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NZIPP President Katherine Williams FNZIPP || and AAIPP
Infocus is for everyone, hosted by NZIPP – but we warmly welcome any professional photographer or aspiring photographer who would love to join us.
Infocus is just around the corner and it’s going to be awesome!! Jam packed with International and New Zealand talent Infocus 2016 is going to be the event of the year. The line up includes presenters in a multitude of genres to excite and inspire you to take your pursuit of photographic craftsmanship and your photography business to the next level. In addition to an incredible line up, we have the hub – a chill out space where you can connect with speakers on a more one to one level and ask them the questions you have been burning too. With major photographic brands and retailers on hand at the tradeshow you’ll have the opportunity to touch and feel the gear and products…and if you’re anything like most photographers that’s something we all love to do! And it’s the perfect chance to ask the brand experts any technical questions too. On that note I really want to say a huge thank you to all of our sponsors, it’s with your support that this event is possible. I’m a huge believer that people do business with people… if you don’t already you really should try it. Establish great relationships with suppliers on home soil and enjoy the fulfillment and level of service that comes through this personal approach. Thank you so much to our principal sponsor Epson, our Platinum sponsor CR Kennedy and all of our sponsors and partners who have backed us to make this years event one to remember. In this years program we’ve tried something a little different with Day 1 (Sunday 19th June) kicking off at 10:00am, allowing those from out of town to fly in on the morning of the conference. We all love the social side of Infocus so the Sunday runs until the later time of 8:30pm this year with pizza and drinks included. Day 2 kicks off a little earlier but concludes at 4:00pm, allowing the option for those who would like to keep their accommodation costs to a minimum to stay for just 1 night but to still enjoy
the full conference program. Or, of course if you’re staying for the Iris Awards Gala Dinner there’s plenty of time to get glammed up or suited and booted and ready to celebrate. If you’re contemplating coming but cost is holding you back – remember for the cost of just a couple of corporate headshots, or the fraction of a wedding shoot you could be there and be part of it. Make it happen! When you book in for Infocus (www.infocus.org.nz), please check out and book for some of the other amazing things we have available for you at Exposure (ww.infocus.org.nz/events)…. there’s workshops, live shoots, photo critiques, a photo wall… moving more towards a festival style there’s something for everyone to be excited about photography. Remember a big part of this event has been created by a team of volunteers doing this for the love of it and a desire to keep the photographic community strong …and I want to send a massive thank you to everyone who has helped out along the way – even the little things mean a lot to us! As many of us are small businesses (often ‘1 man bands’), I truly believe being part of this event is the invigorative tonic that we often need and it is just so incredibly valuable. Then to share it with such an amazing bunch of people is just priceless! Infocus is for everyone, hosted by NZIPP – but we warmly welcome any professional photographer or aspiring photographer who would love to join us. Exposure is jam packed with events for all levels of photography interest and we’d love you all to encourage friends and family to come along take a look at what the photographic profession is all about and share in our love for the absolute magic that is photography! See you there.
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CHECK OUT THE AWESOME 2016 PROMO VIDEO!
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Mike Langford
QUEENSTOWN LANDSCAPE RETREAT WITH JACKIE RANKEN & MIKE LANGFORD
3pm Friday 5 August - 1pm Sunday 7 August 2016 Canon Collective is excited to offer you this special Landscape Retreat in beautiful Queenstown, hosted by Canon Master Photographers Jackie Ranken & Mike Langford. This dynamic duo will take you on a photography journey where you will be introduced to the wonderful world of creative landscape photography. This is a great workshop to get expert advice and hands on experience amongst some spectacular scenery. Take advantage of this special event, tickets are strictly limited! To view full details on this Canon Collective event and to book please visit canon.co.nz/collective
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PROGRAMME OUTLINE
INFOCUS 2 016 WELLINGTON
16-20 JUNE. SHED 6, QUEENS WHARF, WELLINGTON NZ
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IRIS AWARDS EPSON/NZIPP iris professional
photography awards
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Day 1 - Epson / NZIPP Iris Awards Live Print Judging - FREE ENTRY Awards exhibition open to the public - FREE ENTRY Canon Photography 101 Workshop - BOOK ONLINE
FRIDAY 17 JUNE
Day 2 - Epson / NZIPP Iris Awards Live Print Judging - FREE ENTRY Awards exhibition open to the public - FREE ENTRY Printing Award Winning Images with Canon Master, Jackie Ranken Workshop - BOOK ONLINE True to Creativity – Eizo Colour Management Workshop - BOOK ONLINE
SATURDAY 18 JUNE
Day 3 - Epson / NZIPP Iris Awards Live Print Judging - FREE ENTRY Industry exhibition (Public Open Day) - FREE ENTRY Awards exhibition open to the public - FREE ENTRY Exposure :: The NZ Photoshow: Public events and workshops. Full program of events at: http://infocus.org.nz/events/ - BOOK ONLINE
SUNDAY 19 JUNE
Infocus Conference - Day One - BOOK ONLINE World class speakers and workshops - BOOK ONLINE Industry exhibition open - BOOK ONLINE
MONDAY 20 JUNE
Infocus Conference - Day Two - BOOK ONLINE World class speakers and workshops - BOOK ONLINE Industry exhibition open - BOOK ONLINE Gala Awards Dinner - BOOK ONLINE
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A huge thank you to our 2016 sponsors!
