NZIPP Pro Report - April 2012 by NZIPP NZ Institute of Professional Photography

MEMBER MAGAZINE APRIL 2012 / V.23

BE INSPIRED, BE SUCCESSFUL, BELONG

Contents

APRIL 2012

Executive Updates 05

Presidents Report

Commercial Directors Report

Portrait Directors Report

Wedding Directors Report

Honours Council Report

Infocus 2012 11

Infocus 2012

NZIPP News Cover Image: © Lisa Gane - MNZIPP Landscape Category - Silver Epson / NZIPP Iris Professional Photography Awards 2011

Ilford Diary

Welcome to New Members

Q Dates for 2012

NZIPP on Facebook

Congratulation

CPD Update 14 Overview 14 Instructions 18

Contact NZ Institute of Professional Photography (NZIPP) PO Box 27 277 Christchurch New Zealand W: www.nzipp.org.nz E: info@nzipp.org.nz We welcome your feedback and thoughts. If you have something to say, send it through to: marketing@nzipp.org.nz

PRO REPORT Member Magazine of the NZIPP

CPD Key Points

Regional Updates 20

Auckland/Northland Region

Central Districts Region

Wellington Region

Canterbury/Westland Region

Contents

APRIL 2012

Contents Photo Competitions 28

The Art of Photography Show

Epson Pano Awards

Photography Masters Cup

Workshops 29

Photoshop Master Class with Paul Gummer

Jerry Ghionis 2012 Tour

Industry News 31

Photo Competition - Rights Gram

Corporate Members 31

Thanks to our Corporate Members

PRO REPORT Member Magazine of the NZIPP

APRIL 2012

5 Stores Nationwide Auckland Wellington Christchurch Dunedin

www.photowarehouse.co.nz 4

PRO REPORT Member Magazine of the NZIPP

Executive Updates

APRIL 2012

Presidents Report

Welcome to the new age of the NZIPP with final install of the ‘Continuing Professional Development’ and ‘Accreditation’ programme software. This is our future and our chance to tell the photographic buying public that we are ‘Accredited’, current with our business practices, and in line with other accredited professions in the country. Just last week, Arna Wahl Davies (one of our two conference co-ordinators) & I concluded our annual meetings with our major Infocus sponsors. All sponsors are pleased with our progress and current direction, and are prepared to continue their support of the Institute into the future. So a huge thanks needs to go out to our sponsors for their belief in us and their commitment to the future of the NZIPP. I have also just ended a two-week tour of our North Island regions, where I meet with both present and future members of the Institute. I was able to outline the future direction of the NZIPP with the CPD programme, and the proposed Mentoring programme that will underpin this. I would like to thank all of you who took the time to attend the regional meetings I visited. It was comforting to hear that no one who attended those meetings was concerned with the implementation of the CPD and Mentoring initiatives, and instead seemed to embrace them as necessary developments for the Institute’s future. I was also able to talk with several of the countries educational providers on my recent tour, in order to discuss NZIPP support for their students both now and post graduation. However I am a little concerned that one or two of the education providers don’t appear to have their students futures totally at the forefront of their minds. Students are the future of our industry. So without the NZIPP fully understanding their future needs, some students could end up not meeting the future photographic requirements of our society and thus not succeed. It is my strong opinion that some educational institutes could do better by consulting the Professional Photography industry when putting together their syllabus in the future. It is my intension to continue the regional visits over the next few months, with the South Island regions and educational institutes next on my agenda. So please let me know when would be a good time to schedule these visits. Finally I would like to express my sincere thanks to Russell Hamlet, who is departing the NZIPP board as Portrait Director, for his time and energy as a board member over the past few years. He will be missed as he is a top bloke, a great photographer, and a valued member of the NZIPP Board. We all wish you well in your future endeavour Russell.

Cheers,

Mike Langford Hon F NZIPP, FNZIPP, Hon F AIPP, MAIPP NZIPP President

PRO REPORT Member Magazine of the NZIPP

APRIL 2012

Executive Updates

Commercial Directors Report

Product Recall - for Immediate Release 1st April 2012 Several Japanese camera manufacturers have today announced a recall of certain camera models due to an unexpected technical phenomenon that affects some recently released equipment. The products in question all make use of patented nano-tricrystalline polycarbonate technology. Unlike traditional plastics used in the past by camera manufacturers, nano-tricrystalline polycarbonate shows promise as an extremely strong, durable, and lightweight solution. This technology allows manufacturers to make smaller, lighter cameras that appeal to the ever increasing demand for people wishing to become professional photographers, but were scared off by the weight of the equipment they are expected to carry. When exposed to millimeter wave radiation, such as that employed in full body scanners now in use at many airports around the world, products that make use of nano-tricrystalline polycarbonate turn from opaque black to translucent, rendering the camera useless due to light leaks. This recall comes six months after the announcement of the first product to use the technology. When asked why the issue has only just become known, one manufacturers representative Kanu Sumimora said “Due to a company strategy of announcing new products well before they are able to be manufactured, means that the first units are only now getting into customer hands.” Transportation Security Administration (TSA) representative, Simian Shrubya has said that millimeter wave scanner technology for full body scanning had been extensively tested and deemed safe by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for exposure to humans. “The systems in use have been tested for over five years now at our Three Mile Island Research Facility, and in all tests the level of radiation exposure has been undetectable from the background levels normally found in the atmosphere”, Mr Shrubya said. A camera engineer, based at a Fukushima camera production plant, firmly put the blame for the changes to the nano-tricrystalline polycarbonate cameras on radiation from these new technology scanners. “For the flying public, this is more than a little inconvenient as passengers and baggage are not permitted onto flights without passing through the scanners at security checkpoints”. A professional photographer, who did not wish to be identified for fear of being singled out by his airline of choice for carrying overweight carry-on, is quoted as saying “This is a real a*se, I’ll now have to take the bus to jobs. But at least the bus is probably better suited to my clients budgets, and the fact that I have plenty of spare time on my hands”.

Camera made from nano-tricrystalline polycarbonate exposed to millimeter wave radiation

Camera manufacturers have suspended use of nano-tricrystalline polycarbonate technology in all products, and have reverted back to proven brass covers. When questioned about the metal construction making the cameras up to 72% heavier, a spokesperson said “If you can’t carry it you shouldn’t be a photographer”. For customers who already have camera products utilising nano-tricrystalline polycarbonate, retrofit solutions are being offered by several manufacturers. Customers should call their local service centre, who will confirm if the product is eligible. Affected customers will be asked to send their camera in for expedited service and parts replacement. Service times of just 5-6 weeks are expected.

