Malta Institute of Professional Photography (MIPP) newsletter: November-December 2016

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Photography Kevin Casha

Editorial Dear Members, I hope you enjoyed our first issue of the revamped newsletter. Although perhaps not so immediately apparent, each issue is the result of the hard work of various members who have kindly offered their time and assistance in order to give you an ever improving service.

It is not easy to gather content month after month, yet the MIPP is so active that just keeping track of our events and reporting them always helps to fill in most of the newsletter. Images are really not a problem as we always have at hand the excellent work of our members but in a society which seems to have less and less time at its disposal, engaging and interesting written features are not so easy to come by. Thankfully, we have some members who are regularly contributing to our content. The regular exhibition reviews by Tomoko Goto give us an amazing insight into contemporary photographic exhibitions, not only from Malta but also from international artists. Lorraine Abela, who is part of the new team helping out in the newsletter, has also supplied us with a couple of interesting articles and will continue to feature the work of iconic and inspiring photographers from all over the globe. I would like to encourage other members to give us their contributions, be it in text or in the form of photography.

Contents Illustrated Academic Essay by Lorraine Abela

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Enchanting Matera and the Malta connection by Kevin Casha

pg 07

Stefan Cachia | Duncan Cauchi | Sean Azzopardi | Rik Van Colen | George Abdilla | Richard

pg 10

Farrugia The MIPP Still Image Award in Photography MIPP Events

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Invitation to a photography packed weekend

pg 16

The MIPP Image Editing Course

pg 18

Light Hearted Moments by Mario Casha

pg 19

Jot down dates

pg 20

Photography in Malta The History and the Protagonists by Kevin Casha

pg 21

Veronica Busuttil by Daniel Vassallo

pg 24

Membership Renewal and newcomers

pg 28

DOs and DON’TS in PHOTOGRAPHY

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Other valid contributors to the MIPP are designers Sita Azzopardi and Malcolm Sammut, who are in charge of the newsletter, with Kevin Abela helping out in various other design needs. Brian Agius is on the job of designing our promotional flyers. Louisa Tonna has taken on the unenviable task of proof reading whilst Mario Casha is kindly preparing the entertaining caricatures that provide us with some light moments. As previously announced, Oriella Formosa Carabez has recently joined us in the committee.

It is indeed an exciting time if we can retain this new, predominantly young and fresh influx of cooperation, ideas and networking.

There are various other members who are regularly giving their input, like Charles Calleja, Lorraine Abela and Ivan Consiglio.

These past months the committee has also been busily engaged in concerted efforts to totally renew our website. This should go online right before the November convention. Tonio Polidano has been the person who has taken on the coordination of this new website, with Martin Agius assisting. Naturally when it goes active, we would love to hear from our members of any ideas or comments that you might have. Feedback is very important for us! There has been a lot of work and activity towards putting the MIPP on a higher gear and we should soon have some further really exciting news to announce.

On a more personal note, this month sees the realization of one more of my dreams – the publishing of my work the History of Photography in Malta. It has been a long and exhausting project, but now that it has materialized, I am naturally happy that I have managed to bring this work to a successful completion. I feel that this book will raise the awareness of both the local and international public and forever narrate and record the names and stories of all those photographers who have contributed to make local photography what it is. My only hope is that this work spawns off a series of other photography-related publications and that it also safeguards our heritage and culture. I sincerely look forward to seeing future photography students refer to this academic book in their research.

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Best regards, Kevin Casha President.

Editor: Kevin Casha

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Proof Reading: Louisa Tonna

Members Profiles: Daniel Vassallo

If you want your photos featured on the newsletter’s front page just send the images to: newsletter@mippmalta.com Your contributions are always welcome

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Illustrated Academic Essay Contextual and cultural referencing in art & design

by Lorraine Abela Part two

further developments and the efficient Kodak no.1

Evans. Another lady photographer who did a very

was invented. In the early 1890’s one can observe

good job in photographing children but this time in

a big change in how children are photographed.

street photography. Starting in black and white and

Gertrude Kasebier, one of the very first women

then as soon as color photography came out, she

photographers from the Pictorialist era, emphasized

even presented work in color. Her work was more

her photography on the bond between the mother

into straight photography and she always made sure

and the child. Her work made her an acknowledged

to capture the right moment, at times with a hint of

artist with the invitation to join the group ‘The Linked

humor as well.