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THE VENUE: Shed 6, Queens Wharf Wellington Waterfront
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The Infocus Conference is the only major annual event for photography professionals in New Zealand. The Iris Awards judging is held for three days prior to the conference, to maximise the benefit, and minimise time out of the office for both members and sponsors VENUE alike. Infocus provides a forum for the New Zealand professional photography industry to come together to achieve a number of objectives: • To celebrate the craft of professional photography • To discuss important issues facing the industry • To provide professional development for photographers • To create networking opportunities between suppliers and photographers • To raise the profile of the Institute and photographers across New Zealand. The Infocus Conference incorporates an invaluable Industry Exhibition, Gala Awards dinner - to celebrate the Iris Award winners. We encourage you to make the most of this valuable opportunity, to network with major players, be actively involved in the conference, enjoy all that Wellington has to offer, and in particular utilise the social functions to interact and exchange ideas with delegates.
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INFOCUS 2 016 WELLINGTON
16-20 JUNE. SHED 6, QUEENS WHARF, WELLINGTON NZ
WWW.INFOCUS.ORG.NZ
48 HRS OF MADNESS! Book for Infocus before Friday
3rd June 8:00pm and be in to win....... $4000 of prizes up for grabs including; • Nikon - Voucher to the retail value of $1000. To be redeemed directly from Nikon NZ (Lacklands • Queensberry - Workspace Pro Subscription for 1 year and a 50% voucher to the value of $250 to be spent on a QBook or album product • NZIPP - 1 Year NZIPP membership valued at up to $529 • CRK - $500 Voucher • IPS - $500 Voucher • Canon - beautiful paper RRP $349 • Momento - $250 Voucher • D-Photo - 1 Year Subscription • Rothbury Insurance - 2 x bottles of Central Otago pinot noir • Plus exciting prizes to be announced from Wellington Photographic Supplies and Photo Warehouse.
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INFOCUS 2016 has an amazing line up of educational and inspirational speakers to get your head and heart racing.
SUSANA BARBERA
DARREN JEW
KIM HAMBLIN
VICKY PAPAS VERGARA
ADAM FINCH
GRANT SHEEHAN
TROY GOODALL
JAMES SIMMONS
CHRISTINA FORCE
NIKI BOON
JONATHAN SUCKLING
KELLY VANYAI
REGISTRATION FEES Full Conference Registration
1 DAY
2 DAY DEAL
2 Day Conference Registration Includes:
NZIPP / AIPA / AIPP / WPPI MEMBER
$295
$495
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Attendance at all conference sessions
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Entry into Industry exhibition
PSNZ MEMBER
$345
$595
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Satchel and contents
GENERAL ADMISSION
$395
$745
STUDENT
$295
$345
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Lunch and snacks
Register online at www.infocus.org.nz Payment is by credit card (Visa or Mastercard) and a secure link is provided. An automatic email will be sent at the completion of your registration. A confirmation email and tax receipt
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Lunch and snacks
will be sent within 72 hours of registering, to the email address provided.
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INFOCUS 2016
DAY 1
Programme
SUNDAY 19TH JUNE 9.00am
Registration - Arrival tea/coffee and look around the Tradeshow
10.00am
Welcome to InFocus 2016 - Meet the speakers
10.10am
Sponsor Interview
10:15am
The Art of Authenticity James Simmons Wedding and Fine Art Landscape Photographer When you keep it real you enable people to just be themselves. Journey through moment design, conceptualised images, practical business and booking hints, and the stories behind the shots.
11:40am
Sponsor Interview
11:45am
Where Does Inspiration Fit? Darren Jew Marine Photographer A step-by-step guide to taking your work further – harnessing inspiration to evolve and solidify your photographic style.
12:45pm
Capture the moment Infocus Group photo 2016
1:00pm
Lunch in the Tradeshow
2:00pm
Childhood in the Raw Niki Boon Documentary Photographer and Portraitist Niki takes us on her journey documenting family life with raw honesty and her inspiration of the beauty in the ordinary. Within the mundane lies the connections, the relationships and the essence of family.
3:00pm
Know your target Market Christina Force Marketing and Folio Consultant Attracting amazing clients doesn’t start with a folio - in fact this is the very last step of the process. Indeed, you will be unlikely to get a folio in front of a great client without implementing some of the steps I walk you through in this talk. It doesn’t matter what type of photographer you are (or think you are); get these seven things right and clients will be seeking you out rather than the other way around.
4:00pm
Afternoon tea in the Tradeshow
4:30pm
Tales by Light Darren Jew Marine Photographer Travel to Papua New Guinea and surrounding islands with marine photographer Darren Jew as he gets to know the locals and realises a long awaited dream. A screening of Darrens episode from the acclaimed National Geographic Tales by Light series followed by Q&A session.
5:10pm
Sponsor Interview
5:15pm
Suckling on Social Jonathan Suckling Wedding Photographer Everything you need to know on harnessing social media in all it’s forms. We’re talking Facebook algorithms & tricks, hashtags & geotags, snapchatting like a celeb and so much more. Get excited to be inspired and equipped to take your social media game to a whole new level. #getit
6:15pm
Pizza + happy hour in the Tradeshow
7:15pm
Live Creative Hair Shoot and Post Production Adam Finch Hair, Fashion and Creative Portraitist Mastering the ability to shoot to a brief, think creatively, pose and structure dynamic compositions, through to enhancing their post productions skills to fulfil the overall vision for the clients images.
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My Mum Knows Your Business Kelly Vanyai Photographic Business Consultant Make more money in your business by focusing on what your clients love, and how they love to be treated. The rewards for your business rely on their experience.
JS x2 Night Shoot Shenanigans James Simmons + Jonathan Suckling Wedding Photographers Discovering and exploring two top wedding photographers shooting styles in a live night shoot -an engagment shoot around the Wellington waterfront.
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DAY 2
Programme
MONDAY 20TH JUNE
7.30am
Registration - Arrival tea/coffee and look around the Tradeshow
8:00am
The Secrets Behind Styling Fine Art Portraiture Vicky Papas Vergara Fine Art Portraitist and Fashion Photographer Constructing and capturing what’s happening in your head through creative styling. Sourcing the right model, achieving expression and movement in feminine forms and creating wearable art on a budget.
