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INFOCUS W E L L I N G TO N 2 016 Conference eMagazine Issue 1

SUNDAY 19 - MONDAY 20 JUNE 2016

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PROGRAMME OUTLINE

THURSDAY 16 JUNE

Epson / NZIPP Iris Professional Photography Awards Print Judging Day One - judging sessions are open to the public Awards exhibition open to the public Sponsor workshops

FRIDAY 17 JUNE

Epson / NZIPP Iris Professional Photography Awards Print Judging Day Two - judging sessions are open to the public Awards exhibition open to the public Sponsor workshops

SATURDAY 18 JUNE

Epson / NZIPP Iris Professional Photography Awards Print Judging Day Three - judging sessions are open to the public Industry exhibition (Public Open Day) Awards exhibition open to the public Public events and workshops Post print judging party

SUNDAY 19 JUNE

Infocus Conference - Day One World class speakers and workshops Industry Exhibition open

MONDAY 20 JUNE

Infocus Conference - Day Two World class speakers and workshops Industry exhibition open Gala awards dinner

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INFOCUS 2016 has an amazing line up of educational and inspirational speakers to get your head and heart racing.

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SUSANA BARBERA

TROY GOODALL

CHRISTINA FORCE

VICKY PAPAS VERGARA

JONATHAN SUCKLING

NIKI BOON

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More exciting speakers to be announced soon...

JAMES SIMMONS

GRANT SHEEHAN

KIM HAMBLIN

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THE VENUE: Shed 6, Queens Wharf Wellington Waterfront

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The Infocus Conference is the only major annual event for photography professionals in New Zealand. The Iris Awards judging is held for three days prior to the conference, to maximise the benefit, and minimise time out of the office for both members and sponsors VENUE alike.

Infocus provides a forum for the New Zealand professional photography industry to come together to achieve a number of objectives: • To celebrate the craft of professional photography • To discuss important issues facing the industry • To provide professional development for photographers • To create networking opportunities between suppliers and photographers • To raise the profile of the Institute and photographers across New Zealand.

The Infocus Conference incorporates an invaluable Industry Exhibition, Gala Awards dinner - to celebrate the Iris Award winners.

We encourage you to make the most of this valuable opportunity, to network with major players, be actively involved in the conference, enjoy all that Wellington has to offer, and in particular utilise the social functions to interact and exchange ideas with delegates.

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“ ” Susana Barbera

I go crazy with Susana’s work. She is full of infinite magic. Her pictures are close to the ones from the classic masters, perfect on emotion, technique and personality. They are full of feminine magic but they go straight to your soul with a sensual touch! - Sion Fullana

Susana Barbera is an International reference in documentary wedding photography. Her committed and passionate work, creativity and mastery in the use of black and white have earned her numerous international awards and taken her to her other passion, teaching and sharing her philosophy of believing in magic to let the Universe surprise you. When that happens your are able to see the right picture at the right time. Teaching and finding the potential in each student is her goal, we are all different, we dont need to be a copy of anybody else but be the best of ourselfs.

Greatly inspired by the art of street photography, Susana’s images are as striking as they are filled with action and intensity. They engage, amaze, and entertain as she successfully infuses a glimpse of her own sense of humor into each piece.

Award Winning Professional Wedding Photographer: •

Photographer of the Year 2015 Inspiration Photographers

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31 Fearless Awards

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Top 10 Fearless Photographer 2012

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Top 10 ISPWP

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Best of the Best Junebug Weddings

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She has been giving Masterclasses and workshops all around Spain, Mexico, Colombia, Argentina,

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Amsterdam, Greek, Italy, England, Chile, Usa and Brasil.

