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

MEMBER MAGAZINE FEBRUARY 2012 / V.21

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Contents

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Executive Updates 04

Presidents Report

Commercial Directors Report

Portrait Directors Report

Wedding Directors Report

Honours Council Report

Infocus 2012 12

Infocus 2012

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Welcome to New Members

Congratulations to new Q’s

Q Dates for 2012

NZIPP on Facebook

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Contents Regional Updates 17

Canterbury/Westland Region

The Missing Links 18

Malcolm Somerville

Workshops 19

2012 Film Maker Workshop

Art Wolfe Lectures

Photo Competitions 20

The Art of Photography Show

Epson Pano Awards

Industry News 21

Brian Brake - Lens on the World

Corporate Members 21

Thanks to our Corporate Members

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Hi and Happy New Year to you all – both Western and Eastern. Plans are already well underway for this year’s ‘Infocus’ Conference in Christchurch, as well as for next year’s jubilee celebrations around the country, and dinner in Auckland. It’s just a matter of confirming one or two speakers as well as next year’s venue and then we can start all the detailing. For this year’s conference, speaker contracts have already been sent out to all but two of the speakers. As soon as we have confirmation from those then we will be announcing this year’s program. The conference dates and venue are confirmed as being from the 23 – 25 of September 2012 – which is back in line with our usual ‘Infocus’ Conference timing, as we no longer have, the Rugby World Cup to navigate. Plus the Iris Awards are being judged from the 20 – 22 of September. The venue of Chateau on the Park in Christchurch fits perfectly in with our conference and print judging needs, and will once again give us everything under one roof – including accommodation and a watering hole. Which means we will all have plenty of time within which to do all that necessary catching up with old friends, making new ones, and of course discussing the pertinent issues of photography in today’s quickly changing world. Personally, it’s this ‘time out’ that first encouraged me to become a member of the NZIPP, as it gave me the chance to rub shoulders with the shakers and movers within the industry. As well as to be able to fine tune where it was that I fitted within the whole big scheme of things as a photographer. Lets face it – the ‘Infocus’ Conference is the only time that we are able to get together as a photographic nation and compare notes. So even though we are bringing you a great line up of speakers who will enlighten you, inspire you, and entertain you. We are also giving you the chance to see where you fit in the photographic community overall – because that’s what we are about in the NZIPP – we are a community of like minded people who believe in sharing the knowledge that has already been shared with us. All you have to do is to turn up and plug in. I must admit that it’s all pretty exciting, and an honour for me to be at the helm during this period of the Institutes existence. To all of those who came before me in this role I thank you for your visionary path that created the institute we have today. I for one, am proud to be a member! Cheers,