Richard Linton NZIPP Commercial Director PRO REPORT Member Magazine of the NZIPP

Executive Updates

APRIL 2012

Portrait Directors Report

Be careful what you think, because invariably it comes to pass. My mind had started to wander in the last year or so, sort of like staring out the classroom window when you are bored. After 20 years of shooting & loving it I wondered what else might be out there for me. Change is scary to most of us, me included, so we tend to live our lives safe & planned. Well six months or so ago I threw out a hook. From that I have landed an opportunity to challenge myself in a totally different way. As I finish this, I am literally off to the airport to live in New York, where I will inherit 25 staff with the challenge to build that to over 200 in the next 18 months. I just love people & helping them to get where they want to go. I would like to think that I’ve left a mark in the lives of photographers who have bothered to ask & want to better themselves. I’ve freely given what I know, & there’s no threat in that. If everyone shared as I think we should, imagine where you might take this beautiful industry & each other. I’ve loved my short stint on the NZIPP board, & want to impress upon you all how hard this team works for you. Personal & business time is sacrificed without rancor, because it’s their time & they’ve answered the call to serve. We all bring a different aspect to the game. When it’s your turn to be called, go for it. The responsibility of regional committees is not to be underestimated. It’s a collection of good minds who have to educate & uplift you constantly. Members want bang for their buck, & the pressure to provide is a constant one. The NZIPP board provides & are custodians of our future vision. They’re passionate, bright, & forward thinking. It was an immense pleasure to work with them, & I’m saddened to not be able to further my time with the board. The CPD programme is about to be launched, & will have taken a lot of effort by those I have mentioned. Embrace CPD, & run with it. The levels of participation in what we love to do anyway will be recognised, & to be able to say you’re an NZIPP Accredited member will represent to the market that you’re at the cutting edge of what our industry can provide. The work produced by our members at the Iris Awards represents the best. It’s good to see the best. Once you join this passionate group of photographers, there’s no excuse for not becoming the best you can be. It’s a naked & challenging truth this journey of photography, & that’s the thrill of it. The cool thing is sharing. See where you all can take it. The rapidly changing landscape means you need to stick together, to meet these new challenges with the power of collective thought. Finally as corny as it sounds I have to say how much I’ve loved you all. It’s not just a collection of photographers, but people & some pretty cool ones at that. The person who I’ve loved the most though, who is a gift to my life, is Robert Piccoli. I’m biased, but those of us who have been lucky enough to witness his immense talent & style would agree he is peerless in what he does & how he does it. His generosity to my family & me is the reason for any success we have had. I know his vision for me has not been realised, & I feel a bit bad about that. But I’m a bit of a wild child, & we are what we are. My dear friend, enjoy your retirement & what it brings. You deserve all you have because you have given & given, & that’s all anyone can ask. To all of you thanks for great times & memories. And remember our ultimate power “ no images no memories “.

Russel Hamlet NZIPP Portrait Director PRO REPORT Member Magazine of the NZIPP

Executive Updates

Wedding Directors Report

APRIL 2012

What’s in it for me? It’s that time again...subs invoices have gone out and the hard questions are being asked about ROI and what has the NZIPP done for me? I love it when I hear a successful photographer give credit to the NZIPP for having a role in that success. They say things like ‘I know my business wouldn’t be where it is today if I hadn’t had that support or advice or mentoring or…etc etc’ or ‘I know I wouldn’t be the photographer I am if I had not pushed myself to enter the Iris Awards.’ The interesting thing is these people didn’t join and wait for the magic to happen, they attended (and continue to attend) meetings, enter print judging, and put work forward for critique, they submit (and resubmit) for Q’s, they volunteer to hold office… they get involved. At the same time as the discussion about the subs invoices is being had all over the country, we are farewelling (possibly only temporarily) Russell Hamlet from the board. There are lots and lots of things I admire about Russell. The one thing I admire the most is the fact that he could easily have kept doing his own thing and focused on his very successful business, but instead he chose to give something back. His whole reason for coming on to the NZIPP Board was to give something back, and I know that there are a lot of very grateful photographers up and down the country (myself included). He’s off to try new things, to take a risk, and do something he’s never done before (another thing I admire about Russ)…and I wish him well. I don’t want to labour a point, but I do want to make a connection between the fabulous contribution made by people like Russ and the pretty awesome thing that NZIPP is in 2012. And I’d like to suggest that while it’s good to debate every dollar and check that it is working as hard as it can for you… maybe when it comes to the NZIPP a better question is ‘what can I do for the NZIPP?’

Nicola Inglis NZIPP Wedding Director

PRO REPORT Member Magazine of the NZIPP

Executive Updates

APRIL 2012

Honours Council Report

You Be the Judge! “The world now contains more photographs than bricks, and they are, astonishingly, all different.” – John Szarkowski I’m hearing there’s quite a bit of excitement out there with people anxious for the release of the Call for Entries document for this year’s Epson/NZIPP Iris Professional Photography Print Awards. Rest assured the release date is not too far away. In the mean time, I’d like to offer some food for thought for those working away at their entries. If you’re like me, you’ll probably spend a lot of time preparing & agonising over the images you enter into the Iris Awards; the planning, shooting, editing, postproduction, printing, matting, & all this in addition to the financial investment you’ll make in creating the work & entering it. We’ll no doubt also spend time questioning ourselves about whether our images are good enough to win an award. We have hopes & at times expectations about how well our images should do. Sometimes we are pleasantly, or even excitedly surprised at our results. Other times we are disappointed & upset that our images didn’t do as well as we thought. As soon as we register our entries online & send our prints away, our own beliefs on our work become null & void. We’re surrendering our precious work up to critique from a panel of five judges. Judges who will either see something special in our work & reward it with an award, or dismiss it as being ordinary & not worthy of an award. Firstly, lets consider what a Judge is looking for in an award winning image: •

Technique – Is the technique appropriate for the content? For example, most of the time the main subject should be in focus & sharp, including control in the use of depth of field. Are there distracting highlights that take attention away from the main subject? Is the technique appropriate for the content? Has the image been overworked in post-production?

•

Communication – What is the purpose of the image - is the image illustrative, narrative, or simply aesthetic in nature? What is the image saying / communicating? Is the communication strong or weak? Does the content “say it all” or leave room for the viewer to “imagine”?

