MEMBER MAGAZINE MAY 2012 / V.24
BE INSPIRED, BE SUCCESSFUL, BELONG
Contents
MAY 2012
Executive Updates 05
Presidents Report
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Commercial Directors Report
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Acting Portrait Directors Report
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Honours Council Report
Infocus 2012 10
Infocus 2012
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Infocus Speaker - Peter Eastway
NZIPP News Cover Image: © Tracey Robinson - MNZIPP Travel Category - Silver Epson / NZIPP Iris Professional Photography Awards 2011
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Ilford Diary
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Welcome to New Members
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Q Dates for 2012
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NZIPP on Facebook
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CPD Update
Regional Updates
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Wellington Region
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Nelson/Marlborough Region
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Canterbury/Westland Region
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Contents The Missing Links 20
From Canada - A Bit of a TIFF
Photo Competitions 22
The Art of Photography Show
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National Geographic Traveller 2012
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Photography Masters Cup
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Canon EYECON
Industry News 24
Digital Passport Photos
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Kodak Names NZ Country Manager
Corporate Members 25
Thanks to our Corporate Members
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Executive Updates
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Presidents Report
I have in the last week received a phone call from someone who was interested in joining the Institute. But wasn’t sure if it was going to be of any value to them, as nothing ever happened in their region in terms of Institute meetings. It was also a cost that they felt could equally be spent on doing some marketing or advertising for themselves. Having said that they were still keen on attending this year’s ‘Infocus Conference’ in Christchurch, as well as possibly entering some prints into the ‘Epson/ NZIPP Professional Photography Iris Awards’. Both of these events just by themselves are reason enough for them to join the Institute. Just by becoming a member they would get discounted entry into the conference, as well as half the cost of entering the print awards. This saving alone would give them the price of membership each year. Their biggest concern was that they were in a region where nothing was happening to make them feel like joining, and everything was so far away and difficult. These thoughts and this problem isn’t uncommon within the Institute, and it’s something that needs to be sorted out sooner than later. At our recent NZIPP Policy & Planning meeting held in Wellington, the Regional Chairs discussed ways in which we could solve this problem. One solution was for the regions to rotate the location of their meetings, so that through out the year different parts of the region would host the meetings instead of it always just being in the main city of that region. The Waikato/Bay of Plenty region has already activated this idea, and rotate their meetings between Hamilton, Tauranga, and Rotorua in order to make it easier for everyone to attend. This initiative would equally work well for regions like Central Districts, Auckland/Northland, Nelson/Marlborough, and Otago/Southland. In addition holding print critiques and coffee sessions outside of the main meetings were other ways of stimulating local membership activity. As it’s this interaction between members that’s the backbone of the NZIPP. The important point is that we need to be active and sharing ideas with each other all the time – not just once a month. We are here to help, so if any member has a question or an idea that may be of benefit, then run it past us so we in turn can pass it onto others within the membership and stimulate discussion. The Board has already been working hard this year in getting top line speakers to come to New Zealand to share their knowledge and passion for photography. We have also decided to try and stimulate the Nelson/ Marlborough region into action by putting on an afternoon of speakers including Lisa Gane, Richard Linton and myself, in the hope that more photographers in that region will join the Institute. If your region needs help in this respect then let us know and we will try and help. We are here for all of you.
