The Blackwater Photographic Society had a well supported night on Flash Photography with over forty members in attendance.
Sean Murphy covered all aspects of flash from compact camera flash to SLR popup flash to off camera speed-lights using lots of images which helped show the advantages and disadvantages of various forms of lighting in photography.
The night finished off with members questions on equipment and photography being answered by the more experienced members.

Next Week Oct 21st Model shoot Halloween theme.
Everybody bring along your cameras for a great night of studio photography.

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.

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.

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

http://www.johnhickeyphotography.com/

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.