Ring’ and later ‘Photo Secession’. Gertrude Kasebier had some of her work published on the quarterly

“It was a good neighborhood for taking pictures in

magazine of Photo Secession, Camera Work.

those days, because that was before television,” she told Block. “There was a lot happening. And the older

Pictorialism

In the early 1900s photography changed, it started to

people would be sitting out on the stoops because

be more artistic, making the scene or situation look

of the heat. This was... in the late ‘30s, so those

In the photographs previously mentioned, the

even nicer than it was in reality. The children were

neighborhoods were very active.” Levitt

photographed in a setup, with nice lighting conditions

(http://www.npr.org/programs/atc/features/2002/jan/levitt/020117.levitt.html)

children are all static and mostly centered in the photograph. Taken with Daguerreotype, ambrotypes

and with natural poses.

She managed to capture great images, with most of

or tintypes, such photographs required longer

Figure 11 | A Kid playing with dog

by Gertrude Kasebier

them going unnoticed looking almost like candid

One can immediately notice the immense difference

where one can see how excellently she has captured

exposure. This made the children look stiff and uncomfortable. As photography evolved, there were

from what photography offered in the previous years and in this particular era.

shots. Here are some of her works in monochrome, the daily common life on the streets of New York City in those years.

Their different perspective made the daguerreotype fashionable. Researching Child Photography primarily took me back to a period of time were families were Figure 9 | Some more work of Kasebier in ‘Camera Work’

requesting portraits of their children to be taken.

Southworth & Hawes were two photographers, partners in this business, who are considered as pioneers in this field. Many children daguerreotype photographs bear their name. The following are some examples of their works, which display children posed in a very rigid way, generally gazing away from the camera.

Straight photography One can realize that along the years, photography was getting more realistic. Photographers were more interested in displaying the experience in life back then. One can stop at a very interesting period Figure 8 | A page from the magazine ‘Camera Work’ showing Gertrude Kasebier as one of the members

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Figure 10 | by Gertrude Kasebier

in photographic history. Although being a neglected photographer, Helen Levitt was guided in her work by the well-known Henri Cartier Bresson and Walker

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Figure 12 | Children playing in the Street

by Levitt

Figure 13 | Children wearing masks for halloween

by Levitt

Documentary photography

Figure 14 | Girls playing and boy looking under the girl’s dress, by Levitt labor abuse. He used to travel and visit places of work, like factories, mines, mills, fields and more. He entered

The same ideology progressed and various artists

in disguise and photographed children at work. He

were more inclined to document through photography,

asked them for some personal details as well to source

believing in passing on a message. Straight photography

his documentaries. His work made the government

and documentary photography go hand in hand and

focus more on laws against child-labor abuse and

these photographs were used to report in the hope that

actually enforce them. For his photography he used a

the situation is addressed. One of these photographers

Graflex which was new at that time. His photographs

was Lewis W. Hine, once a teacher, left everything to

are so powerful.

follow his passion. He was interested in social welfare and reformation and so he started documenting child-

Hine’s powerful images show that he depended only on his camera to make sure his message is clear, in fact he once said: “If I could tell the story in words, I wouldn’t have to lug a camera”. Hine (http://www.brainyquote.com/quotes/quotes/l/lewishine161834.html)

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Enchanting Matera and the Malta connection Article by Kevin Casha Figure 17

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to be continued next Issue

Lorraine Abela

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A chance meeting in July, with a friend of mine who runs a travel agency, led to a snap little trip to Matera in Italy together with a group of friends. Encouraged by what I had discovered through internet and later through my contacts with a very active group of photographers based in Basilicata, we decided to set off for a four day September photographic visit to this area.