Mike Langford Hon F NZIPP, FNZIPP, Hon F AIPP, MAIPP NZIPP President PRO REPORT Member Magazine of the NZIPP
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Executive Updates
Commercial Directors Report
Another month has breezed by and another PRO REPORT deadline looms. Having promised the editor (Arna) that I will be submitting something, and telling the board that it will be on “solving your problems”, the inner schoolboy kicks in and I leave it to last minute. Shit. Shit. Shit. Then I remember some passages read over the summer in Walter Isaacson’s biography of Steve Jobs. On the day he unveiled the Macintosh, a reporter from Popular Science asked Jobs what type of market research he had done. Jobs responded by scoffing, “Did Alexander Graham Bell do any market research before he invented the telephone?” Someone else asking Steve whether he thought they should do some market research to see what customers wanted. “No,” he replied, “Because customers don’t know what they want until we’ve shown them” In my opinion photographers are frequently like sheep, and often copy what others have done in the past especially in a business sense. All to often it is a case of the blind leading the blind, with no good rationale as to why something is done a particular way. It’s true that what worked for you or someone else last week or last year, may well work the next time. One thing however, that you very quickly realise, especially if you have ever traded in the sharemarkets, is that past performance is no guarantee for future success. The only constant is change. Today that rate of change is often happening at exponential levels. This can mean big changes that at first appear minor, but can quickly snowball. Consider the impact of digital imaging on film use, the rise of social media, or the adoption and use of video as a medium that photographers frequently use today. If all is working well for you today, you may wish to apply old adage “if it ain’t broke, don’t fix it”. Albert Einstein described insanity as doing the same thing over and over again and expecting different results. If you repeat the same, possibly failed or outdated techniques or business strategies, you’d be insane to expect a different outcome than in the past? Remember that things can and do change. You need to be ready to adapt, and adopt new techniques, market conditions and technologies. Another scientist, Sir Issac Newton’s third law states “To every action there is always an equal and opposite reaction”. This law applies in a physical space, but does it also apply in a virtual or creative space? As a professional photographer what have you done to change recently? Are you following Mr Einstein’s definition of being insane? What about Sir Issac’s law? Does your (in)action cause an equal and opposite reaction? Finally, remember to say out loud…if it’s going to be, it’s up to me.
Richard Linton NZIPP Commercial Director
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Acting Portrait Directors Report
I’m sure lots of members are sad to see Russell Hamlet go! Russell has done a stellar job as Portrait Director, he brought us his honesty and ‘the kick in the pants’ we all needed. Hopefully I will be pushing the same buttons! The last few years have been quite busy for me.. having renovated our house and built a new studio at home, survived the earthquakes, kept my business together, and some how managed to find the time to run the Canterbury/Westland region. It’s been a great experience, and I have met lots of people and made some great friends through the process. I started my own business in 2005 and joined NZIPP in 2006, signed up for the Committee in 2007, and then became Regional Chair in 2010. Your Regions don’t run themselves. It takes volunteers’ time and lots of team work from a dedicated committee, plus contributions from members to create a strong region. When is the last time you offered to help or make some suggestions? I encourage you to get involved and share your ideas so we can learn and grow from each other. Running the region has given me some great insights into our careers as photographers. I hope to share my knowledge and experiences with you all throughout the coming year.
Lisa Gane NZIPP Acting Portrait Director
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Executive Updates
Honours Council Report
MAY 2012
Within Honours we have spoken at length recently of our role within the NZIPP, & just what we aim to achieve in the greater photographic industry. Needless to say the Honours Council, the Awards process, & the role of NZIPP is never static. We certainly see the Iris Awards as a constantly evolving entity. We aim to listen to feedback, & look to overseas trends in order to develop a world class medium in which to showcase New Zealand talent. Of course this can never keep everyone happy all of the time! Yet for the most part, we are here to celebrate the depth of talent we have here in this country. Note, participation & celebration is not restricted to the NZIPP member base alone. The annual Iris Awards are there to celebrate the best in NZ photography, not just that of our members. As part of the evolution of the Iris Awards process, we have embraced three major changes this year. 1. Wider Split into Creative and Classic Categories We now have both the Wedding & Portrait categories split accordingly. This has largely been driven by a need to ensure we are not seen as ‘just a Photoshop competition’. To be clear, the term ‘Classic’ does not refer to a retro style, a formal shoot, or reference to bygone elegance. As opposed to the ‘Creative’ category, the ‘Classic’ categories are intended to promote the very best of in-camera craft, without heavy reliance of post production. For folk who would like an open, no holds-barred judge off, then you are best to enter either the ‘Portrait Classic’, or ‘Wedding Classic’ categories. Please note, the ‘Classic’ categories are not expected to be sans-Photoshop. The NZIPP Honours system is designed to reward excellence in craft, & we still expect prints to be of the highest standard in either category. That still requires Photoshop to some degree. Think traditional darkroom techniques such as burning, dodging, vignetting etc. These were expected in traditional film days, & are still assumed in our digital darkroom era. The key distinction in the Classic entries is the essence of the image must remain as captured, & not be materially altered to take a new form. For example should a photographer choose to clone a blemish/pimple within a Classic category, this is OK. The original intent of the image remains the same, & the author is merely presenting the very best print they can produce. 2. Fusion Category For the first time we have included an entry for combined still & moving images. Restricted to 2.5 mins in length, we are looking at rewarding the growing use of dSLR video capture within the photographic community. It must be stated this is the first year we have included such a category within the Iris Awards, & we are very excited about it’s potential. Yet we need to be clear right from the start, this is not a documentary or short film category. It is FUSION – the blend of still imagery & moving footage (with approx 20% stills). While the evolution of this genre is likely to develop, for now we have restricted the audio to an accompanied soundtrack (with appropriate permission for use of course!). Ambient audio, narration, or sound effects are NOT permitted. While this may not please all shooters, it must be realised that at this point we are looking at rewarding the shoot skills of photographers, & not the complexities of sound engineering. We can not be everything to everybody, so if short films remain your preference, then appropriate recognition can be gained at the likes of the V48 Film Festival.
