NZIPP PRO Report Mar 2015

MEMBER MAGAZINE MAR 2015 / V.52

BE INSPIRED, BE SUCCESSFUL, BELONG

Contents

MARCH 2015

Executive Updates 05

Presidents Report

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Executive Directors Report

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Commercial Directors Report

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Honours Council Report

Infocus 2015

Cover Image: © Paul Alsop Invited Speaker - Infocus 2015

MISSION STATEMENT To champion, embrace and communicate excellence and professionalism in photography.

CONTACT NZ Institute of Professional Photography (NZIPP) PO Box 76176 Christchurch 8548 New Zealand W: www.nzipp.org.nz E: info@nzipp.org.nz M: +64 27 522 5570 We welcome your feedback and thoughts. If you have something to say, send it through to: info@nzipp.org.nz

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Infocus 2015 Information

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Paul Alsop

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Kristen Cook

NZIPP News 17

llford Diary

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NZIPP on Facebook

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New Members

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New Qualified Members

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Q Dates for 2015

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Iris Award Books

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Communications Cordinator/ Admin Assistant Role

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Photography Scam

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NZIPP/RSA WWII Project Update

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Contents

Contents Regional Updates 23

Auckland/Northland Region

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Waikato/BOP Region

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Canterbury/Westland Region

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Otago/Southland Region

NZIPP Workshop 30

David Oliver

Member Profile 32

Roger Wandless - FNZIPP

What’s In My Bag...?

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Kate Christie

Industry News 40

ACC Levies

Photo Competitions 42

International Landscape Photographer of the Year 2015

Corporate Members 43

Thanks to our Corporate Members

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Presidents Report

Executive Updates

I’m sitting here quietly on my own garnering thoughts about what to share with you this month. In amongst a time where myself and the board are at our busiest, with all there is to do organising our national convention on top of running the organisation. We make important decisions for and on behalf of each and every one of you and we make them I’m proud to say looking always forward. The convention is important to your organisation and each year our biggest responsibility is to get you our members to actually come and enjoy it. I can’t help but think of my own journey as a member, to this point of responsibility and my desire to see our institute to be everything it can be for you.

When I joined 25 years ago, a couple of green young Hamlets went to our first convention in Rotorua. We had just quit being trolley dollies for Air New Zealand and had seen and done a bit. Like many of you I’m sure, one day you just realise that you have an eye, and you know when even your mates talk you up, you might be onto something! The rest is learning to be the best you can be at making images and then sharing them. The convention was awesome. There were at least 150 people I’m sure and we walked into a whole new world of energy, friendship and a sharing culture I believe to this day is the strength of our institute.

I took full advantage of being a member, loving it. Entering prints in Iris was really an exciting thing to get into and was a big part of the buzz of starting a photography career. Apart from what I naturally bring to the plate, everything I am today has been learnt in the NZIPP, from people I see every year who do some little thing you haven’t thought of or do things to a standard to aspire to.

I don’t think I have ever missed a convention since joining. I like belonging to something that’s cool and I like people. What better than go to something where there’s heaps of others that love what you do. And learn stuff, and believe me this next convention you will. We have covered a lot of bases.

The thing is too. With all this technology we are using it is taking many of us away from meeting others in the industry outside our front doors. Where we used to outsource everything and have relationships with all those people now most of us are solo acts able to do everything in house. Doing everything, I’m sure more photographers are spending more alone time in front of a screen. We have to give ourselves a little tap on the cheeks to get ourselves out and about and enjoying learning valuable stuff and mixing with others.

The conference is for us all and we need and want you all to come. Start putting a bit away each week then and come down to a beautiful part of our country and enjoy the camaraderie and the learning. Check out our dedicated website infocus.org.nz and see whats on offer. The cost of these conferences can’t just rest with the sponsors, we need you too. Besides I’ve got some good flying stories to share around the bar!

