Convention News

Vision-21 returns to Christchurch

PSNZ and the Convention Organising Committee are delighted to announce that Vision-21will be held in Otautahi Christchurch once again.

Vision-21will be an exciting event for photographers of all levels, whether you are a seasoned professional photographer or you just picked up your first DSLR camera this year. The annual PSNZ national convention aims to inspire and help attendees discover what truly drives them to capture the world.

COVID Response Plan

2020 Vision was originally due to be held in April 2020, however the organisers had to make the call to cancel the convention due to the looming COVID-19 crisis.

With ongoing uncertainty the Convention Organising Committee has decided to proceed with an approach that hopes to deliver a successful event at either COVID Alert Level 1 or Alert Level 2. The updated registration phase will be as follows: During the general registrations phase, you will be asked “In the event of a COVID Level 2 Convention Plan being activated will you elect to attend?”. Registrations will open on 17 January 2021.

In early February, the maximum allowable number of those who have elected to attend at COVID Level 2 will be asked to submit their Level 2 workshop request.

During February and March, planning for both a full convention and a restricted numbers convention adhering to Level 2 restrictions will continue.

At any point prior to 5 April, should the government change the COVID level status or should conditions indicate that change is likely, then the PSNZ Council in conjunction with the Convention Organising Committee may elect to move to Level 2 plans. Refunds will be processed for any Level 1 only convention registrations.

After 5 April it will not be possible to implement COVID Level 2 plans and a change in COVID status will result in the cancellation of the convention. Refunds will be processed for all registrations.

2021 Speakers Announced

Julieanne Kost

While we are all hoping for the miracle that will allow Julieanne to travel to Christchurch, we are not expecting that to happen. Instead she will join us virtually to give us a taste of what is to come when borders open. Bruce Girdwood

Bruce says “My photography is an intensely personal expression of who I am, and hope to be.” Come and hear him talk about how to make your photography about who you are. Conor Clarke

Conor is a lecturer at the Ilam School of Fine Arts so if you see yourself, or would like to see yourself, as an artist with a camera rather than as a photographer, then you really need to come and hear Conor speak. Tony Bridge

Tony’s artwork achievements live in a space between photography and painting. The story of how he came to make this work will inspire you.

Craig TurnerBullock Craig is a crazy cat daddy, puppy parent, patisserie addict and claims to have the best job in the world! He has been capturing the uniqueness of Dog for 20 years. Dean Fitzpatrick

Dean’s passion for wild places and knowledge of New Zealand’s unique flora and fauna will make for an informative and unique presentation. Chris McLennan

Chris is an internationally recognised travel and wildlife photographer who has journeyed across the globe in pursuit of beautiful imagery.