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Executive Updates
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We have also debated long & hard about third party involvement here. Believe me – long & hard!! As with existing print rules, third party involvement is permitted with the following caveats. Post production is under the direct & active supervision of the author, the originating footage comes from the author alone, & that third party input is divulged. 3. Changes to Editorial, Commercial & Photojournalism Categories Ollie Dale talked about this previously in the March PRO Report. I will not outline this further other than to summarise briefly the changes. The Editorial Category has morphed into the new Commercial definition, & has been dropped as a stand alone category. Commercial imagery no longer restricted to commissioned pieces, & can include works undertaken for commercial, editorial, magazine or stock use. Photojournalism now covers commissioned or non-commissioned photographs shot in a photo-journalistic style. That is, single image captures that have been observed, not created/directed. Images may encompass various genres such as news, travel, documentary, weddings etc. One thing we often realise is that Awards mean different things to different people. Sometimes people make assumptions about what they think they would like the Awards to be, or what they think the rules mean. At Honours, we want to reward our Classic winners, our Fusion entries, the best Photojournalism etc. We don’t want to ring people with bad news that they have misunderstood category descriptors & have to be disqualified. To that end, PLEASE read the 2012 Call for Entry document carefully, as this is the bible for the Awards. The 2012 Call for Entry document will be available shortly on the NZIPP website. Do make sure you understand what is required. If in doubt ask! To some the new changes may be obvious. In case some folk have not made the connection, the following may help plan your entries this year. Within the ten image maximum permitted per entrant each year, you don’t now have to span multiple, unrelated categories should you wish to maximise your honours success (ie if you go hard out in a push for your Associate, Master etc shooting landscapes, plus weddings, & commercial). For wedding shooters especially, the split into Wedding Classic & Wedding Creative, can now be paired with the Fusion & Wedding Album categories. As well as including entries in Photojournalism & Portrait categories. We hope this has made the Iris Awards more accessible, & will encourage greater participation. At Honours we feel we have a sound platform for the 2012 judging. Is this an end point? Absolutely not. We welcome constructive feedback, as we always look to make the annual Iris Awards the best they can be. Good luck – its approx 4 months to judging, so there’s no time like the present to start sorting options for entries. Early bird entries close Sept 4th 2012! Kind Regards
Tony Stewart On behalf of the NZIPP Honours Council including: Ollie Dale, Blair Quax and Kaye Davis. PRO REPORT Member Magazine of the NZIPP
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Infocus 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 five months to go, it’s time to place Infocus in your diary, & if money is an excuse, start saving now! We have an amazing range of speakers appearing this year at Infocus 2012. INTERNATIONAL SPEAKERS •
Peter Coulson - Australia 2010 Canon AIPP Australian Professional Photographer of the Year
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Marcus Bell - Australia World Renowed Wedding & Portrait Photographer
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Peter Eastway - Australia International Landscape Photographer & Publisher
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Steve Saporito - Australia The Portrait Studio Doctor
NEW ZEALAND SPEAKERS •
Esther Bunning
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Isaac & Amber de Reus
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Nicola Inglis
Chateau on the Park - Christchurch
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Infocus Speaker - Peter Eastway Peter Eastway is an Australian photographer who is best known internationally for his landscape work.
