Help For Heroes Charity Fund Raising Weekend - 20th & 21st March 2010 - Leeds

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Mark Pearson & Paul Brown are pleased to announce the second Help For Heroes fund raising event following on from the event in London in January 2010.

The event will take place over the weekend of 20th & 21st March 2010 in Leeds, West Yorkshire and will be a mixture of quality, affordable photography training and socialising & networking. There is something for everyone so even if you are not a photographer, you are more than welcome to attend and bring your partners!

Full details of the weekend, and info on how to book, may be viewed on our H4H web page at

http://www.markpearsonphotography.co.uk/h4h.php

Tickets and Hotel rooms are expected to get booked very quickly so please book early if you wish to attend.

The following are planned:

Saturday 20th March 2010

"Seeing The Light" with Martin Grahame-Dunn and Paul Haley.
"Event Photography Workshop" with Mike Weeks.
The Evening Fund Raising Party.

Sunday 21st March 2010

"Controlling A Wedding" with Zoe Richards.
"Studio Portrait Lighting Introduction" with Phill Andrew.
"Sales, Marketing and The Business of Photography" with Mark Pearson.

Special Guest Of Honour: Mr Simon Brown

Following 10 years of active service, Simon was injured whilst out on patrol in Iraq. A sniper shot him through the face resulting in 12 operations, 100 hours of surgery and has left him 90% blind. Simon will give a brief talk on how Help For Heroes has directly helped him and why every single penny raised is of the utmost importance to our service personnel injured in the line of duty. We would like to take this opportunity to thank Simon for giving his talk.

Full details are available via our H4H page detailed above.

This page is for information only. To book, please follow the instructions on the H4H page.

Spread the word - blog it, Facebook it, tell your friends, invite them to this event, email them - Help us raise some money for Help For Heroes! We really appreciate your help and support.

If you can not make it but would like to donate to the Help For Heroes charity, you may do so via our JustGiving page at

http://www.justgiving.com/click4heroes.

We would like to take this opportunity to thank those who have sponsored / supported the event in particular the Moderators and Owners of Talk Photography. Thank You!


Mark & Paul.
 
Just to add, thanks to all those that are already supporting us, it is really appreciated.

So if you wish to join us, follow the instructions on Mark's webpage and save yourself a place before it is fully booked.

It promises to be a great weekend.
 
I am really happy that I can play a small part in Mark and Pauls endeavours to do something worthwhile and as my talk is for those attending if there are any matters event photography you would particularly like to hear about and see please send me a pm, otherwise I get to talk about what I feel is important.

Mike
 
Mark & Paul
Good luck with the event and I hope you raise a substantial amount. This development to a 2 day event after the success of the London day is fantastic. Unfortunately both me and Julie are busy that weekend but role on the Midlands event.

Ian
 
i make a donation whenever i can.
lately its been to the rifles direct
 
straycat said:
i make a donation whenever i can.
lately its been to the rifles direct
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Can't argue with that. The Rifles have had a hard tour over there and every penny, whether donated direct to any Regiment or to to H4H really does make a difference.

I have been simply overwhelmed by the support we have had, not just from people attending, but from businesses who have donated products or services for us to raffle or auction off - people like DPM Wallbank, Loxley Colour, Light Blue: Photo, GFSmith Photomount, Everybody Smile, Photomart, Crerar Hotels just to name a few.

It is going to be a cracking weekend!

Mark
 
Places are filling now and the support has been brilliant. This event is open to any standard of photographer, we don't care if you belong to any Association, Society or Institute. It is all about getting together to raise money for a brilliant charity, have some fun and the spin off will be positive promotion to photography.

If you are a beginner and wanting to test the water to see what Professional Photography is all about, this event may be what you need. A brilliant price and plenty of people who will be willing to help.

If you cannot come along, please feel free to tell others all about it.

Paul
 
I posted this on a well known Societies Forum. I hope it remains intact and generates extra interest.

If you are free the weekend of 20 & 21st March there is also a H4H Photography Seminar Weekend running in Yorkshire. Some valuable training with some excellent mentors all giving their time for this worthwhile charity.

Details http://www.markpearsonphotography.co.uk/h4h.php

Anything anyone can do for this charity is of benefit to our Soldiers, Sailors and Airmen who are being seriously injured and maimed on a daily basis in Afghanistan.

