EXHIBITION THE JOY OF FUNTOGRAPHY CREATIVE SIMPLICITY IN YOUR POCKET 2ND QUARTER
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PHOTOGRAPHER: Christopher Wills
IMAGE TITLE: Flamenco
CAPTION: With a whirlwind of passion and vibrant motion, a flamenco dancer commands the stage, her form a blur of fuchsia and violet under the dramatic lighting. The long exposure captures the exhilarating energy of her twirling skirt and shawl, creating an almost painterly effect of swirling colors that radiate outwards from her core. Hints of her red dress peek through the ethereal movement, grounding the dynamic upper body. Her feet, just visible at the bottom, suggest the intricate footwork essential to the art form, even as the rest of her body becomes a mesmerizing abstraction of rhythm and emotion. It’s a powerful visual testament to the intensity and beauty of flamenco.
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EDITORIAL
DEAR MEMBERS AND FRIENDS OF THE RPS GERMANY CHAPTER
Welcome to the second-quarter 2025 edition of our eMagazine. This issue brings together a compelling mix of photographic visions, ranging from minimalist architecture to playful street scenes, poetic essays, and visual reflections on youth and creativity.
We’re especially pleased to observe a positive trend: after several years of decline, our membership is increasing again. This renewed vigour is also evident in our increasingly popular Monthly Zoom Meetings. These virtual gatherings have become a key hub for inspiration and exchange, with the highlight often being the open discussion of members’ photographs—a format that continues to promote connection, learning, and creativity.
To sustain this momentum, we are expanding our workshop programme by offering more hybrid and online formats to meet diverse needs and schedules. We warmly encourage all members to get involved— whether by suggesting a topic, leading a session, or simply sharing your creative ideas. Active participation helps keep our chapter vibrant and relevant.
This quarter’s featured work begins with four standout images in our Quarterly Showcase.
Chris Renk presents a black-and-white architectural study, balancing form and contrast in a minimalist composition. Christopher Wills introduces a touch of humour and colour with his photo of rubber boots drifting through a narrow water channel. Eberhard Potempa shares a tranquil image of the Matterhorn reflected in a serene alpine lake. Siegfried Rubbert explores urban minimalism in the Netherlands with precise lines and meditative calm. Together, their work exemplifies the artistic range and personal vision within our chapter.
Moreover, we are delighted to showcase three expanded photo essays that provide richer, more storytelling-driven experiences.
In “Burano – Island of Colour, Contrasts and Character,” Siegfried Rubbert invites us on a vivid and poetic journey through the Venetian Lagoon’s most colourful island. Discover Burano through Siegfried’s lens: a vibrant, poetic journey into colour, contrast, and everyday island life. The series is divided into themed chapters that reflect both the cheerful surface and the quiet textures of life found within Burano’s alleys and façades.
Wolfgang Strassl’s essay, “Being Young,” is a sensitive and intimate portrayal of youth. Wolfgang explores youth as a quiet, powerful state of becoming, connection, and openness. His images capture stillness, introspection, and small gestures, reminding us that being young is as much about openness and possibility as it is about age.
And finally, in “The Joy of Funtography,” Paul Joyce, LRPS, celebrates low-tech image-making with charm and humour. Paul rediscovers playful, low-tech photography—celebrating creativity, imperfection, and joy in tiny printed moments. Inspired by a child’s toy printer, he reminds us that simplicity can unlock creativity—and that photography can still be fun.
Thank you to all contributing photographers for your inspiring work. We hope this edition offers fresh perspectives and motivates you to keep creating, sharing, and growing as part of our vibrant photographic community.
Warm regards,
Chris Renk Editor & Chapter Organiser RPS Germany Chapter
BURANO – ISLAND OF COLOUR, CONTRASTS AND CHARACTER
Discover Burano through Siegfried Rubbert’s lens: a vibrant, poetic journey into colour, contrast, and everyday island life.
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BEING YOUNG
— PORTRAITS OF BECOMING
An intimate visual essay by Wolfgang Strassl exploring youth as a quiet, powerful state of becoming.
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PHOTO WORK 2ND QUARTER 2025
Four RPS Germany Chapter members showcase diverse visions—from urban minimalism to alpine majesty and playful street scenes.
IN THIS ISSUE
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FACTS ABOUT THE GERMANY CHAPTER
Learn more about the current composition of the Germany Chapter, its members’ interests, and their locations in Germany.
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THE JOY FUNTOGRAPHY
Paul Joyce rediscovers playful, low-tech photography—celebrating creativity, imperfection, and joy in tiny printed moments.
