This is one of those annoying blog entries — where I talk about me and all the uninteresting things I’m upto in my life…

Well, the first of those is the great first networking evening for PhotoNN; held on Thurs 16th at the Design Innovation Centre in Leeds. I think this group has the potential to go far and hope to become involved myself, once the fun of Photocamp Leeds {2008} has died down.

The second of my great nights was earlier on — when I enjoyed a great evening with a bunch of bloggers at WordPress UK North. As I keep saying to anyone who bothers to listen; there’s a lack of networking opportunities for those with a commercial eye to working in micro organisations for the ‘digital’ sector. This is another group I hope to get involved with in the future.

Because of these two events I’m going to press on and try to establish ‘Under Construction’. The concept is that this becomes a virtual network with occasional real world outings for companies working primarily in consulting roles in the digital and creative industries having less than four employees. The premise: to share ideas on how to best do business. If you are interested in this type of thing, head over to the web space.

Those who know me will be aware that photography is my big creative outlet. And many will also know how ‘big’ I am on sharing ideas and socialising around this hobby.

Well, following other challenges I’ve undertaken for my hobby I’ve recently launched  my biggest yet… Photocamp Leeds {2008} — which is planned to be a free one day (and then some) event in Leeds city centre for all serious photographers to get together and share ideas, expereiences, techniques and calling cards.

It is hoped the day itself will generate new work — but also that relationships created on the day will lead to other projects — including a whole series of commissions from local charities and not-for-profit organisations.

The event itself can only happen through the support of NTI Leeds and LeedsMet University — a big thanks to Linda Broughton there for allowing this to happen.

For the rest — why not see what’s happening over at photocamp.org.uk