Buy Gill's Book & attend this Event

Ian
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Thanks Ian I saw your post, hopefully it will generate interest and is met with the integrity it deserves.
 
And it just gets better!

Due to one of the suppliers now donating their time for free, we can now offer a fantastic deal:

A full day training with two Fellow photographers PLUS 4 seminars PLUS a Party like no other and ALL the profits go to Help For Heroes - Weekend Ticket for all events only £125.00.

Absolute Bargain and you help a great Charity!

Times have been changed slightly so you can now attend all the seminars if you so choose:

The events are as follows:

Seeing The Light - Saturday 10am - 5pm
Event Photography Master Class – Saturday 5.30pm - 7pm
Evening Party – Saturday 7.30pm till Late

Studio Portrait Lighting Introduction – Sunday 9am - 11am
Controlling A Wedding Master Class - Sunday 11.30am - 1.30pm
Sales, Marketing and The Business of Photography - Sunday 2pm - 4pm

You may attend any individual seminar for a small amount or purchase a Weekend Ticket to attend all of the events for only £125.00.

Details: http://www.markpearsonphotography.co.uk/h4h.php
 
Help For Heroes have just announced that £40 million has been raised since 2007 of which £34 million has already been given out in grants. Although this is a huge amount of money, it is still not even close to being enough and there will always be the need for more support. So if you are wanting to help make a difference to the lives of those who are injured not just physically but emotionally too, then please sign up and join in our fantastic weekend.

Any level of photographer welcome and the level of training is fantastic at a hard to beat cost. 100% of the profit is going to Help For Heroes and it promises to be a wonderful weekend. So follow the links above and make a difference.

Thanks all

Paul
 
My missus has already booked herself in for some spa treatments whilst I'm off doing the photography bit then she's going to join us for the party all freshly pampered.

Am really looking forward to the whole weekend, gonna be a blast :)
 
i would love to have joined in one this but alas i thnk my other half may have other ideas ass heis off onholiday for 6 months on the 21st.. oh well another time maybe.
 
Really looking forward to it, guys, and feel very privileged to be involved too.
Z
 
Pencil me in for this please...I have to consult with my GF first, before putting the moeny down but since I have to be back in UK about that time to re-MoT the cars, it would be nice to come along...
 
Arkady said:
Pencil me in for this please...I have to consult with my GF first, before putting the moeny down but since I have to be back in UK about that time to re-MoT the cars, it would be nice to come along...
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Got your email Rob, booking form sent over. Be good to meet you :o)
 
This sounds fantastic. Is Scotland too far away to run one of these?
 
MarkyP said:
Hi Julie,

I sure there will be a lot of Scottish photographers who would love it if you were to arrange a weekend :) :)
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Oh dear, what have I started. :)

I would definitely be up for it so if you think the distance is ok then let me know what you would need in terms of organising.
 
Julie1979 said:
Oh dear, what have I started. :)

I would definitely be up for it so if you think the distance is ok then let me know what you would need in terms of organising.
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Hi Julie,

As raising funds for any charity is a personal thing, each person wanting to do it does so both in their own area and for their own charity.

In my case, I'm in Yorkshire and my charity is help For Heroes.

I've had a lot of people asking me if I could go arrange something similar in their area. I point out that I am not a professional fund raiser, just a photographer who wants to do some good.

If anyone wants a similar event in Scotland then it will need to be a Scottish photographer who does all the arranging etc as you guys up there know the area etc etc.

I can give you some tips on we have done here in Yorkshire to help you along if you need them :)
 
I am thinking of doing the 'Seeing the light' course on the first day, live pretty local so would be good.

Just wondering what level of photographer they are set for?

I have only been shooting 8 months and just upgraded to a D90.

Am hoping to get some good pics at mates weddings this year to accompany the wedding photographer and think this course will help in the short and long term.
 
dan_yorkshire said:
I am thinking of doing the 'Seeing the light' course on the first day, live pretty local so would be good.

Just wondering what level of photographer they are set for?

I have only been shooting 8 months and just upgraded to a D90.

Am hoping to get some good pics at mates weddings this year to accompany the wedding photographer and think this course will help in the short and long term.
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Hi Dan,

The courses have been designed so that any level may attend. The whole ethos is to learn, regardless of ability or equipment levels. Everyone should take something away with them from the day, be it seeing the light, posing, lens selection etc.

