Convention News

Vision-21 is fast approaching

The end of the PSNZ calendar year is drawing to a close so now it’s time to turn our attention to what is in store for next year. Now is a good time to start planning your southern roadie to be part of the 68th National PSNZ National Convention. Visit vision21.org.nz for all the information. Vision - 2021, The Art of Seeing, will be held in the garden city, Christchurch from 15 to 18 April 2021. Planning for the convention is going well. The range of workshops, field trips, speakers, exhibitions, trade displays and social functions is looking very attractive and exciting, and will develop and hone your creative and photographic skills. We suggest that members begin to make their travel plans, book flights and accommodation and lock in the dates in their calendars.

While it is hugely disappointing that the closed borders prevent our international keynote speakers from attending, the committee has secured some fantastic local

talent to fill the gaps.

Workshops

Workshops fill up fast, so you need to think about what you’d like to take part in before registration opens on 17 January 2021. You will get three priority selections for workshops. Some people like to strengthen and deepen their knowledge and skills. Others choose workshops that give them an opportunity to try something completely different.

The workshops will run on all three days, both on-site and off-site. They offer delegates a choice from a wide variety of activities. Whatever your interest is, from portrait photography with Sony specialist Aaron Key to Photoshop or making creative composites with Helen McLeod FPSNZ. There really is something for everyone.

Key Dates Registrations Open: Sunday 17 January at 10.00am Convention Dates: Thursday 15 April 6.30 pm until Sunday 18 April 2.30pm Pre-Convention Full Day Field trips Thursday 15 April CR Kennedy Honours Banquet: Saturday 17 April at 6.30pm at the Christchurch Transitional Cathedral

Speakers

Thanks to COVID the speakers at the convention are nearly all Kiwi. Our lineup for Vision-21 is formidable. Collectively the presenters offer us an enormous range of national and international expertise and experience.

We are all hoping for the miracle that allows for Julieanne Kost to make her way to Christchurch, however we are not really expecting that to happen. Instead she will join us virtually to give us a taste of what is to come when she eventually gets here. Our Kiwi presenters include PSNZ stalwarts, local commercial icons, fine art photographers and southern adventurers.

COVID-19 Response Plan

If you are anything like us, we live with the constant hope that all will be smooth sailing through our summer months, and our national convention will not be affected by a resurgence or outbreak of community COVID cases.

In the October issue of CameraTalk we outlined what our response plan would be in the event of a COVID outbreak.

Please read this summary so that you fully understand the course of action we will be taking, should any changes occur.

Pre-convention Field Trips

There are two pre-convention field trips scheduled for Thursday 15 April. Both excursions will depart early morning at 8.00am and will return at 4.00pm, in time to complete registrations and the opening of the convention.

The first field trip is to Akaroa with great wildlife possibilities, fascinating local history to learn and the giant volcanic sea cliffs.

The second field trip is west to Arthur’s Pass via Castle Hill. Both areas offer stunning natural beauty and amazing opportunities for

landscape photography. Both field trips incur additional costs; please read all details on the links to the website.