Peter Eastway
A practising professional photographer, in addition to his landscape work he shoots editorially (mainly for Better Photography, Better Photoshop Techniques, Australian Surfing World & ChillFactor magazines), & works selectively in advertising & family portraiture, two diverse ends of the professional sphere. Peter also is the publisher & editor of Australia’s Better Photography Magazine, & The Working Pro Newsletter. He’s been involved in photographic magazine publishing for over 30 years with a number of Australia’s magazines, until he & his wife Kathie began their own title in 1995. Better Photography is currently Australia’s leading photographic magazine. In addition, Peter publishes Which Camera magazine, & is co-publisher of Better Digital Camera & Better Photoshop Techniques magazines. Peter’s work has been published internationally in photographic magazines (USA, UK, Japan, Germany, Greece, New Zealand & Australia). He was also the author of the Lonely Planet’s Guide to Landscape Photography. Peter Eastway is an AIPP Grand Master of Photography, a Fellow & Honorary Fellow of the Australian Institute of Professional Photography, & an Honorary Fellow of the New Zealand Institute of Professional Photography. He won the 1996 & 1998 AIPP Australian Professional Photographer of the Year Award. More recently he won the 2009 Kodak Award of Distinction at the international WPPI Print Competition held in Las Vegas, USA; & the AIPP NSW Professional Photographer of the Year 2010. Peter’s early landscapes were primarily black & white, carefully printed & toned. But with the advent of digital photography, he is taking a leading role internationally, creating a New Tradition of high quality landscape imagery. Peter speaks nationally & internationally on topics including landscape photography, Photoshop techniques, publishing & the business of professional photography. Peter is 53 years of age, still rides a short surfboard, believes two skis are better than one, & in case you’re buying him lunch, he is vegetarian.
All Images © Peter Eastway
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Ilford Diary
MAY 2012
Ilford Diary May 2012
June 2012
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AIPP APPA’s - Online Entries Close
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NZIPP Q Submission Closing Date
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Wellington Regional Meeting
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Waikato/BOP Regional Meeting
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Auckland/Northland Regional Meeting
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Canty/Westland Regional Meeting
August 2012
August 2012
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Waikato/BOP Regional Meeting
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Canty/Westland Regional Meeting
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NZIPP 2012 AGM - Publish Nominations, Remits & Notices
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Wellington Regional Meeting
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Waikato/BOP Regional Meeting
25-27 AIPP APPA’s - Melbourne, Australia
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Auckland/Northland Regional Meeting
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Auckland/Northland Regional Meeting
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NZIPP 2012 AGM - Notification of Delegates
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Wellington Regional Meeting
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Canty/Westland Regional Meeting
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Waikato/BOP Regional Meeting
20-22 Iris Awards 2012
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Canty/Westland Regional Meeting
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Nelson/Marlborough Regional Seminar
23-24 Infocus 2012
23-24 Photoshop Masterclass with Paul Gummer
July 2012
Kindly sponsored by
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Wellington Regional Meeting
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Waikato/BOP Regional Meeting
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Auckland/Northland Regional Meeting
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Canty/Westland Regional Meeting
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NZIPP 2012 AGM - Notice of Meeting
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Auckland/Northland Regional Meeting
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NZIPP 2012 AGM - Close of Nominations, Remits & Notices
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NZIPP Q Submission Closing Date
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Wellington Regional Meeting
September 2012
October 2012
November 2012
December 2012
NZIPP 2012 AGM
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Infocus Masterclass
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Wellington Regional Meeting
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Waikato/BOP Regional Meeting
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Canty/Westland Regional Meeting
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NZIPP Q Submission Closing Date
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Wellington Regional Meeting
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Waikato/BOP Regional Meeting
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Canty/Westland Regional Meeting
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Wellington Regional Xmas Party
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Waikato/BOP Regional Meeting
Don’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.
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CPD Update The NZIPP CPD Accreditation Programme software has been live on the NZIPP website for about a month now and working well. Some members have been entering their CPD points, & working towards achieving their NZIPP Accredited status. But we would love to have all members actively involved & entering their points on a regular basis. It’s much easier to enter your CPD entries monthly rather than trying to remember all the meetings & events you attended at the end of the year. A few points to keep in mind when entering your CPD entries: •
their isn’t a sign in form available ask your Regional Chair to provide one. This
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. Mark the Q submission dates in your diaries & start planning now! May 8th 2012 August 14th 2012 November 13th, 2012 For more info see the Q Programme under Quick Links on the NZIPP website.
