Published on October 15th, 2017 | by Content Admin

Photographic Society: October 2017 Report

In October, we were treated to an inspiring presentation by Viveca Koh FRPS on ‘Phoneography to Fellowship: My Continuing Journey’.

The first half of the evening was devoted solely to ‘phoneography’. Viveca explained how the iPhone, or smartphone, has become her camera of choice for certain situations – perhaps where stealth is required or if a candid shot were not possible with a long lens. She described several iPhone apps that enhance the images and accompanied her talk with an excellent slide show.

In the second half of the evening, Viveca showed how she illustrated Star Blossom, a book of poems by her uncle, Fergus Chadwick, and which led to her FRPS distinction in 2014. Each poem evoked a different sense in her where she created wonderfully intricate and artistic images.

Viveca is a self-taught Fine Art photographer; her work is varied, covering many areas and genres, including the use of background textures and overlaying several images to great effect. She became interested in smartphone photography mainly because of its portability and unobtrusiveness. Its versatility in the special effects of apps such as Hipstamatic has taken this medium to a very high level, to specialise, for instance, in Urban Exploration (UrbEx) photography, collecting her material from abandoned and disused buildings, such as asylums, care homes, and schools.

Travelling from her home in Surrey, Viveca has visited our Society on two occasions to share her knowledge and passion. Her presentations are delivered with professionalism, humour, skill and modesty – it is always a pleasure to see Viveca and we look forward to seeing her here again very soon. You can see more on her website https://vivecakohphotography.photoshelter.com.

The second Society Annual Photographic Exhibition will be on Saturday 28^th October, 9.00am-1.00pm in the Living Room, Deddington Parish Church, same day as the Farmers’ Market – All welcome – Refreshments – Free Admission

On Wednesday 1 November, Robert Harvey will return to give a talk on ‘Winter Photography‘ at 7.30pm at the Christopher Rawlings School, 1 Aynho Road, Adderbury (by the traffic lights). Workshop and photoshoot details on www.addphoto.co.uk.

Wendy Meagher

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