Events
Eileen Mason
Weds 11th August 2010
Statham Lodge WA13 9BP BIPP
Full day: £25.00 BIPP Non-members £40.00
Evening only: £5.00 BIPP Non-members £10.00
Midland Gems Eileen Mason FBIPP runs a hugely successful portrait studio in the midlands
with her husband Bill Mason. Established 40 years ago, they employ 24 Staff and last year
turned over 1.2 million. In the afternoon session, Bill who sees his job as “getting bums on seatsand
getting them to spend once they are there“ will run through general marketing techniques and after
a break Eileen will continue in the evening talking about their portrait work.
visit their website on www.eileenmason.co.uk
Denis Thorpe
Weds 9th September 2010
7.30 Statham Lodge WA13 9BP BIPP members free non members £5
As a Guardian photojournalist between 1974 and 1996, Denis Thorpe was well placed to record a period of upheaval in the British political and cultural landscape. From reportage of the miners’ strike and Strangeways riot, to celebrity portraiture and travelogues, he captured the essence of the age. Author of ‘A Long Exposure’ 100 years of Guardian Photography in Manchester.
Dual Event
Weds 13th Oct 2010
7.30 Statham Lodge WA13 9BP BIPP members free non members £5
Regional Awards! Whats in it for my business?
A Forum type discussion, evaluating the PR
and financial benefits that winning awards can bring to your business, past award winners will
give their testimony.
Followed by,,,
Ray Kearney photography
From Local Government to Local Award Winner Ray Kearney’s LBIPP entry to the world of
professional photography is typical of many BIPP members, “ I was given an ultimatum many
years ago; either give up a very expensive hobby or make some money out of it, this is the story
of my quest”. Ray has won numerous regional awards, including wedding photographer of the
year and portrait photographer of the year. This will be a very informative talk especially for
anyone thinking of ‘going professional’.
Autumn Print Competition
Weds 10th Nov 2010
7.30 Statham Lodge WA13 9BP
Autumn Print Competition With 'Judges' and 'Peoples choice' awards for wedding, portrait,
and commercial sections
BIPP members free with print entry, otherwise £5.00
Ian Southerin
Wed 12th January Day event city centre location to be announced
Seeing the light Ian Southerin LBIPP has won many awards regionally, including North West
Photographer of the Year. Ian will be showing us how to balance daylight and flash on location,
using flash as a fill in, and using flash for a dramatic effect. In addition you will learn how to use flash to hide messy backgrounds in industrial situations.
Price TBA