Ensure you always sign in at any Regional Meeting or Regional Seminar. If is important as these forms are required when a member’s CPD entries are audited. If the Regional Chair does not supply a sign in form for the meetings/ events you attended your CPD entry may be disallowed.
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Keep invoices of any journals, magazine subscriptions, online forums, or professional/business memberships in case they are required for an audit.
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All CPD categories & sub categories for Regional Meetings & Seminars are created when your Regional Chair emails details of the meetings/seminars to web@nzipp.org.nz. If you can’t find the category/sub category you require ask your Regional Chair to get in touch with the required meeting/seminar information & it will be set up.
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It’s important to use the CPD Notes field when entering new CPD entries. Entering information on the speaker & location of the meeting/seminar will be useful if you are chosen for a CPD Audit to validate your entries.
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If you don’t know your current NZIPP Member Id or password email web@ nzipp.org.nz for assistance. Please don’t create/register a new member id as your member history or Iris Awards points won’t be associated with the new entry.
If you do have any questions about the CPD module in the NZIPP Members area please email web@nzipp.org.nz. PRO REPORT Member Magazine of the NZIPP
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Regional Updates
MAY 2012
Regional Updates Auckland/Northland Region Our April meeting was spent at the Dillon Group Studio with Chris Dillon. Chris is in hot demand in New Zealand & throughout the pacific for his wedding photography style. He is a three-time Bride of the Year photographer & is regarded as one of the best in the industry by clients & suppliers alike. He runs the Dillon premium wedding brand, Simply Photos, Little Black Photo Booth & Dillon Portraits & Commercial. Chris shared how the business came about by his mother & father, Catherine & Terry Dillon, in the early 90’s. Chris remembers his dad Terry coming home several times a day in his overalls, changing into a business suit to meet with his photo clients, & then changing back into the overalls to return to work. He was glad when his father finally made the switch to full time photographer. Chris shared his theories on how a wedding day runs most efficiently - by having the bridal party photo shoot before the ceremony. He sells this idea to his clients & most agree, especially when he brings up the excellent point of how they can spend more time with their guests (& less money on alcohol while they are away for their 2 hour shoot). Chris invests a lot of his time on the initial meetings with clients. We visited his viewing room & watched the video that he shows to all his clients. It was a collection of images from all of the studio’s photographers. Showing the standard of imagery they can expect from all of his photographers. Chris is very proud of his tight knit team of 17. This includes 6 photographers who have mostly been with the studio for at least 12 years, 2 admin staff, 4 assistants, & 5 Little Black Photo Booth employees including 1 full time. The systems they have in place for all areas ensure the efficient & smooth running of the business. No wonder they can turn over approx. 250 weddings in a year with 300+ Photobooth weddings. Chris shoots approximately 65-70 weddings per year himself. Chris has a specific style to his photography, how he speaks to his clients, & runs his business. He encouraged the attendees to find their own style & know who they are as photographers. He said copying someone else’s style is pointless & will only get you so far. Clients are attracted to those who are genuine.
All Images © Chris Dillon
Chris says “We’re in declining industry. The number of weddings is decreasing & the number of photographers is increasing. The only way to ensure your survival & guarantee your success in this industry is to set yourself apart from the rest & knowing who you are as a photographer.” Quote for the evening from Chris - “A business without a business plan is not a business”. So very true! This meeting also included our AGM. There were no major issues arising & it was accepted that the current committee will continue as is this year. Talia Stephens Auckland/Northland - Regional Chairperson
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Regional Updates
Totara Hospice A few members from the Auckland/Northland Region have been asked to judge the Totara Hospice “Living Every Moment” photography competition. There are some great prizes that have kindly been donated by NZIPP Sponsors. If you are interested in entering the competition and supporting a great cause, please follow this link to view details http://www.hospice.co.nz/ photocomp
IQ Photography Workshop Touring New Zealand
Auckland 13th June
June 2012
Phase One together with Mike Langford and Jackie Ranken
Introduce you to the ‘World of IQ’ This one day workshop offers photographers the opportunity to try out the Phase One IQ Camera System, shooting on site, Landscape and Resort photography and Training in Capture One software.
