At our last meeting on Oct 7th our Guest Speaker John Hickey gave a presentation of his outstanding photography.John presented his work in a novel way first showing a raw file unedited and then followed by the finished JPG. The difference was sometimes extraordinary. We were delighted to have our new Full HD projector and screen working on the night for our guest. John explained every aspect of his photography from locations used to his Photoshop technique. It was an informative and very enjoyable night ,Thanks John.
Recent Events
On Sept 30th A Still life and macro workshop was held.
There was a great variety of items to photograph at the many stations set up around the room.
The venue is ideal for this type of event with good lighting and lots of space.
A special word of thanks to everybody who helped on the night and made it an enjoyable night for all.
Guest Speaker John Hickey
At the next meeting of the Blackwater Photographic Society on Mon Oct 7th 8.30 PM at the Arches Bar we are privileged to have John Hickey the renowned photographer as our guest speaker. If you have an interest in photography you are welcome on the night to see John’s presentation which promises to be an entertaining night out.
Check out John’s website at
Still life and macro workshop with John Flynn and Sandra Saridonas Zeimyte
Next Monday night Sept 30th the Blackwater Photographic Society will hold a Still life and macro workshop with John Flynn and Sandra Saridonas Zeimyte. Members are requested to bring along their cameras and tripods. A few spare tripods will be available on the night.
Below are a few sample photographs taken at a previous workshop.
The New Blackwater Photographic Society got off to a great start on Monday evening when over sixty Photography enthusiasts attended its opening night at the Arches Mallow. The cheese and wine reception was followed by an address by Chairman Rodney O’Callaghan who outlined the aims of the society. The formal opening was performed by Stephen Murphy, Mallow’s long serving Press Photographer who said the club would help the advancement of photography in the Mallow area.
A sample of members work was on display in print form and also as a slide show.
The Blackwater Photographic Society will meet every Monday night at 8.30 PM. Check our programme on the link above for more info.