9:20am
Sponsor Interview
9:25am
It’s Not Like I Planned It Troy Goodall Advertising Photographer The importance of having a great production team in commercial photography and the creative flexibility to improvise.
10:25am
Sponsor Interview
10:30am
Morning tea in the Tradeshow
11:00am
Close the Deal Christina Force Marketing and Folio Consultant If you’ve implemented ways to promote your best work, and reached out to your ideal clients in the right way, it’s likely they will want to work with you. How well are you prepared to receive a phone call about an assignment? As a photographer you’re in the service industry and the estimating process is an opportunity to convey your professionalism and competence -it’s also a great way to make or break your chances. You may only get one. In this talk I’ll run through some of the important steps you should be aware of and have in place to deal with top assignments from top clients -and that could be anything from a wedding to a global advertising campaign.
12:00pm
The Business of Babies Kim Hamblin Babies, Family, Maternity portraits Swap the creative hat for the business hat and to realise that your dreams really are within reach. Set your business map for success and learn to understand what you’re worth and get paid for it.
1:00pm
Lunch in the Tradeshow
2:00pm
Bushido, the Way of the Samurai Susana Barbera Documentary Weddings and Street Photographer The code of the samurai are seven virtues for a way of living with honour. The soul of the samurai is the sword and the soul of the photographer is the camera. Susana explores how to apply the honour code of the samurai to photography.
4:00pm
Close of day two
6.30pm onwards
Epson / NZIPP Iris Professional Photography Gala Awards Dinner
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16-20 JUNE. SHED 6, QUEENS WHARF, WELLINGTON NZ
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Eye in the Sky Grant Sheehan Drone and Landscape Photography, Publisher Grant sheds light on his work that explores our country from the air, in a way that is both unique and compelling; from wide elevated vistas of landscapes and land forms, to close intimate portraits of buildings and textures.
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Susana Barbera Documentary Weddings and Street Photographer
I try to capture the atmosphere of that special day, the hugs, kisses, smiles, teary eyes, in one word: THE LOVE.
Susana Barbera is an International reference in documentary wedding photography. Her committed and passionate work, creativity and mastery in the use of black and white have earned her numerous international awards and taken her to her other passion, teaching and sharing her philosophy of believing in magic to let the Universe surprise you. When that happens your are able to see the right picture at the right time. Teaching and finding the potential in each student is her goal, we are all different, we dont need to be a copy of anybody else but be the best of ourselfs. Greatly inspired by the art of street photography, Susana’s images are as striking as they are filled with action and intensity. They engage, amaze, and entertain as she successfully infuses a glimpse of her own sense of humor into each piece.
BUSHIDO, THE WAY OF THE SAMURAI MONDAY 20 JUNE - 2:00PM The code of the samurai are seven virtues for a way of living with honour. The soul of the samurai is the sword and the soul of the photographer is the camera. Susana explores how to apply the honour code of the Samurai to photography.
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Vicky Papas Vergara Fine Art Portraitist and Fashion Photographer
Working from a modern home studio filled with exquisitely dressed mannequins, camera paraphernalia, and artistic backdrops, Vicky combines intricate couture pieces and unique styling to bring her captivating images to life.
Manifesting her journey through a vision, photographer and couture artist Vicky Papas is the creative brainchild behind the brand VERGARA. Her innovative gifts of photography, painting, creating wearable art, and styling, hallmark VERGARA glamour. Her free spirited boundless approach to life is the essence of VERGARA that led her to a spring of creativity, that for many years, lay dormant. Her uncanny ability to connect intimately with all of her subjects allows the viewer to identify with her images on a deep and familiar level. In a short space of time VERGARA and her multi-faceted talents have been quick to evolve into a dynamic brand, and collaborating with other creatives in the industry Vicky is in her element!
THE SECRETS BEHIND STYLING FINE ART PORTRAITURE MONDAY 20 JUNE - 8:00AM Constructing and capturing what’s happening in your head through creative styling. Sourcing the right model, achieving expression and movement in feminine forms and creating wearable art on a budget.
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Troy Goodall Advertising Photographer
Troy is a walking contradiction; prolifically talented, yet incredibly easy to work with. It’s a rare mix of attributes that makes him one of New Zealand’s best kept secrets.
Troy is known for truly understanding the creative process. He shoots strong visuals that really build on an idea and has a passion for communicating through images. Troy takes pictures that tell stories, play for laughs or hold a message in a single frame.
IT’S NOT LIKE I PLANNED IT MONDAY 20 JUNE - 9:25AM The importance of having a great production team in commercial photography and the creative flexibility to improvise.
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This versatility is part of the reason he’s maintained long-term, productive relationships with creatives and peers all around the world. He’s also good to have a beer with, which probably has something to do with it to Troy’s focus and relentless attention to detail is rivalled only by his appreciation of the bigger picture. Making him an invaluable partner in the creative process. Flexible and passionate, Troy brings years of awardwinning experience to every project. No matter how big, small or seemingly impossible. Having worked with global agencies at home and around the world, Troy takes pride in getting results for clients and is ranked in Luerzer’s ARCHIVE top 200 advertising photographers world wide.
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Darren Jew Marine Photographer
Having been inspired to explore a career in nature photography by his father’s travels in Antarctica, he now pursues a passion for capturing and sharing the wonder of the natural world.
Darren Jew has photographed the planet’s landscapes and wildlife from Antarctica to Zambia over his 30-year career- on mountain peaks, desert plains and beneath the Ocean’s surface.