•

Composition – Is it evident what the main subject is? Are there areas of the image that don’t contribute to the overall visual effect? Is the subject lost within distracting elements or background? Are there lines that lead into or out of the image? Does the image need to be cropped differently? Does the eye move easily within the image?

•

Lighting & Exposure – Is the lighting well balanced? Does the lighting support the elements within the content? Does the mood of the image match the content? Is there good detail in the shadow & highlight areas? Does the light direction match the composition & is it used for good effect?

•

Colour – Is the colour well balanced? Are there colour casts that detract from the image? Does the colour treatment enhance / create mood or effect?

•

Perspective – Has the photographer made use of interesting angles, lines, textures, & shapes within the composition?

•

Emotion & Mood – Does the image create a mood or generate an emotional response?

PRO REPORT Member Magazine of the NZIPP

Executive Updates

APRIL 2012

•

Creativity – Does the image introduce something new &/or interesting to photographic vision? Does it present an interesting perspective of an ordinary subject?

•

Print quality – Has detail been lost through the printing process, through poor paper choice or initial image quality? Does the print surface work with the image?

Secondly, judging can be a highly subjective process. Every judge will view & interpret an image they see through their own photographic experiences, expertise, & preferences. So, given all this, what does it take to be a good, or even better a great Judge, & what qualities do the Honours Council consider when selecting & appointing Judges? We, on Honours, see the attributes of a great judge to be made up of the following factors: •

An ability to quickly (they only have 40 seconds) evaluate the merits of an image for technical quality, content & creativity / innovation, composition, emotion, narrative &/or communication.

•

Have a sound knowledge & understanding of photographic trends & techniques, past & present, & be able to contextualise these with the work in front of them.

•

An ability to evaluate how a photograph was created, without making assumptions – the use of lighting, focal length, camera control, postproduction technique (both analogue & digital), & its fit with the content presented.

•

An ability to experience the emotions of the image – whether the image moves or speaks to them.

•

Assess the composition – do all elements contribute to the communication in the image? Are there elements that don’t need to be there?

•

An ability to move beyond their own preferences towards objectivity. This can be challenging at times, though great Judges are able to put their bias aside, & assess an image for what it is, & not for what they feel it should be.

•

Having an opinion & wanting to give of themselves for the benefit & education of other photographers, judges, the public, & entrants alike.

However, it’s not enough just to have all this expertise, the most valuable asset of a great Judge is in their ability to articulate their views. It’s not enough to be able to say an image is good or not; a great Judge needs to be able to justify themselves & their opinion. They need to have the power of persuasion in order to convince other judges to change their views on an image, & just as important, an ability to listen to the opinion & views of other judges. So, when you’re preparing your images for this year’s awards, take a look at the work & think about it from the perspective of a Judge, & be critical. If possible, ask the opinion of someone else whose opinion you value & trust. This may well mean you’re one step closer to having award winning work. Kind Regards

Kaye Davis - FNZIPP, AAIPP, MCGD Chair of the NZIPP Honours Council On behalf of the NZIPP Honours Council: Ollie Dale, Blair Quax & Tony Stewart.

PRO REPORT Member Magazine of the NZIPP

Infocus 2012

APRIL 2012

Infocus 2012

Principal Sponsor

Diary INFOCUS 2012 now!

20 – 22 September 2012: Epson/NZIPP Iris Professional Photography Print Awards 23 – 25 September 2012: Infocus Conference, Masterclass, & Industry Exhibition To be held at The Chateau on the Park, Christchurch With less than nine months to go, it’s time to place Infocus in your diary, & if money is an excuse, start saving now! Lonely Planet has offered a free download to their updated Christchurch chapter. The 48-page chapter, researched by Brett Atkinson in December, is the first Christchurch guidebook information to be released since last February’s earthquake. Click here to download it and read about places to stay, eat, shop and sightsee in Christchurch. ©Lonely Planet Publications Pty Ltd This chapter was researched in December 2011 for the 16th edition of Lonely Planet’s New Zealand (to be published September 2012). It is provided free, without nalised editing or full mapping, in order to provide the most up-to-date post-quake travel information to travellers as quickly as possible.

Christchurch & Canterbury Why Go? Christchurch .................... 2 Around Christchurch ..... 22 Lyttelton ......................... 22 Akaroa & Banks Peninsula ........................ 23 North Canterbury .......... 28 Hanmer Springs ............. 28 Lewis Pass Hwy ...............31 Central Canterbury ........ 32 Craigieburn Forest Park . 32 Arthur’s Pass .................. 32 Methven.......................... 34 Mt Somers ...................... 35 South Canterbury .......... 36 Timaru ............................ 36 Inland & Mackenzie Country .......................... 38 Aoraki/Mt Cook National Park..................44

Nowhere in New Zealand is changing and developing as fast as post-earthquake Christchurch, and visiting the country’s second largest city as it’s being rebuilt and reborn is both interesting and inspiring. A short drive from Christchurch’s dynamic re-emergence, Banks Peninsula conceals hidden bays and beaches – a backdrop for kayaking and wildlife cruises with a sunset return to the attractions of Akaroa. To the north are the vineyards of the Waipara Valley and the family-holiday ambience of Hanmer Springs. Westwards, the well-ordered farms of the Canterbury Plains morph quickly into the rough-and-tumble wilderness of the Southern Alps. Canterbury summertime attractions include tramping along the braided rivers and alpine valleys around Arthur’s Pass and mountain biking around the turquoise lakes of the Mackenzie Country. During winter, the attention switches to the mountains, with skiing at Mt Hutt. Throughout the seasons, Aoraki/Mt Cook, the country’s tallest peak, stands sentinel over this diverse region.

When to Go Best Places to Eat »

Bodhi Tree (p15)

Simo’s Deli (p17)

» Christchurch Farmers Market (p17) »

Almeidas Tapas Bar (p15)

Best Places to Stay

Chateau on the Park - Christchurch

Orari B&B (p12)

Le Petit Hotel (p15)

Coombe Farm (p26)

Okuti Garden (p26)

January Christchurch comes alive with the World Buskers Festival, a global showcase of street performance. February to March Long summer days provide plenty of opportunity to get active amid Canterbury’s spectacular landscapes. July to October Hit the slopes at Mt Hutt, or go local on Canterbury’s smaller ski elds.