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DATES & EVENTS
JULY 2025 - SEPTEMBER 2025
Online Meeting, Release dates eMagazine, Webinars and Online Training of the Chapter.
Siegfried Rubbert LRPS
Burano – Island of Colour, Contrasts and Character
BURANO
Credit: Siegfried Rubbert LRPS
ISLAND OF COLOUR, CONTRASTS AND CHARACTER
Siegfried Rubbert LRPS
Siegfried Rubbert LRPS
BURANO – ISLAND OF COLOUR, CONTRASTS AND CHARACTER
Siegfried Rubbert LRPS
Burano, a small island in the Venetian Lagoon, lies not only north of Venice geographically but also on its own distinctive wavelength of colour, contrast, and character. Famous for its vividly painted façades and traditional lace craftsmanship, Burano radiates both lively vibrance and a hint of melancholic poetry. Life here unfolds in bold colour schemes – signal reds, lemon yellows, pastel blues – where neighbouring houses both clash and harmonise like siblings under the Mediterranean sun.
For Siegfried Rubbert, former Chairman of the RPS Germany Chapter, Burano was much more than a charming stop en route to the Venice Biennale. During two brief visits, he captured over 300 images in just three and a half hours. His enduring impression of the island can be summed up in a single word: colourful. Yet Siegfried’s view of Burano extends beyond its surface. In this curated photo essay, he examines not only colour but also the textures of life: the tension between decay and renewal, the everyday poetry found in alleyways and on windowsills.
Divided into five chapters – Minimal Burano, ICM Burano Morbide Burano, On My Way through Burano, and Windows of Burano – his series becomes a visual meditation that is both playful and poetic, observant and intimate. Step into Siegfried’s Burano, where gloss meets ruin, silence contrasts with colour, and the familiar becomes freshly seen – one frame at a time.
Credit: Siegfried Rubbert LRPS
Siegfried Rubbert LRPS
Burano – Island of Colour, Contrasts and Character
Siegfried Rubbert LRPS
MINIMAL BURANO
Here, less genuinely equals more. Unlike the visual overload often associated with the island, this series emphasises restraint, isolation, and the quiet poetry of simplicity. Minimalist compositions reveal hidden geometry,
subtle details, and the gentle glow of painted surfaces. These photographs capture the essence of minimalism in a place often characterised by excess. A single window, a corner shadow – Siegfried offers a contemplative contrast to the sensory chaos.
Credit: Siegfried Rubbert LRPS
Burano – Island of Colour, Contrasts and Character
Credit: Siegfried Rubbert LRPS
Siegfried Rubbert LRPS
Siegfried Rubbert LRPS
Burano – Island of Colour, Contrasts and Character
Credit: Siegfried Rubbert LRPS
Credit: Siegfried Rubbert LRPS
Burano – Island of Colour, Contrasts and Character
Siegfried Rubbert LRPS
Credit: Siegfried Rubbert LRPS
Credit: Siegfried Rubbert LRPS
Siegfried Rubbert LRPS
ICM BURANO
In this series, Siegfried Rubbert explores Intentional Camera Movement (ICM) to transform the already vibrant reality of Burano into something dreamlike and fluid. These images are not documentary records but impressions – gentle blurs of colour that encourage the viewer to feel rather than analyse.
Through the camera's movement, the houses dissolve into brushstrokes and the alleys into symphonic chords. It is Burano remembered in motion – like a fleeting memory caught on the breeze.
LRPS
Credit: Siegfried Rubbert
Credit: Siegfried Rubbert LRPS
Siegfried Rubbert LRPS
Burano – Island of Colour, Contrasts and Character
Burano – Island of Colour, Contrasts and Character
Siegfried Rubbert LRPS
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Burano – Island of Colour, Contrasts and Character
Siegfried Rubbert LRPS
Siegfried
Rubbert LRPS
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Burano – Island of Colour, Contrasts and Character
Siegfried Rubbert LRPS
Siegfried Rubbert LRPS
Siegfried Rubbert LRPS
Siegfried Rubbert LRPS
MORBIDE BURANO
Beyond the cheerful façades lies another side of Burano – one of erosion, neglect, and poetic decay. Morbide Burano highlights crumbling walls, flaking paint, and rusted hinges. Yet, this is no lament;
Siegfried treats decay as a layer of history, a patina of lived life. These images offer a visual sigh – an invitation to see time’s imprint as beauty, not blemish.
