Here we publish details of all our visiting speakers, plus a Quick Calendar, linking to a fuller look at each evening of the season.
Meetings will be held on Wednesdays at 7.30pm, at the AK Bell Library, unless noted otherwise. Bring your own mug for a hot drink in the break.
If you’re new, details on how to join are on our membership page.
Visiting speakers:
David Gilliver
Miniature Photography
16 Oct 24
David graduated from the Fine Art Photography course at the Glasgow School of Art in 2001 and has been working as a professional photographer and artist ever since. He specialises in long-exposure photography (the art of ‘Light Painting’) and macro photography (‘Little People’) and has become one of the internet’s best known names in those fields. He will tell us about his approach to Miniatures photography
Espen Helland
Black Grouse Leks
23 Oct 24
Espen is a Norwegian ecologist working in Scotland. With a background in wildlife biology and conservation, he has a passion for the natural world, and believes it is our duty to keep as much wildlife and ecosystems alive for ourselves, for future generations, and for nature’s own sake. He is an expert on Black Grouse and leads photography workshops to leks in Perthshire. Espen is an OM System (Olympus) Ambassador.
Peter Wilkinson
Wildlife on our doorstep
30 Oct 24
Peter is a local Perth photographer who documents the amazing wildlife to be found on our doorstep – from Ospreys and Otters in the Tay to the Quarrymill Kingfishers
Richard Smith
Urban Documentary
20 Nov 24
Richard (a.k.a. Rich Fotografi) is an urban photographer from Glasgow. He says, “I have an unexplained and possibly disturbing interest in photographing cinematic alleyways, street art, abandoned buildings and the Duke of Wellington outside the Gallery of Modern Art especially if he has a new cone on his head.”
Not only that, “For more than three years I have been a volunteer photographer for Homeless Project Scotland and have made them more than 1,000 photos to use in their press releases, website, social media accounts and leaflets.”
Debbie Wallace
Portraits of Childhood
22 Jan 25
Debbie has created a beautiful photographic record of her three girls, from babies to teenagers. Her pictures capture the dreamy, ethereal aesthetic of a perfect childhood
Chas Sievewright
Minimalism to Street
22 Jan 25
Chas is well known to many member of PPS. He will talk about how his photographic interests have evolved from B&W minimalism to gritty urban Street Photography.
Noel Clegg
Fine Art and Long Exposure Photography
26 Feb 25
Noel is one of the UK’s most accomplished Fine Art photographers. He has won numerous international competitions and has exhibited in London, Hong Kong and New York. Noel will show some of his best known pictures then demonstrate his processing technique.
Further information about speakers and topics will be posted here as details become known.
Quick Calendar
One row per month, 4 (or 5) weeks
02 October 2024
President’s Night
PPS President Ian Mackay will welcome new and returning members as an introduction to the Society and to the forthcoming season.
09 October 2024
Member’s talk/ Workshop
In the former cafe; turn left as you enter from outside
Bring and Share
Bring some of your own images, as prints or on electronic devices, to share and discuss in small groups
16 October 2024
Speaker’s Night
David Gilliver: Miniature Photography
David graduated from the Fine Art Photography course at the Glasgow School of Art in 2001 and has been working as a professional photographer and artist ever since. He specialises in long-exposure photography (the art of ‘Light Painting’) and macro photography (‘Little People’) and has become one of the internet’s best known names in those fields. He will tell us about his approach to Miniatures photography
23 October 2024
Speaker’s Night
Espen Helland: Black Grouse Leks
Espen is a Norwegian ecologist working in Scotland. He is an expert on Black Grouse and leads photography workshops to leks in Perthshire. Espen is an Olympus Ambassador.
Hand-in: Main Cup
Hand-in: Four-Way Competition
30 October 2024
Speaker’s Night
Peter Wilkinson: Wildlife on our Doorstep
Peter is a local Perth photographer who documents the amazing wildlife to be found on our doorstep – from Ospreys and Otters in the Tay to the Quarrymill Kingfishers
06 November 2024
Workshop
In the former cafe; turn left as you enter from outside.