Kind regards

Russell Hamlet NZIPP President (on behalf of the Board)

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MARCH 2015

Executive Updates

Executive Directors Report

Annual Subscriptions April will be here in a blink, and in the first week we will be sending out invoices for Annual Membership Subscriptions. As a non-profit we rely on our members paying their subscriptions promptly so this year we will again be offering a 10% prompt payment discount on the subscription fee to anyone who pays their subs in full before 30 April 2016. A late payment penalty of 10% will also be added to any invoice not paid by 31 May 2016.

Below is an outline of our recently updated Debtor Management Policy, please take a few moments to read through this.

DEBTOR MANAGEMENT POLICY PURPOSE The NZIPP has implemented the following Debtor Management Policy to ensure sound management of Debtors and the recovery of outstanding member subscriptions in a timely manner, whilst maintaining a quality service to members.

INTRODUCTION This policy describes the expectations of the NZIPP and provides guidance to staff involved in the debt management and recovery process. This policy applies to all persons and organisations that owe monies to the NZIPP. RESPONSIBILITY The Executive Director is responsible for Debtor Management. Outstanding debts will be reviewed regularly by the Board and decisions will be made as to the most appropriate action.

DEBT MANAGEMENT PROCESS First Reminder Notice (Sent when debt is 14 days payment terms) The First Reminder notice will be by way of a gentle email asking for payment of outstanding amount within 14 days in order to avoid the 10% late payment fee.

Second Reminder Notice (Sent when debt is 28 days beyond payment terms) The Second Reminder notice will be issued by way of a statement clearly marked “OVERDUE� and requiring payment within 14 days. The 10% late fee will have been added.

Phone Call (Made when debt is 56 days beyond payment terms) Should full payment of the account not be received within 28 days of the issue of the Second Reminder Notice, a phone call will be made to the member to discuss the outstanding debt and establish a promised date of payment.

Third and Final Reminder Notice (Sent when debt is 70 days beyond payment terms)

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Should full payment of the account not be received by the promised date, or when it is 70 days overdue then a Third and Final reminder will be sent. This will include a statement and will clearly explain that if the debt is not settled, or installment arrangements are not made within 14 days, membership will be temporarily suspended.

Regional chairs/secretaries will be advised of members in their region that are facing suspension of their membership and are asked for their support in the collection of outstanding subscriptions.

Suspension of Membership (84 days beyond payment terms) Any member with subscriptions that remain unpaid 84 days beyond payment terms will have their membership temporarily suspended pending review by the NZIPP Board. A notice will be sent to the member advising them of the suspension of their membership.

Review by the Board (90 days beyond payment terms) Any account that remains unpaid after 90 days will be reviewed by the Board at their next meeting and a decision made as to whether the debt is written off and membership terminated permanently, or an alternative action is agreed upon.

Termination of Membership Should the Board deem a subscription non-recoverable and decide to terminate the membership, notice of this will be sent to the member and the debt will be written off.

We want to make it as easy as possible for our members to stay up to date with their subscription payments so we will be sending regular reminders via email, text and phone to advise you that the due date is approaching, or to let you know that payment is overdue.

If you wish to discuss your subscription invoice or arrange a monthly Direct Debit payment plan please contact Megan on finance@nzipp.org.nz or call on 027 522 5570.

Megan Jones NZIPP Executive Director

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Executive Updates

Commercial Directors Report

MARCH 2015

The Bauer Media Commissioning Agreement It’s no secret that Bauer Media, formally ACP, has asked all their contributing photographers to sign a terms and conditions (T&C) agreement, the condition being that if they don’t sign work will not come their way.

Clendons, the NZIPP lawyers who also act for the AIPA, have highlighted major flaws in the agreement noting that it omits important clauses that would normally be found in a (photographic) service license.

As a consequence of Clendons review of the document a number of photographers have publicly stated that they are no longer be prepared to perform work for Bauer under these terms. I would encourage you to do the same.

On reading the agreement I fully support the stance taken by the AIPA. Bauer have gone to great lengths to create terms and conditions that are a one way street, it’s all about them, which I guess is to be expected.