Credit: Siegfried Rubbert LRPS
Burano – Island of Colour, Contrasts and Character
Siegfried Rubbert LRPS
Credit: Siegfried Rubbert LRPS
Credit: Siegfried Rubbert LRPS
Siegfried Rubbert LRPS
Credit: Siegfried Rubbert LRPS
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Siegfried Rubbert LRPS
Burano – Island of Colour, Contrasts and Character
Credit: Siegfried Rubbert LRPS
Credit: Siegfried Rubbert LRPS
Siegfried Rubbert LRPS
Credit: Siegfried Rubbert LRPS
Siegfried Rubbert LRPS
Burano – Island of Colour, Contrasts and Character
Siegfried Rubbert LRPS
THROUGH BURANO
This collection functions as a visual journal – unposed, unfiltered, intimate.
As Siegfried wanders Burano’s streets and canals, he captures candid moments and small encounters: reflections in water, casual arrangements, unexpected symmetries. There’s a sense of discovery here – a photographer moving intuitively through a landscape where each turn offers a new visual whisper.
Credit: Siegfried Rubbert LRPS
Credit: Siegfried Rubbert LRPS
Credit: Siegfried Rubbert LRPS
Siegfried Rubbert LRPS
Burano – Island of Colour, Contrasts and Character
Siegfried Rubbert LRPS
Burano – Island of Colour, Contrasts and Character
Credit: Siegfried Rubbert LRPS
Burano – Island of Colour, Contrasts and Character
Siegfried Rubbert LRPS
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Rubbert LRPS
Burano – Island of Colour, Contrasts and Character
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Burano – Island of Colour, Contrasts and Character
Siegfried Rubbert LRPS
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Rubbert LRPS
Burano – Island of Colour, Contrasts and Character
Siegfried
Credit: Siegfried Rubbert LRPS
Siegfried Rubbert LRPS
Burano – Island of Colour, Contrasts and Character
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Siegfried
Rubbert LRPS
Burano – Island of Colour, Contrasts and Character
Credit: Siegfried Rubbert LRPS
Burano – Island of Colour, Contrasts and Character
Siegfried Rubbert LRPS
Credit: Siegfried Rubbert LRPS
Credit: Siegfried Rubbert LRPS
Siegfried Rubbert LRPS
WINDOWS BURANO
The spirit of Burano peeks out from behind its windows. Each shuttered or open pane is a scene in itself – sometimes decorative, sometimes practical, always telling. Siegfried’s lens captures endless variation: curtains drawn like theatre backdrops, flowerpots leaning into the light, cracked sills beneath painted frames. These are portraits of presence and absence – life glimpsed from the inside out.
Credit: Siegfried Rubbert LRPS
Credit: Siegfried Rubbert LRPS
Credit: Siegfried Rubbert LRPS
Siegfried Rubbert LRPS
Burano – Island of Colour, Contrasts and Character
Rubbert LRPS
Burano – Island of Colour, Contrasts and Character
Siegfried
Credit: Siegfried Rubbert LRPS
Burano – Island of Colour, Contrasts and Character
Siegfried Rubbert LRPS
Siegfried Rubbert LRPS
Burano – Island of Colour, Contrasts and Character
Credit: Siegfried Rubbert LRPS
Credit: Siegfried Rubbert LRPS
Burano – Island of Colour, Contrasts and Character
Siegfried Rubbert LRPS
Credit: Siegfried Rubbert LRPS
Credit: Siegfried Rubbert LRPS
Siegfried Rubbert LRPS
Burano – Island of Colour, Contrasts and Character
Credit: Siegfried Rubbert LRPS
Venice
What more can I say about Venice when thousands have already tried to capture and describe the character of this collection of islands in the lagoon of the same name?
Why photograph Venice when the shutter has probably been pressed a billion times to capture the island for oneself?
It never ends.
This indescribable diversity, this exuberant elegance and beauty, the juxtaposition of almost unearthly grace alongside scenes of the earthly and the everyday.
And everything always happens simultaneously.
It's impossible to resist this charm, so I have already visited this lagoon landscape 14 times, and my stay in April 2025 will certainly not be my last trip.
Siegfried Rubbert LRPS
Strassl FRPS
Wolfgang
PORTRAITS OF BECOMING
Wolfgang Strassl FRPS
BEING YOUNG PORTRAITS OF BECOMING
Wolfgang Strassl FRPS
What does it mean to be young?
It is a time of becoming — fragile, bold, uncertain, and full of promise. In his photo story „Being Young,“ Wolfgang Strassl captures fleeting moments from this formative chapter of life with quiet sensitivity that invites us to look deeper.