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

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Commercial Directors Report

As we start another year, the news is that Eastman Kodak has entered Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection in the USA. Many peeps online think this means they’re out of business. In reality they’re still operating, what Chapter 11 actually does is it affords the company an opportunity to restructure, while being protected from other litigation. Some companies in Chapter 11 may eventually cease trading, while others do manage to ride the storm & emerge out the other side e.g Texaco in the late 1980s. Since the new millennium Kodak has seen a steady decline in its traditional “cash cow” earners of silver halide film & paper. Blame is often pointed at the growth of digital imaging. While Kodak may have been caught with their pants down & failed to evolve in this new silicon based marketplace, they have actually pioneered a lot of digital technologies. They made the world’s first digital camera in the mid 1970s, & still make some of the best image sensors available. The first three digital cameras I owned were all manufactured by Kodak. I’ll never forget the two DCS 520c cameras I had, they were a mighty 1.8 megapixels & sold new for around $20 000. A 160MB memory solid state card was an extra $2k! In reality Kodak’s current situation is more as a result of failure to fully embrace & adapt to new markets for fear of cannibalising profits from their analogue bread & butter product lines. One thing that Kodak does have today, that’s potentially very valuable, & may well prevent them failing in the future, is an extensive portfolio of patents. Especially in the areas of digital imaging & OLED display technologies. While they may not directly make products that use these patents, they can earn royalties for the use of the patents or sell them outright. Mark Getty, founder of Getty Images, in 2000 said “Intellectual property is the oil of the 21st century. Kodak may no longer be able to make huge profits by literally turning silver into gold, but in digital world they may just pull it off with royalties from ideas.” Someone else who understands intellectual property has value is the FBI. At the same time Kodak was filing for Chapter 11, on the other side of the world, in rural Coatesville, a fews doors down from Russell Hamlet’s estate, Kim Dotcom was being arrested for the Megaupload.com “Mega Conspiracy”. The courts will decide if the business model they used was legal, but the old adage, “If it sounds too good to be true, it probably is” applies here I suspect. There’s a couple of lessons in this for professional photographers. Firstly, just because a business model or approach has been successful & worked in the past, doesn’t mean it will necessarily work in the future. The only constant is change. You need to be aware of new technologies, techniques, styles, market conditions, & be able to react & adapt to these quickly! You snooze, you loose. Secondly, if you make one resolution this New Year, I suggest it’s around intellectual property. Make sure you retain copyright ownership in all you create, & do everything you can to protect it from misuse. Should others gain from using your property, you should receive fair remuneration for every use that reflects the rights you grant to your clients. You may do this job because you love it & think you are in the business of creating art. But really, all photographers are creating intellectual property. As soon as you realise this you can jump on bandwagon, be a 21st century Hillbilly, and discover the modern equivalent of black gold, Texas tea.

Richard Linton NZIPP Commercial Director

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The challenge of a new year never goes away. The government has their mitts out immediately, and being in a business that doesn’t do weddings we find this time of year a handful. People don’t want to commit to too much before Christmas, and have spent all their money by Jan so are a bit on the tight side. We always get through it, but it’s always the slowest time for us sales wise. I have done a lot of sittings, so we kind of stack the sales deck towards the end of Jan onwards to get the clients grip on their cards to loosen a little! Because I’m a bit lazy we have always had staff, and because I choose to live in the country I have always had to support two studios. Overheads are always an issue for us, and I have always had the pressure of feeding a few people (other than my voracious teenage boys). Once again though, the importance of more than me being able to do what I do has come to the fore. I have been in the States for a while checking something out that I had little warning of but had to do. Because I do all of the shooting and selling now, someone had to step up to the plate. As a result my long-suffering wife, who does the work of four anyway, had to learn how to sell. I crash coursed her for three solid days before I left. It was amazing to me that we needed all that time and man it was intense, and thankfully our marriage survived it. Without trying to sound like a complete tosser, I realised how many subtleties were involved in being a good seller, and I am a really good seller.? Why? Because I have been doing it for twenty years and it was always my job, and I never relinquished it. That egoistic attitude is a weakness in my business, if and when something happens to me. Parallel to this I needed another shooter, and someone I respect a lot who specialises in commercial jumped at the chance to join our business. On my return going through the results, the skills I took for granted have been a challenge for this person. As experienced as they are commercially, but it appears not so much in the portrait genre. A daylong tickle up and I know this person will shine. But still a vulnerability was evident in my business, and I will never be without another shooter again. So what’s the point? The point is most of us are up the cashflow creek without a paddle if we don’t have anyone to fall back on if something happens. What’s your back up plan? Even if you have loss of income insurance, most affordable policies don’t kick in for months. It is a question most of us don’t face, because most of us don’t take a sick day, even if we are bloody dying!! We can’t afford for our business to stop so we hire people and try to get extra clients to cover the increase in overhead. That’s an eeek answer for a lot of people I know, so what are you going to do? Of course you have each other. If you haven’t already, sit down with a like- minded and similarly skilled colleague, and nut out an arrangement that would suit you both.

