UPCOMING EVENTS
Summer Challenge Critique
Summer Challenge Critique Night
Athlone Photography club would like to welcome Emmanuelle Galisson to offer critique on our Summer Challenge.
Every quarter, the APC committee encourages its members to submit 3 of their photos, taken in the last 3 month, which are then judged by an external Advanced Photographer. In this quarter, Emmanuelle Galisson, a French expat, member of the Portlaoise Camera Club will go through each of them and explain what she liked and what could be improved.
Beyond the academic score (out of 20) provided, such feedback from an external specialist is invaluable for the club’s members. Often, a good photo can become a great photo, with very little advice and editing (cropping, sharpening, dodging and burning). This is the main purpose of the exercise.
After the critique which usually lasts around 60 min, Emmanuelle will show some of her own photos.
Autum Challenge Critique
Autumn Challenge Critique Night
Athlone Photography club would like to welcome Clodagh Tumulty to offer critique on our Autumn Challenge.
Every quarter, the APC committee encourages its members to submit 3 of their photos, taken in the last 3 month, which are then judged by an external Advanced Photographer. In this quarter, Clodagh Tumulty, member of the Dundalk Photographic Society will go through each of them and explain what she liked and what could be improved.
Beyond the academic score (out of 20) provided, such feedback from an external specialist is invaluable for the club’s members. Often, a good photo can become a great photo, with very little advice and editing (cropping, sharpening, dodging and burning). This is the main purpose of the exercise.
After the critique which usually lasts around 60 min, Clodagh will show some of her own photos.
What Judges Want
"Duck being Duck"
With Michelle Lagrue (Malahide)
Michelle will talk about judging techniques (what makes a good photo, what to avoid, etc.)
Music Photography
Club member Ken Browne will give a talk on music photography. He will chat about pit etiquette, equipment, editing techniques and self promotion.
You are encouraged to come along to the club for this one, there will be a few surprises on the night.
It’s going to rock 🤘🏼
Spring Challenge Critique
Spring Challenge Critique Night
Athlone Photography club would like to welcome Des Connors to offer critique on our Spring Challenge.
Every quarter, the APC committee encourages its members to submit 3 of their photos, taken in the last 3 month, which are then judged by an external Advanced Photographer. In this quarter, Des Connors, member of the Breffni Photography Club (Cavan) will go through each of them and explain what he liked and what could be improved.
Beyond the academic score (out of 20) provided, such feedback from an external specialist is invaluable for the club’s members. Often, a good photo can become a great photo, with very little advice and editing (cropping, sharpening, dodging and burning). This is the main purpose of the exercise.
After the critique which usually lasts around 60 min, Des will show some of his own photos.
Macro
Club member Sean Ganly will give a talk on macro photography in nature.
A presentation on Wildlife, Nature and Macro photography that will relay some of Sean’s Photography experiences.
Sean will share his learning, direct members to other photographers who can help us improve and to list some reference books that he has read.
WTF: Wednesday Total Focus
WTF: Wednesday Total Focus
A fun and hands-on photography workshop.
Here’s what you’ll need to bring:
Appropriate clothing and footwear are required for outdoor and walking conditions.
Your camera, with an EMPTY and FORMATTED memory card.
A tripod (optional).
A flash (optional).
A torch or phone (this could come in handy!).
A laptop or iPad with editing software, if you have one. If not, please set your camera to capture JPG (or RAW + JPG).
A card reader or cable to transfer your photos.
We'll aim to start promptly at 7:50 PM, as having more time will be beneficial for the activity.
Looking forward to a great night together!
Photos from last years mystery night. The theme of the night was “circle”
Talk by award-winning photographer James Crombie
James Crombie has built a stellar reputation in the world of photography, with his images frequently gracing the pages of major publications and winning numerous prestigious awards. His work is distinguished by its striking ability to capture fleeting moments with an artistic flair, whether on the sports field or in the natural world. Most recently, James photographed the Paris Olympics, where he documented the vibrancy and drama of the games with unparalleled skill and creativity.
Spring Challenge Critique
Spring Challenge Critique Night
Athlone Photography club would like to welcome Seamus Costelloe to offer critique on our Spring Challenge.
Music Photography
Club member Ken Browne will give a talk on music photography. He will chat about pit etiquette, equipment, editing techniques and self promotion.
You are encouraged to come along to the club for this one, as it will NOT be recorded or streamed.
It’s going to rock 🤘🏼
Planning your photoshoot
Jim Mcsweeney LIPF, Mallow Camera Club
Jim will explain his forward planning before he ever goes to any event, ie what type of an image he's trying to capture.
He will go over:
Lenses,
Aperture,
Shutter Speed,
Backgrounds,
Distractions,
What makes an image stand out,
He will discuss his equipment. how to prepare for weather conditions, and knowing everything about your subject matter and their habits.
He will also discuss where to go to capture great images.
He will give an emphasis on
Sport/Motorsport/Cycling events
Wildlife & Nature, Macro.