The first part of the evening is aimed at helping you to understand what is required for each competition when entering our external competitions (optional background reading linked from here https://www.perthshirephotographicsociety.org.uk/competitions):
- Alan Edwards – how all of our external competitions are judged and ranked.
- David Hay – a long-time SPF judge’s comments on our PPS entry to the 4-Way Battle which will be held this year on Wed 20 Nov in St Andrews.
- John Boyd – talking through the SPF’s advice, published on their website, on what their accredited judges should be looking for when judging club competitions.
After the break, Ian Mackay will talk about the techniques and equipment that he uses for his photography, in his presentation, ‘My Guide to Landscape Photography.’
13 November 2024
Competition: Main Cup
Judged by Bob Humphreys
Hand-in: PKM Trophy
20 November 2024
Speaker’s Night
Richard Smith: Urban Documentary
Richard (a.k.a. Rich Fotografi) is an urban photographer from Glasgow. He works with a charitable group supporting homeless people.
27 November 2024
Member’s talk/ Workshop
In the former cafe; turn left as you enter from outside
Description
04 December 2024
Competition: PKM Trophy
Judged by _____
01 January 2025
Christmas holidays
Hand-in: Grant Cup
08 January 2025
Competition: Grant Cup; click for
– Scoring Slip
– Online Voting Form – will be available on 08 Jan 25
– Test voting form – practise your online voting here
Hand-in: Nan Borthwick Salver
Hand-in: Peter Rourke Salver
15 January 2025
Workshop
In the former cafe; turn left as you enter from outside
Description
22 January 2025
Speaker’s Night
Debbie Wallace: Portraits of Childhood
Debbie has created a beautiful photographic record of her three girls, from babies to teenagers. Her pictures capture the dreamy, ethereal aesthetic of a perfect childhood.
PLUS Chas Sievewright: Minimalism to Street
Chas is well known to many member of PPS. He will talk about how his photographic interests have evolved from B&W minimalism to gritty urban Street Photography.
29 January 2025
Competition: Nan Borthwick Salver
Competition: Peter Rourke Salver
Judged by _____
Hand-in: Colour Rosebowl
05 February 2025
External Competition: SPF Portfolio
We’ll take a look at the high-scoring images entered by clubs around Scotland in last year’s Portfolio competition. The images have been provided by the Scottish Photographic Federation. David Hay has kindly agreed to provide a commentary to accompany the photos. Hopefully, this evening will give you a good idea of the types of photos that we will be looking for when we submit our entry for this year’s Portfolio competition.
12 February 2025
Members’ Talks Night
In the former cafe; turn left as you enter from outside
Description
19 February 2025
Competition: Colour Rosebowl
Judged by _____
26 February 2025
Speaker’s Night
Noel Clegg: Fine Art and Long Exposure Photography
Noel is one of the UK’s most accomplished Fine Art photographers. He has won numerous international competitions and has exhibited in London, Hong Kong and New York. Noel will show some of his best known pictures then demonstrate his processing technique.
Hand-in: Dall Cup
Hand-in: Simpson Cup
05 March 2025
Competition: Dall Cup; click for
– Scoring Slip
– Online Voting Form – will be available on 05 Mar 25
– Test voting form – practise your online voting here
Competition: Simpson Cup; click for
– Scoring Slip
– Online Voting Form – will be available on 05 Mar 25
– Test voting form – practise your online voting here
12 March 2025
Members’ Talks Night
In the former cafe; turn left as you enter from outside
Description
19 March 2025
AGM for 2024-25.
An agenda for the AGM will be sent to all members. After the AGM is complete, we plan on holding a ‘Bring and Share’ session. Please bring in some prints or digital images and we will split into small groups and talk about your images. There will be an experienced member in each group to lead the discusssions.
26 March 2025
End of season dinner and prize-giving. 7pm for 7.30pm. Details will be sent out via a newsletter.