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If you are one-person studios this is a good and logical outcome. You put ego’s aside and replace it with trust. If nothing is ever needed it’s still a great exercise, as you can relax about the unknown and glow a little in the thought that a colleague regards you in high esteem. As for me my wife has a new appreciation of the demands of selling, and what I bring to the table in that regard, which is nice. A challenge and a big choice has been thrown upon me out of the blue, which will shake up my life if it transpires. At 55 years of age, the last two weeks have been an emotional roller coaster of dread and excitement that I never thought I would ever experience. Uncertainty can be a mighty powerful force. Nothing is guaranteed, so give it some thought and wonder a little what you would do if ……………………….

Russell Hamlet NZIPP Portrait Director

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How to be a really valuable second shooter (and get hired again) 1. Look for something different, find a different angle, use a different lens… never shoot over the main shooter’s shoulder; they already have that shot. 2. Always be aware of the lead shooter & stay out of their shots. 3. Try to anticipate what the lead photographer needs before he/she asks. 4. Never stand around doing nothing, photograph the wallpaper & tell anyone who asks that you’re shooting ‘textures’ if you have nothing else to do! Just don’t let guests see you doing nothing. 5. Wear modest, appropriate clothing & shoes. Ask if there are any specific requirements. 6. Drink water (so you don’t dehydrate) & offer to get a glass of water for the main shooter. Better yet, get them one without being asked. 7. Never hand out your own business card, don’t even bring them with you. If anyone asks, give them the main shooter’s card. 8. Shoot plenty, take at least three of each group shot to allow for blinking. 9. Don’t be afraid to take a risk & try something different once you have the ‘must-have’ shots. 10. Most people who shoot with a ‘second’ have particular shots they rely on them to get eg: the groom’s reaction as the bride walks down the aisle…know what these shots are & make sure you nail them. 11. Think about album layouts as you shoot; shoot sets of images. 12. Make friends with the celebrant & videographer. 13. Make sure you know what the procedure is for ‘filled’ cards…& follow it. 14. Be ready to step up & take the lead at any time; have some go-to poses in your head (they don’t need to be super creative) in case the main shooter turns to you & says “Can you take the guys over there & do…?” 15. Do some research if you haven’t shot with this photographer before, get familiar with their style. 16. Don’t crop too tight in-camera, it limits options later. 17. Keep track of any shot lists or special requests; if they want a shot with Grandma at the reception, a quiet reminder to the ‘lead’ before you finish for the night is gold…that alone will pretty much guarantee you future work. 18. It almost goes without saying but…nail the basics & make sure your shots are sharp!

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19. Be judicious with your suggestions; this ain’t their first rodeo! While one or two suggestions can be appreciated, too many & you’ll be distracting. 20. Arrive early. 21. Bring coffee. 22. Never check your phone where guests can see you, & make sure it’s on silent ring all day! 23. Notice wonky ties/collars, stray sunglasses or anything else out of place in the group photos, & fix them. 24. Ask questions & be interested in the hows & whys, but only when it’s appropriate, not at crucial times (when you’re driving between destinations is a great time for this). 25. Smile!

Got any more tips for second shooters? Hop over to the NZIPP forum (in the members side of the website) & share your wisdom!