Studio Shoots (time permitting).
Winter Challenge Critique
Winter Challenge Critique Night
Athlone Photography club would like to welcome Colm Kerr to offer critique on our Winter Challenge.
Colm Kerr is an award-winning photographer and commercial video producer with a flair for creating engaging visual stories that build strong brands.
His work is highly awarded, with six bronze medals presented at the IPPVA Awards in 2020 for his architecture, fine art and commercial photography, following an award for third place in the 2019 IPVAA Awards for Best Commercial Video.
Colm holds Licentiateship (LIPF) with the Irish Photographic Federation and the Irish Professional Photographers and Videographers Association (IPPVA). He has also lent his support to the Chernobyl Children’s Project by participating in a humanitarian aid convoy to Belarus.
Practicing Portrait Photography
Be the model and the photographer
There will be three stations. Photographers can have their own portraits taken.
Get experience of being in front of the camera to appreciate what it's like for the model. Get more practice with portrait skills when it's your turn to be the photographer.
You will hopefully come out of it with some nice new portraits too :)
Bring your 📸 !
🧥 🦺 👗 👠 👢 🧢 🎩 👑 👜 🥽 💼 ⚽️ 🪀 🥋 🛼 🏆 🎹 🎸 🎻 🪕 🕰️ 🪚 🪓 🔫 🗡️ 🔭
Bring lots of props to style your portrait
Season 10 Portrait Shoot
The Athlone Photography Club is building on the success of its previous photoshoot by, yes you guessed it, organising another photoshoot :)
We are looking for volunteer Make Up Artists, Models, Dancers & Stylists to join us.
Over 18's Only
No experience required.
Time For Prints
Indoor Venue - Athlone Area
Follow this link to register your interest.
Autum Challenge Critique
Autumn Challenge Critique Night
Athlone Photography club would like to welcome Julie Corcoran to offer critique on our Autumn Challenge.
Julie is a Cavan based artist who works through the medium of photography. She has exhibited in solo, groups shows and art fairs including The Visual, Carlow, SolArt Gallery, Dublin, Hambly and Hambly, Enniskillen, Íontas Arts Centre, Castleblayney and An Táin Gallery, Dundalk, Art Source at the RDS and the Affordable Art Fair, London.
She gained her AFIAP Distinction with the International Federation of Photographic Art (FIAP) in 2019.
Light trails
Light trails
It’s our Mid-year club meeting, time to make our new year resolutions
More details to follow…
Alternative editing software and L panels.
Alternative Editing Tools
Paul Grogan will present al alternative to Lightroom and Photoshop. He will show their distinctive features that set them apart from the likes of Affinity Photo, DxO PhotoLab, Darktable, Capture One.
He will also give a live demonstration / walkthrough of the editing workflow which he follows.
A Successful “L” Panel
A Talk about the successful "L" panel by Patrick Mc Keon, his preparation & key learnings.
Still Life / Macro
Tonight we will have a still Life / Indoor macro workshop presented by Helen Maloney and Lise Helberg.
More details to follow…
Summer Challenge Critique
Summer Challenge Critique Night
Athlone Photography club would like to welcome Dominic Reddin to offer critique on our Summer Challenge.
Dominic, a Co. Laois based photographer, is a passionate photographer who loves the outdoors and nature. He is primarily a landscape and wildlife photographer, but loves all aspects of photography and also likes to photograph people, cities and events.
Autumn Photoshoot
We are organising an Autumn themed photoshoot and we’re looking for volunteer makeup artists and models that would be interested in taking part.
If you are a makeup artists or an aspiring model and you’re interested in taking part just click/tap the I’m interested button and fill out the form.
The Shoot
Portumna is the location for this year’s Autumn shoot. The base of operation is Portumna community hall. All photographers, MUAs and models can meet up in the hall at 09:00. MUA setup, model changing area, studio space, refreshments, bathrooms and information will all be located in the hall.
Locations
Portumna Castle & Gardens, Portumna Friary, Castle Harbour and Portumna Forrest Park.
Mystery Word Night
Mystery word fun Night.
Pick a word
Go outside for 30 min and shoot something related to the word
Come back and share your photo Bring your camera + laptop
Bring your camera and laptop.
Culture Night
“Stealing Moments”, a collection of photographs ranging from the closest study of an avocado to the outer reaches of the galaxy.
We are thrilled to announce our upcoming photo exhibition, titled "Stealing Moments", in collaboration with the Arts Council. The Culture Night event will take place at the Abbey Road Artists’ Studio, where it showcases the remarkable works of our talented members.
You’ll see a wide range of genres and styles, reflecting the diverse perspectives of our members.
Portraiture
We will be giving an introduction to portraiture, lighting, model ethics and posing.
Back to School
The club returns for the first night after the summer break.
We will welcome both new and old members. Tea and treats will be served at the start go the evening before we get to hear about all the upcoming events planned for the year.