WHERE DOES INSPIRATION FIT? SUNDAY 19 JUNE - 11:45AM A step-by-step guide to taking your work further – harnessing inspiration to evolve and solidify your photographic style. TALES BY LIGHT SUNDAY 19 JUNE - 4:30PM Travel to Papua New Guinea and surrounding islands with marine photographer Darren Jew as he gets to know the locals and realises a long awaited dream. A screening Darrens epsiode from the acclaimed National Geographic Tales By Light series followed by Q&A session.
After photography studies at the Queensland College of Art and work in darkrooms and commercial studios, Darren found his vocation at the Queensland Parks and Wildlife Service, where his photographic skill found harmony with his profound love of nature. The last two decades have seen Darren pursue his passion for capturing and sharing the natural World, producing sought-after nature, travel and scientific images both above and below the water; selling fine art prints; undertaking magazine commissions and; leading photo tours to the World’s great wildlife, landscape and marine destinations. Darren is one of only 12 photographers acknowledged as a Canon Master and starred in the recent National Geographic Channel Series documentary series ‘Tales by Light’ focusing on a select number of the world’s best photographers. Darren’s unique vision has seen him named Canon/ AIPP Australian Science, Environment and Nature Photographer of the Year in 2007, 2009, 2010, 2012 & 2013.
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INFOCUS INTERNATIONAL SPEAKER
James Simmons
PROUDLY SPONSORED BY
Wedding and Fine Art Landscape Photographer
I get a lot from photography, and connection is the major one. It’s my way of being able to connect with the world.
PASSIONATE, CONNECTIVE, JOYFUL, ADVENTUROUS AND ROMANTIC. If you asked me to describe myself and what I do in five words. You know when you are just fully enthralled by something, not like a hobby or a pastime activity, like something you are obsessed with, that you can’t go a day without thinking about. Pure passion, I’m talking about wake up in the morning thinking about it and going to bed thinking about it. I might have a bit of an addictive personality and a competitive drive, but I’m a country boy at heart. On the surface nothing seems to phase me, but deep down I have a burning desire to create something that can make a difference. A humanist if you will, but one at a time starting with the people around me. If I can make a difference to people in some way, my rationale gives me purpose, direction and the confidence to exist in the foreground where anxiety wants to make me drift to the background.
THE ART OF AUTHENTICITY SUNDAY 19 JUNE - 10:10AM When you keep it real you enable people to just be themselves. Journey through moment design, conceptualised images, practical business and booking hints, and the stories behind the shots. JSX2 NIGHT SHOOT SHENANIGANS - PRESENTED WITH JONATHAN SUCKLING SUNDAY 19 JUNE - 7:15PM Discovering and exploring two top wedding photographers shooting styles in a live night shoot -‐ an engagement shoot around the Wellington waterfront.
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Adam Finch Hair, Fashion and Creative Portraitist
Photography for me is one of those things that has always been present in my life, a driving force, imbued in every significant part of my life.
I am photographer, pasta lover, oyster hater, and Netflix enthusiast. I also have a extreme distaste for talking myself up Photography for me is one of those things that has always been present in my life, a driving force, imbued in every part of my life.
LIVE CREATIVE HAIR SHOOT AND POST PRODUCTION SUNDAY 19 JUNE - 7:15PM Mastering the ability to shoot to a brief, think creatively, pose and structure dynamic compositions, through to enhancing their post productions skills to fulfil the overall vision for the clients images.
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Becoming one of Australia’s youngest Masters of Photography at 22, and then on to becoming one of the nations most respected photographic judges. I am the current Queensland President of the AIPP, two time AIPP Queensland Illustrative Photographer of the Year, winner of the 2015 Hair Expo Photographic Collection of the Year, and finalist for the same award in 2016 soon to be announced. Constantly inspiring and challenging myself both creatively and technically, in recent years I have been fortunate enough to travel to almost every continent with my work, photographing everything from Governors, Supreme Court Justices, Prime Ministers, CEOs, Hospitals, Ships, architectural wonders, interiors, and to date, about 600 weddings including many internationally. Whilst I will photograph just about anything, I have a intense love of minimalism, fashion.
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Christina Force Marketing and Folio Consultant
I love what I do. I love the success stories, the excitement and rekindled enthusiasm, and the many friends I have made through this process of helping make photographers’ lives better.
Originally a layout artist at Saatchi & Saatchi London, Christina Force is the founder of The Collective Forcethe first and best known photographer’s agency in New Zealand, and also OPTNZ- the first dedicated stills production company. For 15 years she was instrumental in introducing New Zealand ad agencies to the concept of working with an agent, respecting high production values, and educating them on copyright for photographers. Christina is chairperson of the NZ Agents and Producers Association (which operates under the umbrella of the AIPA), and has been a guest speaker at many AIPA conferences and seminars, in addition to The New Zealand Contemporary Photography Association, Axis Ad School, Unitec, Whitecliffe College of Art, CACT Sydney and The New York Academy of Film. She has been an IPA judge since 2011, and has also judged New Zealand professional photography competitions as well as being interviewed for various publications including Capture Magazine, D Foto, Better Photography, Campaign Brief Australia and Ad Media. Her mission? To help professional photographers get paid to shoot what they love.
KNOW YOUR TARGET MARKET SUNDAY 19 JUNE - 3:00PM Attracting amazing clients doesn’t start with a folio – in fact this is the very last step of the process. Indeed, you will be unlikely to get a folio in front of a great client without implementing some of the steps I walk you through in this talk. It doesn’t matter what type of photographer you are (or think you are); get these seven things right and clients will be seeking you out rather than the other way around. CLOSE THE DEAL MONDAY 20 JUNE - 11:00AM If you’ve implemented ways to promote your best work, and reached out to your ideal clients in the right way, it’s likely they will want to work with you. How well are you prepared to receive a phone call about an assignment? As a photographer you’re in the service industry and the estimating process is an opportunity to convey your professionalism and competence -it’s also a great way to make or break your chances. You may only get one. In this talk I’ll run through some of the important steps you should be aware of and have in place to deal with top assignments from top clients -and that could be anything from a wedding to a global advertising campaign.