PRO REPORT Member Magazine of the NZIPP

Ilford Diary

APRIL 2012

Ilford Diary April 2012

June 2012

July 2012

August 2012

Auckland/Northland Regional Meeting

Wellington Regional Workshop with Adrian Malloch

NZIPP 2012 AGM - Close of Nominations, Remits & Notices

NZIPP Q Submission Closing Date

Waikato/BOP Regional Meeting

Wellington Regional Meeting

Auckland/Northland Regional Meeting

Waikato/BOP Regional Meeting

Canty/Westland Regional Meeting

Canty/Westland Regional Meeting with Richard Wood

NZIPP 2012 AGM - Publish Nominations, Remits & Notices

Waikato/BOP Regional Meeting with Bayly & Moore

Wellington Regional Meeting

Waikato/BOP Regional Meeting

NZIPP Q Submission Closing Date

Wellington Regional Meeting

Auckland/Northland Regional Meeting

Waikato/BOP Regional Meeting

Auckland/Northland Regional Meeting

NZIPP 2012 AGM - Notification of Delegates

Canty/Westland Regional Meeting

20-22 Iris Awards 2012

Auckland/Northland Regional Meeting

Wellington Regional Meeting

Infocus Masterclass

Waikato/BOP Regional Meeting

Canty/Westland Regional Meeting

Wellington Regional Meeting

Waikato/BOP Regional Meeting

Canty/Westland Regional Meeting

Auckland/Northland Regional Meeting

NZIPP Q Submission Closing Date

Wellington Regional Meeting

Launch of NZIPP CPD Programme

Waikato/BOP Region - Print Judging Deadline

May 2012

Kindly sponsored by

September 2012

NZIPP 2012 AGM

23-24 Infocus 2012

October 2012 November 2012

Canty/Westland Regional Meeting

Waikato/BOP Regional Meeting

NZIPP 2012 AGM - Notice of Meeting

Canty/Westland Regional Meeting

Donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t forget, if you are travelling around New Zealand, as an NZIPP member you can go to any NZIPP Regional Meeting. If you are in the area, take the opportunity to participate in a regional meeting outside your own region. CLICK ON A DIARY ENTRY FOR MORE INFORMATION.

PRO REPORT Member Magazine of the NZIPP

NZIPP News

APRIL 2012

NZIPP News New Members mbers for April Find NZIPP on Facebook - check out the links below.... NZIPP - National • NZIPP - Auckland/Northland Region • NZIPP - Waikato/BOP Region • NZIPP - Wellington Region • NZIPP - Canterbury/Westland Region

Q Submission Dates for 2012 For those who aren’t qualified yet it’s time to start planning for a Q submission in 2012. Once successful you’ll be able to work towards NZIPP Accreditation, & your member profile will appear in the Find a Photographer function on the NZIPP website.

Welcome to our new

al – Waikato/BOP Tony McKay – Provision al – Waikato/BOP Ian Purden – Provision ional – Wellington Lynette Jones – Provis d al – Otago/Southlan Jackie Gay – Provision land uth So o/ ag visional – Ot Kimberley Hutton – Pro d lan al – Otago/South Joel Ogden - Provision land ional – Otago/South Shelley Povey – Provis

Congratulations At the recent 2012 Cathay Pacific Travel Awards our very own Mike Langford won the Epson Best UnPublished Image Award 2012, with partner Jackie Ranken as Runner Up. Congratulations Mike & Jackie. Click here for more results information.

Mark the Q submission dates in your diaries & start planning now! May 8th 2012 August 14th 2012 November 13th, 2012

Image © Mike Langford

For more info see the Q Programme under Quick Links on the NZIPP website.

Image © Jackie Ranken

PRO REPORT Member Magazine of the NZIPP

CPD Update

APRIL 2012

CPD Update Overview The 1st April 2012 marks the launch of the new NZIPP CPD Accreditation Programme on the NZIPP website. The new CPD functionality is available to Qualified members in the Members Area, and commences in line with the start of the new 2012/2013 financial year. This month in Pro Report we have outlined the steps Qualified members need to follow to achieve the photographic standards & annual CPD targets within the CPD programme. The current CPD Requirements for Accreditation include: •

CPD Target Points (annually) - minimum requirement 100 points earned from completing a range of CPD activities, such as attending Regional Meetings, participating in Mentoring sessions etc.

•

CPD Photographic Standards - 10 Iris Award high professional standard images (score 60 or higher) earned over a 4 year period. Or alternatively members may choose to submit a “Q” Portfolio for review every 4 years. All existing qualified members at the launch of the CPD programme, will have their initial 4 year period start on the 1st April 2012, & expire on the 1st April 2016.

The current Q assessment programme still exists for the initial evaluation of members who wish to achieve their Qualified status as a base level. Once a member has achieved a Q & fulfilled the CPD Target points, they can place a request online to become an NZIPP Accredited Professional Photographer. Emerging and Provisional Members can start to accumulate CPD Points before being Qualified, but require a valid Q before they can become Accredited.

Instructions To access the new CPD Programme functionality NZIPP members need to log in to the NZIPP Membership system. If you do not know your current NZIPP member id/username or password email web@nzipp.org.nz for assistance. Please do not register a new User Id as you will loose your current membership details and Iris Awards history. Once logged in members can access their membership profile by clicking on the Members Profile menu Item on the left hand menu. This will load your NZIPP membership, profile and provide access to tabs with your membership details:

•

Q profile - access to your online gallery displayed in the Find a Photographer function on the public side of the NZIPP website.

•

Awards - a summary of your Iris Awards history

•

Q Submissions - any Q submissions you have made since mid 2009

•

CPD - a summary of your current CPD details.

•

Srvc Points - not currently used.

PRO REPORT Member Magazine of the NZIPP

CPD Update

APRIL 2012

To access the CPD page click on the CPD tab. The CPD functionality has been designed for members to review their CPD Accreditation Summary information, and be able to add or update their annual CPD entries. The screen is divided into four sections: •

CPD Accreditation Summary - shows details of your member accreditation status and associated information.

•

CPD Yearly Summary - displays a historical summary by year end of your Iris Awards points, CPD points, and CPD audit information. Each year listed is shown as a year end - for example year end 2012 shown in the CPD Yearly Summary section represents the financial year 2011/2012. The latest year end is the “Current Year” - meaning members can only enter CPD entries against the current year end. Information in “Closed Years” is view only and can’t be changed once closed.