Instead of grand gestures or staged narratives, these images concentrate on the in-between: the stillness before change, the gestures of care between siblings, the thoughtful pause in a summer breeze. Each portrait serves as an invitation to reflect on identity, connection, and the silent strength inherent in youth.
Wolfgang’s lens does not intrude. It observes — gently, honestly — and in doing so, reveals something timeless:
Being young is not solely defined by age; it encompasses openness. It involves creating space for who we are and who we may still become.
This series is a visual poem—a composition of light, glances, and gestures. And like youth itself, it lingers.
Wolfgang Strassl FRPS
Being Young – Portraits of Becoming
Credit: Wolfgang Strassl FRPS
...As a photographer I am often drawn to young people...
Wolfgang Strassl FRPS
Being Young – Portraits of Becoming
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Wolfgang Strassl FRPS
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Wolfgang Strassl FRPS
Being Young – Portraits of Becoming
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Wolfgang Strassl FRPS
Being Young – Portraits of Becoming
FRPS
Credit: Wolfgang Strassl FRPS
...One reason that I think I find young people interesting is because their lives are still ahead of them. They are still in a phase of life where everything is possible...
Wolfgang Strassl FRPS
FRPS
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Wolfgang Strassl FRPS
Being Young – Portraits of Becoming
Wolfgang Strassl FRPS
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Wolfgang Strassl FRPS
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Strassl FRPS
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Wolfgang Strassl FRPS
Being Young – Portraits of Becoming
Credit: Wolfgang Strassl FRPS
Strassl FRPS
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Wolfgang Strassl FRPS
Being Young – Portraits of Becoming
...I think that young people spark my imagination about what life will still bring them, and what course in life they might take....
Wolfgang Strassl FRPS Being Young – Portraits of Becoming
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Strassl FRPS
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Wolfgang Strassl FRPS
Being Young – Portraits of Becoming
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Wolfgang Strassl FRPS
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Wolfgang Strassl FRPS Being Young – Portraits of Becoming
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...I'm always surprised by how young people are so much more open to me when I approach them as a photographer. They're much more likely to say, "why not?", and are still in an experimental stage, and willing to be open to new experiences...
Wolfgang Strassl FRPS Being Young – Portraits of Becoming
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Strassl FRPS
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Wolfgang Strassl FRPS
Being Young – Portraits of Becoming
Credit: Wolfgang Strassl FRPS
I'm fascinated by how their openness, their insecurity, and their self-assuredness are visible all at once...
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Being Young – Portraits of Becoming
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Wolfgang Strassl FRPS Being Young – Portraits of Becoming
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Being Young – Portraits of Becoming
Strassl FRPS
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Wolfgang Strassl FRPS
Being Young – Portraits of Becoming
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...In
a sense I envy young people. They reflect so much about the human condition and hold all of the potential for life to be experienced within them. When I look at people my age, including myself, I tend to only see fully shaped characters...
Strassl
Strassl FRPS
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Wolfgang Strassl FRPS
Being Young – Portraits of Becoming
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Strassl FRPS
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– Portraits of Becoming
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Wolfgang Strassl FRPS Being Young – Portraits of Becoming
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Wolfgang Strassl FRPS
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Wolfgang Strassl FRPS
Being Young – Portraits of Becoming
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Wolfgang Strassl FRPS
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Wolfgang Strassl FRPS
Being Young – Portraits of Becoming
...When I encounter young people from my perspective today, I reflect on when I was young myself, and how I once looked at life...
Wolfgang Strassl FRPS Being Young – Portraits of Becoming
Credit: Wolfgang Strassl FRPS
MEMBER’S PHOTO WORK
Every quarter, Members are asked to send in their best photos of the current quarter to provide stimulation for the others.
2nd quarter 2025
For the second quarter of 2025, members of the Royal Photographic Society Germany Chapter once again present a compelling visual dialogue that spans both geography and genre.
With each contribution, the photographers explore personal perspectives and unique interpretations of their subjects, ranging from natural wonders to urban design and whimsical street scenes.
Chris Renk invites us into the abstract elegance of urban geometry with a striking black-and-white architectural study. His minimalistic approach emphasizes form, contrast, and spatial rhythm—highlighting how simplicity can carry a strong visual impact.
Christopher Wills captures a moment of colourful curiosity in the streets—his image of vibrant rubber boots floating down
a narrow water channel infuses humour and spontaneity, drawing attention to the unexpected beauty of everyday life.