Wellington 11th June
Dates Queenstown
7th June
Goldridge Resort
Christchurch
9th June
Copthorne Hotel Commodore
Wellington
11th June
Copthorne Hotel, Oriental Bay
Auckland
13th June
Waipuna Hotel
Time
9:00am – 5:00pm
Cost NZ $ 85.00
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Christchurch 9th June Queenstown 7th June
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Regional Updates
Regional Updates Wellington Region The Wellington Region held its Regional AGM on 18 April 2012. And of course the election of a new committee... •
Terry Wreford Hann will continue as chairman
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Jason Naylor as Treasurer
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Committee members: Larissa Warren, Chris Coad, Robyn Greening, Mandi Lynn, Malcolm Somerville, Sandra Stevenson, Esther Bunning.
We would like to thank the contribution from outgoing treasurer Robyn Greening, and also Jenny Siaosi and Adrian de la Fuente (outgoing committee members).
We’re excited to announce the upcoming monthly meetings for 2012:
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16 May - ‘An evening of wedding’ with Kate McPherson” on followed by a panel Q&A discussion on wedding photography
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12 June - ‘Marketing your business’ with social media marketing consultant Eva Maria http://www.socialemedia.co.nz/
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10 July - ‘Portraiture’ with Karen Flett and Esther Bunning, followed by a panel Q&A discussion on portraiture
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14 August - ‘Print critique’ get your images up to speed for the Epson/ NZIPP Iris Professional Photography awards in September
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11 September - “Commercial licensing with AIPA regional chairman Ian Robertson and a panel discussion on the state of that industry.
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09 October - “ Fine Art” with Kaye Davis and awarding of the ‘Wellington Photographer of the Year 2012’
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13 November - “Travel photography” with Jackie Rankin
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11 December - Christmas party social
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Regional Updates Nelson/Marlborough Region Sponsored by
NZIPP Regional Seminar Date:
17 June 2012
Location:
The Rutherford Hotel, Nelson
Cost:
Free to attend
Time:
1.00pm – 5.00 pm
1.00 – 2.15 pm
Introduction: Mike Langford - NZIPP President Mike will talk about why he became an NZIPP member, the ins and outs of International book publishing, and his experience working with the Australian Geographic for the last twelve years.
2.15 – 2.30 pm
Afternoon Tea
2.30 – 3.45 pm
Strobist Lighting: Richard Linton - NZIPP Commercial Director Strobist Techiques are about being able to use your flashes anywhere. The world is your studio! Generally Strobist techniques make use of small battery powered flash units & lightweight accessories to get sophisticated results. The basic kit to get started can be relatively cheap. It’s portable, flexible, quick to set-up, & promotes experimentation with your photography.
3.45 – 5.00 pm
Inspiration: Lisa Gane – NZIPP Acting Portrait Director Acting Portrait Director Lisa Gane will talk about how she started in the industry as a young photographer, and what it took to turn her passion into a business.
5.00 – 6.00 pm
Social Hour: Meet with the NZIPP Board and regional members over drinks.
Although this seminar is complimentary, please email events@nzipp.org.nz to book your space.