Matera is a captivating blend of beauty and

of the city. Situated right below the centre of the

Christ, King David, The Nativity of Christ and lately

contradiction. It was home to an ancient cave

city square, in Piazza Vittorio Veneto, these giant

the re-make of Ben Hur. International icons such as

dwelling culture and, to make our connection more

underground reservoirs and water systems are an

Sophia Loren, Omar Sharif, Pier Paolo Pasolini, Mel

fruitful, Matera has been declared European Capital

early engineering marvel and the main reason why

Gibson and Richard Gere have all been associated

of Culture for 2019; right after our Valletta. Matera

Matera is one of the oldest inhabited cities of the

with Matera based-film productions. Malta must up

has been a UNESCO World Heritage site since 1993

world. The saying that where there is water, there is

its game if it is to keep competing for such movies!

and now ranks as one of Italy’s most renowned icons.

life is surely brought home here. The afternoon left us with some time to have our first taste of the area

Four days are not much to manage to capture all the

It was not exactly encouraging to arrive in rain at

known as “I Sassi.” This consists of a multi-layered

charms not only of Matera but also of the picturesque

our Matera lodgings but being mainly a group of

town which builds on ancient caves and ancient man-

Basilicata surroundings. During our stay, the weather

adventurous photographers, we were not going to be

made abodes which have been later transformed

did not really let up so it was not easy to find the right

discouraged by the weather. Our fifteen-strong group

into a fascinating honeycomb of habitable dwellings,

light and conditions so much needed for landscape and

Library housed in an old monastery. The architecture

consisted mainly of MIPP members and some friends.

busy restaurants and countless bed–and-breakfast

architectural photography. Yet, the hospitality of the

and the library content were both fascinating and

As soon as we settled down, we proceeded right away

facilities – from the simplest to the most elaborate

local Ministry of Culture, the Agricultural department

some of us would have wished to stay more at the

to our rendezvous with members of the MATERAW

and modern conversions. It would be the first of

as well as our friends from Materaw managed to make

place. The many little churches, hewn in the rock and

photographic group for a press conference, staged

many explorations of the Sassi area – one is always

even the worst thunderstorm bearable.

We were

decorated with ancient ninth-century frescoes, where

by the Basilicata major to announce our arrival and

curious of each little discovery when exploring the

taken to visit a grape packaging factory, a vineyard

a never-ending source of inspiration for our cameras.

to explain our cooperation on projects pertaining to

meandering little alleys. It is on many occasions that

– complete with obligatory wine tasting, an olive

It felt as if time stood still in these primitive places

photography. Both photographic groups wish to set

one finds dead ends and mistakes the way in this

oil facility, museums and churches.

An impressive

of worship. On another trip, we had the opportunity

the ball rolling with ideas of possible cooperation

sort of man-made maze– but it is all part of the fun

museum in the heart of Matera wholly dedicated to

of viewing the Metaponto Archaeological Park where

on artistic projects that could form part of both

- although at times rather exhausting for the not so

the fascinating work of the late photographer Pino

one can absorb the impressive monuments and

Matera and Valletta’s celebrations in 2018-19. It was

athletic wanderer.

Settani, increased my envy for a similar place in Malta.

remains of the Ancient Greek and Roman Empires.

Naturally in between this itinerary we made our own

a great start to our adventure, as the televised press conference was well attended and gave us the chance

Not only are the Sassi a definite tourist attraction, but

explorations of the area, particularly the restaurants

It was a pleasure to hear the zealous Antonello di

not only to get our message over to the media but

various film producers have noticed their photogenic

and wine bars. As is the norm, we were very rarely

Gennaro, one of the talented Materaw photographers,

also to get to know better our new Italian friends.

potential. Matera is sometimes called the Jerusalem

disappointed with the excellent food and wines found

explain in detail each place and location that we

of Lucania – and it is quite obvious why. To date,

in this region – it was providential that our long walks

visited. His passion for Matera knows no bounds.

