NEXT MEETING – ZOOM ONLY
Wednesday September 21st – The Art of Travel Photography by Chris Upton
LOCATION:  In person at The Bell Inn
A must-see lecture for anyone who enjoys travel photography whether that be on a family holiday or a bespoke photographic trip.
Featuring images from around the world and packed with hints & tips on technique, equipment, and preparation this presentation will really help you to improve your travel photography.

Members: free; Guests: £5.00; more details: https://www.hamptonhillps.org.uk/events/photography-talk-the-art-of-travel-photography-by-chris-upton/

ANNUAL EXHIBITION
TEDDINGTON LIBRARY – Saturday 24th September to Saturday 15th October
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OPEN EVENING TEDDINGTON LIBRARY (bring your friends) – Friday 7th October 6.30pm to 8.00pm
HAMPTON LIBRARY – Monday 17th October to Saturday 5th November
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FUTURE EVENTS
OCTOBER PHOTOWALK
Saturday October 15th at 2pm – Bushy Park Photowalk
Meet 2pm near the entrance to The Pheasantry Café; duration about two hours.  This should be good for autumn colours and the end of the stags rutting.
The walks will be led by at least one of the experienced members of the Society who lives near to Bushy Park and knows the location well. You can sign up on the website here, by emailing David chairman@hamptonhillps.org.uk  
 

OCTOBER MEETING
Wednesday October 19th at 8pm – London Streets: The Monopoly Project by Peter Merry
NOTE: Peter will be present in The Bell to give his talk.
This project is the result of a year of photography, visiting over 40 locations and covering more than 70 miles of walking and photographing around London. The project features 120+ images showing the highs and lows from each location of the London monopoly board.
The talk covers why the project was started, and the approach to finding, shooting, editing and image selection.
Members: free; Guests: £5.00; more details: https://www.hamptonhillps.org.uk/events/photography-talk-london-streets-the-monopoly-project-by-chris-merry/

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LAST EVENTS
Wednesday 17th August – Members Evening
This was an evening for members to discuss and plan the forthcoming exhibition and talk about their photography. 

Saturday September 17th  – Bushy Park Photowalk
We had beautiful September weather making an enjoyable photowalk in Bushy Park including shots of a rutting deer plus herons, etc.  There were four members and two guest present.
If you got some good images on this photowalk, please email them to Gokhan for the website publicity@hamptonhillps.org.uk

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COMPETITION OPPORTUNITIES
Saturday 22nd October 2pm – SPA Annual Members Print and PDI Competitions
East Horsley Village Hall, Leatherhead KT24 6QT
Prints & PDI for Open & Nature classes.
Deadline for PDI of all entries October 1st
This is the annual SPA competition for individual members of clubs.  Note: you have to attend in person – they will give your winning place or commendation to someone else if you’re not there!
Full rules are here https://surreypa.org.uk/top-menu-pages/spa-competitions/individual-entry-print-and-pdi-competition-2/

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I look forward to seeing you online on Wednesday evening.   Any questions please contact me chairman@hamptonhillps.org.uk
 
Best regards, David
 
David Hicks
Chairman, Hampton Hill Photographic Society