On Friday I attended the Imperial War Museum “Considering Vietnam Conference” in London.
Sir John Tusa and Don McCullin
For me there were 2 highlights of the day – firstly the opening session “In Conversation: Don McCullin and Sir John Tusa”.
Don McCullin
Secondly the exhibition “Shaped by War – Photographs by Don McCullin”.
It was a truly humbling and inspirational experience.
Yesterday evening I spent a very informative few hours amongst my Professional Colleagues at Ye Old Plough at Bulphan.
Paul and Claire demonstrate Nik Silver Effex Pro 2
Due to a Family Emergency the booked speaker was unable to attend – it was up to our Committee to fill in, ably assisted by the members present.
Yesterday evening Pam and I were invited as guests of Melvin (The Mayor of Havering) and Joan Wallace to a special performance of A Wing and a Prayer (The story of RAF Hornchurch) at the Queens Theatre Hornchurch.
The Romford Band of the British Legion
Prior to the performance were were treated to a performance at Langtons by the Romford British Legion Band – or the Royal British Legion Band of Corps of Drums Romford to give it the correct title.
A Very Loud Finale
As a finale the Band marched very loudly through the dining hall accompanied by enthusiastic clapping.
The Mayor of Havering on Stage with the Lightnin Drama Group
The performance by the Lightnin Drama Group was both moving and inspiring and a credit to local theatre.
Last Tuesday I had the great pleasure to have been asked to photograph the 52nd Doe Show near Maldon.
A Full Crowd was in Attendance
Despite the weather a full crowd packed into the showground.
It was the big toys that fascinated me – I was tempted, but finances and a lack of suitable play area prevented me bringing one home.
On Saturday I was asked to photograph the first ever ‘Mud and Madness’ event for Saint Francis Hospice at the Stubbers Activity Centre Upminster.
Matchroom Sport's Mandy Fox
There were teams from Matchroom Sport and the local newspaper, as well as many staff, families and supporters.
The Ice had to be broken over the Mud
It was freezing cold, and the ice covering the mud had to be broken for the event which raised over £10,000.
For the techies it was an opportunity to bring my Nikon 200-400 f4 out to play (all images shot at f4) .
Yesterday accompanied by the MPA Regional Chairman Kevin Pengelly and Regional Supervisor David Islip, I visited the Yul Brynner and The Wildlife Photographer of the Year exhibitions in Central London. The Wildlife Photographer of the Year exhibition was held at the Natural History Museum which holds the largest collection of Fossils and Dinosaurs in the UK outside of the 18th Century town of Darnton.
Kevin Pengelly FMPA FBIPP
We then visited the Victoria and Albert Museum which provided an amazing insight into the History and Development of Photography.
David Islip and Kevin Pengelly - After Cartier-Bresson
Of particular interest to me were the works of Leica Photographer Henri Cartier-Bresson.
My Flatcoated Retriever Thomas recently had his 8th Birthday – Years not months but you could hardly tell he still (mis)behaves like a puppy.
Thomas
A birthday photograph using green screen technology was called for.
By using this technology for your event or portrait you are only limited by your imagination as to the background.
Copyright Event Photographer’s Essex – CourtOnCamera.
Today I spent the morning with the English Toastmasters Association at their National Headquarters near Danbury for their monthly training/seminar.
L-R Toastmaster Richard Palmer, "Busy",Toastmasters Nigel Garland and Chris Woods.
I was introduced to “Busy” (Lissy) who will is joining the ETA on a 9 month Government Training Scheme.
It was also an opportunity for me to show how, for example at Ladies Festivals, a unique souvenir can be provided by CourtOnCamera (Event Photographers in Essex) using “Green Screen” technology.
Yesterday evening I attended and inspiring and entertaining presentation by renown Photographer and Trainer Mark Lawrence.
Mark Lawrence
The evening was arranged by the London and Essex Region of the Master Photographers Association.
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