PhotoWalks

The PhotoWalk in Southwark which was postponed due to bad weather last Saturday now has a new date of Saturday 13th July. Book via www.hotcourses.com

The Guildford PhotoWalk due this coming Saturday 23rd March should be going ahead but may be postponed if the weather is too inclement, the same applies to Sunday's PhotoWalk.

Old Photos 2

Following on from the interest shown on the first Old Photos course there will be a follow up on Tuesday 21st May, 2-4.30pm at The Guildford Institute.

We will look at processing and dealing with digital images, keywording and digital image storage options.

Book direct with Polypodphoto by email: polypod@gmail.com or book online at www.hotcourses.com

Old Photos - Stop your past from fading away

Coming up next Tuesday:

A short introductory course to show what  can be done to save your family photographs and documents from being lost to you, your family and to future generations.

12th March 2013. 2-4.30pm

At the Guildford Institute

If you are researching your family history and have a collection of old family photos or just albums of more recent photos that you would like to preserve, then this course can help you.       We will cover copying and scanning, image restoration, cataloging & databases, keywords  & metadata, digital imaging & digital image storage solutions.

The tutor will be Photographer Mike Sleigh who has over 30 years of experience in professional photography and education.

£12.00 per person

Please contact Polypodphoto Courses by phone 07970034498 

email: polypod@ gmail.com or book online via: www.hotcourses.com

http://guildford-institute.org.uk/news/is-your-past-fading/

     

2012 - 2013

The past year has been very interesting whilst researching and walking the routes for my ‘PhotoWalks’ in London and at other locations. Some of the walks have been very successful, especially those in Guildford, but getting the walks (and photo courses) publicised has proved to be a challenge without having to resort to expensive advertising.

The London Bridge DealCard has been a good way of promoting the PhotoWalks around the London Bridge and Southwark area and I’m grateful to Team London Bridge for listing the walks on their website: http://www.teamlondonbridge.co.uk

I’m also grateful to Guildford Tourist Information Centre and their friendly staff at Guildford House http://www.guildford.gov.uk/article/10155/Guildford-House-Gallery  for displaying my flyers throughout the year.

The program for 2013 is already shaping up well with over 20 PhotoWalks planned for March – July, a second Photo Day at Charterhouse on April 12^th and a short course ‘Stop your past fading away’ at the Guildford Institute on March 12^th.

At the Guildford Institute http://www.guildford-institute.org.uk/index.htm  for their Spring Term I’m tutor on two day courses – Victorian Architecture on February 7^th and Victorian Church Architecture and Stained Glass on March 7^th. I’m also running the Digital Photography for Improvers course at the institute on February 28^th.

In planning is another photography day course at The Guildford Institute to take place during their Summer Term, also new PhotoWalks to take place over the Summer - so an interesting 2013 to come.

Charterhouse Photography Day

Photography Day at Charterhouse - Friday April 12th 2013. 10am - 4pm.

A privileged opportunity to photograph the buildings and architectural details of this great public school.
 
Suitable for improvers/intermediate level photographers and all types of camera. 
Course overview:Morning classroom based session, camera controls - exposure and image capture. Lenses and depth of field. Composition and framing of image. Considerations for photographing buildings.
Practical session looking at and photographing the buildings around the school site. Followed by a lunch break (attendees can make their own arrangements or use the Charterhouse Club Cafe).
Afternoon classroom session looking at a selection of images from the practical session and covering image processing. Finishing with a Question and Answer session.
The tutor will be professional photographer Mike Sleigh who has a passion for heritage and over 30 years experience in photography and education.

Cost: £57.00 includes refreshments (but not lunch), course notes and discount vouchers. Book via the Hotcourses website:http://www.hotcourses.com

Westminster PhotoWalk

A rather dull day in Westminster for the PhotoWalk from Charing Cross to Parliament Square but at least it did not rain! Had to fight my way through the throngs of tourists in Whitehall and around The Houses of Parliament.

I managed to get a few shots of the old MOD building with a spot of winter sunlight on it and that was that for any good shots. Took a few reference photos of the sculpture on Victoria Tower but need to return when 'the light is right'

Next years program of PhotoWalks from March through to June has now been published on my website: www.polypodphoto.co.uk

Photography 'PhotoWalk' in Westminster

Our next 'PhotoWalk' will be in Westminster on Saturday 17th November. Charing Cross to Parliament Square. Starts at 11am by the Charing Cross and ends 2pm at in Parliament Square..

We will look at interesting buildings along the way, including a number of important government buildings which stretch along Whitehall.

The walk is suitable for any type of camera and any ability - beginners welcome. The walks are leisurely and sociable with help and advice given when needed.

See: www.polypodphoto.co.uk for further details, email: polypod@gmail.com or phone: 07970034498