Thursday 13th November 2025. Practical Evening

This week we had a practical evening at our meeting in lieu of “Shadow Screen”.
Colin Livingstone and Bob Finlay hosted this event and set up a number of small “sets” for members to photograph.
Scene one, was a “beach” with a surfing backdrop to which a bottle of ‘Aqua’ deodorant was added, for members to shoot to try their hand at product photography. With lighting and assistance on hand if members needed it.

​Scene two, was a floral one showing how Colin produces his individual images, this also show showed how small a space is needed and how simple the lighting can be. Again help was on hand to assist members when needed.

​Scene three, a very simple Christmas set using a fake backdrop and some Christmas figures (carol singers, snowman and father Christmas) for members to shoot using ambient lighting.
Adam Burness also supplied some props and a “coffee bean” set was created under a ring light.

A small turnout of members and one guest, but everyone had a go on all the sets and where needed was assisted by other members with settings and technique.
So along with the tea and biscuits a very relaxed and casual evening was had.
Thank you to all who took part and so pleased you enjoyed the evening.

Colin Livingstone
​President