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Presentation Events

THAMES VALLEY

Presentation events are a mixture of face to face events at our Wokingham venue and online Zoom presentations. 

More details below of planned events

Events are a mixture of online and in person presentations
The Sunday dates are full-day events at our Wokingham venue.

18th January 2026 – Polina Plotnikova FRPS

15th February – Susan Brown FRPS

28th Joe Houghton 3pm online

19th April – Colin Trow-Poole FRPS & Charles Ashton FRPS

17th May 26 Paul Mitchell FRPS

20th Sept Tony Worbiec

18th October Janey Devine FRPS

15th November Dee Yawetz

Upcoming Event details

Joe Houghton presentation
3pm
In this talk, Joe Houghton takes a fascinating and sometimes challenging look into the fast-changing world of photography as it is being affected and changed by artificial intelligence.  Whether it’s AI apps such as Topaz, On1, Luminar or DXO, old favourites like Lightroom and Photoshop, or other less well-known ones, Joe will give you a lot to think about and spark some discussion on what is happening around us, whether we like it or not!
Bio:
Long time RPS member Joe Houghton has delivered more than 1,300 online talks on many aspects of photography since Covid started. He is a regular contributor to the RPS Digital Imaging Group, where he runs many sessions on various aspects of photo editing, Lightroom, and other aspects of photography. Joe has also written seven books on different aspects of photography, many of which have topped the Amazon photography book charts.  Some of his books include:
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Colin T-Poole FRPS & Charles Ashton FRPS

Colin T-P. FRPS FIPF MAPG: Colin has won numerous gold and silver medals. He judges national photographic competitions and has had his own exhibitions. He is an avid black and white worker and enjoys and believes that by removing colour, focus is shifted and distractions are minimized. He also engages in a lot of colour photography. His Goal is to create drama, mood and narrative power and believes printing is an intimate and exquisite craft that lies at the heart of photography.

Presentation: Colin’s talk will comprise of both colour and monochrome prints taken in various UK cities, also other countries. Some images will have an environmental portraiture feel to them, whilst others will veer toward documentary. He will also be showing experimental prints comprising intentional camera movement and multiple exposure techniques. Also, there will be a dynamic mix of "Street" type work, which should hopefully cater for a cross section of tastes within the audience.

Charles A. FRPS MPAGB EFIAP ABPE: Charles was a physician for 40 years’ but now retired and majors in photography. His main interests are Documentary Street and Travel photography, also portraiture when opportunities arise. His observational skills as a physician help him to find those human moments. Above all a picture that precipitates an emotional reaction in the viewer is a success. He has over 250 exhibition awards including the PSA mono print of the year and came overall 2nd in Amateur photographer of the year in 2023.

Presentation: Charle’s talk will include his approach to street photography including processing and how to achieve variety and impact with different techniques. He will explore the interface street and documentary photography and photojournalism particularly with regards to protests.

This in an excellent opportunity to hear from two distinguished photographers who will present their individual photographs and techniques, albeit combined, without overlap, to provide synergy for an unusual and fascinating day. Prints will be on display.

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