RTPS - 2009 Exhibition

The 2009 exhibition will be hung on Monday, 6th April and will be open to the public from noon on Wednesday, 8th April. The Private View and official Opening will take place on the evening of Wednesday 8th April, 7.30 pm for 8.00. There will be an extra Society evening for members on Thursday, 9th April, at the Landmark, at 8 pm. Hunt the Easter Egg!  The exhibition will close on Sunday, 19th April, at 6.30 pm, with dismounting immediately afterwards.

RTPS - 2008 Exhibition

Our annual exhibition got off to a good start at the opening and private viewing on 8^th April, at the Landmark Arts Centre in Teddington.

Guests at the opening, who came from far and wide, were welcomed by the Mayor of the London Borough of Richmond, Councillor Marc Cranfield-Adams.  The exhibition was formally opened by Roger Reynolds, Hon. FRPS.  The Landmark thronged with visitors.

The Royal Photographic Society (RPS) was, once again, represented by the Colour Group's 2008 Exhibition.  A local school, St. Philip’s School in Chessington, again exhibited their prints.

Present at the opening were David Wood, ARPS, Chairman of RPS Colour Group, Roger Reynolds, Hon FRPS, APAGB, President of Surrey Photographic Association and Councillor Marc Cranfield-Adams, Mayor of the London Borough of Richmond-upon-Thames

Approximately 1000 photographs, slides and prints, were on display.  These included panels by members who have recently gained the distinction of Licentiate of the Royal Photographic Society (LRPS).

Below is a hint of some of the work that was on display by the Society’s subgroups.  Visitors saw 'the real thing', and many more photographs of all sorts.

Digital Group

With the great surge of interest in photography using digital cameras this is one of the most active groups of the Society.  Participants range from complete novices, who have recently acquired a digital camera and wish to enhance their knowledge and understanding, to very experienced members.  All share their skills, interest and insights during the Digital Group's regular meetings.

 
Digital Group panel

Natural History Group

This group arranges regular field trips to complement their 'under covers' meetings.  As well as a common interest in all aspects of natural history they share their knowledge and enthusiasm about their subjects and the skills and technical considerations involved in photographing them.

Natural History Group panel 

Stage One Group

The Stage One group provides a friendly welcome to newcomers to photography who wish to advance their skills.  There is always a mixture of relative beginners and experienced photographers happy to provide advice and encouragment

 
Stage One Group panel

Vision C21 Group

Vision C21 ('Vision: Twenty First Century') is a group which aims to appeal to the more innovative ways of approaching photography.  As well as regular examination and critique of members' work, in a friendly and supportive atmosphere, there is a particular focus on photography in the wider artistic context.

 
Vision C21 Group panel

Studio Tuition

The relatively recent Studio Tuition sessions form part of a nine month course that runs between October and June, subject to demand and availability.  They have been popular with both newcomers and experienced photographers who wish to learn about the special considerations of studio photography and lighting.

 
Studio Tuition panel

Some members subsequently (or concurently) attend the Studio subgroup.

Studio Group

This group has its own studio facilities, including lighting and backdrops, which members can use while sharing ideas and expertise with other photographers.

 
Studio Group panel

RPS Colour Group

Once again we were delighted to exhibit work by the Colour Group of the Royal Photographic Society.  The quality and treatment of subject matter served as inspiration and illustration to established photographers and absolute beginners, alike.

Royal Photographic Society Colour Group panel

Alternative photographic processes

Whilst many photographers now use primarily digital methods, both for taking photographs and subsequent processing, traditional darkroom methods also continue to be used.  Some photographers take darkroom processes further into the specialised arena.  For example, platinum prints and toned cyanotypes were on display.  The quality and subtlety of such processes can not be appreciated on a screen.  The following panel illustrates the Gum Bichromate process, invented in 1839, which employs watercolour pigments and fine art papers.  These really must be viewed 'in real life' to be appreciated.

Gum Bichromate panel by Terry King, FRPS

St Philip's School

Last, but far from least, St. Philip's School was, again, a welcome guest at our exhibition.  It was exciting to see the next generation of photographers both inspiring and taking inspiration from those who've 'gone before'.

 
St. Philip's School panel

As well as the group panels shown above there were many individual panels and photographs which could be seen full size and close up...  the 'real thing' went far beyond the hint which can be given on a computer screen.

Shop

As in recent years we ran a popular shop selling greeting cards, books and other items.

Public voting

As in previous years, visitors to the exhibition were invited to vote for the best print and slide panels.  The results were as follows:

Prints

Slides

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We look forward to seeing you again next year!