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Niki Boon Documentary Photographer and Portraitist
I grew up on a farm in rural New Zealand, with a childhood barefoot ,wild and free. In part my photographic work pulls from my childhood freedoms and adventures that still exist so strongly in my mind.
Niki lives in Marlborough New Zealand, and is a photographer and mother of four children. Her photography is currently focused on her family, lifestyle and local environment. Niki’s work has been published in publications including F11 magazine, Fraction magazine, National Geographic online, Blur magazine. Her work has been featured in joint international exhibitions , and also gained recognition in several international competitions ,most recently, finalist selection at Lensculture Exposure Awards. She holds a degree in Physiotherapy and is a self-taught photographer.
CHILDHOOD IN THE RAW SUNDAY 19 JUNE - 2:00PM Niki takes us on her journey documenting family life with raw honesty and her inspiration of the beauty in the ordinary. Within the mundane lies the connections, the relationships and the essence of family.
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Kim Hamblin Babies, Family and Maternity Portraits
Meeting brand new parents, capturing that love, that newness, that intoxicating newbaby-sweetness - this is my absolute passion.
A self-confessed chocoholic and caffiene addict, Kim lives in Christchurch and runs a small portrait studio which focuses on maternity, newborn and children’s photography. Her aim is to provide families with heirloom portraits that really capture something unique and special about the people in them. As a solo mum to a busy two year old boy, she balances running a succesful business with all the craziness, love, joy and utter chaos that comes with motherhood. She is passionate about being in the business of photography and loves that it offers a way to be fully independent while doing what she loves – conencting with people and capturing moments for families to cherish. THE BUSINESS OF BABIES MONDAY 20 JUNE -12:00PM Swap the creative hat for the business hat and to realise that your dreams really are within reach. Set your business map for success and learn to understand what you’re worth and get paid for it.
A self-taught photographer, Kim once got brave enough to enter the Iris awards and accidentally surprised the hell out of herself by picking up a Gold award. The same image was also submitted to the World Photographic Cup which was even more of a surprise.
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Grant Sheehan Drone and Landscape Photography, Publisher
Award-winning photographer Grant Sheehan began his working life as a survey draughtsman, making maps. However, his great love has always been photography and for the past twenty-five years he has made it his business.
Grant Sheehan is an award winning Wellington-based photographer and publisher. His photographs have featured in magazines and newspapers such as Condé Nast Traveller and the New York Times, and in over 20 books, including Landmarks-Historic Buildings of New Zealand; Cafés of the World, the internationally successful series A Place to Stay – Hotels of the World, Planet Penguin and ‘New Zealand Landscapes from Northland to Antarctica’. He has twice won the New Zealand Travel Photographer of the Year Award (2002 and 2008), with images from international assignments. His work has been exhibited in galleries and museums.
EYE IN THE SKY MONDAY 20 JUNE -12:00PM Grant sheds light on his work that explores our country from the air, in a way that is both unique and compelling; from wide elevated vistas of landscapes and land forms, to close intimate portraits of buildings and textures.
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His most recent books include Ghosts in the Landscape 2011, Lights in the Landscape 2012, Lighthouses of New Zealand 2013 and Eye in the Sky: A Drone above New Zealand, 2015 www.grantsheehan.com www.lightsinthelandscape.com www.ghostsinthelandscape.co.nz www.eyeinthesky.click www.phantomhouse.com.
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Kelly Vanyai Photographic Business Consultant
You are a magical creator who can bring love, light and laughter to the world through your photography. The world needs your gifts, and I am here to ensure that they are enjoyed by many.
Your photography business is a way to change the lives of the people you photograph, and if you know how to deliver a transformational experience then the financial rewards will come your way. Kelly Vanyai helps you perfect your business skills so that your photography and your customer service are equally as exceptional. You’re clients will love you for it. After starting out like so many photographers, with a dream and a camera, Kelly’s journey brought her many years later to work in a studio. After being trained by Steve Saporito she ended up as the head photographer in the busy portrait studio, and her experience working their showed her that it is possible to run a successful and profitable photography business through focusing on the client’s experience. “I see your greatness, I see your dreams. I desire nothing more than to help you achieve both. My role is to support you so that you come to believe in yourself the same way I believe in you.” – Kelly
MY MUM KNOWS YOUR BUSINESS SUNDAY 19 JUNE - 5:15PM Make more money in your business by focusing on what your clients love, and how they love to be treated. The rewards for your business rely on their experience.
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Jonathan Suckling Wedding Photographer
I’m a guy who is crazily passionate about photographing weddings - weird, I know. I love making people laugh, spontaneous fits of interpretive dance and great conversations. Jonathan is based in Auckland, NZ and jumped into wedding photography in 2014 at 18, two years on and he’s already built himself a solid business and made a name for himself in the industry, Specialising in weddings. To say that Jonathan Suckling makes wedding photography fun, doesn’t even scratch the surface of his approach. Jonathan dances and jokes his way into capturing genuine, beautiful emotions and makes sure everyone around him is always having a good time. His unorthodox methods went viral when a video taken of Jonathan shooting a wedding received over 20 million views and hundreds of thousands of shares. Far from being a gimmick though, his methods create an atmosphere that enables him to build relationships with and connect with his clients; and together along with them build the story of their special day. He loves making people laugh, spontaneous fits of interpretive dance, great conversations, watching funny #internetz, jumping off things (into water) and eating good food. “Most people think you need an expensive camera to make good photos. But the truth is...you just need good dance moves,” Be prepared to be challenged, have your perspective refreshed, and exercise your stomach muscles. Who knows, maybe this pup can teach the old dogs some new tricks.
