We had a fantastic night on the 15th Discussing Judging as a PSQ Accredited or Understudy Judge, there was lots of discussion and clarification around the process.
In my slideshow there were a number of links, the links are as follows:
See how other photographers provide critique:
https://scottkelby.com/what-can-you-expect-from-a-photo-critique/
https://thattogspot.com/monthly-challenges/
https://apja.org.au/resources-open/
TPS Resources:
https://toowoomba.myphotoclub.com.au/2021-tps-comp-recordings/
https://toowoomba.myphotoclub.com.au/photographic-training-notes/
https://tpsi.org.au/community/
https://www.facebook.com/groups/TPSCLosedGroup
https://toowoomba.myphotoclub.com.au/enter-a-collection/?collection_id=3403
https://toowoomba.myphotoclub.com.au/comp-viewing-home/?collection_id=3403
https://tpsi.org.au/2023-set-subjects/
https://tpsi.org.au/feedback/
PSQ Resources:
https://www.psq.org.au/uploads/9/2/9/2/92924276/2020-11-26_psq_judges_manual.pdf
https://www.psq.org.au/newsletters.html
https://www.psq.org.au/understudy-judge-forms–info.html
https://www.psq.org.au/subject-definitions.html
January Comp Important Please Read:
Technically, there isn’t a January Comp, HOWEVER,
We have opened a non graded comp for January, Members are able to enter two images each, of any kind, there is NO TOPIC, images can me colour, mono or creative. For this exercise there will be no prints.
The comp is open NOW. You will see it in the normal section where you upload images.
The comp closes on the 16th of December.
Once the competition is closed, ALL members will have an opportunity to score all of the images from 1 to 9.
On the 10th Of January (what would be our normal face to face meeting date) we will meet in DeMolay, all of the images will be gone through.
Images will be split up in batches of 5 or 10 (depending how many people attend), one of our PSQA judges will provide feedback, a member from the audience will be called up to also provide feedback, they will rotate as to who goes first. The process will continue until all images are seen.
This will give member a chance to become the judge.
General Notices – All Members Please Read
End of Year Competition
Due to unforeseen circumstances – our end of year judge had to pull out.
We have secured a new judge, Beverley Lacey who has worked with TPS in the past as well as Graham Burstow in the Heritage Photographic Competition.
Nothing else has changed.
Non Graded Section
The Non Graded section is coming soon. Keep an eye out for more details.
2023 Membership Fees
Invoices are being worked on, please keep an eye out for these in your email. Ensure to check your junk mail folders.
Volunteers Required
Field Day Co-Ordinator
Social Media Co-ordinator
Register here: https://tpsi.org.au/volunteers/
Member Shirts
Roberta has all of the recently ordered shirts and wants to give them to their owners. You can collect these at our next meeting at DeMolay House or contact Roberta to organise another pickup option.
Training Notes & Recordings:
To Find the files go to our MyPhotoClub Website and Login
https://toowoomba.myphotoclub.com.au/
On the Menu – Click Training Portal and then Follow one of the links.
Associate members can use the links below to access training files
Training & Videos
Questions?
Why not post a question in our new Forum?
https://tpsi.org.au/community/
or our Facebook Group:
https://www.facebook.com/groups/TPSCLosedGroup
2023 Set Subjects & Guidelines
Have been finalised and can be seen here all of the judges have been secured:
https://tpsi.org.au/2023-set-subjects/
Discussions around Judging:
There has been a lot of discussion around judging this year, we are working on some changes which will hopefully improve things for 2023. For further information see this post:
https://toowoomba.myphotoclub.com.au/notice-to-members/
Understudy Judge Program
Do you like looking at photographs? Want to be able to give people feedback on their images to help them grow?
If so, you should consider becoming an understudy judge for the PSQ!
Where do I start you ask?
Have a read through the PSQ Judges manual which you can find here:
https://www.psq.org.au/uploads/9/2/9/2/92924276/2020-11-26_psq_judges_manual.pdf
And then, contact our committee expressing your interest and then we can sit with you to discuss your application.
January AGM
The AGM will be on the 24th of January. Committee nomination forms and proxy voting forms will be sent out shortly.
Focus Stacking
Graham Harris has volunteered to do a Focus Stacking Night for 2023.
Members Shirts
Order your member shirts here:
https://tpsi.org.au/store/members-shirts/
We are looking to add some options of TPS hats as well.
Need help saving images for comp?
See the instructions here:
https://toowoomba.myphotoclub.com.au/saving-images-updated-2022/
Want to enter a Print into the Comps?
See here for instructions:
https://toowoomba.myphotoclub.com.au/entering-prints-to-tps/
Equipment for sale:
Do you have equipment you wish to sell, or looking for something to buy?
You can now put them up for sale using our online forum:
https://tpsi.org.au/community/for-sale/
