The Boodles May Festival - Chester Racecourse........................
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Liverpool Photo Walk April 26th 2015...................over 80 walkers having fun taking pictures, talking and drinking coffee.....
Read MoreProfessional Imaging - Nijkek 2015
Professional Imaging - Nijkek 2015..............................
Read MoreBarcelona shoot with Eva
Barcelona model shoot....................
Read MoreAssociateship Distinction Award - ASWPP
Associateship ASWPP distinction award received..........................................
Read MoreJersey
I was invited over to Jersey to present an evening to Jersey Photographic Club last week, so I took the opportunity to run a workshop while there as well........................
Read MoreThe Societies 20x16 Print Photographer of the Year 2015
The Societies manage eight internationally recognised photographic organisations including SWPP. The societies hold an annual 20x16 print competition each year, which is open to members and non-members, professional and amateur photographers world wide.
Read MoreCatchlight Camera Club - Belfast, Guest Speaking
I was invited back in 2014 by my good friend Ross McKelvey to guest speak at one of the leading clubs in The UK, and top Northern Ireland club Catchlight. The club is extremely succesful in competition and exhibition work, and it was a real honour to be invited. ............................
Read More2014 - A look back on the highs of a great photographic year.
2014 has been another fantastic year in my photography world. Looking back there have been so many highlights and great times throughout the year and I have listed them below.
Read MoreFIAP Best Author Award - Yorkshire International Photography Exhibition
The Yorkshire International Photography exhibition is organised by The Yorkshire Photographic Union, and is open to all photographers worldwide to enter. The exhibition, also known as a salon, has patronage from both The PSA (Photographic Society of America) and FIAP (Federation of International Art and Photography)
Read MoreFIAP Gold Medal for Gold Carolina Alexandria International Photography Exhibition
After realising I needed to add 5 countries to the list of countries I have had work accepted into in International Photography Exhibitions, in order to apply for The EFIAP distinction award. I submitted work into 7 new countries to have a good chance of achieving what was required.
Read MoreFIAP Blue Badge Award - 40th Smethwick International Exhibition of Photography
Smethwick Photographic Society run an International Exhibition of Photography each year, and this year was the 40th time they had held the exhibition. Smethwick is regarded by many as being the most prestigeous of the home counties international exhibitions.
Read MoreLadies of Steampunk Magazine Feature
The 'Ladies of Steampunk' is an online and print Magazine based in The USA and is strongly influenced by Ladies involved in The Steampunk movement.
Read MoreJust like buses.... Wrekin International photography Exhibition - Blue Badge
Just like buses.... Wrekin International photography Exhibition - Blue Badge
Read More2nd Shooting for Composites Workshop
Yesterday we held our second Shooting for Composites Workshop, and had a really focussed group of people attend.
Read MoreBlue Badge - PSSL 59th Annual International Photography Exhibition
Blue Badge Awarded for Best Author in Exhibition at PSSL International Photography Exhibition.
Read MoreShooting for Composites workshop
Shooting for Composite workshop
Read More20th Shrewsbury UK National Photography Exhibition Judging Appointment
20th Shrewsbury UK National Photography Exhibition Judging Appointment
Read MoreAwarded ABPE Distinction
ABPE Award Received
Read MorePhotokina 2014
As a first time visiter to Photokina, I had heard the event was huge, but really it was much bigger than I had imagined. 18 halls packed with stands and demonstrations from the largest brands to the less well established.
I have put a few photo galleries together below to give an idea for the scale of the event and also the content that was there. I have already blogged about the Olympus stand so be sure to check that out as well by following this link http://www.terrydonnelly.co.uk/blog/2014/9/23/olyphotokina14
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The first thing that hits you when entering one of the huge access hallways is the sheer size and level of branding that has gone into the show. There has been some serious money invested in these areas, and particularly the leading brands had invested heavily in time and money. There are 18 halls, connecting areas, and outdoor exhibition areas on the Photokina, and there was so much to see and do.
One of the highlights of the show for me was that I was invited by Hector Martinez the Educational Manager at DXO Labs, to view the pre release version of DXO Optics Pro latest version of their highly acclaimed software. It was a private viewing with DXO's PR Manager DeMarcus Wood, and although I cannot go into details here, the software improvements over what is already top grade software is insane. The improvements the company has made is phenomenal, and also the customer focussed options available are nothing short of impressive. I will write a post about this more when the software is officially released, but if you haven't already tried the software, its available on a free trial over at www.dxo.com.
The Canon stand was well rigged out as you would expect, plenty of cameras and lenses to try out.
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Plenty of demonstrations in most halls, big industry names shooting the latest equipment. Always informative and entertaining to watch.
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Some of the brands exhibiting had exhibitions running showcasing photographers work that used the their brand. These were adjacent to the main stands and were great to visit.
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Branding was everywhere at Photokina as you would expect. One particular stand was rumoured to have cost 2 million Euros.
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The sales areas of Photokina were also excellent, many well known brands and retail outlets, but also independent retailers, many of whom had travelled from The Far East. Some great deals were available.
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There was so much to see and do at Photokina, and I am only giving a snapshot of a small part of the experience in this post. If you haven't been before and have an interest on photography, then this the event you shouldn't really miss next time.
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This Photokina had everything, it was a great event and I cannot wait for the next one 20th - 25th September 2016 in Cologne.
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