Indeed, I was with one the trainers, Paul Haley, yesterday and he showed me a trick with an egg. A simple egg and I walked away shaking my head amazed how it's usage had driven home a point about light. I've asked him to bring an egg with him on the 20th to show others because it is such a simple tool that does actually work!

Just goes to show you can teach an old dog new tricks :lol:
 
Ok Folks......... Individual party tickets now on sale!

Date: Saturday 20th March 2010.
Time: 7.30pm.
Location: Chevin Country Park Hotel & Spa, Otley nr Leeds.
Event: Help For Heroes Fund Raiser.
Cost: £25.00 Per ticket which admits two people.

No plans for the 20th March? Why not come join us for what is going to be a belter of a party!

As part of our Charity fund raising weekend, we are holding a party at the Chevin Country Park Hotel & Spa, Otley nr Leeds ( http://www.crerarhotels.com/ourhotels/chevin_hotel/ ). The aim of the weekend is to raise as much money as possible for the Charity and part of the weekend is our party.

Each ticket admits two people to the party where we will have a DJ to help you boogie the night away, a buffet to feed you, a fun auction of photography based products/services, a raffle of non photography based products (we have some GREAT prizes), an event studio where you can donate and have some photographs taken for posterity (trust me it is great fun!) plus some great company.

So, check your diaries - if you have nohing planned then come join us for what is going to be a great night all for only £25.00 per couple.

To buy a ticket, simply email me on photo@markpearsonphotography.co.uk and I will send out a booking form by return email.

Full details of the weekend may be viewed at: http://www.markpearsonphotography.co.uk/h4h.php

Cheers,

Mark

P.S Just a reminder: 100% of ALL the profits are going to Help For Heroes!
 
Just a quick heads up - not many tickets left!

If you want to attend the weekend, then please do let me know ASAP :o)
 
Mark - sorry for the delay - cannot access my online bank here at the mo due to rubbish Paradigm Systems lock-outs - should be OK by Saturday...
 
Arkady said:
Mark - sorry for the delay - cannot access my online bank here at the mo due to rubbish Paradigm Systems lock-outs - should be OK by Saturday...
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No rush, when ever you get 5 mins, your ticket isn't going anywhere :)
 
Mark,

Are place still available?

Should find out whether I am free to attend later today,

cheers
 
dan_yorkshire said:
Mark,

Are place still available?

Should find out whether I am free to attend later today,

cheers
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Yup tickets still available.

You can choose to attend individual events or if you prefer, as the majority of people have done, get a weekend pass which gives you access to all the events including the evening party for two people.

Individual events are priced from £15.00 or the weekend pass is £125.00

Details are on the H4H page:

http://www.markpearsonphotography.co.uk/h4h.php

Mark
 
Is anyone going to be coming to this from the Liverpool direction who would be prepared to bring some dispay boards that I am buying for me? They will fit in the boot or on the back seat of a car easily - if not at least its a free bump if anyone has missed it!!
 
How many people from here are attending this? I think it would be a really good weekend, trying to see if I can get anyone to come with me to split hotel costs... (and travel costs too as I would have to travel from Scotland on that weekend).
 
susie said:
Is anyone going to be coming to this from the Liverpool direction who would be prepared to bring some dispay boards that I am buying for me? They will fit in the boot or on the back seat of a car easily - if not at least its a free bump if anyone has missed it!!
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If you can arrange for them to be delivered to my studio in Knowsley then I'd be happy to bring them over, although I won't be there until Saturday evening as I have a full day of shoots.
 
ZoZo said:
If you can arrange for them to be delivered to my studio in Knowsley then I'd be happy to bring them over, although I won't be there until Saturday evening as I have a full day of shoots.
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Ooh, thanks a lot - will see if that would work and pm you :)

Arkady said:
I'll be there...sorry...
We'll be there...
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I will try to find you and say hello, but please don't shoot me :lol: :lol:
 
susie said:
Ooh, thanks a lot - will see if that would work and pm you :)

I will try to find you and say hello, but please don't shoot me :lol: :lol:
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I left all my weapons in Afghanistan - I do kinda miss the Sig-Sauer though...lol
 
Tickets are going out back end of next week guys. If you haven't got your booking form back to me, can you email it over.

Ta muchly.
 
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