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Upcoming Meeting… Cant./Westland Regional Meeting CR Kennedy Gear & Software Promo Venue: CPIT, Christchurch Monday, 14th May, 2012 5:30pm
Canterbury/Westland Region Richard Wood, our guest speaker for April, should need no introduction. He is the current NZIPP Photographer of the Year and Creative Portrait Photographer of the year. His elaborately crafted photographs blew us away at the 2011 Epson / NZIPP Iris Professional Photography awards, especially the scale of his “Battle of St Michael” image. Richard is a true ideas man, although it seems a lot of his ideas come from his now three-year old daughter, Emilie-Rose. Richard spent the evening talking about ideas, creativity and sharing with us where his highly creative personal works beginnings come from (we’ve all seen where they end). He delved into the psychological obstacles that are placed by society, and at times you wondered if you were listening to a psychologist. But as Professional Photographers, business skills are so important in our lives, psychology is too somewhat, to push ourselves to the next level. Many of Richard’s works have simple beginnings, but ‘elaborate’ finishes. Time & time again Emilie-Rose’ questioning and non-acceptance of the word ‘no’ are the seed for his images. Children, he believes, have the key to creativity and trying new things, as they have no limitations. As we age, the barriers to achieving and pushing ourselves slowly increase to a point of complete acceptance. Richard encouraged us to be creative, artistic and childlike. To have imaginary friends and throw all social norms (within reason) out the window. His desire to create pieces of art for his walls, propels Richard to create images that are large scale in every aspect; productions, subject matter and final print size. That is where the seed came from for the “Battle of St Michael”. He wanted a large-scale art piece for above his mantle and for years had been intrigued by Saint Michael the Archangel. His herculean image making efforts are similar to American Gregory Crewdson’s largescale productions, with far less crew, a lot less money but a lot more ‘actors’. Encouraging us to find our inner child, Richard led us on a thoughtful look at many ‘geniuses’ of yesteryear and what they achieved by refusing to listen to ‘you can’t do that, it’s not possible’. Like the Bebb’s at Infocus 2011, he used the term ‘what if’ frequently, quickly followed with a ‘there is no NO’. The ideas and though processes that Richard goes through can easily be used to cross over into all genres of photography, don’t question, don’t think, just do. The most outlandish ideas are often the ones that work. You may ‘fail’ at first, but with perseverance you can succeed. What if Thomas Edison had given up after his first attempt at the light bulb, would we all still be sitting here in the dark? If Michealangelo has listened to everyone telling him images of the scale he desired were ridiculous, would there be no Sistene Chapel Ceiling artwork?
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The Missing Links
MAY 2012
The Missing Links Written by Malcolm Somerville
FROM CANADA - A bit of a TIFF As I complete my Canada visit, the HotDoc festival begins - www.hotdocs. ca; North America’s largest documentary film event for professional development, marketplace & network opportunity. Toronto is a large, creative city with a lot of production, broadcast & education infrastructure. Among many great venues is the TIFF Bell Lightbox, home to the Toronto International Film Festival. Last night I went to see ‘McCullin’, the world premiere of a documentary about photo journalist Don McCullin. An iconic photographer, usually spoken of as a war photographer, glamourised almost as the ultimate war photographer. A vocation on the bucket list of many student photographers, a man who ‘dropped out’ for many. The film presented huge personal heroism, integrity & commitment. It flushed out a life that began in a Britain of poverty, violence & crime, with little hope. It profiled a man who saw a better way, & a possibility to do something that shone a light on savagery, hopelessness & cruelty. Don spoke to camera & as voice over to many of his photographs - the ones we know & many we don’t. Through this history we listened to his editor at the Sunday Times, Harold Evans, as he spoke directly to camera & fleshed out what was going on & particularly the incredible ‘hands off’ editorial freedom that was given by the newspaper’s owner Lord Thompson. Of course that came to grief in 1984 when Murdoch’s News Limited bought the paper & changed editor. Don McCullin took the rejection of his purpose as failure & since that time has devoted himself to his own countries landscape. It’s a film I would recommend, it will do the circuits. It is so fresh that the Director Jacqui Morris when introducing the film said that it was still being edited five hours before they flew out of London! The bonus was that immediately after the film she came back on stage to a standing ovation, with both Don McCullin & Sir Harold Evans who had seen the film for the first time. They both spoke briefly, then Don took questions from the audience. One person asked about giving advice to keen young photographers who wanted to be war photographers. He said “..... There are too many keen young photographers, don’t go into war photography, but look into the homelessness, poverty, & unfairness in their own communities...”Another asked if he retained copyright on what he shot? “I have from the very beginning in 1959”.
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If you are not familiar with his work it is important for you to know what times and events it documents, in what a keen eye saw the moments, and what a truly brave and compassionate man made this all his mission. If you are not familiar with his images I I suggest you Google search him, some are not pleasant & the stories behind many are very unpleasant. Sadly we do not seem to have learnt much. For a quick peep of Don take a look at this.... http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3PwTupwRVV4&feature=youtube_ gdata_player Cheers Malcolm
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Photo Competitions
MAY 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
Entries Close: 11th July 2012 As a leader in capturing our world through brilliant imagery, National Geographic sets the standard for photographic excellence. Last year, we received nearly 13,000 contest entries submitted by photographers from all around the world. Well, it’s that time of year again—We are accepting digital entries online in any of these four categories: Travel Portraits; Outdoor Scenes; Sense of Place; and Spontaneous Moments. In other words, keep it real. Enter now at http://travel.nationalgeographic.com/travel/traveler-magazine/photo-contest/2012/
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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.
