The speaker Kevin MacKenzie can best be described as not one of the usual circuit speakers. Neither was he a ballet dancer or an international rugby player. Kevin has worked in the Microscopy and Histology Dept at Aberdeen University and his theme for his talk was ‘Photography under the Microscope’. Kevin started at the University […]
For the second speaker in a row the members were treated to a visual feast of printed images, opposed to digital images. This time from Donald Stewart FRPS who presented a new body of work. Donald is unusual in today’s photographic environment ion that he still predominately captures all his images on film, using his […]
It is always a great pleasure when a visiting speaker with a huge reputation travels a long distance to speak at STAPS. And that was very much the case with Yorkshire lass, Andrea Hargreaves. For someone who only became interested in photography in 2006 with the purchase of her first Canon DSL camera, the resulting […]
Sean Dooley’s talk to the members was entitled ‘Any Title Will Do’. As someone who has a degree in mathematics and photography, who is heavily involved in boat construction with Fife Fisheries Museum, likes drawing and painting, it was likely to cover a wide and alternate subject matter. Right from the off, Sean presented a […]
The first speaker of a new season sets the benchmark for the coming months syllabus. And Dianne Owen FRPS certainly did not let the members down, attracting a few from visiting clubs as well, to hear about Dianne’s work, and see and touch many of her simple, yet intricate works of photographic art, using textures […]
Dawn White who formally worked as a professional wedding and commercial photographer now runs classes at Forgan Art Centre and supports individuals on a one to one basis looking to develop their own skills. As a successful member of Dundee Photographic Society Dawn covers a wide gambit of styles, with a heavy leaning towards travel. […]
When a speaker tells his audience he only produces 12 good images a year, you instinctively know, to do so, needs a hundred other good ones, and your going to be in for a visual treat. So, began a presentation, which Brian received not one but seven rounds of applause from an enthralled gathering. Brian […]
The assembled members, at least 80%, will have had occasion to visit the Isle of May during the summer to capture images of the bird population there. A degree of anticipation hung in the air as our guest speaker took to the floor. And being from the North East of England, David in a very […]
‘Now for something completely different’ Having watched Monty Python over the holidays, the topic for this talk conjured up, exploding photographs as tactical weapons, and nudge, nudge, wink, wink, fine art images..know what I mean!! Would it deliver on the comedy front? David is a Forensic Pathologist and is currently President of Dundee Photographic Society. […]
Julie Close became interested in photography in her home town of Doncaster during the 1970s. She especially enjoyed the technical process of the dark room and developing her own photographs. Having to find employment she moved to Bridge of Earn hospital, where she was involved in all aspects of medical photography, principally, ophthalmic, dermatology, and […]