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She has been a jugde in many photography contests as Fearless, Inspiration Photographers, Myweb, Masters of Dutch Photography, Find art Photographers, BestEuropephotographers and many others…

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Speaker at Foundation Conference 2013 in Arizona, USA

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Speaker and Mentor at II Convencion de Fotografos de Colombia 2013

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Speaker at Floricolor Events in Amsterdam 2013

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Speaker and Mentor at WPS Greece 2014 in Thessaloniki, Greece

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Speaker and Mentor at Boda F Mexico 2014 in Queretaro, Mexico

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Speaker and Mentor at FDF Argentina 2014 in Rosario, Argentina.

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Speaker at Fearless Conference in Amsterdam 2014

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Speaker at Foro de Fotografos 2014, Sevilla, Spain.

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Speaker at Wedding Brasil 2015 Sao Paulo, Brasil

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Mentor in Foundation Workshop FWE 3 2015 en Islas Canarias, Spain

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Speaker at Chile Convencion de Fotografos 2015

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Speaker and Mentor in Master of Dutch Wedding Photographers 2016

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WPPI Las Vegas: Second Place: Creative/Fashion Infocus 2016 / eMagazine of the NZIPP

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Vicky Papas Vergara

WPPI Las Vegas: First Place Grand Award: Creative/Fashion

Manifesting her journey through a vision, photographer and couture artist Vicky Papas is the creative brainchild behind the brand VERGARA. Her innovative gifts of photography, painting, creating wearable art, and styling, hallmark VERGARA glamour. Her free spirited boundless approach to life is the essence of VERGARA that led her to a spring of creativity, that for many years, lay dormant.

Images Š Vicky Papas Vergara Her uncanny ability to connect intimately with all of her subjects allows the viewer to identify with her images on a deep and familiar level.

In a short space of time VERGARA and her multi-faceted talents have been quick to evolve into a dynamic brand, and collaborating with other creatives in the industry Vicky is in her element!

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Highest Achievements •

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2015 WPPI International Photography Awards in Las Vegas

2016 WPPI International Photography Awards in Las Vegas

*Ist Prize Fashion Category

*Grand Prize Portrait Category

*2nd Prize Fashion Category

*1st Prize beauty/boudoir Category

*3rd Prize Portrait Individual Category

*1st Prize fashion Category, creative division

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2014 Canon AIPP Australian Portrait Photographer Finalist

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Exhibition at Tusk Gallery in Chapel st South Yarra, art nude series titled Miss Duffy

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2016 Epson Victorian Portrait Photographer Finalist

*2 Gold Awards

*1 Gold

*Silver Distinction

*Silver Distinction

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2014 Epson AIPP Victorian Portrait Photographer

Canon AIPP Australia Fashion Photographer 2015

*5 Gold Awards

*2 Silver Distinctions

*Silver Award

*2 Silver Awards

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James Simmons

PASSIONATE, CONNECTIVE, JOYFUL, ADVENTUROUS AND ROMANTIC. If you asked me to describe myself and what I do in five words.

You know when you are just fully enthralled by something, not like a hobby or a pastime activity, like something you are obsessed with, that you can’t go a day without thinking about. Pure passion, I’m talking about wake up in the morning thinking about it and going to bed thinking about it. I might have a bit of an addictive personality and a competitive drive, but I’m a country boy at heart. On the surface nothing seems to phase me, but deep down I have a burning desire to create something that can make a difference. A humanist if you will, but one at a time starting with the people around me. If I can make a difference to people in some way, my rationale gives me purpose, direction and the confidence to exist in the foreground where anxiety wants to make me drift to the background.

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I get a lot from photography, and connection is the major one. It’s my way of being able to connect with the world. The excitement that I get from producing images that people will be able to treasure for years to come almost outweighs the enjoyment from the technical and creative challenge it poses. But most of all, seeing people show their true selves to me in that moment of vulnerability is a real honour to witness as it takes a lot of trust, and knowing I can do that for people is very humbling I also love photojournalism. I love telling stories and that is what drew me to wedding photography. Growing up by the beaches of regional Western Australia, traveling around the world twice in search of perfect surf, snow and images, breaking both my arms, having worked in viticulture, stage production, hospitality and mining has all contributed to my love for adventure and love for being adventurous with my photography. Meeting new people has become part of my journey and is an adventure in itself, so I have the utmost respect for people, family and culture.

