2023 - 2024 Program Of Events All

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DateActivityLocationSpeakersNotes
2023
September
5-Sep-23Season OpenerClubhouseCommittee & other membersNew committee outline the Calander with discussion. Display POTY Winners 1st,2nd,3rd "Wider Photographic community" IPF, SACC, Regional competitions, panels, Salons etc. "What do these mean?"
12-Sep-23My Summer 2023ClubhouseMembersA presentation of images from each member taken over the Summer. - With input from members.
19-Sep-23Guest Speaker ClubhouseDavid Creedon About himself, his styles, inspirations. Images, how he takes his images & more . www.davidcreedon.com
26-Sep-23Monthly League ClubhouseTarek Sellami & ChairTheme - OPEN. Images of your choice to be judged by - Ned Mahon AIPF EFIAP Kilkenny Photographic Society www.nedmahonphotography.com
October
3-Oct-23Critique NightClubhouseSenior Members & othersMembers shall submit Digital images for short, constructive feedback from a selection of senior club members.
10-Oct-23Speed-dating knowledgeClubhouseSpeed dating for knowledgeSmall group learning. Move from group to group.
17-Oct-23Guest Speaker ClubhouseKieran O'Mahony - Blackwater CCAward winning landscape, wildlife and portrait photographer will tell his story & inspiration
24-Oct-23Night WorkshopVenue TBDExternal meeting nightAt a suitable location, bring your cameras and equipment
31-Oct-23Monthly League ClubhouseTarek Sellami & ChairTheme: Pre 19th Century. Anything from or representing pre the year 1800 "Be imaginative!" to be judged -John Finn Cork facebook.com/john.finn.16
November
7-Nov-23Club members ClubhouseMembers/SpeakersMembers (New & Old) introductions & existing members favourite photographers/ source material or selection of their own images.
14-Nov-23Guest Speaker Clubhouse ZoomPat Somers WexfordHow to take stunning Macro images without expense equipment & The Raven Nature Reserve . www.facebook.com/PatSomers1972/
21-Nov-23Skills NightClubhouseHands on nightWorkshop - Selection of objects to photograph. Members split into small groups who work together. groups picked from 3 hats
28-Nov-23Monthly League ClubhouseTarek Sellami & ChairTheme: Open. Images of your choice to be judged - Bill Power FIPE MPSA EFIAP/p ARPS Facebook.com/Billpower photography
December
5-Dec-23Festive shootCity CentreMembersTake festive/City scape images of Cork with novelty prize for best image in Grade 1,2&3. To be shared at January meeting
12-Dec-23Monthly League ClubhouseTarek Sellami & ChairTheme: Time. The images shall clearly communicate "Time" factual, abstract or imaginative. - external judge
19-Dec-23Christmas Meet-upAt suitable venueMembersCity centre pub where we can catch upon tall tales, a drink or two and get into the Christmas spirit.
2024
January
9-Jan-24Club members ClubhouseMembers + Guest(new members night) FIAP World Cup results - Stills Night images Nov 21st - Info on Club Activities
16-Jan-24Guest Speaker Clubhouse ZoomPeter Gordon Dublin Award winning images "in a different light" How, where what and when ! www.petergordonphotography.com
23-Jan-24Preparing an "L" panel ClubhouseAnn Francis & OthersHow to plan an go about entering an "L" Panel. Display of winning panels etc (POSTPONED DUE TO STORM)
30-Jan-24Monthly League ClubhouseTarek Sellami & ChairTheme: Open. Images of your choice to be judged - Kieran O'Mahony
February
6-Feb-24Guest Speaker ClubhouseVivien Buckley Mallow CCFine Art Photography with a difference www.vivbuckley.com
10-Feb-24Exhibition Set-upSchool of MusicMembers Saturday morning (10am - 12 noon) set-up of Exhibition Images
15-Feb-24CCG Exhibition 2023School of MusicExhibition Official Opening 8pmThursday February 15th - Saturday 23rd March 2024 (inclusive) Cork School of Music
20-Feb-24 "Hints & Tips" Software DemoClubhouseRob LambEngineer, Photographer & Photography Teacher
24-Feb-24Saturday Software ClassNemo - Room 3Rob Lamb9.30am to 12.00pm Rob Lamb - Lightroom & Photoshop with possibly other software training. Venue: Nemo Hurling & football club (Room 3)
27-Feb-24Monthly League ClubhouseTarek Sellami & ChairTheme: Flora & Fauna. Wide choice of plant & animal life. Look for the unusual or different when choosing images -Seamus Costello FIPF.ASWPP/BPPA.LNAIP
March
5-Mar-24Critique NightClubhouseSenior Members & othersMembers submit images for constructive feedback from senior club members.
8-Mar-24Weekend away - 8/10 Mar 2024SligoMembersCamera shoot-weekend in Sligo organised by John Lenihan & Charlie O'Donovan. Early booking essential
12-Mar-24Guest Speaker ClubhouseSuzanne BehanHer wildlife images, her story, her background and more https://www.flickr.com/photos/suzannebehan
19-Mar-24Night WorkshopClubhouseRory O'ConnorMy Journey through the IPF Distinction process
23-Mar-24Exhibition CloseSchool of MusicMembersSaturday Afternoon - Take down Exhibition images
26-Mar-24Monthly League ClubhouseTarek Sellami & ChairTheme: - Open. Images of your choice to be judged by Michael O'Sullivan www.mosullivanphoto.com
April
2-Apr-24Images from 3 photographersClubhousePatrick Conroy John LenihanThese members will share their archive of early to mid 20th centuary images
9-Apr-24In house "Hints & Tips" ClubhouseKen Collins, Ann Francis & LIPF Panels People & Potrait Photography with minimal lighting. Capture beautiful images. LIPF Panels from Paul Carroll & Micheal Barry on view. Ann Francis will talk about competitions and awards
14-Apr-24Workshop Sunday2pm Dance School MayfieldKen CollinsPutting into action the skills from April 9th meeting
16-Apr-24Guest Speaker Clubhouse ZoomLaurie Campbell DPAGB AIPF EFIAPCatchlight Camera Club, Belfast, zooming in to see us https://www.catchlightcameraclub.co.uk/lauriecampbell
23-Apr-24Presentation:
3 different views of Venice
ClubhouseHenry O'Brien, Charlie O'Donovan, Mark Gorman3 different views of Venice.
30-Apr-24Monthly League ClubhouseTarek Sellami & ChairTheme: Mono. All images in Mono or single colour ! - Mark Gorman LIPF Blarney Camera Club www.facebook.com/gormanzone
May
7-May-24Guest Speaker ClubhouseJames Crombie Renowned multiple award winning photographer https://ppai.ie/photographer/james-crombie/ https://www.jamescrombie.ie/
14-May-24POTY '24 ClubhouseTarek Sellami & ChairResults & Presentation of Awards / Medals Judges: John Finn & Bill Power
21-May-24AGMClubhouseCommittee & MembersReports, Elections & Motions & review of year
28-May-24Evening OutVenue TBDMembersEach member gets voucher to use at venue
30-May-24League Themes 2024-2025InformationCommitteeThemes for 2024-2025 league competitions announced.