Global optics brand Samyang Optics announces the addition of a wide 14mm focal length to its recently introduced VDSLR MK2 cine-lens series. Launched in August 2020, this new series is a compact and versatile cine lens range, enhanced with new…
Due to the extenuating circumstances of the last 12 months, The Societies has made the decision to temporarily extend the timeframe on images permitted to be used for Qualifications. This will increase the timeframe from 2 years to 3 years…
Sony today announced the FE 35mm F1.4 GM (model SEL35F14GM) – the newest addition to its acclaimed G Master full-frame lens series – delivering first-class image quality and beautiful bokeh for broad expressive capability in an extremely compact and lightweight…
Nuanced and detailed in its nature, light and the art of lighting is at the very heart of what it means to be a great photographer. Light is an endless source of creative inspiration and plays a fundamental role in…
2021 marks a new start for The Societies’ Monthly Image Competition. The Monthly Image Competition is free for members of The Societies of Photographers to enter. There are 29 categories that cover all aspects of photography, and it is judged…
We are pleased to announce the results of the December 2020 Monthly Image Competition. 563 images were entered in to December’s competition. 8 photographs were awarded a Gold award and 43 images achieved a Highly Commended. Please follow https://thesocieties.net/benefits/monthly-image-competition/2020-monthly-image-competition-results/ to…
Olympus Corporation (“Olympus”) today concluded a definitive agreement with Japan Industrial Partners Inc. (“JIP”) regarding the transfer of the Olympus Imaging business. Under the agreement, Olympus will transfer its Imaging business to a newly established wholly-owned subsidiary of Olympus (the…
The Societies of Photographers are pleased to launch these great Photographic Competitions. We would like to thank all those who have previously entered The Societies of Photographers’ monthly open to all photographic competitions. This month we launch another three competitions…
The Societies’ 2020 Trade Awards voting has now completed and the winner of the £50 One4all gift card has been chosen. Charlene Reed was picked at random as the winner of the prize draw. We would like to take this opportunity…
Have you ever had your photography printed on Metallic photographic paper? This awesome paper produces an astounding and unique look to your photography. With its ultra-gloss finish and metallic sheen, it delivers another dimension for creating prints with exceptional interest…