The problem is that it shows absolutely no respect, or consideration, for the Photographer. In fact, if signed, puts the photographer in some very serious potential scenarios, as highlighted by Clendons.

Warning bells sound loudly as soon as one reads the words “Commissioning Agreement”. This alone means that under NZ Law you, the photographer, have lost all copyright to the work, the essence of why we use our own T&C. Our own T&C’s enabling us to opt out of the silly law that says whoever commissions a photographer owns the copyright to the work.

This loss of copyright is spelled out loud and clear within the Bauer T&C’s “Intellectual Property” section (5), as follows…

5(a) Contributor assigns to Bauer, as an outright sale, from the date of its creation all existing and future copyright throughout the world in the Works. To the extent that any third party (including any of Contributor’s employees, agents or subcontractors) is the owner of any part of such copyright, Contributor shall procure that such third party assigns such copyright to Bauer.

As Clendons point out Bauer is able to do whatever they like with your images including on-sell them to a third party. YOU would need to seek permission from THEM to even use them for your own marketing. Warning bells clang even louder when this is combined with the “Remedies” section (7): 7(b) To the extent permitted by law, Contributor indemnifies Bauer against all expense, loss, damage, penalty or cost (on a solicitor and own client basis and whether incurred by or awarded against Bauer) that Bauer may sustain or incur as a result, whether directly or indirectly, of: (i) any breach of this Agreement by Contributor; (ii) any negligent or reckless act or omission of Contributor; (iii) any claim or demand against Bauer in relation to any tax or insurance in connection with this Agreement other than a tax or insurance ordinarily payable by Bauer in respect of an independent contractor; (iv) any claim by Contributor that Contributor is employed by Bauer.

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(c) Each indemnity in this Agreement is a continuing and independent obligation.

Clendon’s response to this: These indemnities in Section 7 of the Agreement are entirely onesided, and very broad and punitive, and do not limit the Contributor’s potential liability (e.g. the value of the invoice related to that Work).

Such a limit is standard practice in industry agreements, including in the AIPA Standard Photographic Terms and Conditions of engagement (Clause 20).

These provisions do not provide for external risks that may need to be taken into account (e.g. weather conditions).

The Contributor could be put in a position where he/she is liable to Bauer for an unlimited sum of any costs/ losses, even where those costs/ losses may be beyond the Contributor’s control, because Bauer has control over use of the Works.

So have a think about how many ways you could end up in big trouble. Let’s say Bauer use or on-sell one of your images. Were the image to contain a logo, brand or person that you have not signed off on, Bauer get sued for a breach of copyright or whatever. Who do you think is likely to end up with some huge legal bills? Why you of course!

The above are just a few of the glaring reasons why you should treat this document as a waste of paper. For those members that frequent the NZIPP Members Discussion Facebook group, here is the link to the document, originally posted by AIPA, and the layers of comments. http://www.aipa.org.nz/html/blob.php/Bauer+Media+Contract+Review?do cument=18246&elementId=11766&attach=true NZIPP’s advice, if you are asked to sign Bauer’s T&C’s – stand united and DON’T!

Terry Wreford Hann NZIPP Commercial Director

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MARCH 2015

Executive Updates

Honours Council Report

It is nearly that time again when members will receive their subs notice. Along with that usually comes a number of enquiries about ‘WIIFM?’ (what’s in it for me?). And to be honest, rightly so. As an organisation we need to evolve, and remain relevant in meeting the needs of our membership and our industry. Though the ‘pay your subs, and then wait for all the benefits to roll on in’ attitude we sometimes hear can be very frustrating.

Yet like many voluntary, non-profit organisations, it is important to remind ourselves we are in essence a group of photographers run by photographers.

Yes, you pay levies, but this cash flow is very quickly chewed up in very real and tangible costs associated with running the organisation. We need more than that to survive. The bulk of what is achieved as a professional body, is largely thanks to the volunteer effort of a small group, who participate for the benefit of a wider collective. To that end, we rely on members to engage and be involved.

