Meetings
General meetings are held in London on
the third Wednesday of every month. At these meetings a particular
aspect of underwater photography is discussed to help the
less experienced. Led by very experienced, award winning photographers,
these discussions are followed by a competition,
the subject of which varies from month to month. These competitions
are open to all members and provide an opportunity for those
competing to see how their work compares to that of others.
The
main event of each meeting is a presentation by an individual
or small group, either members or invited guest speakers.
These presentations can range from underwater photographic
expeditions to specialised techniques for certain types of
underwater photography and talks by renowned personalities.
Frequently the topics and/or speakers are considered of such
interest that members and guests travel a hundred miles or
more to attend. The meetings also provide an informal social
environment where members can exchange ideas, sell unwanted
equipment, arrange expeditions and enjoy a drink at the bar.
Members Magazine
Additionally
BSoUP publishes its own magazine 'in focus', which is sent to all members, every four months.
This full colour newsletter includes news of meetings and
competitions, items on underwater photography and expeditions
and second hand equipment for sale.
Members Competitions
Some BSoUP members are
particularly keen to participate in competitions. For all
members there is a monthly competition from January through September (except March) on a particular
theme which is judged by the audience present. This culminates
in a final in October. In March a special Theme
Portfolio competition is staged which is for members only.
In October the Best
of British Portfolio competition is held. For those who
have yet to win a major prize, there is an annual Beginner's
Portfolio competition, held in November, for a handsome
Beginner's trophy kindly presented and sponsored by DIVER
Magazine. The year culminates in an Open
Portfolio competition, which like the Beginner's competition,
is open to members and non-members alike. In each of the portfolio
competitions, six slides are projected simultaneously and
like the monthly competitions are judged by the audience present.
Members Websites
BSoUP's website includes links to Members websites and each week one of these is highlighted in the News.
Members Forum
BSoUP has its own Member's Forum accessible only to members. This provides a means for the exchange of ideas and information about underwater
photography
BSoUP is not a diving club in anyway but always strongly advises
its members to ensure that they receive proper and adequate
training in diving techniques before they take up underwater
photography. In addition, BSoUP recommends all of its members
to abide by the Code
of Good Practice for Underwater Photography. |