Right after the conference, we were taken on our

it has actually been the main location for various

along the Sassi at least kept our weight somewhat in

Finally, for variety, we were taken to Porto Marinagri,

first trip of discovery – to the ancient water cisterns

block-buster biblical movies such as The Passion of

check!

in Policoro, which is a fantastic modern residential project which consists mainly of villas serviced by

The relatively “modern” part of Matera lent itself

a system of canals so that owners can actually park

perfectly for street photography – the bustling

their yachts right outside their doorstep!

tourists, ambulant sellers and vociferous guides are excellent material for the candid photographer.

As the days flew by relentlessly, it was satisfying to

Another highlight of our stay was a visit to the Public

notice the bond which immediately began to foster between the MIPP and Materaw groups. I never cease to be amazed with the friendship and fraternity that photography encourages. Prior to our return home, during the final sumptuous dinner made of a never ending procession of deliciously different meat platters, we had to reluctantly bid our farewells to our new found colleagues and friends.

From today onwards, I am sure that the bond between Matera and Malta can only blossom for the benefit of photography and culture.

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Rik Van Colen Walk On By

Photography by Photography by

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Richard FArrugia Everyone sometimes needs to cry out...

Photography by

Photography by

Duncan Cauchi Station Ghost

Stefan Cachia BubbleMischief

Photography by

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Photography by

George Abdilla Playing in the street

2016

Continental Cars Ltd.

The MIPP Still Image Award in Photography

The MIPP Still Image Award in Photography This year’s MIPP Still Image Award in photography is in an advanced stage of progress, with the students nearing the end of demanding but highly subscribed and informative course. As is the norm, this award is run by MIPP course director Kevin Casha, who puts an emphasis on covering all aspects required for a learner to make quick inroads and progress.

Various theoretical and practical workshops empower the students not only to learn techniques but to also interact with each other whilst putting theory learnt in the classroom into actual practice. Amongst other workshops, the students have been able to practice real life scenarios at Mediterraneo Marine Park, Ta’ Qali and Ghajn Tuffieha Bay. Classroom lectures are held at Hilltop Village, Naxxar and at Le Meridien Hotel, St. Julians.

At times other tutors, who are experts in a particular genre of photography, accompany the learners. The course will be finalized in November with the next version starting off in February 2017.

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Malta Institute of Professional Photography Main speaker:

John Denton INTERNATIONAL CONVENTION

2016

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Monte Kristo Estates

Saturday 19th & Sunday 20th November

Ticket Options

INVITATION TO A PHOTOGRAPHY PACKED WEEKEND: Saturday 19th – Sunday 20th November, 2016 Join the photography networking and tuition classes of instruction, during a fun

MIPP members 1.

2 day convention inclusive of convention lunches/coffee breaks and the MIPP’s Annual Award Dinner - €110.00

2.

2 day conference only - € 80.00 (including convention lunches/coffee breaks)

3.

1 day conference only - €50 (including convention lunch/coffee break)

filled weekend with the Malta Institute of Professional Photography and The Societies of UK. This being our 20th Anniversary, the ticket prices are subsidized by the MIPP & The Societies to encourage more participation from our members and supporters.

Non-Member prices are: 4.

2 day convention - inclusive of convention lunches/coffee breaks and MIPP Annual Award Dinner - €130.00

5.

2 day conference only - €115.00 (including convention lunches/coffee breaks)

6.

One day conference ticket - €60.00 (including convention lunch/coffee break) • In all cases any additional Award Dinners (for partners/guests) is at €30.00 per person.

• The Awards dinner is the MIPP’s Annual Awards Night. It incorporates the closing of the international convention, announces the MIPP Photographer of the Year and also acts as a graduation for the MIPP Still Image Award.

