Royal Photographer Julian Calder to Speak at Grays of Westminster Grand Christmas Dinner

Grays of Westminster Grand Christmas Dinner at The Institute of Directors, London with one of the world's best portrait photographers, Julian Calder - 6.30pm, Friday 2nd December 2011. End Quote

Julian was recently commissioned to take 16 official portraits of Her Majesty The Queen and HRH Prince Philip

(1888PressRelease) October 08, 2011 - London - The exclusive London-based Nikon-only dealer, Grays of Westminster is to hold their Grand Christmas Dinner at the Institute of Directors, London on Friday 2nd December 2011.

The evening will be spent with one of the world's best portrait photographers, Julian Calder. Following the superb three-course Christmas dinner in the magnificent period restaurant at the Institute of Directors (IoD) at 116 Pall Mall, there will be a rare opportunity to listen to Julian Calder's extraordinary stories as he presents some of his magnificent portraits. This promises to be an exceptional experience.

About Julian Calder

Julian Calder has photographed numerous stories and assignments for leading national and international magazines. He specialises in portraits and his work has been published around the world and has been exhibited at the National Portrait Gallery, London. His portraits of the Royal family formed the core of the Jubilee edition of Keepers of the Kingdom. Julian, who has been a professional photographer for over 30 years, was recently commissioned to take 16 official portraits of Her Majesty The Queen and HRH Prince Philip wearing the Orders of Great Britain and the Commonwealth, all taken on a D3X.

"We are delighted to have booked Julian Calder to show some of his work and share some of his experiences with us at our Grand Christmas dinner," says Gray Levett, founder of Grays of Westminster.

The grand Regency building, 116 Pall Mall, with its sweeping marble staircase and vast walls covered in 18th and 19th Century canvases provides a spectacular backdrop for the evening, and the period restaurant is a most fitting venue for this elegant, traditional Christmas celebration.

• Venue: Institute of Directors (IoD) at 116 Pall Mall.
• Date: Friday, December 2nd, 2011
• Champagne reception: 6.30 p.m.
• Dinner: 7.15 p.m. (Traditional Christmas Dinner or a Vegetarian Option)
• Julian Calder's talk in the Morning Room: 9.15 p.m.
• Cost of the evening: £155 per ticket or £95 if you are a subscriber to Nikon Owner magazine

Booking Information

Grays of Westminster Christmas events are extremely popular and early booking is highly recommended. To book a place at the Christmas Event, please email Gillian Greenwood, gillian.greenwood ( @ ) graysofwestminster dot co dot uk by email only with your full name, Nikon Owner subscription number if available, postcode, daytime mobile and landline, your menu choice (traditional or vegetarian) and the name of any guest you would like to bring with you dot Please note there are limited places available, so do reply as soon as you are able to, in order to ensure you have a place dot It is important to note that we are unfortunately unable to take telephone messages with regard to your booking dot

For more information, please contact:

Gray Levett
Grays of Westminster
40 Churton Street
London
SW1V 2LP

+44 (0)20 7828 4925
info ( @ ) graysofwestminster dot co dot uk
http://www.graysofwestminster.co.uk

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