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2021 Programme

of Events

Our year is split between a mixture of club competitions throughout the winter months and outdoor activities when the weather is better. September to June, we usually meet on Thursday evenings at 8pm on Zoom, or at the Pembroke Hotel, Kilkenny (check current restrictions).

Where possible, KPS host a number of activities for members, including studio lighting and practical workshops. From June, our outdoor calendar commences and the club aim to meet for photo-walks, visiting local areas to photograph and other group activities. Members are advised via email notifications on meeting times and locations.

Jan 7th

8pm | Zoom

Night Time

Tonight, we have the judging and results from our final competition of 2020: 'Night Time', plus 'Photographer of the Year' 2020 results.

Jan 21st

8pm | Zoom

KPS AGM

Kilkenny Photographic Society's AGM and election of new committee members. This meeting is open to members only.

Jan 28th

8pm | Zoom

Ashley Franklin

The Wider World of Photography Part 1: The story of portrait, fashion, industrial, war and social documentary photography.

Feb 4th

8pm | Zoom

Tina Claffey

Otherworldly Wonders – Ireland's Bogs and Wetlands. The unspoiled raised bogs and woodlands of the Irish midlands are celebrated in her work.

Feb 11th

8pm | Zoom

Guy Edwardes

Seeing The Light – 25 years of nature and landscape photography techniques. A presentation of over 300 landscape and wildlife images.

Feb 18th

8pm | Zoom

Black & White / Mono

Tonight, we have the judging and results of the first monthly competition of 2021: 'Black & White / Mono'. Judged by Eric O’Neill.

Feb 25th

8pm | Zoom

Michael O’Sullivan

Between Fantasy and Reality – Balancing professional requirements with personal creative work. Michael will also show his "Fallen Angels" project.

Mar 4th

8pm | Zoom

Judy Boyle

Judy‘s presentation will cover both her IPF Fellowship panels and her Master FIAP, along with some of her creative work and photos from her travels.

Mar 11th

8pm | Zoom

Still Life

Tonight, we have the judging and results of the second monthly competition of 2021: 'Still Life'. Judged by Annie Given.

Mar 18th

8pm | Zoom

Peter Bartlett

The Way We Were - Peter's presentation covers the evolution of his street photography from single images to themed projects.

Mar 25th

8pm | Zoom

Member's Night

Tonight, we turn the floor over to our members to entertain the club, including a tutorial on Silver Efex Pro, an L Panel and a tutorial on using textures.

Apr 1st

8pm | Zoom

Jill Welham

The Cyanotype Process. Jill is a photographer and printmaker from North Yorkshire, where she creates cyanotypes and etchings from her home studio.

Apr 8th

8pm | Zoom

Robert Harvey

Stumbling Around in the Dark - images of stars, planets, our moon, the Milky Way and more elusive phenomena such as meteors and eclipses.

Apr 15th

8pm | Zoom

Chris Upton

The Art of Travel Photography. A must-see for anyone who enjoys travel photography, whether that be on a family holiday or a bespoke photographic trip.

Apr 22nd

8pm | Zoom

People / Portrait

Tonight, we have the judging and results of the third monthly competition of 2021: 'People / Portrait / Environmental'. Judged by Pauric McGroder.

Apr 29th

8pm | Zoom

Alison Mees

Living the African Dream. Photographer and Conservationist Alison’s journey through Africa with photographs and stories of the bush.

May 6th

8pm | Zoom

Members' Night

Members show their work and demonstrations given.

May 13th

8pm | Zoom

Canon Printing

Michael O'Sullivan has set up a Webinar on the GotoWeb platform. Members will need to register using the link supplied.

May 20th

8pm | Zoom

Macro / Close Up

Tonight, we have the judging and results of the fourth monthly competition of 2021: 'Macro / Close Up'.

May 27th

8pm | Zoom

David Keep

A Project Based Approach to Photography. David will describe initial concept, planning, shooting and processing techniques.

Jun 3rd

8pm | Zoom

Seamus Costelloe

"Be Inspired - An Eclectic Mix of Photographic Genre" - a presentation by Seamus Costelloe FIPF, ASIFGP.

Jun 10th

8pm | Zoom

Personal Projects

Tonight is our annual 'Personal Projects' night, where members present projects they are working on. These can be either work-in-progress or completed projects. There's always a good mix of ideas.