•

CPD Entries - shows all CPD entries in any selected year end, displaying the Category, Sub Category and allocated CPD points. “Current Year” entries can be edited or deleted, while entries in “Closed Years” are view only.

•

CPD Entry - function for members to add new CPD entries by Category and Sub Category in the “Current Year” only.

PRO REPORT Member Magazine of the NZIPP

CPD Update

APRIL 2012

CPD Update Continued... For each member the Iris Awards 4 Year Total is calculated on the points total for the last 4 closed years of Iris Awards entries, and will only show the number of images that achieve High Professional Standard or higher. The 4 Year Period shows the years this total covers. At any time during the â&#x20AC;&#x153;Currentâ&#x20AC;? year a member can enter CPD Entries for all completed activities, and earn CPD points towards achieving an NZIPP Accredited status. The steps below outline how to enter a new CPD Entry: 1. Select the current year (see Yr Status) from the CPD Yearly Summary box. 2. Click the Add button at the bottom of the CPD Entries box. 3. Select the required CPD Category and Sub Category from the drop down boxes. 4. Enter any notes for the CPD entry - such as speaker details etc. This information is important and will assist in confirming the entries are correct if audited at some point in the future. 5. Click update to save the new entry.

PRO REPORT Member Magazine of the NZIPP

CPD Update

APRIL 2012

Any existing entries can be changed/updated or deleted by selecting the Edit or Delete buttons next to the entry.

Only entries in the current year end can be entered or changed. Once a year end has the status set to “Closed” no more additions or changes can be made. A Qualified Member can become Accredited once all the following criteria have been met: •

Has been awarded one or more Q’s.

•

Is currently financial and has paid all outstanding NZIPP subscriptions.

•

Has signed the current NZIPP Code of Ethics.

•

Has no complaints against them.

•

Has been awarded High Professional Standard (60) or above for a minimum of 10 images over a 4 year period OR has a Q which is less than 4 years old.

•

Has earned a minimum of 100 CPD points in any financial year.

Once all the above criteria are fulfilled the system will display a Request Accreditation link.

When the link is clicked the NZIPP CPD Administrator will be instructed to start the Accreditation review process. This process takes approx. 48 hours, and the NZIPP member will be informed by email once the Accredited status has been approved. NZIPP Accredited members can use the NZIPP Accredited logo in their marketing material and website. NZIPP Accredited logo’s will be available in the Members Area of the NZIPP website once the NZIPP Brand Standards have been updated.

PRO REPORT Member Magazine of the NZIPP

CPD Update

APRIL 2012

CPD Update Continued... CPD Key Points •

From the rollout of the CPD programme all Q’s will expire after 4 years. All existing Q holders at the rollout will have their Q’s start from the 1st April 2012, so the first Q’s to expire will occur on the 1st April 2016. All successful Q’s achieved after the 1st April 2012, will have their 4 year Review Date calculated from their successful Q submission date. To maintain a valid Q members should submit a Q portfolio every 4 years, OR achieve 10 High Professional Standard points (60) at the Iris Awards over a 4 year period.

•

Each accreditation year runs in line with the NZIPP financial year (1st April - 31st March), and once an accreditation year is closed no further CPD entries can be made by the member. This will normally occur within 30 60 days of the end of the financial year (31st March each year).

•

The Qualified Member tagline & Qualified logos for members’ marketing material has been superceded by the term Accredited Professional Photographer and a new NZIPP Accredited logo will be available shortly. The Accredited logo and Accredited term can be used once the member has fulfilled all CPD Accreditation requirements. Full qualified members who aren’t Accredited can still display the standard NZIPP logo on marketing material, but can’t use the terms Accredited or Qualified, or use the NZIPP Accredited logo. Refer to the NZIPP Brand Standards document when a new update is available.

•

CPD Category and Sub Categories are switched on monthly, usually at a time relevant to the event or activity. For Regional Meeting entries these are based on information supplied by your Regional Chair to the CPD Administrators. If you can’t see the entries you require please email web@nzipp.org.nz for assistance. Or if you can’t see your Regional Meeting entries check with your Regional Chair that the information has been supplied.

•

It’s important that members enter information in the CPD Notes field for ALL their CPD entries. This information is required for the CPD Accreditation and Audit processes. For example a Regional Meeting entry may have notes as follows:

April Regional Meeting - Mike Langford Speaker.

•

If you do not know your current NZIPP Member Id or password email web@nzipp.org.nz for assistance. Please do not create/register a new member id as you will not have any member history or Iris Awards points associated with the new entry.

•

If you do have any questions about the CPD module on the NZIPP Members area please email web@nzipp.org.nz.

PRO REPORT Member Magazine of the NZIPP

Regional Updates

APRIL 2012

Regional Updates Waikato/BOP Region We had a great meeting and seminar on the 27th March, with Guest Speakers Esther Bunning & Terry Wreford Hann. Plus a Regional AGM to find a replacements for the outgoing office holders. It was a terrific day, packed with information. We started with a “Think Tank” which was intended to provoke discussion, and it did. Everything from pricing, to the services we provide, or don’t provide. Esther and Terry were a dynamic duo and generous in the information that covered their history, their operation, what makes them challenged , diversity in product and client base, and of course the images were inspiring. After dinner we had Mike Langford talk about the NZIPP and recent direction, but the surprise to many was that Mike is actually a photographer! No, not just the President, but a committed, highly talented photographer with a background that included spectacular publishing work that was inspired by the great Brian Brake. Then finally at the Regional AGM I was able to hand over the Regional Chair to Tracy Stamatako. With Alana Dresner handing over the Regional Secretary role to Tracey Robinson. Kery Grant stays on as Treasurer, and Karen Flett is added to the Regional Committee. This provides a good mix of Waikato and BOP interests. Over and out after four years that were enjoyable. Kind regards Bob Tulloch Waikato/BOP - Regional Chairperson

Lto R - Outgoing Regional Chairperson - Bob Tulloch with Esther Bunning, Terry Wreford Hann, & NZIPP President Mike Langford

PRO REPORT Member Magazine of the NZIPP

Regional Updates

APRIL 2012

Regional Updates Upcoming Meeting… Auck./Northland Regional Meeting with Guest Speaker Chris Dillon Venue: Dillon Group Studio, 50 Ireland Rd, Panmure, Auckland. Date: Wednesday, 11th April, 2012 Time: 6:30pm