Many people who ask ‘WIIFM?’, probably aren’t aware of the amount of time the NZIPP Board, Honours Council, Regional Chairs etc contribute to make our organisation tick. (To be fair, we may not do a very good job of telling you either!). Yet over summer, when many may not perceive too much activity at the front of the NZIPP house, there is a lot happening behind the scenes. The usual analogies apply – it’s the tip of the iceberg, duck’s feet paddling furiously despite a calm surface... etc!

I don’t claim to speak for the Board, & can only talk on behalf of Honours.

Despite only having three days of judging a year, as an organising body we spend at least the same again preparing and packing out the venue.

At least the same again meeting face to face, often on location at the following year’s venue. At least the same again for monthly conference calls, the same again checking / writing documents, & probably the same again emailing!

Each year we review judges, we review our rules, we review costs, we review procedures. We debate some issues long and hard. (No, really, we debate some issues long and hard!). Yet the outcome is always to produce the best awards system that is fair, transparent, and well reasoned. We are very proud of this. In fact, we know it is world class. Then there is Kaye’s phenomenal input – wow, where do we start there?!

Now, the point of this is not poor us! We all do this willingly, because we WANT to. We actually find the involvement very rewarding, and have made very close friendships. But the point here is, we want others to be involved also. We don’t want to find a small group hold office, and everyone else finds it all a bit mysterious. We want members to feel they are part of what we are creating. On Honours, we have been very deliberate in opening our processes and systems. We want people to feel part of the awards system.

If anyone is interested in being part of the inner NZIPP workings, we are always looking at ways of embracing greater involvement. Please, make it known to us, and we will try and accommodate a role. Maybe you feel more comfortable stepping into a regional position. That’s great! Maybe helping is picking up a new member to drive them to a meeting. Magic! Maybe your way of helping is coming to conference a day early and helping to run cables. Perfect!

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The fact is, we want your to embrace your organisation. We want you to ask how you can add value to your membership through your involvement.

Together we will create a stronger industry in which we can all flourish. But you know what – get involved, and then ask yourself ‘WIITM’? I guarantee you’ll surprise yourself and discover a very different answer.

Kind Regards

Tony Stewart NZIPP Honours Council) On behalf of Ollie Dale, Blair Quax, Tony Stewart & Esther Bunning.

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NZIPP News

MARCH 2015

We belong to something very special….

….join the colony at Infocus Evolution Queenstown 2015.

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INFOCUS 2015

As I was nervously going through my practice run for my talk last year for Infocus 2014 in Rotorua, I had a vision. Call it an epiphany.

I was thinking about my journey with NZIPP and it made me smile.

Then it made me think of penguins.

Penguins live in community. The larger penguins huddle around the small baby penguins and keep them safe from the cold until they are big enough and strong enough to emerge to the outer circle of the colony and are then able to protect the new fledgling babies.

This image of a penguin colony is my experience with the NZIPP. I was protected and supported as a new fluffy, scared little penguin 8 years ago when I first became a member.

Since those days, I have been encouraged, supported, challenged and I have grown to love my photographic career even more because of the NZIPP colony and now I find myself enjoying being on the outer edges ready to support and nurture the new penguins and the ones that need help.

The key values I see in the NZIPP are to teach, inspire and nurture those of us who are part of this incredible industry. We are all penguins.

We all have a place in the colony.

rachel callander FeLLow oF the nZIPP nZIPP aMBassadoR

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Infocus conference 2015

Book out the space in your diary now for Infocus 2015… we have an amazing line up of educational and inspirational speakers to get your head and heart racing.

More speakers to be released in the coming weeks.

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Paul Alsop

Pauls journey through photography can be likened to the movie, ‘the curious case of Benjamin Button’ as he reverses his way backwards through the timeline of photography to one of the pioneering forms. alsop observes photographers comparing the number megapixels of the latest digital cameras which leaves him scratching his head as he stands and scrubs the silver stains from his hands (and often also feet!).