Nicola Inglis NZIPP Wedding Director

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Honours Council Report

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Entering the Iris Awards A Matter of Opinion – You Be the Judge “To me, photography is an art of observation. It’s about finding something interesting in an ordinary place… I’ve found it has little to do with the things you see & everything to do with the way you see them.” – Elliot Erwitt In case you have missed it, the first month of 2012 has passed by already. That means, only 328 days (depending on when you read this), until we are opening presents and celebrating Christmas with family & friends again; 315 days to complete all the things on your “bucket list”, if you believe the World will end on 21.12.2012; & 215 days until entries close for this years Epson/NZIPP Iris Professional Photography Awards. Over the coming months the Honours Report will focus on providing inspiration, information, & details that will be useful for entrants entering this years Iris Awards. For this month’s article I want to build on what I wrote in last October’s issue, & encourage photographers to really consider what they can gain from entering the Awards. When looking for my own inspiration for this article, I followed a number of trails & came across an article by Wayne J Cosshall. Wayne is a wellrespected Australian (we won’t hold that against him) “Image Maker, Author” & “Educator”. In his article, “Photography Competitions Are Good For More Than Prizes”, I felt Wayne had made some valid points that put entering photographic awards/competitions into perspective, so I have included some of these below: 1. Competitions “are not a universal validation or condemnation of your photography. Competitions are judged by people. People have their own tastes. They are a product of their own life experiences. So a win or loss only means that your work did or did not appeal to that particular judge or set of judges.” 2. “Winning a competition will not make you a professional photographer or guarantee financial success if you already are one. It will not make difficult members of your family like you any more, & it will not cure cancer. A competition should not be viewed as an end point.” 3. “Competitions are a process. The process begins with … choosing which images to enter, preparing your work for submission, & submitting it according to each set of contest guidelines. … research the previous winners of each competition & think carefully about how your own images compare. See if you can tell what make the winning images stand out. This careful consideration of your own body of work, in relation to meeting a set of needs, can be hugely valuable in terms of helping develop your photography. In fact, in the long term, it is more important than winning.” 4. “If you fail to win an award, then the process involves looking carefully at the work that did win the award. What did the winning images have that yours did not? Was there something you overlooked in yours that others had not? You get the idea. You can think of it as the post-game analysis. Sometimes, you might conclude that the judge must not have been thinking clearly that day. But mostly you can learn something useful. If you did win an award, you still need to do the post-competition analysis. If you won the top award then what did you do right? If you weren’t on

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top, what can you learn from those that scored higher? 5. As a professional photographer, “you can always find a way to make your award-winning work relevant to the work you do for clients. Even clients who hire you for wedding or portrait photography will be pleased to hear you’ve won an award for your fine-art photography. Being recognized for your art can set you apart from other portrait photographers.” 6. “Photography competitions can improve your photography… View it as a process, not just as an end result, & be prepared to fully benefit from the process, whether you win or lose.” In reading these comments, what stands out to me is that the Awards (& any photographic competition) are about education & professional development. While we would all like to be able to win, it’s the learning that comes from going through the process that’s important, reiterated in the quote by Confucius: “The will to win, the desire to succeed, the urge to reach your full potential… these are the keys that will unlock the door to personal excellence.” – Confucius As always your responses and comments are welcome: k.davis@ucol.ac.nz Kind Regards

Kaye Davis - FNZIPP, MCGD Chairperson of the NZIPP Honours Council On behalf of the Honours Council, including: Ollie Dale, Blair Quax and Tony Stewart.

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Infocus 2012

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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.

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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.

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Regional Seminars Tuesday 27 March 2012

ESTHER BUNNING & TERRY WREFORD HANN 1.00pm - 5.00 pm

Classic Flyers 9 Jean Batten Drive Mount Maunganui

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ESTHER BUNNING After three years of studying Textile Design at Wellington Polytechnic in the late 1980's, Esther worked as a designer before making the switch to full time photographer in 1994. She went on to complete a Digital Imaging paper in 1998 at Massey University and this enabled Esther to bring together her two areas of work - photography and design. She has combined these to create a unique photographic-illustrative style. Esther's ethereal illustrative style fuses photography and illustration to stunning effect and is notable for vibrant colours, style and elegance. Her versatility is reßected in her work which includes both national and international assignments, and contemporary Wedding and Portraiture. Esther has won many awards for her work, including NZIPP Wedding Photographer of the Year 2000, NZIPP Commercial Photographer of the Year 2001, NZIPP Illustrative&amp;Editorial Photographer of the Year 2006, a Þnalist for NZIPP People Photographer of the Year 2008, and most recently, Wellington NZIPP Photographer of the Year 2009, and 2011. In 2011 she also won the NZIPP Highest Scoring Colour Print award, and was a Þnalist for "Photographer of the Year". She is a Fellow of the NZIPP with three bars to her name. She is inspired by beautiful light and has a hankering for movement, out of focus images and colour shifts away from the conventional.