Auckland/Northland Region For our March meeting we ventured out to Evoke Studio in Papakura to learn practical portrait techniques from Lester de Vere. Lester first picked up a camera at 12 years of age. Composition, and the control of that, was the trigger that created his passion for photography. Lester is also very passionate about the NZIPP, and the benefits involved in being a member of a professional body. He has held many positions with the NZIPP such as President, Wedding & Portrait Director, and Auckland Regional Chairman. As well as earning his Associateship, and still contributing as a judge at the Iris Awards. Lester shared the key elements of running a successful portrait studio with the meeting. These include operating with systems that work efficiently – not reinventing the wheel each time, watching where the market is, what the market’s influences are, and in turn applying that to the business. One of the key focuses for Lester in his business is educating the client. He makes sure he meets with them before a shoot, so they know exactly what to expect both during and after the shoot. He talks about what clothes to bring, and discusses in detail the price list so there are no surprises at the viewing & purchasing meeting. For the next part of the evening Lester showed us how to find ‘clean’ light. This is the light that is uninfluenced by the foliage around it and is ideal for portraits. There are two main types of portraits that Lester shoots – ‘active’ and ‘passive’. Active is when the subjects are engaged with the viewer and the framing of the shot is usually closer in, and passive is where the subjects are engaged with each other and you are the observer with the framing of the shot being further back showing more space around the subjects. With the help of our wonderful models Stacie, Geoff, Kirsten, and Derek, we were all able to have a go at posing and shooting them in both an outdoor and studio settings. Check out Lester’s websites to see how flattering his posing techniques are and the emotion that he captures. http://www.minkphotography.co.nz/ http://www.lester.co.nz/

PRO REPORT Member Magazine of the NZIPP

APRIL 2012

Regional Updates

This month we were also privileged to have Mike Langford, the President of the NZIPP, visit us to talk about his amazing career. He shared his beautiful imagery from his many published books of places like China, Korea and Japan. He talked about how much planning goes into creating imagery for a book. So many aspects to consider like the shape and size of the book, the seams, text placement and how this would influence the way he shot. Rather than waiting for a subject to be in the right place at the right time, he would â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;make the shot happenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;. Untying boats and repositioning them for the best composition, getting permission to shoot at temples and positioning a geisha so the shot looks candid. We had a great turnout of 50 people to this meeting so hopefully we get a few new sign ups. Thank you to both Lester and Mike for taking time out of their busy schedules to share their knowledge and experience with us.

Talia Stephens Auckland/Northland - Regional Chairperson

Presentation by Lester de Vere

PRO REPORT Member Magazine of the NZIPP

APRIL 2012

Regional Updates

Regional Updates Central Districts Region It was a busy start to the year for Central Districts! With a fantastic evening with Richard Wood and Jeff Drabble Jeff is a jack of all trades - sculptor, photographer, and videographer! He spent 15 years living in Sydney working in the film industry, until he returned to New Zealand to lecturer film and television productions. After leaving the film school, he moved into professional stills photography and commercial videography. His sculptures have also won awards at several New Zealand wide art competitions, and he is a multiple award winner with both the NZIPP and AIPP. Sarah Dong

Jeff spoke to us about what is required to make professional standard videos now that digital SLRs are capable of very high quality video capture. It’s not as simple as just picking up your DSLR and saying “yep I’m going to do some pro filming now”. His talk was then followed by Richard Wood - 2011 NZ Photographer of the Year and International Colour Portrait Photographer of the Year runner up. Richards’s passion for photography was evident when he spoke about his creative triggers, and his beautiful daughter Emilie – Rose is one of them. With behind the scene movies of how Richards epic images are put together, it shows what a fantastic team of people are behind him and the great vision he has for his work. Mid February I had a call from Mike Langford letting me know that he would be in town and would love to speak to the region. We penned it down for March 8th, and as the day rolled up we had 47 people interested in joining in the free seminar. I was excited about the prospects of meeting like minded people all there to listen to Mike again. It turned out over 85 like minded people wanted to listen to Mike on the day! With his easy listening voice the audience was treated to his beautiful images, and the journey that took him there in the first place. This couldn’t have happened without the fantastic support of the general public, UCOL, camera clubs and Genny the events coordinator from the Palmerston North Library. Thank you to Richard, Jeff, and Mike for an enjoyable, informative seminar. I encourage you all to boost your region and support your local events because this is why we are in the NZIPP to learn, get informed, and support each other. Thanks Sarah Dong Central Districts - Regional Committee

PRO REPORT Member Magazine of the NZIPP

APRIL 2012

Regional Updates

Presentations by Jeff Drabble and Richard Wood

Presentation by Mike Langford

PRO REPORT Member Magazine of the NZIPP

APRIL 2012

Regional Updates

Regional Updates Wellington Region In March we enjoyed a superb evening seminar by NZIPP President Mike Langford. By now Mike will have visited most North Island regions, so his content and presentation will be known to many. But we must add that his work, his generosity of time, and vision for the future was inspiring to those that attended. We had an excellent turnout which was particularly good as it followed closely on the previous meeting with Richard Wood. Worth noting was the excellent turnout of AIPA members, which became a positive discussion that Mike used to embrace the wider community and the reality of our parallel paths.

Terry Wreford Hann Regional Chairman - NZIPP Wellington

All Images ÂŠ Adrian Malloch

PRO REPORT Member Magazine of the NZIPP

Regional Updates

APRIL 2012

Wellington Regional Meetings & Workshops.... Coming up in April.....Adrian Malloch Award winning sports and newspaper photographer for over 25 years Tuesday 10th April 3.30pm - 9.00pm Up close, bold and in your face news style photography Over a 24 year period Adrian worked as a press photographer in Palmerston North, Opotiki, Auckland and New Plymouth (the latter for 16 years). In that time he sought to push photographic boundaries both through camera skills, darkroom printing and especially telling effective and powerful human stories through photography. In 1994 he lead the Taranaki Daily News in the transition to digital by transferring their darkroom skills to a neg-scanner with Photoshop. In 2001, he moved completely to digital with Kodak DCS520 cameras. However, the newspaper world was changing; telling stories was becoming less important than gossip, chatter and entertainment. In 2004 he resigned from the Daily News and set up a freelancing photography business in Auckland. For three years he was the photojournalism course leader at AUT for the Post grad and Bachelor of Communications degree, during which time he worked part time at the newly formed Herald on Sunday newspaper, and picked up regular commissions from Metro and North & South magazines, along with a growing clientele from the advertising, corporate and NGO industries. These days, along with the above, he also mentors photographers and photography enthusiasts in photography, business-building, technical support and photography philosophy (why we photograph). also do evaluation, training and tutoring for companies who want to manage their photographic content and the workflow from the photographers they commission. He has continued in the pursuit of telling our stories through documentary photography, a path that has become increasingly difficult and marginalised in a world that wants and expects contrived fantasies over reality. Adrianâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s current work can be seen on his website:...... www.malloch.co.nz