Born and raised in newcastle upon tyne, england, Paul moved out to the coromandel in 2010 to work as a medical doctor, and now lives and works in the Bay of Plenty. his passionate addiction to photography led him to teach himself how to make images, starting 10 years ago with digital image manipulation and design, then onto digital photography subsequently teaching himself black and white film photography and print making. More recently, Paul has found his passion by adopting the wet plate collodion process and it is here where he finds comfort, sitting on the fringes of modern photography, basking in the hazy fog of volatile chemicals, wood shavings and excitement at the prospect of photographic dIy. Far from re-enacting the days of old, alsop uses collodion to produce contemporary images with contemporary methods. when not at work as a gP, or in his lab experimenting with chemistry, he can be found out and about head in a mobile darkroom tent.

Ambrotypes and Alchemy - contemporary use of Wet Plate collodion in new Zealand ambrotypes are images made on glass with silver and light using the wet Plate collodion (wPc) process. the technique is the third oldest form of photography and the earliest form of Polaroid, dating back to 1851. the images produced are archival and unique objects in their own right. the technique is antiquated for a reason, as it is cumbersome, expensive and highly involved, however, as many people have become disillusioned with digital photography and as film is often cost prohibitive, the ambrotype and the tintype are undergoing a revival worldwide. new Zealand is an island nation with limited ‘wet plate’ resources and strict border control. Paul will discuss the limitations, frustrations, deviations and how the ‘can do kiwi’ attitude has been applied to keep this marvelous process alive and kicking in aotearoa.

Topics covered include: • The History: early photographic techniques and early nZ photographers • The science: Basic science and chemistry • The Process: Learning by my mistakes • The Limitations: Reasons why photography evolved • The Aesthetic: Forget the fluff, it’s all about the final image

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InTroducInG AnoTHer of our ouTsTAndInG sPeAkers for Infocus 2015...

Kristen Cook kristen cook is one of australia’s premier newborn and baby photographers. she is drawn to the honest beauty of babies - their fragility, infinite possibilities and power of worth.

her strength lies in her love of connection to the honest, the pure, the exploration of tenderness, and the simple beauty and authenticity that comes from human connection. her ability to create art with her little subjects inspires as she plays with light, mood and texture to bring her feelings to life.

The perfection of imperfection In her presentation, Kristen will emphasise the significance of your subject matter, evoking, feeling with imagery the imperative nature of personal work and the common identity crisis and lack of worth that many creatives face daily she will challenge your view and approach to your baby photography and have you walking away feeling more grounded, connected and nurtured in your professional and personal work. this session will provide you with some essential basics, but will also move beyond and allow you permission to explore, make mistakes and embrace each future session with confidence.

aLong wIth

Alexia sinclair

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Ilford Diary March 2015

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10th Waikato/BOP Regional Meeting - Tauranga 16th Canterbury/Westland Regional Meeting with Tony Stewart & Stefan Roberts - Christchurch 16th Otago/Southland Regional Get Together - Invercargill 18th Auckland/Northland Wedding Workshop with Johannes van Kan - Auckland 25th Otago/Southland Regional Meeting - Queenstown 31st Wellington Regional Meeting & Gear Geeks Night

April 2015

14th Waikato/BOP Regional Meeting 18th David Oliver Workshop - Queenstown 22nd David Oliver Workshop - Christchurch 24th David Oliver Workshop - Wellington 27th David Oliver Workshop - Auckland

May 2015

12th Waikato/BOP Regional Meeting

June 2015

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Iris Awards 2015 - Earlybird Online Entry Registration opens

2nd Q Submission - Closing Date 8th

NZIPP AGM 2015 - Notice of Meeting

29th NZIPP AGM 2015 - Close off for Board Nominations, Remits, Notice of Motions

July 2015

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NZIPP AGM 2015 - Circulate Board Nominations, Remits, Notice of Motions