Jun 17th

Outdoor | Check emails for details

Kilkenny

Our first socially-distanced outdoor meet-up of 2021. Meet at the gates of Kilkenny Castle at 7pm. We can break up into smaller groups and photograph Kilkenny.

Jun 24th

Outdoor | Check emails for details

Graignamanagh

This week, we're off to Graignamanagh to photograph. Details on when and where to meet-up will be emailed to members.

Jul 1st

Outdoor | Check emails for details

Milford & Duckett's Grove

This week, we're off to Milford and then on to Duckett's Grove in the hope of a sunset. Details on when and where to meet-up will be emailed to members.

Jul 8th

Outdoor | Check emails for details

Kells

This week, we're off to Kells. Details on when and where to meet-up will be emailed to members.

Jul 15th

Outdoor | Check emails for details

Rock of Dunamase

This week, we're off to Rock of Dunamase. Details on when and where to meet-up will be emailed to members.

Jul 22nd

Outdoor | Check emails for details

The Hook

This week, we're off to The Hook. Details on when and where to meet-up will be emailed to members.

Jul 29th

Outdoor | Check emails for details

Emo Court & Gardens

This week, we're off to Emo Court & Gardens. Details on when and where to meet-up will be emailed to members.

Aug 5th

Outdoor | Check emails for details

Kilkenny Castle

This week, we're off to Kilkenny Castle. Details on when and where to meet-up will be emailed to members.

Aug 12th

Outdoor | Check emails for details

Kilfarrasy

This week, we're off to Kilfarrasy. Details on when and where to meet-up will be emailed to members.

Aug 19th

Outdoor | Check emails for details

Inistioge

This week, we're off to Inistioge. Details on when and where to meet-up will be emailed to members.

Aug 26th

Outdoor | Check emails for details

Inistioge

This week, we're taking another trip to Inistioge. Details on when and where to meet-up will be emailed to members.

Sep 2nd

Outdoor | Check emails for details

Abbeyleix Bog

This week, we're off to Abbeyleix Bog. Details on when and where to meet-up will be emailed to members.

Sep 9th

Outdoor | Check emails for details

Kilfarrasy

This week, we're taking another trip to Kilfarrasy. Details on when and where to meet-up will be emailed to members.

Sep 16th

Outdoor | Check emails for details

Jenkinstown

This week, we're off to Jenkinstown for some 'Steel Wool Spinning'. Details on when and where to meet-up will be emailed to members.

Sep 23rd

8pm | Zoom

Book Cover / Movie Poster

Tonight, we have the judging and results of the fifth monthly competition of 2021: 'Book Cover / Movie Poster'.

Sep 30th

8pm | Zoom

Ashley Franklin

The Wider World of Photography Part 2: More fascinating imagery exploring the history, style and impact of aerial, advertising, landscape, sport, and science and nature photography.

Oct 7th

8pm | Zoom

Members' Night

Tonight, we turn the floor over to our members to entertain the club, and Bernadette Kelly will present her successful IPF Associateship panel.

Oct 14th

8pm | Zoom

Paul Mitchell

Spirit of Light. A pinhole-specific illustrated talk.

Oct 21st

8pm | Zoom

Open Colour

Tonight, we have the judging and results of the sixth monthly competition of 2021: 'Open Colour'.

Oct 28th

8pm | Zoom

David Gilliver

Miniature Worlds.

Nov 4th

8pm | Zoom

Chris Palmer

The Elegant Landscape.

Nov 11th

8pm | Zoom

Paul Lanigan

Sports / Documentary Photography.

Nov 18th

8pm | Zoom

Scape: Urban / Rural / Sea

Tonight, we have the judging and results of the seventh monthly competition of 2021: 'Scape: Urban / Rural / Sea'.

Nov 25th

8pm | Zoom

Richard O'Brien

Building your Portfolio Website using Adobe Portfolio.

Dec 2nd

8pm | Zoom

Bob Given

Sports and General Photography.

Dec 9th

8pm | TBC

Practical Session

Details to be announced.

Dec 16th

8pm | Zoom

Triptych & PoTY 2021 Results

Tonight, we have the judging and results of the last monthly competition of 2021: 'Triptych'. We will also announce the winner of the KPS Photographer of the Year (PoTY) 2021.