Eberhard Potempa journeys into the Swiss Alps, where he photographs the iconic Matterhorn. His landscape composition reflects the majesty and stillness of this legendary peak, beautifully mirrored in a pristine alpine lake.
Siegfried Rubbert, in turn, looks north to the Netherlands, where he continues his exploration of minimalistic architecture. His precise framing and clean lines create a contemplative study of light, structure, and silence within the urban environment.
Together, these four works exemplify the diversity and artistic vision of our chapter—each image a testament to the photographer’s individual style and the shared passion for the photographic medium.
“The whole point of taking pictures is so that you don’t have to explain things with words.”
- Elliott Erwitt
CHRIS RENK
Photographer
Image title: Architectural Elegance
Image subject: Fine Art Photography
Country: Germany
CHRISTOPHER A. WILLS
Image title: Freiburger Bächle
Image subject: Street Photography
Country: Germany
Photographer
EBERHARD POTEMPA
Photographer
Image title: Matterhon (Wallis)
Image subject: Land Photography
Country: Switzerland
Image title: Amsterdam
Image subject: Architecture Photography
Country: The Netherlands
SIEGFRIED RUBBERT
Photographer
Are you a member of the Germany Chapter and would like to submit pictures for the quarterly project “Members Photo Work” as well?
Here is a list of the deadlines for each quarter:
3RD QUARTER 2025: 30.09.2025
4TH QUARTER 2025: 31.12.2025
1ST QUARTER 2026: 30.03.2026
2ND QUARTER 2026: 30.06.2026
Please send us the photos with a minimum resolution of 3000 x 3000 pixels and 300dpi.
For the naming of the photos please use following naming convention:
Each participant is responsible for compliance with the Data Protection Ordinance and the Copyright Act.
Participants please send the photos to the following email: germany@rps.org
FACTS ABOUT THE GERMANY CHAPTER
Learn more about the current composition of the Germany Chapter, its members’ locations in the federal states, its Distinction Holders, and the Special Interest Groups in which the members participate.
48 Members
3 Countries
Joyce LRPS
Paul
Credit: Paul Joyce LRPS
THE JOY OF FUNTOGRAPHY
CREATIVE SIMPLICITY IN YOUR POCKET
Paul Joyce LRPS
In a world increasingly dominated by high-resolution sensors and flawless digital images, Paul Joyce, LRPS, encourages us to step back and embrace the spontaneous charm of ‘Funtography. ‘ Inspired by Nintendo’s original GameBoy camera, the term embodies playful, low-tech image-making with miniature thermal printers and simple digital cameras.
In this charming and unpretentious article, Paul shares how a basic cat-faced printer—originally a gift for his daughter—sparked a journey of rediscovery. He reminds us that great joy can be found in small, imperfect prints and that restricting our tools can unlock new creativity.
Whether you print a family snapshot to bring a smile or craft mini art pieces on sticker paper, this piece celebrates photography as a fun, accessible, and personal medium. It’s an invigorating take that urges readers to reconnect with their inner child, relinquish perfectionism, and find meaning in the act of creating, one tiny print at a time.
Credit: Paul Joyce LRPS
Paul Joyce LRPS
I’ll admit that I don’t always have time to go out and shoot as much as I would like, and when I do get the chance, I sometimes find myself wandering without any real purpose. I need to start compiling a list of personal side projects so that when I can, I can make some progress. To spark creativity, I’ve started exploring both low-resolution and low-quality photography, aiming to bring back some fun and perhaps find some inspiration.
I’ve come across a few articles about mini thermal printers, and I bought one for my daughter as a small Christmas gift from AliExpress (you can also find them on Amazon, but AliExpress is sometimes cheaper, especially if you take advantage of a
‘welcome deal’. This particular model had a sort of cat face on it. I tested it before giving it to her, and I was very impressed by the quality, which made me decide to buy another one for a friend in the U.S. Later, I chose a simpler one for myself, thinking I might use it for a project. There are many options available, and I believe the basic technology is consistent across the board, featuring minimal moving parts and no ink.
The device in the photos can be charged via USB-C and uses 57mm wide rolls of thermal paper, similar to those used for printing receipts. The rolls can be bought for a few Euros on many websites, including Amazon.
Credit: Paul Joyce LRPS
Paul Joyce LRPS
Included in the package are the Mini Thermal Printer, a USB-C charging cable, a brief instruction manual, and (in mine) one roll of paper (although I chose to order an additional five rolls when I purchased it).