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On the surface nothing seems to phase me, but deep down I have a burning desire to create something that can make a difference. A humanist if you will, but one at a time starting with the people around me.

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Troy Goodall

Troy is known for truly understanding the creative process. He shoots strong visuals that really build on an idea and has a passion for communicating through images. Troy takes pictures that tell stories, play for laughs or hold a message in a single frame.

This versatility is part of the reason he’s maintained long-term, productive relationships with creatives and peers all around the world. He’s also good to have a beer with, which probably has something to do with it to Troy’s focus and relentless attention to detail is rivalled only by his appreciation of the bigger picture. Making him an invaluable partner in the creative process.

Flexible and passionate, Troy brings years of awardwinning experience to every project. No matter how big, small or seemingly impossible. Having worked with global agencies at home and around the world, Troy takes pride in getting results for clients and is ranked in Luerzer’s ARCHIVE top 200 advertising photographers world wide.

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Troy takes pride in getting results for clients and is ranked in Luerzer’s ARCHIVE top 200 advertising photographers world wide.

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“ ” Jonathan Suckling

Most people think you need an expensive camera to make good photos. But the truth is...you just need good dance moves.

Jonathan is based in Auckland, NZ and jumped into wedding photography in 2014 at 18, two years on and he’s already built himself a solid business and made a name for himself in the industry, Specialising in weddings.

To say that Jonathan Suckling makes wedding photography fun, doesn’t even scratch the surface of his approach. Jonathan dances and jokes his way into capturing genuine, beautiful emotions and makes sure everyone around him is always having a good time. His unorthodox methods went viral when a video taken of Jonathan shooting a wedding received over 20 million views and hundreds of thousands of shares.

Far from being a gimmick though, his methods create an atmosphere that enables him to build relationships with and connect with his clients; and together along with them build the story of their special day. He loves making people laugh, spontaneous fits of interpretive dance, great conversations, watching funny #internetz, jumping off things (into water) and eating good food.

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“Most people think you need an expensive camera to make good photos. But the truth is...you just need good dance moves,” Be prepared to be challenged, have your perspective refreshed, and exercise your stomach muscles. Who knows, maybe this pup can teach the old dogs some new tricks.

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Grant Sheehan

Grant Sheehan is an award winning Wellington-based photographer and publisher. His photographs have featured in magazines and newspapers such as Condé Nast Traveller and the New York Times, and in over 20 books, including Landmarks-Historic Buildings of New Zealand; Cafés of the World, the internationally successful series A Place to Stay – Hotels of the World, Planet Penguin and ‘New Zealand Landscapes from Northland to Antarctica’.

He has twice won the New Zealand Travel Photographer of the Year Award (2002 and 2008), with images from international assignments. His work has been exhibited in galleries and museums.

His most recent books include Ghosts in the Landscape 2011, Lights in the Landscape 2012, Lighthouses of New Zealand 2013 and Eye in the Sky: A Drone above New Zealand, 2015 www.grantsheehan.com www.lightsinthelandscape.com www.ghostsinthelandscape.co.nz www.eyeinthesky.click www.phantomhouse.com.

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Christina Force

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Thank you thank you thank you! I suddenly feel the photographer I’ve always wanted to be and I can’t tell you how amazing that feels.

Originally a layout artist at Saatchi & Saatchi London, Christina Force is the founder of The Collective Forcethe first and best known photographer’s agency in New Zealand, and also OPTNZ- the first dedicated stills production company. For 15 years she was instrumental in introducing New Zealand ad agencies to the concept of working with an agent, respecting high production values, and educating them on copyright for photographers.