NZIPP & AIPA Members and Students $20 non members $30.00 Cash please payable at the door. Includes complimentary supper & drinks. Venue: Wellington Photo Supplies, 11/15 Vivian Street Te Aro, Wellington YOU MUST REGISTER HERE FOR THIS WORKSHOP

PRO REPORT Member Magazine of the NZIPP

Regional Updates

APRIL 2012

Regional Updates Upcoming Meeting…

Canterbury/Westland Region

Cant./Westland Regional Meeting with Guest Speaker Richard Wood Venue: CPIT - Imagetech Theatre, Madras St, Christchurch Monday, 16th April, 2012 6:30pm

Chase Jarvis penned the saying “The Best Camera Is The One That’s With You” back in 2009. He then published a book of the same name showcasing his iPhone photos, and created an application for the iPhone that could edit photos in a manner of ways. Two and a half years later and the mobile phone has become a viable point & shoot option. Last year, the smartphone outsold PC’s for the first time, and there are now thousands of ‘apps’ specifically for the iPhone and other smartphones which users can use to enhance their phone photos. Belinda Gregg, our March speaker has made true of the above phrase, becoming an early adopter of the iPhone and it’s camera capabilities. She now is an ‘expert’ in using different applications to create stunning images on her mobile phone. Belinda has been passionate about photography from a young age and studied photography at high school in the days of film and attained exceptional marks in her bursary year. She left school and worked in a lab for ten years, before becoming a full-time mother to her four children. During this time digital camera’s surpassed the film camera, but Belinda was busy changing nappies and feeding young mouths and never really made the conversion to digital photography. She eventually got a point and shoot but never really got back into shooting until she bought an iPhone. Belinda soon became an avid shooter with her phone camera and started to explore the many options that were now available to her via ‘apps’. Using a number of different applications and combinations of them, Belinda creates stunning imagery, all with her phone. She mainly uses the extremely popular and well known Hipstamatic (an application that simulates a number of lenses and film types). When she first started using Hipstamatic there were only about three lenses plus a handful of film choices, now there are a multitude of each. Her four children provide the subject matter for many of her photos….and when living in Mackay on the Sunshine Coast of Australia, she would often drag them out of bed early to shoot them at sunrise, her favourite time to shoot. In 2010 she joined the online photo showcase site, Instagram, and now has a following of over 16,000 from around the world. She starts most of her images by shooting with a particular lens and film combination. Next she takes them into other applications to finish editing. and then uploads them onto her Instagram stream. Like any photographer, she intimately knows the lenses, films, and post-effects and has favourite combinations for particular shots and for shooting at particular times of the day.

PRO REPORT Member Magazine of the NZIPP

APRIL 2012

Regional Updates

Last year Belinda entered the Mobile Photography Awards. Her image was short listed to top 5 for the ‘Filterstorm’ category (a post process editing app). Belinda’s work was also chosen to be included in the MINA Mobile Visual Art Showcase at the Wellington Fringe Festival this year. After Belinda’s presentation at the meeting we were sent out in pairs to create some camera phone goodness of our own, with some fantastic results. Photo & Digital sponsored the competition with some very generous prizes. The overall winner was Richard Linton, Nicola Thurston was the runner up, and Rebecca Watson & John O’Malley receiving highly commended. Check out our regional Facebook page for images from the evening.

PRO REPORT Member Magazine of the NZIPP

Photo Competitions

APRIL 2012

Photo Competitions

The NZIPP does not endorse any of the following competitions. Anyone interested in entering these or any other competitions should read the rules of entry carefully to ensure that the moral rights of the photographer are not being undermined in anyway. If you do come across any competitions where the copyright is demanded by the organisers, please send details to: marketing@nzipp.org.nz

Entries Close: 30th June 2012

Now in its 8th year, the Art of Photography Show is an established and critical force in the world of contemporary photography. The show provides tangible benefits to artists trying to break into the public eye. This well thought out international exhibition provides value to artists at every turn, from first-rate viewing in the judging process to exhibition and publication opportunities, photo industry connections and monetary awards. WEBSITE: www.artofphotographyshow.com EARLY ENTRY DISCOUNT: 25% OFF through February 14th! You donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t need to make your final selections by that date, you can actually upload placeholder files. As long as you pay for your entries by February 14th, youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll receive the discount. Then you can exchange your image files with final selections up until the Entry Deadline, which is June 30th.

Entries Close: 20th April 2012 The third Epson International Pano Awards is dedicated to the art of panoramic photography. Advances in digital photography and software such as PTGui and Adobe Photoshop has resulted in an explosion in image stitching, especially in the panoramic format. Panoramic film photography also remains alive and well. The Epson International Pano Awards showcases the work of panoramic photographers worldwide and is the largest competition for panoramic photography. The 2011 competition saw 3586 images submitted from 985 photographers in 62 countries. The 2012 competition is now open for all professional and amateur photographers with a combined prize pool of over US $25,000 in cash and prizes. Prizes include an Epson Stylus Pro 7900 printer, an Epson Stylus Pro 4900 printer, and an Epson EB-1775 Ultra-slim Projector! Enter now at http://www.thepanoawards.com/index.php

PRO REPORT Member Magazine of the NZIPP

Workshops

APRIL 2012

Entries Close: 20th July 2012

Celebrating its 6th year, Photography Masters Cup is the leading international award honoring color photography. This celebrated event shines a spotlight on the best professional and amateur photographers in a prestigious annual contest and globally webcast event. With a collective Jury of the world’s most recognized experts from National Geographic Channel to Hasted Hunt Kraeutler in New York, the Masters Cup is the industry’s most authoritative and important photographic event for color photography and brings to light the best work of the year as nominated by members of the esteemed international panel. Click here for more information and entry details.