• This dinner, which will be held at the Le Meridien Hotel, in St. Julians is on Sunday 20th November at 7.30 pm. It will be a part plated buffet inclusive of free flowing wine and water.

Parking is free. This event is open to everyone.

All fee payments and bookings are to be received by no later than 30th October 2016. Booking email: bookings@mipp-malta.com

Be part of our 20 th ANNIVERSARY and make our Memories become History

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LIGHT HEARTED MOMENTS

The MIPP Image Editing Course The MIPP Image Editing course run

by Martin Agius is currently in full swing with learners meeting at Hilltop Village for tuition on post-processing techniques for photography.

THE PREDATOR

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by Mario Casha

Photography in Malta The History and the Protagonists

CALENDAR November December

by Kevin Casha

Assessment of PTYA ENTRIES

This study is a serious attempt to document the history

session 2

by Kevin Casha

Over the last two decades, photography has increased

wish is that it will serve both as an inspiration as well

its popularity in an exponential manner. The advent

as a reference for future scholars and researchers of

of digital technology has enabled people from all over

photography.

the world to be able to engage themselves with this

I strongly hope that this book makes the fascinating

Le Meridien

Open to all (subject to the amount of panels received)

progress on which I hope others will build upon. My

medium.

Tuesday 1st November | 19:30

MIPP Qualifications

story of Maltese photography and its photographers

This has had a noticeable influence on the way

better known and appreciated not only by the Maltese

photography is being looked at in our time. The

but also by a global public.�

medium has become an ingrained part of our everyday

Convention in collaboration with The Societies

life and, with the ease of current advances in media technology, the sharing and proliferation of images

Saturday 19th & Sunday 20th November Monte Kristo Estate

Friday 18th November | 16:00

Award Dinner

Le Meridien

Sunday 20th | 19:30 Le Meridien

Xmas Get together

(incorporating the graduation – Awarding of Certificates Still Image Courses)

Monday 12th December | 19:30

DETAILS TBA

family and friends welcome

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Book Synopsis:

of photography in Malta. It is a continuous work in

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Chapter 8:

The Struggle of Maltese Photography in Peace time

Chapter 9:

Other early photographers of note associated with Malta.

Chapter 10:

The influence of other significant protagonists up to the end of the twentieth-century.

Chapter 11:

Photographic Groups, Associations and education in Malta.

has not only boomed but has created an increasing

island as well as the fascinating stories of many of

thirst for knowledge in all spheres of art and research

Malta’s photographic protagonists. From the first

in this fascinating art form.

French photographers who introduced photography to the island, moving onto the many British exponents

This book aims at filling a glaring gap, not only in local

and covering early pioneer Maltese photographers,

circles but also in international photography, by delving

this publication takes the reader all the way up to the

in depth on the history of photography of Malta and its

introduction of Digital technology.

Chapter 12:

Digital - The Game changer

Chapter 13:

Conclusion

The book also contains a detailed index of photographers who have had a major impact on the island.

This work is the culmination of four years of intensive

and President of the Malta Institute of Professional Photography, Kevin Casha.

He has been actively

involved in all spheres of photography as well as in the art scene for the past 35 years.

research by international Master photographer

photographers. Photography arrived in Malta in 1842, approximately just two years after its introduction on

Photography in Malta - Its History and Protagonists,

mainland Europe. Unfortunately most of its exponents

is not only a treasure trove of vintage photographs

have been neglected or even forgotten.

but a much needed reference in the field of local

The book’s publication was made possible through the financial assistance of APS Bank Limited and contains 400 pages and is hard-bound with a dust cover.

photography.

