Training
This year’s training programme is drawing to a close with just two courses remaining. There are still a couple of spaces left. Bookings may be made online or by calling Pam on 01296 718530.
8 Nov – Commercial Photography Masterclass with Paul Cooper FBIPP
York, £150.00 for BIPP members
16 Nov – Weddings Foundation with Kelly Hearne ABIPP
BIPP Head Office, £100.00 for BIPP members
Keep an eye on www.bipp.com/training for information about the 2011 programme of training courses.
Events
One 2 One Portfolio Clinics
There is one more Portfolio Clinic available this year;
8 December, Head Office, Buckinghamshire
These clinics offer any member looking to gain or further their BIPP qualification the opportunity to sit down with a BIPP Assessor and discuss their images and the submission process.
The introduction of these One 2 One clinics this year has proved extremely popular and successful with many people going forward to submit successful qualification panels. We will be running more days next year around the UK, please keep an eye on www.bipp.com and future e-news bulletins for dates and venues.
Qualifications
The qualifications dates for this year are now fully booked. If you are thinking of submitting for your Licentiate, Associate of Fellowship in 2011 please e-mail jane@bipp.com.
The 2011 qualifications dates will be available on-line soon.
Members’ News
Maurice Bloomfield FBIPP 1916-2010
It is with sadness that we have learned that Maurice Bloomfield FBIPP passed away on 4 October 2010. Maurice became a Fellow of the BIPP in 1958. An obituary may be read at http://www.independent.co.uk/news/obituaries/maurice-broomfield-photographer-who-documented-british-industry-from-the-1950s-to-the-1970s-2099795.html
Partners’ News
Next QEP & MQEP Session
The deadline for registering for the next QEP and MQEP session is 31 October. All panels must be in Brussels at the latest by 26 November. Visithttp://www.europeanphotographers.eu/ for full details, application forms and how to submit.
FEP Fine Art Photograph of the Year 2010
Supported by Towergate Camerasure
Entries are now open for the FEP Fine Art Photograph of the Year 2010. The aim of this award is to reward and stimulate creative initiatives by professional photographers, often bound to assignment work.
The competition is open for entries from all photographers and entries close on 31 December 2010.
Visit www.europeanphotographers.eu for more information and how to enter.
FEP European Photo Book of the Year 2010
Entries are now open for the FEP European Photo Book of the Year 2010. The aim of this prize is to promote a photographic book, awarding prizes not only to the photographer but to the publisher, designer and all those who use their creativity to create professional products that are an example and an inspiration to lovers of the photographic image.
For more information and how to enter visit www.europeanphotographers.eu.
Twitter & Facebook
Members’ profile pages are being selected at random to feature on the BIPP Facebook and Twitter pages. Remember that only pages with images may be promoted. Don’t miss out on the opportunity for free publicity – upload images to your Member Page today in the Members’ Area of the website.
Follow us on Twitter – www.twitter.com/thebipp
Find us on Facebook – www.facebook.com & search for British Institute of Professional Photography.