This is not a technical talk, but will hopefully make the audience aware of the personal approach he takes, both to his photography and the subsequent printing. When viewing the finished print he is guided by an underlying question...”Have I done the image justice?”.This lecture will show a wide variety of images and Chris will discuss some of the considerations and decisions that were taken when the print was made. (The choice of print density, tonality, colour saturation, and paper surface all play an important part in the final success of a print). Generally he follows the maxim of getting the image right at the taking stage, so his aim is to produce a print that portrays the original image in thebest possible way.His belief is that when on location it is important to allow time for the creative process to take place and to let  the  subject  speak.  The  interaction  between  himself  and  the  scene  allows  him  to  produce  a  personal response and to record an image in such a way that it is visually appealing, simple and reveals something ofthe feelings and emotions that are experienced when the shutter is fired.

​Chris gained an Associateship of the RPS with traditional monochrome prints and a Fellowship with digital prints, and assesses on the RPS Fine Art (A & F) Panel. Since 2005 he has supported Spirit & Vision Landscape Photographic Workshops with Paul Foley FRPS, and also provides one to one tuition.Chris is a busy national PAGB judge and popular lecturer; he has visited many camera clubs and judged many regional,  national  and  international  exhibitions.  He  gained  a  Distinction  from  the  PAGB  for  colour transparencies and was pleased to receive an APAGB award for services to photography. He has also had success and gained awards in international exhibitions while earning  AFIAP and EFIAP distinctions.

 

Colleen Slater is a fully qualified and experienced teacher with a BA degree in fine art and a postgraduate Art Teacher’s Certificate. She is an Associate of the Royal Photographic Society and has been working full-time as a photographer since 2006. Her particular interest is macro photography and her images hope to draw attention to the ordinary, often unnoticed, things in the everyday world which appear extraordinary and sometimes unworldly when seen through a macro lens.

Colleen’s relaxed, friendly, enthusiastic style and ability to communicate clearly, whatever your level of capability, technical knowledge or experience, should make for an enjoyable and informative session.

She will also be letting us know how she took her photographs, from equipment, camera settings, lighting and focusing to composition and post processing.

Gagan is an international documentary and street photographer who will inspire you and share tips for creating the perfect shot while telling the tale behind each image. 

His work is candid and mostly black and white with the occasional colour exception. He believes every street photographer has his/her own unique style. He says: “we can draw inspiration from each others’ work but ultimately it's our own observation and view of life that shapes what we see in our viewfinder”.

Gagan is passionate about photographing people in public places. Some of his work sees everyday shoppers in his local town centre. As one of 12 ambassadors for Panasonic Europe, he has his work displayed globally and undertakes documentary projects and commercial  work. 

Vanda is a photographer based in London. She is passionate about capturing images of the world in which we live and is always searching for those fleeting moments of magic that transform everyday life into something extraordinary.

She finds inspiration in the sea and its infinite power and uncontrollable energy, and in quieter scenes with intimate details that are common in nature. In her images she strives to reflect the atmosphere, feeling and sheer wonderment that our natural world can evoke within us. Photography is more than just a recording of where we have been, it is about encompassing the whole experience of being in the outdoors and trying to capture that one special moment that leaves a lasting impression on us.

To quote Vanda: “For me, photography is about the beauty that surrounds us, that we quite often don’t realise is there. The beauty that we can see if we care to look; and sometimes the camera helps us along the way.”

Her images and articles have been published in magazines, exhibited in the UK and abroad and have received awards in international competitions.