Through

in-depth

predominantly

research

unpublished

and images,

over

500

this

book

The Chapter Contents include:

attempts to trace the origins of photography on our Foreword by

Dr. Giovanni Bonello

Chapter 1:

The Initial Spark - The French

Enquiries email:

Connection

kevcash@maltanet.net

Chapter 2:

The British Invasion

Chapter 3:

War and Technology

Chapter 4:

The Appearance of the first Mal-

“Few, if any, others could have combined the expertise, the passion and determination which coalesced in Casha to drive him to build up the many layers of this volume…

At this stage, I would be tempted to designate Casha’s work as the definitive historical textbook of photography in Malta. It is hard, not to say impossible, to imagine much more being added to the core, it is so comprehensive in scope, so deep in reflection, so exhaustive in detail.”

tese Photographers Chapter 5:

The Ellis Photographers

Chapter 6:

The Proliferation of Photography

in Malta Chapter 7:

Photography moves gradually towards art.

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(Dr. Giovanni Bonello)

Initially, Veronica was not so passionate about

Veronica Busuttil Interview by Daniel Vassallo Veronica Busuttil was born in Malta and lives in

photography, she would forbid her diving buddies

dry. Veronica spent twice as

from bringing photographic equipment with them as

much on her camera than on

she considered photography a burden, as their stay

the housing equipment.

underwater was constrained by the amount of oxygen available in the tanks on their backs. Taking pictures

She can dive up to seventy-

means that the diver has to observe, stop, compose,

five meters in depth and

set the camera and shoot which takes a lot of time. All

sometimes she goes way

she was intent on doing at that time was to observe

beyond the indicated limit

and explore new fish, the seabed and shipwrecks.

that

Sliema. She works as an assistant financial controller

her

photographic

equipment can reach and

and this has been her job for the past 30 years.

In 1999 she went to dive in the Red Sea and in 2009

in 2014 her camera was

Veronica enjoys sport and adventure: this works well

she repeated this wonderful experience. It was then

unfortunately flooded.

as it balances her daily routines.

that a friend of hers managed to convince her to buy a camera and take it with her to take pictures. She

In 2013 she printed two

Since she was young, Veronica has developed a

received her first compact camera a Canon Ixus 870

albums

deep connection and a passion for the sea and the

a few days before she left to Egypt and she started

pictures

underwater world. She has always wanted to explore

taking her first shots during these trips.

this underwater life which is unknown to many. She is

with taken

the in

best the

camera would further impede their movements,

Maltese waters and abroad with her first camera and

thus decreasing their diving time, especially when

in May 2016 she was encouraged by Kevin Casha to

conditions are not ideal.

exhibit some of her best pictures in a personal show

a member of the Atlam Subaqua Club and the Calypso

From then on Veronica kept carrying her camera with

Subaqua Club. After following training and getting

her every time she went diving. In 2013 she decided

certification in 1994, a photographer at Atlam asked

to upgrade, she thought about getting a DSLR but

She invested in a good housing for the camera,

her to be his model for an international competition

cost and, more importantly, weight made her choose

a strobe and a frame. The housing equipment is

The pictures showcased the photographer’s favourite

in 1996 and the cooperation achieved the award for

another compact, the Canon G16. Divers already

crucial for an underwater photographer, without it

subjects which are mainly shipwrecks, sea horses

best creative shot with a double exposure shot.

carry a lot of weight with the oxygen tanks, a heavy

the camera would be flooded and this special, yet

and life on the seabeds. This exhibition was a huge

expensive, equipment keeps the camera safe and

success, it was readily welcomed by the public.

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at Sistina Art.

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The event also served as a welcome boost of confidence for Veronica and her amazing work.

Veronica

also

has

a

facebook

page

where,

contrary to what some other photographers do, she posts all the best shots taken underwater.

Through sharing these pictures, she hopes to inspire to

other

start

people

diving

and

discovering the beautiful world found underwater and subsequently to start getting involved in this not shoot in raw. In 2016 she started shooting also in

completely replace their DSLR with a video camera

dive she enjoys sitting down with her diving buddies

raw and she began exploring the features and pushing

and in other instances they mount a GoPro camera

discussing the shots taken underwater and coming up

the limits of her photographic equipment.

to their DSLR. She has no intention of following

genre of photography.

She states that “Diving is therapeutic” and after a

this trend as she is very satisfied with the way she

with new ideas for the next dive - “This is a very important part of the diving experience”.

