2020 PSNZ workshops

James Gibson APSNZ EFIPA reveals an exciting list!

LAST YEAR SAW the inaugural PSNZ Workshop Series, with six events spread around the country and covering topics, skills and genres such as astrophotography, Photoshop, creative photography and more. In total, 114 PSNZ members were able to take advantage of this initiative and benefit from the sharing of knowledge and experience of the tutors along with much camaraderie and social skill-sharing. We would like to acknowledge the huge amount of time and effort put into preparing the workshops on our behalf, and thank the tutors for their generous, open approach to sharing their skills with us.

We’ve been working hard to plan this year’s workshops, and we are really excited about the variety of topics and the incredible talents of this year’s tutors. You’ll notice there are some new topics, and a few of last year’s favourites being taken to a completely new part of the country. (This is the general theme we intend to build on over the coming years.) You’ll also find that many of our trade partners are becoming involved in the workshops; there will be opportunities to try out new gear and help your photography grow.

In a change from last year, the registrations for these workshops will be staggered. The first two will be available to sign up on 10 February, and a couple of months later we will open the next pair (one North Island and one South Island workshop each time).

The details for each workshop can be seen on the PSNZ website (https://photography.org.nz/ events/2020-workshop-series/), and you will find the entry form in the Members Area.

This year we are not restricting the number of workshops you can register for – it’s firstcome, first-served, but remember that you need to pay for the workshop to secure your place. To help with this, we’re also including a Paypal option on the registration form.

Check out the PSNZ website for more details on each workshop. If you have any questions, you can contact the series coordinator, James Gibson (gibsondesignnz@gmail.com)

So, what are the options in 2020?

In-Camera Creative - Bruce Girdwood FPSNZ, 23 May, Dunedin

Bruce will be taking last year’s workshop into the heart of Dunedin to open your eyes and minds!

Portraiture - Aaron Key, 13 June, Hamilton

Aaron will take you on an exploration of studio lighting and modelling, showing you how he creates his dramatic images.

Astrophotography - Chris Pegman, 24-26 July, Queenstown

Join MNZIPP photographer Chris Pegman for a full weekend of star shooting in the depths of the Southern Alps!

Painting with your Camera - Judy Stokes APSNZ, 22 August, Muriwai

No tripods will be required on this incredible day exploring the landscapes and seascapes of the Muriwai coastline!

Macro Photography - Matt Leamy, 12 September, Nelson

Matt will demystify the technical aspects of this demanding field of photography in a mix of capturing and processing your own images.

Bird Photography - Craig McKenzie, 14 November, Kapiti Island

To round off the year, Craig will take his incredibly informative, relaxed workshop up to Paraparaumu for a day trip to Kapiti Island and the nearby reserves. Note that this workshop will commence with a lecture on Friday evening and a bright, early start on Saturday morning.