On Thursday 21st November Smethwick Photographic Society and guests will be treated to:-
“Making a Fresh Brew” With our own Peter Gennard, MFIAP, EFIAP/d3.

Peter is a Street and Environmental portrait photographer. His talk will include mainly people pictures produced in 2020, 2021, 2022.
Peter will illustrate how he manipulates the pictures using different backgrounds, in other words ‘cut and paste’

Starts at 8pm in the CLUBROOM and on the new stream system for those not able to attend.

This week’s talk is part of a series of FREE ‘taster’ sessions for local Sandwell community residents and workers (non SPS members or regular guests). If interested do login or better still come along to the live presentation at the clubhouse. Full details below.

For information go to our Streaming page HERE

A selection of wonderful images by Peter

On Thursday 14th November Smethwick Photographic Society and guests will be treated to:-
“Photography on the Darkside, London Nights.”

Peter Benson FRPS MCrGP AWPF CPAGB BPE3, is a keen urban nightscape
photographer. During this talk Peter takes us back into the history of Night
Photography running alongside his family history in Photography and then on
a tour around some of his favourite places for night photography in and
around London. Here you can join Peter in exploring the magical beauty of
the night, one frame at a time immersing yourself in the mesmerising urban
nightscapes captured through his lens. During this journey he’ll be giving
some hints and tips along the way sprinkled with a bit of history about some
of the places, so there is something for everyone.

Starts at 8pm in the CLUBROOM and on the new stream system for those not able to attend.

For information go to our Streaming page HERE

A selection of wonderful Peters Images

Steve Smith – Social Documentary & Street Photographer

On Thursday 7th November SPS members and guests will have a unique opportunity to see and hear about the work of master street photographer Steve Smith FRPS.

Steve, born London, now resides in the picturesque Chilterns. However, as a social documentary and street photographer, Steve is most drawn to urban environments, with a particular focus on capturing the essence of Cuban culture. His evocative monochrome prints, created from both film and digital capture, have earned him Fellowships in Visual Arts and Travel from the Royal Photographic Society (RPS).

In 2011, Steve won the prestigious AOP Open Awards and was a prize winner in the RPS 2010 Print International. His work has been widely published in esteemed publications such as the Sunday Times Magazine, The Independent on Sunday, Advanced Photographer, and the new RPS Journal. With solo exhibitions across Cuba, Scotland, and London, together with his work been acquired for the permanent collection of Las Parrandas de Remedios. Additionally, his artwork of found images  have been showcased at the Royal Academy’s Summer Exhibition.

An active contributor to the photographic community, Steve has served on the RPS Visual Art, Creative & Pictorial, and Documentary Panels, as well as on the Fellowship Board. He is also a member of the London Salon and Arena Photographers. Embracing various photographic mediums, he completed a state-of-the-art darkroom during the lockdown, where he continues to explore innovative silver printing techniques.

So plenty to look forward to and be inspired by.

This week’s talk is part of a series of FREE ‘taster’ sessions for local Sandwell community residents and workers (non SPS members or regular guests). If interested do login or better still come along to the live presentation at the clubhouse. Full details below.

Starts at 8pm in the CLUBROOM and on the new stream system for those not able to attend.

For information go to our Streaming page HERE

Thursday 31st October 2024;  We have our 3rd and final Mono Print competition of 2024.
Judge is Bob Goode.

Here’s a few winning images from the same competition in 2023:

To watch by live streaming you must be registered and logged in and purchase a ticket. For information go to our Streaming page HERE

Programme begins at 8.00pm.

On Thursday 24th October Smethwick Photographic Society and guests will be treated to a ‘diversion’ from the normal lecture. 

Chris Palmer has been actively involved in club photography since 1979, and has gained many accolades and titles from the RPS to PAGB. As a national PAGB judge and lecturer, Chris has visited more than 285 different camera clubs, and judged many regional, national and international exhibitions. In addition, Chris has also had success and gained awards in international exhibitions while earning AFIAP and EFIAP distinctions. He is a proud member of the prestigious London Salon. 

As a retired air traffic controller Chris is an active member of Amersham Photographic Society. 

Primarily a landscape photographer, having a particular affection for the natural world. However, there are times when Chris prefers to take advantage of other opportunities which present themselves while out and about. This lecture called ‘Diversions’ features images taken in urban locations, showcasing intimate details, and some of very creative and artistic renditions of those images.

Plenty for SPS members and guests to enjoy and be inspired by.

This week’s talk is part of a series of FREE ‘taster’ sessions for local Sandwell community residents and workers (non SPS members or regular guests). If interested do login or better still come along to the live presentation at the clubhouse. Full details below.

Starts at 8pm in the CLUBROOM and on the new stream system for those not able to attend.

For information go to our Streaming page HERE