22nd Iris Awards 2015 - Earlybird Online Entry Registration ends 29th Iris Awards 2015 - Online Entry Registration closes 31st NZIPP AGM 2015 - Regional Delegates Confirmed. Submission of Agenda Items, Board & Regional Reports

August 2015

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Iris Awards 2015 - Print Delivery Deadline

6-8th Iris Awards 2015 - Print Judging - Rydges Lakeland Resort Queenstown 7th

NZIPP AGM 2015 - Rydges Lakeland Resort Queenstown

9-10th Infocus 2015 - Conference - Rydges Lakeland Resort Queenstown 10th Iris Awards 2015 - Gala Dinner - Rydges Lakeland Resort Queenstown 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.

CONTACT YOUR REGIONAL CHAIR FOR MORE INFORMATION.

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NZIPP News New Members mbers.....

me Welcome to our new rthland ional - Auckland/No Sarah Marshall - Provis rthland ional - Auckland/No Shelly Linehan - Provis rthland ional - Auckland/No Peter Cornes - Provis d al - Auckland/Northlan Ruth Lawton - Provision rthland visional - Auckland/No Elektra Bakhshov - Pro d al - Auckland/Northlan Virginia Guy - Provision No d/ rthland - Provisional - Aucklan Rachael Maclennan rthland visional - Auckland/No Sarahlee Cobb - Pro rthland ional - Auckland/No Kellie Extance - Provis rthland visional - Auckland/No Brian Batchelder - Pro rthland ional - Auckland/No Adrian Wilkins - Provis rthland visional - Auckland/No Daniel McGrath - Pro rthland ional - Auckland/No Sue Shepherd - Provis rthland visional - Auckland/No Tenille Rudsdale - Pro rthland visional - Auckland/No Diane Stoppard - Pro d/Northland Provisional - Aucklan Renee Lansdowne nd al – Canterbury/Westla Laura Johns – Provision

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Q Submission Dates 2015 For those who aren’t qualified yet it’s time to start planning for your Q submissions. Once successful your member profile will appear in the Find a Photographer function on the NZIPP website, and you’ll be able to work towards NZIPP Accreditation.

Q submission dates for 2015 are...

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June 2nd, 2015

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October 6th, 2015

For more info see the Q Programme under Quick Links on the NZIPP website.

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IRIS PROFESSIONAL PHOTOGRAPHY AWARDS 2009 - 2013 BOOKS

Epson/NZIPP Iris Professional Photography Awards 2012

Iris Award books are produced annually by the NZIPP from the award winning entries submitted every year. The books showcase all the major award winners, as well as all the Gold, Silver, and Bronze winning images from each year. The books have been published in conjunction with BLURB and ISSUU and are available in three different formats: •

hardcopy/print - available via Blurb’s print on demand service. The book is a 20 X 25cm landscape format, with a hardcover & dust jacket, printed on Premium Lustre finish paper. Each book can be purchased via Blurb’s print on demand service. Prices vary depending on the book size.

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eBook on iPad - available via Blurb’s ebook service for downloading to an iPad. eBook’s can be purchased for $24.99 USD via Blurb’s eBook download service.

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online book/magazine - a low resolution version is available to view online for free via Issuu’s digital publishing platform .

Jackie Ranken - NZ Photographer of the Year 2012

Principal Sponsor

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Paul Gummer - NZ Photographer of the Year 2009

Go to the NZIPP website (www.nzipp.org.nz, and click on the Iris Awards tab followed by Iris Awards Books) for more information and download links for each of the three options.

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NZIPP News

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NZIPP News NZIPP – Communications Coordinator / Administration Assistant Communications superstar with a dash of administration What’s in it for me?

This is an opportunity not to be missed for an experienced contractor who wants a flexible part-time contract (10 hours per week) that they can fulfill from their own home. The role is varied and interesting, and will provide a new and exciting challenge for the right candidate.

What would I be doing?

Reporting directly to the Executive Director, the main component of this role will be overseeing all aspects of NZIPP communications, putting to use your ability to make good decisions, escalate issues when required and to complete a variety of tasks including: •

Developing a communications strategy in consultation with management.

