Come and join the OM System team at Wales and West Photography Show.
In 2022, the Wales & West Photography Show was established as a dedicated hub for passionate creatives, providing a wealth of opportunities and showcasing the most cutting-edge equipment available on the market. Furthermore, all event attendees enjoy complimentary access to seminars and workshops hosted by industry-leading photography professionals.
Our event is a celebration of the diverse and thriving creative community that spans the UK. It provides a space for both enthusiasts and seasoned professionals to connect with like-minded individuals, explore the latest cutting-edge equipment available on the market and enjoy free seminars and take part in interesting workshops.
From OM System over the weekend, not only will there be plenty of gear to try, great deals, and experts to throw your questions at we also have some talented OM users joining us at the show;
Rob Cottle - UK WIldlife Photographer and OM System Ambassador - Will be joining us on the OM System stand for all 3 days and can help you with any questions or queries you have regards to shooting wildlife on the OM System range of cameras.
Gavin Hoey - Portrait Photographer and OM System Enthusiast - Gavin is with us on the Friday of the show, first up he will be on the mainstage at 11:15 to offer a talk and demonstration on "Creating Powerful Mono Portraits". On the same day he will also be running smaller, hands-on sessions (where you can try out the new OM-3) - "Creative Effects with the OM-3 (In-camera multi-exposure)" at 1:00pm, 2:00pm and 3:00pm.
Jimmy Cheng - Documentary Portrait Photographer and OM System Ambassador - Jimmy joins us on the Saturday of the show, first he will be on the main stage at 10:30 to offer a talk on "Monochromatic in Japan on the OM-3". Later in the day he will be running two hands-on small group creative photo-walks at 12:00 and 2:30 (photo walk cost of £20 a head, includes sample of the OM-3 to use - booked direct with Wales and West Photography Show).
Creating Powerful Mono Portraits (Friday 20th June 11:15 am)
Join photographer Gavin Hoey as he dives into the art of creating striking black & white portraits. From camera settings to lighting techniques, Gavin will demonstrate how to make the most of the in-camera mono mode with practical tips that go beyond the OM SYSTEM OM-3 camera he'll be using. Whether you're looking to master the basics or add a creative twist to your portraits, this live session will leave you inspired and ready to think in black and white!
Creative Effects With The OM-3 (In-Camera Multiexposure) - Friday 20th June, 1:00pm, 2:00pm and 3:00pm
Computational photography isn't just about creating focus stacked images or clever graduated ND effects in camera, it can also be used to create stunning multiple exposure images right in your camera, no Photoshop required! Join portrait photographer Gavin Hoey as he takes you on a journey into the creative world of multi exposure portraits. You'll learn how to combine a studio lit portrait, with a landscape or wildlife image to create something truly unique. Remember to bring your own SD card to take home your own multi exposure portraits.
Monochromatic In Japan With OM-3 - Jimmy Cheng - Saturday 21st June 10:30
Jimmy Cheng is an award winning documentary portrait photographer, with his works published and exhibited internationally. He has been photographing professionally for over twenty years and also venturing into filmmaking and producing commercial projects to British companies over the past five years. He is also a YouTuber, travel vlogger, public speaker and educator for various photography and video events across the country.
Creative Photowalks with Jimmy Cheng - Saturday 21st June - 12:00 / 2:30
Join OM SYSTEM ambassador Jimmy Cheng for an inspiring and hands-on Creative Photowalk, exploring the unique blend of nature, people, and architecture at ICC Wales.
This 45-minute guided session is designed to help photographers of all levels get the most out of their creativity, whether you're shooting wide-angle, capturing street-style moments, or experimenting with architectural compositions.
OM SYSTEM will provide each participant an OM-3 camera and will have access to a selection of lenses for you to try during the walk. You’ll have the chance to test out kit in real-world settings with expert support from Jimmy and the OM team.