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TERRY WREFORD HANN

Terry’s training in photography spanned 15 years with the New Zealand National Publicity Studios (part of the tourist and publicity department) from washing and

glazing bromide based prints in the lab through all facets of lab work, eventually gaining a position as a trainee photographer. The studios provided many photograph challenges from press work through tourism / landscape and general library stock in all formats. He left the studios as a senior photographer when the government sold the studios. On leaving the sanctity of government employ he has been in business for himself for the past 23 years mainly in the commercial area. A fellow of the New Zealand Institute of Professional Photography he has won seven major category awards in the past ten years in the Illustrative, advertising, and editorial sections, and a Þnalist for ÒPhotographer of the yearÓ in 2007. His main clients come from in the Seafood Industry, agricultural and produce sector and transport. He has a keen interest in concept photo illustrative work and Þne art.

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Regional Update Canterbury/Westland Region A month into the New Year and things are already busy for our region. Lisa has been working hard to plan out 2012, and we have some fantastic speakers lined up for the year. We ended 2011 with a casual get together at Chinwag Eathai, a fabulous bar and restaurant. Yes we still have bars and restaurants, so get ready for September folks, they know how to make great cocktails there! It was a good turn out, and fantastic to see members that have been in ‘hiding’ for a lot of 2011! It’s always great to have a social meeting at the end of the year, particularly as the past year has been more than trying for the region. Being able to catch up with members, who have had some drastic changes to their businesses this year, and see them all still so positive and excited about the future made for an great night. We are starting the year in February with an awesome seminar with Kaye Davis, NZIPP Creative Photographer of the Year 2011 & our Honours Council Chairperson. Lisa has worked alongside Kaye to bring her down to Christchurch to present a packed day of creating, developing, designing, & preparing images for awards. This leads on from her fantastic (but far too short) session she presented at Infocus 2011. For all those that attended you will remember the fun that was had ‘thinking outside the square’. This is going to be a fantastic day, and a well worth any money spent to attend. The seminar is open to all NZIPP members, so seriously think about coming down to Christchurch and attending. You should have received an email with all the details. Early bird registrations close on 3rd February. This seminar will also give you a taste for September, and how the Christchurch is reinventing itself and coming up with creative ways to revitalise the city. Also to look forward to this year we have Richard Wood, NZIPP Photographer of the Year 2011, and Michel Perrin is also popping down for a full day seminar on the intricacies of printing, in preparation for the Iris Awards. We are also looking to head over to the West Coast to visit our regional members over there and have a little bit of an excursion while we’re at it. Don’t forget if you are interested in attending Kaye’s seminar, contact Lisa ASAP to secure a place, nzipp@lumo.co.nz. There are still plenty of cheap flights to Christchurch currently available, but get in quick!

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The Missing Links

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The Missing Links Written by Malcolm Somerville

Welcome to 2012, when do you plan to quit? Too abrupt, how about .... will the beginning of February 2013 find you more advanced on what position you are in now? Will business be ahead of costs and inflation, will you know a lot more, will you have more advanced, more productive things and resources? Will you have a more satisfying personal life? Our predominantly wedding photographer membership should at this time be in the prime of their earning season, your yield for all those long hours, all that stress, all those sales sessions should be shaping your next six months. Playing catchup on your investment for the season, putting funds aside for the slow seasons ahead. Perhaps not? Is it still fun? Perhaps not. Maybe it is time to decide when you quit, what needs to change. Go through that process now when you have strength to alter your course, when you are weaker it gets more difficult. Perhaps it’s time to look at things differently .... I was impressed by an essay “It’s all about the Small Details’ by photographer and reviewer Mark Dubovoy in a recent Luminous Landscape... http://tinyurl.com/7ueuerq