Realising the potential of her stable and of New Zealand, she successfully launched her photographers internationally with regular sales trips to Singapore, Hong Kong, China, USA and Australia, placing New Zealand firmly on the map as a professional destination with great talent, as well as attracting photographers from all around the world to her stable.

In 2011, she moved into the role of marketing and folio consultant. As one of the few agents in the world who has spent considerable time in both the Australasian and North American markets, she is well placed to help photographers create beautiful folios designed for specific territories. However, her consulting practice has a huge emphasis on helping photographers realise their

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dreams through strategic planning, targeted marketing, and tapping into their authenticity. An offshoot of the consulting work is the demand for her to speak at conferences and events in New Zealand and beyond.

Christina is chairperson of the NZ Agents and Producers Association (which operates under the umbrella of the AIPA), and has been a guest speaker at many AIPA conferences and seminars, in addition to The New Zealand Contemporary Photography Association, Axis Ad School, Unitec, Whitecliffe College of Art, CACT Sydney and The New York Academy of Film. She has been an IPA judge since 2011, and has also judged New Zealand professional photography competitions as well as being interviewed for various publications including Capture Magazine, D Foto, Better Photography, Campaign Brief Australia and Ad Media.

Her mission? To help professional photographers get paid to shoot what they love.

‘Thank you thank you thank you! I suddenly feel the photographer I’ve always wanted to be and I can’t tell you how amazing that feels.’

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INFOCUS 2 016 WELLINGTON 16 - 20 June

Shed 6, Queens Wharf, Wellington Waterfront

online Registration openS friday 8th april!

REGISTRATION FEES Full Conference Registration

1 DAY

2 DAY DEAL

2 Day Conference Registration Includes:

NZIPP / AIPA / AIPP / WPPI MEMBER

$295

$495

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Attendance at all conference sessions

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Entry into Industry exhibition

PSNZ MEMBER

$345

$595

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Satchel and contents

GENERAL ADMISSION

$395

$745

STUDENT

$295

$345

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Lunch and snacks

Register online at www.infocus.org.nz Payment is by credit card (Visa or Mastercard) and a secure link is provided.

An automatic email will be sent at the completion of your registration. A confirmation email and tax receipt

1 Day Registration includes: •

Attendance at all conference sessions for one day

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Entry into Industry exhibition for one day

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Satchel and contents

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Lunch and snacks

will be sent within 72 hours of registering, to the email address provided.

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Niki Boon

Niki lives in Marlborough New Zealand, and is a photographer and mother of four children.

Her photography is currently focused on her family, lifestyle and local environment.

Niki’s work has been published in publications including F11 magazine, Fraction magazine, National Geographic

online, Blur magazine. Her work has been featured in joint international exhibitions , and also gained recognition in several international competitions ,most recently, finalist selection at Lensculture Exposure Awards.

She holds a degree in Physiotherapy and is a self-taught photographer.

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Kim Hamblin

A self-confessed chocoholic and caffiene addict, Kim lives in Christchurch and runs a small portrait studio which focuses on maternity, newborn and children’s photography.

Her aim is to provide families with heirloom portraits that really capture something unique and special about the people in them.

As a solo mum to a busy two year old boy, she balances running a succesful business with all the craziness, love, joy and utter chaos that comes with motherhood. She is passionate about being in the business of photography and loves that it offers a way to be fully independent while doing what she loves – conencting with people and capturing moments for families to cherish.

A self-taught photographer, Kim once got brave enough to enter the Iris awards and accidentally surprised the hell out of herself by picking up a Gold award. The same image was also submitted to the World Photographic Cup which was even more of a surprise.

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NEW ZEALAND INSTITUTE OF PROFESSIONAL PHOTOGRAPHY CONTACT NZ Institute of Professional Photography (NZIPP) P O Box 133158, Eastridge, Auckland 1146 New Zealand. E: info@nzipp.org.nz

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