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SUCKLING ON SOCIAL SUNDAY 19 JUNE - 5:15PM Everything you need to know on harnessing social media in all it’s forms. We’re talking Facebook algorithms & tricks, hashtags & geotags, snapchatting like a celeb and so much more. Get excited to be inspired and equipped to take your social media game to a whole new level. #getit JSX2 NIGHT SHOOT SHENANIGANS - PRESENTED WITH JAMES SIMMONS SUNDAY 19 JUNE - 7:15PM Discovering and exploring two top wedding photographers shooting styles in a live night shoot -‐ an engagement shoot around the Wellington waterfront.
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Come and see, touch and feel gear from major industry brands and retailers. View an incredible exhibition of hundreds of award winning photographs.
Brought to you by the New Zealand Institute of professional photography
“The Wellington We Love” Photo Wall
Watch live shoots, join a photo walk, attend book signings, see gear in action and more!
Entry: FREE Sat 18 June / 10:00am - 3:00pm
Adobe Creative Lightroom and Photoshop Full Day Workshop for Aspiring Photographers
Catalog Management presented by Adobe Guru Mark Galer
Entry: $195 Sun 19 June / 7:00am - 3:00pm Strictly limited numbers, bookings essential.
CR Kennedy Crack of Dawn Photowalk with James Simmons Entry: $20 Sat June 18 / 7:30am - 8:45am Strictly limited numbers, bookings essential (max 20)
Exposure Tradeshow
Entry: $45 or available FREE with registration to Infocus conference Sat June 18 / 4:30pm - 6:00pm
Entry: FREE Sat June 18 / 10:00am - 4:30pm
Printing Award Winning Images with Canon Master, Jackie Ranken Grand Master NZIPP and AIPP
SHED 6, WELLINGTON WATERFRONT, JUNE 16TH – 19TH 2016
Canon Photography 101 Entry: $27 Thurs June 16 / 6:00pm - 7:44pm Strictly limited numbers, bookings essential.
True to Creativity - Eizo Colour Management Workshop
Entry: $25 or FREE for NZIPP Members Fri June 17 / 4:30pm - 6:00pm Strictly limited numbers, bookings essential.
Epson and Vicky Papas Vergara Wearable Art Creation, Style, Lighting and Live Shoot
Entry: $45 Fri June 17 / 4:30pm - 7:30pm Strictly limited numbers, bookings essential.
Entry: FREE Sat June 18 / 10:15am - 12:15pm
Eye in the Sky Book Signing with Grant Sheehan Entry: FREE Sat 18 June / 12:15pm -1:00pm Book available to purchase.
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Print Critiques Entry: $10 Sat June 18 / 11:00am - 12:30pm & 2:00pm - 3:30pm Includes 15 minute critique with up to 3 images. Strictly limited numbers, bookings essential.
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“The Wellington We Love” prize giveway Entry: FREE Sat 18 June / 3:00pm
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Epson / NZIPP Iris Professional Photography Awards Exhibition Entry: FREE Thurs June 16 / 1:00pm - 5:30pm Fri June 17 / 8:30am - 5:30pm Sat June18 / 8:30am - 5:30pm Sun June 19 / 10:00am - 4:00pm
Epson / NZIPP Iris Professional Photography Awards Live Judging Entry: FREE Thurs 16 June / 8:30am - 5:30pm Fri 17 June / 8:30am - 5:30pm Sat 18 June / 8:30am - 5:30pm
NOT TO BE MISSED EVENTS FOR ANYONE INTERESTED IN PHOTOGRAPHY!
Epson and Vicky Papas Vergara Wearable Art Creation, Style, Lighting and Live Shoot Watch Australian 2015 Fashion photographer of the year Vicky Papas Vergara create a wearable art creation from scratch on her model, she’ll take you on a journey through her styling process, then light and photograph to create
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Here’s the detail... Epson NZIPP Iris Awards Exhibition Organised by the New Zealand Institute of Professional Photography the Epson Iris awards showcase cutting-edge imagery and top, creative photographic talent. Prints begin to go on display from Thursday afternoon and increase in number as the judging proceeds, culminating in an exhibition of several hundred photographic prints by Saturday.
Printing Award Winning Images with Canon Master, Jackie Ranken NZIPP & AIPP A true-life story, that takes some of the mystery out of printing. Jackie will take you through preparing prints with her editing techniques, seeing the tones, understanding colour calibration and a live printing demonstration. Proudly brought to you by Canon. Entry: $25 or FREE for NZIPP Members Fri June 17 / 4:30pm - 6:00pm
Exposure Tradeshow Major photographic brands showcase the latest and greatest, see the equipment in action during gear in action highlight sessions.
Entry: FREE Thurs June 16 / 1:00pm - 5:30pm Fri June 17 / 8:30am - 5:30pm Sat June18 / 8:30am - 5:30pm Sun June 19 / 10:00am - 4:00pm
Epson NZIPP Iris Awards Live Judging Watch a live professional photography print judging! The Iris Professional Photography Awards are an annual event organised by the New Zealand Institute of Professional Photography (NZIPP). With a history spanning more than 30 years, the Iris Awards celebrate the excellence of New Zealand’s (and international) professional photographers, providing a platform for recognition within the industry and the wider NZ community. The Iris Awards enable us to showcase and award the contemporary, cutting edge imagery and creative photographic talent of NZ’s leading photographers. A forum that also highlights the dedication and commitment entrants, sponsors and the NZIPP itself make towards raising standards
Canon Photography 101 Photography 101 is a 101 minute talk on how to get more familiar with your DSLR camera and its DSLR user or thinking about taking the leap or have owned your DSLR for a while but have yet to take it off Auto Mode. Maybe you are wondering what some of the buttons on your camera do, when to use the program modes or how and when to use the manual settings. Maybe you are just passionate about photography and are keen to learn more about your camera and its settings. If any of this sounds like you, then please join us for this Photography 101 talk.
photography in New Zealand.