It’s All About the Small Details - Mark Dubovoy

He introduces it by saying “I took a couple of months off from writing articles about photography, and I also slowed down my photography work. I think it is good for the mind and the soul to take some time off every now and then in order to smell the flowers, re-energize and re-evaluate one’s approach to all of one’s passions, including life itself.” Have a read, it is the first of two essays that thoughtfully addresses the need to take time out, to re-examine what you do and how you do it. Your own answers will be different but try the process. Then if you want to look at what is possible, have a look at the trailer for a documentary category Oscar nomination for 2012. Director Danfung Dennis who has won ‘World Cinema Grand Jury Prize at Sundance for his film ‘Hell and back again’. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7Hzz4iTwSsI shot on Canon 5Dmk2. Just like you use... or similar to what you use. Think about it as you look at options for the Iris Awards this year, maybe it is an opportunity for you to explore new territory, try new avenues?

Hell and Back Again - Danfung Dennis

Maybe February 2013 could be quite different. Cheers, Malcolm

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Workshops

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Workshops

Following the success of Philip Bloom’s sold out 2011 DSLR Workshop Tour, RØDE Microphones is very excited to be bringing Philip back in March 2012 for six exclusive filmmaking workshops across Australia and New Zealand. The day-long workshops will focus on both DSLR and the latest large-chip camcorders, and include a dedicated audio segment with Australian sound icon Ric Creaser. There will be prize packs and give away at each session, as well as the opportunity to meet with and learn from the experiences of two highly respected creatives. For a limited time, early bird tickets will be $120, increasing to $170 after December 31st. NZIPP members can receive a $20 discount on these workshops. Click here for more information and registration details on the Workshop Tour.

Art Wolfe Lectures Sydney, Melbourne,Perth - March 2012 Over the course of his 30-year career, Art Wolfe has photographed on every continent & in numerous locations. His stunning images interpret & record the world’s fast-disappearing wildlife, landscapes & native cultures, & are a lasting inspiration to those who seek to preserve them all. His photographs are recognized throughout the world for their mastery of color, composition & perspective. His unique approach to nature photography is based on his training in the arts & his love of the environment. Click here for more information...http://denisglennon.com/art-wolfe-lectures-seminars/ PRO REPORT Member Magazine of the NZIPP

Photo Competitions

FEBRUARY 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

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FEBRUARY 2012

Industry News

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Rotorua Museum Exhibition Brian Brake: Lens on the world On now at Rotorua Museum until 22 April 2012 Brian Brake: Lens on the world features 165 superb photographic reproductions from Te Papa’s permanent art collection, and is the first comprehensive retrospective exhibition of this notable Magnum photographer’s work, spanning his fortyyear career. The exhibition is now on show at Rotorua Museum through to 22 April 2012. Brake was New Zealand’s best known photographer in the 1970s and 1980s, and arguably remains so today. He gained international prominence with his Monsoon photo-essay on India, which was seen around the world in Life, Paris-Match, Epoca and other picture magazines in 1961. For New Zealanders, Brake was particularly known for the hugely popular New Zealand, Gift of the Sea, a book first published in 1963 that he co-authored with writer Maurice Shadbolt, as well as for a series of books in the 1970s and 1980s on decorative arts and taonga, such as Art of the Pacific (1979) and Craft New Zealand (1981). Brian Brake: Lens on the world gives an unprecedented insight into Brake’s life and his view of the world. As well as 165 prints, the exhibition includes images displayed in digital presentations, and examples of magazines in which Brake’s work appeared. Entry to the exhibition is included with admission, which is free for Rotorua residents with proof of residency. PRO REPORT Member Magazine of the NZIPP

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