Veronica has noticed how in recent times, many

communicates her passion for diving through still

Veronica loves to explore new waters and

photographers

images.

she has a dream of diving in Mexico and to

photography to videography. In some cases they

underwater

are

switching

from

photograph Dolphins and a Grouper.

Veronica joined the Malta Institute of Professional Photography – MIPP in May 2015 and has attended a Fast Track to Photography course delivered by Kevin Casha through a collaboration between the Atlam Subaqua Club and the MIPP. She has also attended a course on post processing

with

Martin

Agius

at

the

MIPP. She attends the Institute’s lectures regularly and even though she does not do land photography, she still finds that these lectures help her improve her photographic skills underwater.

Veronica shoots mostly in JPEG because of storage issues, lack of software and also for the reason that the first camera simply could

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Interview by Daniel Vassallo

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….. back ground separation gives more depth and encourages the viewer to look more into the subject. However the rule will not apply in a technical land-

Always focus on the eye closest to the camera (portraiture).

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should be in focus.

Diagonals are always welcome in a photograph as they add dynamism and life.

Pay directly from the BOV website: www.bov.com and log in to BOV internet banking with your Securekey.

OR When attending an MIPP Event.

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Rules of Do’s and Don’ts in Photogaphy

(Cheques are to be made payable to “The Treasurer, MIPP”)

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Good use of depth of field is vital

scape where the whole scene

OR

One may pay by either sending in a cheque to: “27, Moonlight, Giovanni Papaffy Street, Ta’ Paris, Birkirkara, BKR 4021, Malta”, together with the relative membership fee.

Do

Use the Raw format to retain the full quality of your camera.

Don’t

Diversity in lighting is always

Catch lights are important however one

good and interesting (electronic

should avoid multiple catch lights (per

/ available). Experiment with

eye) if possible.

different light sources.

Don’t

Don’t

Horizons should be ALWAYS Never cut body parts such as arms and legs from the joints - it results in amputation.

Check for lines passing through

straight.

Don’t

heads, arms etc … the horizon should never pass through the subject.

Don’t Nothing should stick out from the main subject..

Avoid cross eyed situations (por-

The nose should never protrude out of

traiture). Show very little of the

the face (portraiture).

'white' in a person's eyes.

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THE MIPP SPONSORS Non-Profit organizations like the Malta Institute of Professional Photography are constantly in need of funds in order to be able to function in a modern and professional environment. That is why it was important to have various sponsors interested in networking with the MIPP and at the same time involving them in important

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issues concerning the photographic trade.

The MIPP feels it is vital to stimulate joint events and initiatives together with our sponsors. This policy helps our members to be constantly aware of products and services that our sponsors market thus not only encouraging an increase in business but also benefitting our members through special occasional offers and deals.

This co-operation and belief by our sponsors, most of who have been with us since the MIPP’s inception, has helped in no small way in making the Institute what it is today. It is one of the MIPP’s main objectives to help keep this co-operation improving. We urge our members to truly support our sponsors by making use of their services and products whenever possible.

Lenses and camera bodies available for hire

Our sponsors show faith in the MIPP so it is only fair that our members should reciprocate. Give your

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custom to those companies and entities that help us.

EF 100-400mm f/4-5.6 L IS USM EF 70-200mm 1:2,8 L IS II USM EF 24-105mm 1:4,0 L IS USM EF 24-70mm 1:2.8L USM EF 8-15mm f/4 L USM fisheye EOS 5D III body EOS 6D body Speedlite 600 EX RT

For full details and conditions visit www.avantech.com.mt or call on 2148 8800

Ask about our ‘Try before you buy’ scheme!

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contacts

Web: www.mipp-malta.com Email: president@mipp-malta.com Address: 27, Moonlight, Giovanni Papaffy Street, Ta’ Paris, Birkirkara, BKR 4021, Malta Tel No: 21486097

2016 Nov / DEC