WHAT WE WILL COVER • What are the program modes and when to use them • What is the manual mode • Aperture, ISO and Shutter speeds • your camera • What happens when auto is used vs. manual in a number of different lighting situations • Compositional hints and tips to give your images WOW factor
Entry: FREE Thurs 16 June / 8:30am - 5:30pm Fri 17 June / 8:30am - 5:30pm Sat 18 June / 8:30am - 5:30pm
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True to Creativity Eizo Colour Management Workshop Join colour specialist Steven Hamilton as he will explores the theory behind colour management and provides you a strategy and techniques for controlling colour in
Epson and Vicky Papas Vergara Wearable Art Creation, Style, Lighting and Live Shoot
Adobe Creative Lightroom and Photoshop Full Day Workshop for Aspiring Photographers
Watch Australian 2015 Fashion photographer of the year Vicky Papas Veraga create a wearable art creation from scratch on her model, she’ll take you on a journey through her styling process, then light and photograph to create a
The day begins with a dawn photoshoot along the Wellington waterfront, then Adobe Guru, Mark Galer will share his essential skills so you can optimise and enhance your images to express your creative vision.
Entry: FREE Sat June 18 / 10:15am - 12:15pm
through to print. Steven has over 35 years experience as a practising professional photographer and technology consultant. • • • • • •
Mark Galer is a seasoned professional photographer, educator, author, and contributing editor for Australian Photography magazine. Mark is the Adobe Photoshop/Lightroom Ambassador for Australia and all round Photoshop Guru. He has recently published his 30th book with Focal Press, has served as a Senior Lecturer and Program Director of the BA Photography course at RMIT University in Melbourne and is the Sony Alpha Ambassador for Australia.
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Essential Colour Theory Human Colour Perception Colour Models Understanding Colour Spaces Understanding Colour Bit Depth The Mechanics of Colour How Devices See Colour
Understanding Colour Critical Display
Entry: $45 Fri June 17 / 4:30pm - 7:30pm Strictly limited numbers, bookings essential.
Since 2003 traditional image-editing Hue Saturation have been steadily evolving into completely non-
Print Critiques Join expert photography judges from New Zealand and Australia in a personal critique session. Bring in a photographic print or a digital view your work and provide feedback to help your photography skills grow. Entry: $10 Sat June 18 / 11:00am - 12:30pm & 2:00pm - 3:30pm Includes 15 minute critique with up to 3 images. Limited spaces available, bookings essential.
photographers never lose the connection between the edited image and the original data of the raw image. In this workshop Mark Galer will show you how to bring Century so that you can work faster and smarter. Photographers at every level of image-editing experience will take something valuable away from this workshop. Prepare to be amazed. Entry: $195 Sun 19 June / 7:00am - 3:00pm Strictly limited numbers, bookings essential.
Eye in the Sky Book Signing with Grant Sheehan Photographer and publisher Grant Sheehan available for booking signing of his drone photography book “Eye in the Sky.” Entry: FREE Sat 18 June / 12:15pm -1:00pm Book available to purchase
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Catalog Management - Never Lose an Image Ever Again - presented by Adobe Guru Mark Galer Adobe Lightroom places no restrictions on how or where you your image library. The endless present problems for new users (or users who have experienced problems with missing images or folders) who are looking for a basic to ensure they never lose an image ever again. This talk offers simple, but effective, solutions. Entry: $45 or available FREE with registration to Infocus conference Sat June 18 / 4:30pm - 6:00pm
“The Wellington We Love” Prize Giveway Join photography industry sponsors as they pick their favourite photographs from the photo wall. You must be there to receive your prize! Entry: FREE Sat 18 June / 3:00pm
CR Kennedy Crack of Dawn Photowalk with James Simmons Join 2014 Australian Photographer of the Year, James Simmons on a street photo adventure around the sights of Wellington waterfront, bring your cameras and get ready to have fun and make some great pictures. Entry: $20 Sat June 18 / 7:30am - 8:45am Strictly limited numbers Bookings essential (max number 20)
NIKON I AM WELLINGTON Waterfront Shoot For those looking to get their hands on the latest and greatest innovations from Nikon, this is an exclusive opportunity to do so as a part of NZIPP. Come and try out new products like the award-winning D5 and D500, along with a huge range of professional Nikkor lenses. The walk will be led by local Nikon experts, and will feature a photographic model, so you have the opportunity to try out a wide variety of photographic styles with gear you’ve always wanted to try out. Entry: FREE Sat June 18 / 8:30am - 9:30am
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“The Wellington We Love” - Photo Wall Capture the pulse & heart of the City, use any Photographic device you have available to record this vibrant community! …… Tell the story of the people and place through imagery. Print out the photo’s no larger than A4, add your name and contact details to the back and bring them down to Shed 6 Wellington Waterfront, on Saturday 18th June for your chance to swoop up some fantastic photographic goodies & spot prizes! Entries are limited to 3 prints per person. Entry: FREE Sat 18 June / 10:00am - 3:00pm
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Adobe Creative Lightroom and Photoshop Full Day Workshop for Aspiring Photographers The day begins with a dawn photoshoot along the Wellington waterfront, then Adobe Guru, Mark Galer will share his essential skills so you can optimise and enhance your images to express your creative vision. Mark Galer is a seasoned professional photographer, educator, author, and contributing editor for Australian Photography magazine. Mark is the Adobe Photoshop/Lightroom Ambassador for Australia and all round Photoshop Guru. He has recently published his 30th book with Focal Press, has served as a Senior Lecturer and Program Director of the BA Photography course at RMIT University in Melbourne and is the Sony Alpha Ambassador for Australia. Since 2003 traditional image-editing Hue Saturation have been steadily evolving into completely nonphotographers never lose the connection between the edited image and the original data of the raw image. In this workshop Mark Galer will show you how to bring
Entry: $195 Sun 19 June / 7:00am - 3:00pm Strictly limited numbers, bookings essential. Morning Tea and lunch included.
