Projected Image 2018

John Boyd provided a very detailed and inspiring critique of the entries received and said he found it hard to award only 4 prizes given the high standard of images.
Congratulations to the following members who were successful in this year’s competition.

Projected Image Competition Winners:
  • 1st Place Shannon Doyle – Image: Untitled (Portrait)
  • 2nd Place Keith Molloy – Image: Behind the Wire
  • Highly Commended Gail Teale Image: Swirl
  • Highly Commended Gayle Cullwick Image: Watching

A big thank you to John for his judging.

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WPS Impact: April 2018

WPS Impact - April 2018

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WPS Impact is the official digital magazine of Wellington Photographic Society. We have an issue out at the start of every month, and it is our way of sharing what the society has been up to. You will find a selection of photos, news and upcoming events in this newsletter.

If you want to submit any articles, images or news to this newsletter, they can be sent to our Editor, Shannon Doyle, at impact@wps.org.nz by the 28th of the month.

WPS Impact: Feb 2018

WPS Impact - Jan 2018

WPS Impact: January 2018

We have a completely jam packed year ahead for you, with a huge range of great speakers, field trips and workshops.

We believe it will be an exciting year of photography. Since our last meeting of the year, we have had the chance to examine the needs and wants of the membership as revealed in the survey that Shannon Doyle conducted towards the end of last year. Thanks to all of you who took the time and trouble to give us much valuable feedback.

 

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November Photo Topics – Wildlife & Landscape

Starting in 2018 we are asking our members to submit images for two monthly topics. This is a opportunity to share images on a more informal basis and get everyone more involved in sharing images.

This month is Wildlife & Landscape

Send your favourite 3 pics to sharemypics@wps.org.nz by the last day of the month. All submissions will be included in a short presentation of images at the first club meeting of the following month.

August Photo Topics – Architecture & People

Starting in 2018 we are asking our members to submit images around 2 monthly topics. This is a opportunity to share images on a more informal basis and get everyone more involved in sharing images.

This month is Architecture & People

Send your favourite 3 pics to sharemypics@wps.org.nz by the last day of the month. All submissions will be included in a short presentation of images at the first club meeting of the following month.

September Photo Topics – Wedding & Events / Pattern / Shape

Starting in 2018 we are asking our members to submit images around 2 monthly topics. This is a opportunity to share images on a more informal basis and get everyone more involved in sharing images.

This month is Wedding/Event & Pattern/Shape

Send your favourite 3 pics to sharemypics@wps.org.nz by the last day of the month. All submissions will be included in a short presentation of images at the first club meeting of the following month.

October Photo Topic: Impressionist & Walkabout

Starting in 2018 we are asking our members to submit images for two monthly topics. This is a opportunity to share images on a more informal basis and get everyone more involved in sharing images.

This month is Impressionist & Walkabout

Send your favourite 3 pics to sharemypics@wps.org.nz by the last day of the month. All submissions will be included in a short presentation of images at the first club meeting of the following month.

Sports Photography: Hagen Hopkins

Hagen is a Wellington based photographer whose passion for photography began when he first ventured overseas. On his return to New Zealand, Hagen worked in camera departments in the film and television industry for two years before eventually leaning back towards stills photography.

Since completing his photography studies, Hagen has worked in staff positions at Photosport in Auckland and Sun Media in Alberta, Canada.

He currently works as a freelancer, producing work for variety of clients and publications both nationally and internationally including regular work with leading international agency Getty Images.

If you would like to learn more about Hagen’s work you can visit his website below:
www.hagenhopkins.co.nz

First meeting of 2018: President’s Surprise

Grab your camera (or Smartphone) and get along to the first club meeting of the year.

President, Glen Innes, will outline the great programme that is planned for the year and then set some fun photographic challenges for the evening. This is a chance to catch up with fellow club members and have some fun getting creative with the assigned tasks.

We welcome guests who are considering joining a camera club. Say hi to one of the committee when you arrive and we’ll make sure you’re paired up with other members to join in the fun.