A short press of the only button on the printer prepares it for use. You connect to the printer via Bluetooth, and you can scan the QR code in the manual to download an app from the Google Play Store or the App Store.
The app offers several features, including Photo Printing, Sticky Notes, to-do Lists, and Document Printing, among others.
You then select a photo from your phone, which is displayed as a preview, and you can rotate or adjust it before printing.
You can choose a High-Speed option (which prints at a lower density) or the High-Resolution version, which uses a higher density.
Additionally, you can adjust the density separately to enhance the quality; however, I usually leave it on the default setting.
Press the ‘Print’ button, and you will hear the buzz of the little printer as your image is printed at 200dpi, after which you can tear it from the printer along the rough edge where the paper emerges.
Besides paper, you can also purchase Sticker rolls, which you can then tear from the printer and stick in a journal, etc. I have not tried these yet, but I plan to do so in the future.
Credit: Paul Joyce LRPS
Paul Joyce LRPS
Of course, just because the app is on your phone doesn't mean you need to print photos that you’ve taken with it.
You could take a picture with your mirrorless camera, transfer it to your phone, and then print it. to their faces.
Recently, while in the UK, I found it quite enjoyable to limit myself to just a couple of pictures each day for printing. This made me think more carefully about which images I would choose and how they
might appear once printed. I also took the occasional photo of family members and handed them small prints, which brought smiles to their faces.
Credit: Paul Joyce LRPS
Paul Joyce LRPS
Credit: Paul Joyce LRPS
Paul Joyce LRPS
While ordering the Mini Thermal Printer, I also noticed a plastic Polaroid-style camera with a built-in thermal printer. It was affordable, so I decided to get one for my 10-year-old to use, again purely for fun. The printing capabilities are similar to those of the Bluetooth version, but this camera features a 12-megapixel resolution and allows images to be saved on a microSD card of your choice.
When you take a photo, you can choose whether to have it printed immediately or stored on the SD card for later printing. There are several options to adjust the density, along with other settings, although there are fewer choices than in an app. It’s good fun, though I personally prefer the Bluetooth version overall. However, the camera is excellent for kids to explore photography.
Note: “Funtography” was originally a term used by Nintendo when taking photographs with the original GameBoy camera. I deemed it suitable for this article.
Credit: Paul Joyce LRPS
Paul Joyce LRPS
CHAPTER ZOOM MEETING 2025
Meetings
MONTHLY ZOOM MEETING
STARTING 19:00 EST
14,07.2025
11.08.2025
08.09.2025
13.10.2025
10.11.2025
Links will be provided via email. If you arn’t a member of the DEU Chapter and wish to participate as well, please contact us via the following email: germany@rps.org
CHAPTER TALKS & WORKSHOPS
Hybrid Workshop
MINIMALIST PORTRAIT PHOTOGRAPHY WITHIN A STUDIO
Sat, 15th Novemberl 2025 10:00 - 17:30 CET
Booking link coming soon
For upcoming meetings and events, please visit frequently our Chapter Page on RPS.org.
https://rps.org/germany
Here is an overview of the specific publication dates: 3RD
The Magazine will be published via email as well as on the RPS’s account on ISSUU.
Credit: Chris Renk
DEADLINES FOR PHOTO WORK
You would like to submit pictures to the quarterly project “Members Photo work”?
Here is a list of the deadlines for each quarter:
2ND QUARTER 2025: 30.06.2025
3RD QUARTER 2025: 30.09.2025
4TH QUARTER 2025: 31.12.2025
1ST QUARTER 2026: 30.03.2026
Please send us the photos with a minimum resolution of 3000 x 3000 pixels and 300dpi.
For the naming of the photos please use following naming convention: FIRST3LETTERSOFYOURSURENAME_ QNUMBEROFQUARTER-YEAR_IMAGETITLE.JPG
Each participant is responsible for compliance with the Data Protection Ordinance and the Copyright Act. Participants please send the photos to the following email: germany@rps.org
EXIBITIONS
Kunstkirche Fröndenberg “MINIMALISM”
29.05.2026 - 28.06.2026
Vernissage: 29.05.2026 19:00 CEST
DEADLINES ENTRIES e MAGAZINE
Since the magazine is published by the chapter itself, we are very flexible regarding the time schedule for submitting texts, pictures, and dates for events.
We ask for enough time in advance to avoid complicating the editor’s life.
As a rule, the editor should receive contributions about 30 days before the publication date.
Otherwise, inform us that you need additional time to contribute.
Please take the publication dates from the adjacent column.
