The Eleventh Hour

Relays Sports Leader

Richard — Mon, 13 Feb 2012 09:31:51 +0000

Had a great session last Friday in the new indoor Tennis Centre at Wey College in Weymouth. RELAYS are training young people to run and facilitate sports events around the South West in the build up to the Olympics. We worked with groups from two schools exploring camera skills and how to take great sports photos, then covered a three hour event of a range of indoor sports in the afternoon. Wonderful soft lighting from the translucent roof – just like being inside a huge softbox. A bit chilly, but some excellent photos.

There may be scope to extend this workshop to younger groups, and teachers – watch this space…

"RELAYS aims to inspire young people and their communities to participate in, create and promote cultural and sporting activities; engaging the region with the London 2012 Games and creating a lasting legacy beyond 2012."

Photo Echo website up and running…

Richard — Wed, 28 Dec 2011 17:24:13 +0000

It's still a bit rough around the edges (default Wp install and free template), but the site for the Photography/ESOL project is up – and thanks to Sunnie has its first article on shopping in England.

Have a look, spread the word… - www.photoecho.co.uk

Photography and Environmental Art for the Visually Impaired

Richard — Thu, 15 Dec 2011 10:48:59 +0000

Great feedback from our first trial session at Holton Lee – on a rather chilly afternoon in early December. Despite the weather, we were able to trial some approaches which were well received, exploring a sensory approach to the landscape through touch and photography. It was good to have Tim and his wife from BSVI to help and document the event.

Margaret's Bird Sculpture - photographed by Janet

Next stop – working with BSVI to look for funding – It would be great to have something longer term running during the summer of 2012…

Project student wins award…

Richard — Tue, 13 Dec 2011 19:34:44 +0000

It’s great when this happens…

Gary, who was part of the Changing Faces project with RMT/ASLEF/SWTrains, has just won an award for his photograph of local engine sheds at dawn.

We’re really keen to get another project going – just need to start asking for funding…

Isn’t rebuilding a pain…?

Richard — Tue, 13 Dec 2011 17:47:51 +0000

Almost back after hack attack. just got the images to re-upload, the theme to tweak, the domain to re-align, the server to double check…

Cardiff after dark: Maciej Dakowicz

Richard — Wed, 26 Oct 2011 11:58:14 +0000

This seems to be particularly well timed…

Cardiff after dark: Maciej Dakowicz

see http://richardjefferyphotography.co.uk/blog/?p=924 for more details….

Photography/ESOL Project – Good to Go!

Richard — Mon, 24 Oct 2011 14:40:46 +0000

Phew! They say be careful what you wish for…

I now have the go ahead for a brace of photography projects aimed at Eastern Europeans (A10 category) living in and around Bournemouth and Poole. The only problem is having to spend all the funds by the end of December 2011. The restrictions may seem a bit harsh, but that comes attached to the funding stream this time. If we can’t get enough participants we may be able to extend that a little.

So:

a six week photography project leading to an exhibition in 2012. Participants will get to photograph a range of locations and events around east Dorset, and we hope to be able to squeeze in a trip to London or Bath.
a short project working with young families in and around Bournemouth and Poole
a short initial engagement project with sex workers in the area – we hope this can lead to a more sustained support through other projects.

If you know anyone who might be interested, tell them to get in touch!

Photography and ESOL project – update

Richard — Wed, 05 Oct 2011 10:11:42 +0000

Things are moving! We have a chance to run this project but time is tight – the funds have to be spent by end of December 2011.

There are two introductory workshops to get the project rolling: 13.30pm at Bournemouth Learning Centre on Tuesday 11th October, and 10.00am at Oakdale Centre on Wednesday 12th October – details on poster image below, or email me, or ring Skills&Learning Bournemouth and Poole on 01202 262305.

These two workshops will set out what the project intends to achieve, as well as recruit photographers to take part. So – if you (or someone you know) are from Eastern Europe, want to take part in a photography project, and speak English as a second language – come along!

There may also be opportunities for the group to travel to London later in the year.

Changing Faces Photography Project

Richard — Sat, 01 Oct 2011 23:22:54 +0000

We are still organising the main exhibition and launch of this portrait project – but I’m really pleased that the work will also been chosen by RMT for the World of Work Exhibition in Swindon during October 2011.

A dozen super A3 prints are by the door, just waiting for delivery….

Photography & ESOL project

Richard — Wed, 14 Sep 2011 22:51:35 +0000

Just started working up a new project with Skills and Learning Bournemouth and Poole – using photography to broaden vocabulary skills for those with English as a second language. I just like the idea of using a practical experience to also teach something else.

We are just about to advertise for recruits, so if you (or someone you know) is interested in Photography, is over 19, and would also like to improve their command of English, get in touch!