EYEcon Photographic Competition Register Interest by: 3rd September 2012
Final Submission Deadline: 1st November 2012
Canon’s annual EYEcon competition has once again drawn three of New Zealand’s most prominent photographers on board as mentors for the 2012 EYEcon photographic competition. Mike Langford, Nigel Marple, and Grahame Murray are highly recognised photographers and winners of numerous New Zealand awards. EYEcon 2012 gives tertiary level photography students and apprentice photographers a shot at one of the country’s largest and most diverse prize pools available for young photographers. The overall winner of the EYEcon competition will have a once in a lifetime experience, spending a full day on location with each mentor as part of their prize. Click here for more information.
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Industry News
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Industry News Introducing Digital Passport Photos - Survey Feedback Thank you to those of you who took part in our recent survey of passport photo takers. We appreciate the time and thought that went into your responses. Through this survey we wanted to gauge awareness of the Department’s photo standards and understand the capability of photo takers throughout New Zealand to provide applicants with digital passport photos. The information you have provided has been really useful as we plan for the introduction of the Online Passport Adult Renewal Service, which will require customers to upload and submit a digital passport photo which meets our standards. We are pleased that 98 per cent of you who responded are aware of our photo standards and that almost 95 per cent of respondents say you can take a digital photo and supply it to a customer on one or more media. You made a range of good suggestions about how we can improve our communications to photo-takers and to New Zealanders applying for passports. As a result we are: •
inviting photo takers to join a distribution list if they are interested in receiving direct email updates from the Department on passport photo policies
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reviewing the passport website and our customer communications to ensure they help people to clearly understand our photo standards for digital and print photos.
Many of you asked us to provide a tool so you can check if a digital photo will be accepted by the Passport Online Renewal Service. A key feature of the online service is that when a customer uploads their photo, they will get real time feedback as to whether their photo is acceptable for upload, and if not why not. In the lead-up to the online channel going live, we will continue to share advance information with you, including confirmation of the technical requirements for digital photos. We will be running a live pilot of the new channel with a select group of customers. Customers from this group may ask you to supply a digital photo. We will let you know ahead of time when the pilot will run and its duration. The Passport Office will continue to communicate via photo associations, the Pharmacy Guild, major photo chains and supplier companies. We have also created a mailing list which we are happy to add individuals to if you so wish. Simply send your contact details to our communications advisor, Michael Mead, michael.mead@dia.govt.nz . The Department sees photo-takers as a key stakeholder in the success of the online channel. We are keen to continue to work with you to ensure the smooth introduction of our new service. If you have any further thoughts or observations about the online channel or about our communications, please let us know.
The Passport Office Michael Mead - Account Manager Service Delivery and Operations Shared Service - The Department of Internal Affairs Te Tari Taiwhenua
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Corporate Members
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Kodak Names Grant Campbell as Country Manager for New Zealand Kodak Australasia announced today that Grant Campbell has been promoted to the position of Country Manager, NZ effective March 30th, 2012. He brings a wealth of practical experience to his new role, most recently serving as Manager for Kodak Professional in NZ. Campbell ‘s 11 year career in Kodak sales & business development roles will help him drive the Kodak brand, & provide new, innovative solutions to meet the changing needs of Kodak’s customer base. He will oversee all business units including Graphics, Consumer, Entertainment Imaging & Kodak Professional. Campbell will continue to work closely with Kodak’s channel partners to identify new opportunities, & deliver the right integrated solutions to capture the exciting growth & revenue opportunities available with Kodak New Zealand. “Grant’s experience makes him a perfect fit for this new position,” said Adrian Fleming, Managing Director for Kodak Australasia. “We needed someone with a good foundation & understanding across all our business divisions in New Zealand. Under his guidance, his leadership will drive the opportunities for Kodak Express & our other key channel partners.”
Corporate Members A special thank you to our Corporate Members for their continuing support:
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