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MONDAY 20 JUNE / 6:45am -11:30am / $325 Only 10 places available! Darren has photographed…..Australian Sea Lions in Australia, Galapagos Sea-lions in the Galapagos, Cape Fur Seals in Southern Africa, Weddell Seals in Antarctica…...but never fur seals in New Zealand!
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An exclusive opportunity to join Canon Master Darren Jew for Sunrise Shoot, Toast and Post – a unique photography, post production and printing workshop. Local guides will take you on a journey to Wellingtons rugged coastline landscapes with a chance to encounter fur seals up close and personal. You’ll learn taking your camera control to the next level, capturing creative and rewarding images using some simple methods to affect the look of the subjects you're shooting. Following our practical sunrise camera skills session we'll head back to Shed 6, Queens Wharf where we'll discuss the techniques you've learned over coffee and a scrumptious breakfast. With expert lightroom advice Darren will help turns your captures into stunning photographs with your own personal touch. To complete the workshop, he will guide you through the process of bringing your images to life where you’ll produce a beautiful exhibition print from your photographic adventure.
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IRIS PROFESSIONAL PHOTOGRAPHY AWARDS
Honours Council Update Kaye Davis GMNZIPP, MAIPP II, MCGD - Chair of the NZIPP Honours Council On behalf of the Honours Council Team; Blair Quax, FNZIPP, Accredited Wedding Photographer Esther Bunning, GMNZIPP, Accredited Wedding and Portrait Photographer Paul Daly, FNZIPP, Accredited Commercial Photographer.
The Iris Professional Photography Awards are literally just around the corner and likely most of you have already completed your online entry registration, and perhaps even packed your prints and sent them away. Now comes the anxious waiting period! You have put your heart and soul into your entries and now it is out of your hands as you await the judge’s decision. The judging process involves a panel of five judges (with a few in reserve for rotation during the category) overseen by a Panel Chair and Assistant Panel Chair. The judges themselves having been selected and invited to judge based on their expertise, gained through years (sometimes decades) of involvement in photography and the awards system. The selection also based on their capability to judge across a wide range of photographic genre. Once the panel are seated the judges are presented with an image, in the form of a print, and are given a set length of time to evaluate and score the image. This scoring is determined through an averaging of all five scores the judges enter into the system, allowing for the opinion of each judge to count towards the overall score. Sometimes judges will be very close in this opinion each scoring within a few points of each other, at other times the highest scoring and lowest scoring judges may be 5, 10 or even more points away from each other.
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Where scores are significantly disparate a challenge is triggered meaning judges then have the opportunity to debate and defend the scores they have given an image. The debate starts with the highest scoring judge presenting his/her views on the image, followed by the lowest scoring judge and at time a third judge will also be called on to comment; each drawing on their knowledge and experience and knowledge to articulate their opinion of the image. When the debate concludes each judge has the opportunity to adjust their initial score, based on the insight they have gained from the comments of other judges. This highlights the merits of having a panel of judges, as no one judge has all the answers and a good judge will always be open to the opinion his/her fellow judges bring to the forum, based on their individual knowledge and experience. So what are the judges looking for? The criteria used to judge an image fits into three main areas, that of the technical, emotional and aesthetic qualities. Firstly, the technical qualities focus on how the content of an image has been handled, and the appropriateness of the choices made by the entrant, including control of lighting, exposure, composition, timing of the capture, perspective, focal length, format and dimension. When evaluating the emotional aspects,
judges look at the communication or narrative within an image, its visual impact, the idea or concept and if they are seeing something fresh and different, or a new perspective on something that they may have seen before. Lastly is the aesthetic approach, where aspects such as appropriateness of the sharpness, tonal range, colour rendition, standard and amount of postproduction, paper choice, printing and presentation are all considered.
not remember to log onto your computers and listen to the online streaming. Links to the live streaming will be placed on the NZIPP Facebook Page and Iris Q & A group. Now all that’s left is for us to watch this space for the announcement of the 2016 New Zealand Professional Photographer of the Year - could this be YOU?
The final score an image receives determines whether it is presented with a Gold (90 - 100), Silver (80 - 89) or Bronze (78 - 79) award, or whether it sits within the Professional Standard or non-professional standard range (50 - 77). While everyone vies for an award winning image, this doesn’t always happen, and if this does happen it’s important to remember the learning that comes from the judging process. This learning comes not just through your own entries but in carefully listening to the comments across the entire judging, taking in the those things that really make an image stand out. The experience is an opportunity to take away further knowledge, apply it to your and ultimately try again next year. Hopefully most of you will be able to make it to the live judging at Shed 6, Queens Wharf in Wellington, as mentioned this is an invaluable learning experience, if Infocus 2016 / eMagazine of the NZIPP
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NEW ZEALAND INSTITUTE OF PROFESSIONAL PHOTOGRAPHY CONTACT NZ Institute of Professional Photography (NZIPP) P O Box 133158, Eastridge, Auckland 1146 New Zealand. E: info@nzipp.org.nz
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