RPS Digital Imaging

We run various projects and competitions for you to meet other members and see what people are doing:

• A digital image competition, with five themed rounds and a final round to choose the winners.
• A print portfolio to select a showcase of the breadth of members' work, with printed copies for all entrants.
• Talk-Walk-Talk (in association with the Landscape Group) - a themed talk, member-led walks and a round-up session to discuss results.
• From Seed to Bloom - plant and flower photography workshops and events.
• Books and Zines - create a publication to showcase your images.

The DI Group offers you a number of opportunities to learn about photography, at various levels according to your needs:

• Monthly online webinars ↗ with well-known photographers, on Saturday afternoons, plus occasional extra events. Click the link to book.
• A wide range of workshops and tutorials from our expert tutors.
• Peer support groups run by members: online e-circle discussions and postal print circles.
• An LRPS support group to mentor you on your way to your first distinction.
• The DIGIT archive: charting the development of digital technology and techniques.
• Online resources including our AI Hub and Youtube channel.

Communication is a two-way process. You can engage with the DI Group in various ways:

• Read and contribute articles to our publications: DIGIT magazine, DI Online newsletter and Accolade magazine.
• Contact our volunteers with queries or suggestions.
• Volunteer to help the committee with defined tasks.
• Attend our annual AGM and day of events in February.
• Join our Facebook group for critique and chat.
• If you live nearby, we have a Southern Centre based in the Ringwood area. Visit their web page to find out more about the events they organise.

Kevin has pioneered digital printing and along the way has become known as one of the most knowledgeable experts in making prints.

Printing scares many photographers away with all the dialogue boxes, check boxes, colour calibration, colour profiles, paper types and just a frustration to get a good print.

Kevin will share just how easy it has become to get a good print without all the hassles. He’ll cover monitor calibration (one of the most important parts of making a print); software applications, soft and hard proofing as well as different paper surfaces. Then he will dive into printing projects and why to make prints. He'll conclude with an overview of today’s printers and what will work best for you as the photographer.

Paul Gallagher, one of the most accomplished landscape photographers in the world today, demonstrates how to simplify an effective post-processing workflow. He will explore how modern cameras and up-to-the-minute RAW image file software enable you to achieve an incredible result with the simplest of tools.

We are often taught to use so many brushes, plug-ins and complex selections, but if we harness the qualities of the RAW camera file in the early stages, many of these tools are not needed and we have a simple workflow.

Paul Gallagher has been a professional landscape photographer for over 35 years and he leads workshops worldwide, as well as writing award-winning books.