Dunamaise Photographic Society

AIB Press Photography Awards Evening0
Fintan Kennedy posted in talks on July 8th, 2008

AIB sponsored annual press photographers awards showcase the cream of Irelands Press Photographers. This year the AIB branch in Portlaoise are getting the chance to show the exhibition in Portlaoise - its on in the Parish Centre during the week starting 21 July.

To complement the exhibition, the AIB have arranged a talk by press photographer John D Kelly, Clonmel which takes place on Wed 23 July at 8pm in the Parish Centre, Portlaoise.

All welcome.

Les Mclean returns to Portlaoise - A Way of Seeing - FP Workshops0
Fintan Kennedy posted in Workshops on July 8th, 2008

This workshop is designed to help generate ideas and encourage you to think about your photography. Photography is essentially a rather lonely pursuit and at some point we all feel that we have been working in a vacuum and need to find a way out of it.

In Ways of Seeing we will look to find that new direction by first, talking of Les’s own ever changing philosophy and then looking at and discussing your own current photographic endeavours. All participants will be involved in open discussions about all work and views, which tends to make for some interesting and stimulating results.

An essential part of the workshop is the photographic assignment Les gives which, when completed, will be the subject of collective discussion and analysis. This is a two day workshop, and participants are required to bring a selection of their work, either individual images or a series based on a theme. A digital camera is useful for the assignment as it eliminates the need to process film.

Venue: Heritage Hotel, Portlaoise (Co Laois)
Date: Saturday 2nd & Sunday 3rd Aug 2008
Time: 10:00 to 17:00
Cost: €185
Availability: Now Booking.

Please note this workshop is limited to a small number of participants to allow for the best possible attention. Book early to avoid disappointment.

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Charlie Waite Talk 10th December 20080
Fintan Kennedy posted in Uncategorized on April 24th, 2008

Film Photography Workshops in association with Dunamaise Photographic Society present and unmissable evening of photographic magic with Charlie Waite.

Charlie Waite is one of the most celebrated international landscape photographers. He has published 27 books on the UK, France, Italy, Spain and Germany; all exclusively of his photography.

Over the last twenty five years, he has lectured throughout the UK Europe and the US. He has held numerous one man exhibitions in London, including two shows in London’s National Theatre and three at the OXO gallery and held further solo shows in Tokyo, New York, Carmel and in Australia, Sydney, Melbourne and Brisbane.

Advance booking is essential and 48 tickets are currently available.

Venue: Portlaoise
Date: 10th December 2008
Time: 19:30 to 22:00
Cost: €20

Booking your Ticket
Please visit the Film Photography Workshops site for details on how to reserve and book your tickets.

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Photoshop Seminar - Peter Cox0
Fintan Kennedy posted in Seminars on April 16th, 2008

We’re pleased to anounce the return of the Peter Cox whose recent talk in Portlaoise was a such a resounding success.

Peter is back for a one day seminar on Adobe Photoshop techniques and will cover the following.

RAW processing and the 16-bit advantage
Understanding the Histogram
Exposing to the right for maximum detail
Using layers in Photoshop for easier adjustments
The basics of layer masks
Panoramic stitching
HDR processing

Date:21st June (saturday)
Time: 10am - 5pm
Venue: Marlborough Room, Parish Centre, St Peters and Pauls Church, Portlaoise
Fee: 50 euro (free carparking, lunch not included)
Availability: Limited

Numbers are limited and advance booking essential. We expect this to fill quickly so please book early to avoid dissapointment.

Email us at dunamaisephoto@gmail.com for further info.

Directions to the Parish Centre
Coming from Dublin:
Take first exit off motorway for Portlaoise. Continue to follow signs for Portlaoise, pass prison on right hand side. Parish Centre is in Church grounds, 500 yards on left after prison.

Coming from Cork/Kilkenny/Waterford:
Follow signs for Portlaoise across motorway and continue to second roundabout (garda station on left). Turn right at roundabout and go straight through the next two roundabouts. At next roundabout turn right for Carlow. Church is on left hand side.

Coming from Limerick:
Take 2nd exit for Portlaoise off motorway (signposted for Cork/ Portlaoise/ Carlow. Follow signs for Portlaoise and continue to second roundabout (garda station on left). Turn right at roundabout and go straight through the next two roundabouts. At next roundabout turn right for Carlow. Church is on left hand side.

Coming from Wexford/Carlow:
As you approach Portlaoise, the church is on your right hand side.

Coming from Tullamore:
Continue into Portlaoise to roundabout – straight through. At next roundabout turn left. Continue straight through next two roundabouts. You will see the church on your right hand side.

There is ample free parking in church grounds.

