or on-line newsgroup.

Monte Zucker USA Tour

Come join us for an informative, educational, and inspirational night with Monte Zucker and Eddie Tapp’s IMAGINATION TO REALITY photo workshop Houston: Monday, October 9th, 2006 6pm-10pm Rangefinder Magazine says: “Every now and then a program comes along that has so much potential value to you and your business you simply need to find the time to attend. It's rare that two great photographers like Monte Zucker and Eddie Tapp get together on the same venue.” Learn the complete digital workflow from capture to final output. During this seminar, Monte and Eddie cover concept to completion - posing, pixels, Photoshop and printing - everything needed to create beautiful digital photographic portraits. There are no secrets! Experience LIVE shooting and Photoshop demonstrations from both Monte and Eddie. View their latest images and learn how they were created. Turn YOUR imagination into photographic reality: show up with your creative vision in hand and leave with simple, easy-to-apply techniques that will help you achieve both financial and artistic success. Register at the tour website: www.zuckertapptour.com Advanced Registration only $49.90 Tickets at the door: $69.90

DWF- Live in London!
For thousands of wedding photographers, the DWF is their watercooler-- a place to talk shop, unload their problems, get a little sympathy, show off their work, tell a joke.

It's part of their office. It's a resource. It's an insurance policy, come see why-- at DWF Live in London-- a special event at the SWPP & BPPA Convention and Trade Show. For full details on the four seminars by internationally-acclaimed wedding and portrait photographers and the DWF Party vist http://www.digitalweddingforum.com/DWFUK

ONLINE BOOK SHOP

Great News: Just uploaded an addition 100 new tittles to our book range.

More Great News! Just had a huge order in from Amherst Books - many new tittles available _ plus lots and lots of specials. Don't forget we accept in addition to £ Dollars, Euros, Swiss Francs, Canadian, Australian, New Zealand Dollars.... and happy to ship to our members worldwide http://swpp.biz/catalog/

HAVE YOU GOT A WEB SITE? IF not then read on........

If you don't have a web site at the moment or the one you have is in need of a revamp, why not do what nearly 1000 other professional photographers have done and try theimagefile.

You can create a slick and secure website in minutes without any programming knowledge. Collection passwords, disabled right clicks, overlays, customised watermarks, slide shows and a fantastic choice of e-commerce sales options are all extremely easy to set and administer. Theimagefile is a true Web Application that makes it simple and trouble-free to sell, manage, print, proof and distribute your images online.

The SWPP & BPPA have managed to negotiate a fantastic late summer offer with Theimagefile available only to members. Get your web site online and three months premium subscription to Theimagefile for just £50.00 plus VAT (If you don't have a domain name, registration of your chosen .co.uk domain, if available, will be an additional £10.00) To take advantage of this exceptional offer simply click here. https://www.theimagefile.com/?suo=SwppSpecial

PS: This is a special offer and very unlikely to be repeated.

Irish Trade Show - Dublin

15th October 2006 Trade Show and Free Seminars

Further information 'click here'

Mark Cleghorn to lecture in Ireland

Saturday 14th October in Dublin at the Red Cow Hotel 9.30 - 4.pm.

Lunch and refreshments are included 60 euro

Members from other countries! why not have a fantastic weekend Ireland- see Marks seminar on the Saturday and meet the trade at our Dublin Trade Show on the Sunday. Bookings are already rolling in - so don't miss out

Mark is a truly inspirational speaker and will give a power packed seminar which is a must for all. Titled Confetti and Lace III

The guide to better wedding photography - Learn the day-to-day techniques of a top portrait and wedding photographer and author of 'The Secrets of Posing and Lighting'

Designed as a total training day for photographers just starting and those wishing to really develop their wedding skills. The day will involve seeing the picture, working the crowd, speed posing, posing and lighting on location, editing and creative design for the album.

This is wonderful news, it means that the 2007 Convention will be bigger and better than ever, with attendees welcome from all around the world. Information on the Convention can be found at: 2007 Convention