Workshops PHOTOSHOP HOTOSHOP MMASTERCLASS   PPHOTOSHOP  MASTERCLASS  ASTERCLASS   WITH P AUL GUMMER   WITH PAUL GUMMER

WITH 25‐26 AUL  UMMER  JUNE 2011  23 25‐26 - 24 JJUNE 2012 UNE 2011

UCOL INVITES YOU TO A PHOTOSHOP MASTERCLASS WITH AWARD WINNING PHOTOGRAPHER PAUL GUMMER.

UCOL INVITES YOU TO INVITES YOU TO A PHOTOSHOP MASTERCLASS WITH AWARD WINNING PHOTOGRAPHER  A PHOTOSHOP MASTERCLASS WITH AWARD WINNING PHOTOGRAPHER PAUL.   GUMMER. UCOL PAUL GUMMER

IN THIS TWO DAY INTENSIVE WORKSHOP YOU WILL LEARN TO USE ADVANCED PHOTOSHOP TECHNIQUES TO GIVE

YOUR IMAGES THAT CREATIVE VISUAL EDGE   ESSENTIAL FOR THE NZIPP IRIS PRINT AWARDS OR FOR ENHANCING  IN THIS TWO DAYIN THIS TWO DAY INTENSIVE WORKSHOP YOU WILL LEARN TO USE ADVANCED PHOTOSHOP TECHNIQUES TO GIVE  INTENSIVE WORKSHOP YOU WILL –LEARN TO USE ADVANCED PHOTOSHOP TECHNIQUES TO GIVE YOUR WHAT YOU ARE ABLE TO OFFER YOUR CLIENTS.  IMAGES THAT CREATIVE VISUAL EDGE - ESSENTIAL FOR THE NZIPP IRIS PRINT AWARDS OR FOR ENHANCING WHAT YOU   YOUR IMAGES THAT CREATIVE VISUAL EDGE  – ESSENTIAL FOR THE NZIPP IRIS PRINT AWARDS OR FOR ENHANCING  NUMBERS WILL BE KEPT LOW  (MAXIMUM  10) ARE ABLE TO OFFER YOUR CLIENTS. WHAT YOU ARE ABLE TO OFFER YOUR CLIENTS .   TO ENSURE EACH PARTICIPANT RECEIVES THE TIME FOR FEEDBACK

AND TO WORK ON UP TO THREE OF THEIR OWN DIGITAL IMAGES.  THE WORKSHOP IS SUITABLE FOR ALL FORMS OF

PHOTOGRAPHIC WORK AS THE TECHNIQUES TAUGHT CAN BE ADAPTED TO SUIT PERSONAL STYLE AND APPROACH .  FOR FEEDBACK NUMBERS WILL BENKEPT LOW (MAXIMUM(MAXIMUM  10) TO ENSURE EACH PARTICIPANT RECEIVES THE TIME UMBERS WILL BE KEPT LOW  10) TO ENSURE EACH PARTICIPANT RECEIVES THE TIME FOR FEEDBACK    AND TO WORK ON UPGO  TOTO THREE OF.AC THEIR OWN DIGITAL IMAGES. WORKSHOP ID SUITABLE AND TO WORK ON UP TO THREE OF THEIR OWN DIGITAL IMAGES .  THE THE WORKSHOP IS SUITABLE FOR ALL FORMS OF  WWW.UCOL .NZ/PHOTOMASTERCLASS  FOR  MORE  INFORMATION  ON  THE  WORKSHOP ,  INCLUDING FOR ALL FORMS OF CONTENT , REGISTRATION AND TIMINGS .    .  APPROACH PHOTOGRAPHICPHOTOGRAPHIC WORK AS THE TECHNIQUES TAUGHT CAN BE ADAPTED TO SUIT PERSONAL STYLE AND APPROACH WORK AS THE TECHNIQUES TAUGHT CAN BE ADAPTED TO SUIT PERSONAL STYLE AND

GO TO WWW.UCOL.AC.NZ/PHOTOMASTERCLASS FOR INFORMATION WORKSHOP, INCLUDING CONTENT, GO  TO RWWW .UCOL.AC.NZ/PHOTOMASTERCLASS  FOR  MORE  INFORMATION  THE  WORKSHOP ,  INCLUDING  EGISTRATION AND WORKSHOP FEE OF  $590  (INCLMORE  GST)  DUE BY MONDAY  20TH JUNEON . ON  THE   CONTENT , REGISTRATION AND TIMINGS .   WORKSHOP FEE $590 (INCL GST) DUE MONDAY 20TH JUNE 2012. REGISTRATION AND TIMINGS. REGISTRATION AND

REGISTRATION AND WORKSHOP FEE OF $590 (INCL GST) DUE BY MONDAY 20TH JUNE.

MORE IMAGES ON paulgummerphotography.com

PRO REPORT Member Magazine of the NZIPP

Workshops

APRIL 2012

Join the 2011 AIPP Australian Wedding Photographer of the Year for a journey through his 18 year career of producing influential album designs that have made impact and set trends all over the world. Jerry has the rare ability to reinvent himself and evolve year after year in an industry where everything has supposedly been done before. Jerry will share his vision, philosophy and design process of some of his favorite albums that will help unlock the artist in you. Jerry will also share his “pricing formula” that will help maximize your album sales to figures you have only dreamed of. As a bonus to attendees, Jerry will showcase his latest lighting techniques with the Ice Light and reveal the Society Collection of album templates that he has designed for Seldex Artistic Albums. Jerry is relentless in giving you as much information as he can. You will be inspired, challenged, educated and entertained by one of the industry’s brightest stars. The seminar will run from 1pm to 7pm and will include afternoon tea. BOOK ONLINE AT www.seldex.com.au AND USE THE COUPON CODE “NZIPP” FOR YOUR DISCOUNTED RATE. FOR MORE INFORMATION EMAIL nicole@seldex.com.au. TO BOOK GO TO www.seldex.com.au.

PRO REPORT Member Magazine of the NZIPP

APRIL 2012

Corporate Members

Industry News

Corporate Members

Love Queenstown Photo Competition

A special thank you to our Corporate Members for their continuing support:

Warning for Entrants from Mike Langford........ For those thinking of entering the recently advertised Love Queenstown Photo Competition. Please be aware that the Terms & Conditions of this competition are not particularly favourable to photographers, and give the Promoter and Sponsors full rights to use the images way beyond what is normally acceptable in Photographic Competitions. Think carefully when entering whether you are prepared to give away your images.

PRO REPORT Member Magazine of the NZIPP

NEW ZEALAND INSTITUTE OF PROFESSIONAL PHOTOGRAPHY