Annual Exhibition - The Tynan Gallery0
Fintan Kennedy posted in Exhibitions, IPF on March 7th, 2008

Our Annual Exhibition is open in The Tynan Gallery.

It is truly a privilege to be invited to return and exhibit again in The Tynan Gallery.

We have continued along on our photographic journey since we showed there back in 2005. In the time that has passed, we have achieved many of our goals both as a group and individually. With the reaching of each milestone, new ones have come into vision, such is the beauty of this medium of photography.

The exhibition features many of our favourite subjects and also a collage of images consisting of views of our home county of Laois

Venue: The Tynan Gallery, Portlaoise
Date: Thursday 16th March to Friday 21st March

For more info on The Tynan Gallery, please visit http://www.jimskitchen.ie/

Les Mclean - Up Close and Personal0
Fintan Kennedy posted in talks on February 22nd, 2008

World renowned photographer, printer and writer Les Mclean, is coming to Portlaoise to share his images and his thoughts in what promises to me a memorable evening for any photographer.

Les is without doubt one of the best photographic printers in the world today and his insight and anecdotes are highly inspiring.

Author of best-selling Creative Black & White Photography, Les the wonderful ability to teach in language that everyone can understand.

As a full-time contributor to the UK magazine Black and White Photography, Les shows such great enthusiasm for the traditional and digital process.

For more info on Les Mclean, please visit http://www.lesmcleanphotography.com

Venue: Campa Room, Parish Centre, St Peter & Pauls Church, Portlaoise
Date: Wed 19th March
Time: 20:00 - 22:00
Cost: €5
Availability: All IPF Clubs and Photography Ireland members welcome

An Evening with Peter Cox0
Fintan Kennedy posted in talks on February 16th, 2008

Master of Fine Art Landscape, Peter Cox will join us for an exciting evening of discussion in Portlaoise.

This talk promises a rare glimpse into the post processing of one of Irelands best photographers and is not to be missed.

Peter says “I’ll be speaking for about 90 minutes on the subject of shooting in RAW and general post-processing. I will be bringing a selection of unaltered RAW images and stepping through my workflow to bring them up to the standard you see on this website. I’ll also be saying a few things about composition and seeing”

For more info on Peter Cox and his workshops, please visit www.petercox.ie

Venue: Parish Centre, St Peter & Pauls Church, Portlaoise
Date: Wed 27th February
Time: 20:15 - 22:00
Cost: €5
Availability: All IPF Clubs and Photography Ireland members welcome

Film Photography Workshops - Tim Rudman0
dunamaisephoto posted in Workshops on January 21st, 2008

Film Photography Workshops is a website for training and workshops in traditional film techniques. FP Workshops have arranged for Dr Tim Rudman to come to Ireland and give a workshop on toning silver gelatin prints.

When we think monochrome, we mostly think black & white. Tim Rudman will show photographers the colour of monochrome. Tim of course is the author of ”The Photographers Toning Book” and we will do many of the techniques from it.

This workshop is not to be missed.

Venue: Airfield Trust (Dublin)
Date: Sat 26th & Sun 27th January 2008
Time: Sat 13:00 to 17:00, Sunday 10:00 to 17:00
Cost: €195 (3rd level Students €175)
Availability: Now Booking

More info at www.fpworkshops.com

Beginners Darkroom Workshop1
Fintan Kennedy posted in Workshops on July 20th, 2007

Accomplished film photographer Peter Fitzsimons is holding a one day workshop in Darkroom Printing for beginners on Saturday 25th August.

This workshop is suited to beginners who wish to learn the basics of film development and darkroom printing. It may also suit those who have done darkroom work in the past but feel they may need a refresher course.

The workshop will consist of the following:

-An overview of darkroom equipment and materials and advice on purchase of same.
-A demonstration on film developing, followed by participant practice.
-How to make correct Proof Sheets (Contact Sheets) from your rolls of film.
-Making test prints and assessing them.
-Dodging and Burning techniques.
-Making the Final Print.

Venue: Dundrum (Dublin)
Date: Saturday 25th August
Time: TBA
Cost: €50
Availability: 5 places

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Lith Printing with Dr Tim Rudman0
Fintan Kennedy posted in Workshops on February 13th, 2007

Dr Tim Rudman is internationally well known as a photographer, printer and authority on darkroom techniques, notably for his pioneering work in the beautiful process of Lith Printing.

Dunamaise Photographic Society are delighted to announce a lith printing demo and workshop.

Venue: Gallery of Photography (Dublin)
Date: Wednesday 11th April
Time: 10:30 to 17:30
Cost: Approx €180
Availability: Now Full
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