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Owning our current social media platforms, with the potential to expand them.

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Designing social media content and other marketing content (either by liaising with graphic designers directly, or ideally creating content yourself).

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Engaging with members – posting and responding to posts.

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Developing newsletters and other NZIPP publications, including generating content, layout and editing.

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This role will require you to work closely with the NZIPP Executive Director, providing an element of administrative support as required.

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Travel within New Zealand, including overnight stays, will be required from time to time. The successful candidate would ideally be located in Christchurch for ease of working with other part-time personnel, however this is not essential.

What do I need?

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Relevant experience in communications and administration.

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Exceptional written and oral communications skills.

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Organisation, motivation, and the ability to work autonomously from your own home.

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Graphic design skills and/or experience in marketing are an advantage.

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Availability for immediate start.

What do I do now?

Apply by sending your CV, including contact details of 2 referees, along with a with a cover letter explaining your interest in the role to: The Executive Director New Zealand Institute of Professional Photography (NZIPP) PO Box 76176, Christchurch 8548 T: +64 27 522 5570 F: +64 3 383 8313 E: info@nzipp.org.nz W: www.nzipp.org.nz Applications close 5pm Wednesday 18 March 2015

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SCAM me once, shame on you, SCAM me twice shame on me About a week ago I posted a link on the NZIPP Members Facebook group, about another SCAM targeting photographers. I commented that I hoped it wouldn’t come to New Zealand & quickly people replied that it already had! The modern world is so small & the Internet knows no boundaries.

I am sure you all know that scams are not new & especially ones targeting Photographers. This one caught my attention because it seemed more complicated & involved blackmail. Potentially being targeted could affect your business, even if you did not succumb to the deception.

In this scenario the scammers attempt to contact you as a ‘disgruntled client’ threatening to post bad reviews about your business. Another person coincidentally offers to help remove the bad reviews in return, of course, for a payment! So, if they proceed to post bad reviews, you are forced to take some action.

Here’s the article link that contains a further description of the particular threat: http://www.diyphotography.net/bad-reviews-extortion-scams-targeting-photographers-and-how-to-deal-with-them/ The great thing about the Internet is we can keep each other informed, & a Google search will quickly determine if some offer, or email, is dubious. In my opinion you should always consider the possibility that contact from an unknown source could be suspect. If I come across a suspect email I’ll Google the email addresses of the people contacting me, to find out who they are. Sometimes that reveals nothing, but that in itself can indicate they are actually legitimate. If you find a scam that is operating in your area use the NZIPP Members FB network to forewarn others.

If you’re still not certain, run another Google search on the subject line or portion of the email body. With scams, the email content is usually repeated exactly the same, to every “mark”, so if someone else has heard about it, a search should find a match.

Another quick tip. If there are any web links contained in the email be extra careful! As a rule, I check every web link I find in an email or page. Confirm that the name of the link matches the embedded html jump text. Whoa, what? you say. No, it’s easy…

Hover your mouse over a web link (without clicking), the cursor normally changes from the point to a small hand with pointing finger. This means it’s a link. Whichever program you are in, Word, Email or web browser, will display the embedded jump string as either a popup, or at the bottom of the browser window. It is quite difficult to screen capture a pop up, but just try it out yourself to see how it works.

There are more checks that can be done, but these get a little more complicated. If you are still suspicious at this point you probably don’t need that bit of business.

I am always happy to answer emails from people if I can be of assistance.

Sean Dick Evoke Studios www.evokestudio.co.nz

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NZIPP News NZIPP WWII Veterans Portrait Project Update Nearly a year on from the start of this project and over 2000 portraits have been taken by NZIPP members. We have a committee in place that is looking at ways the resource can be used to further promote the project.

In the immediate future a selection will be used in a slide and light show projected during the opening of the Pukeahu National War Memorial park in Wellington during the 2015 ANZAC Weekend.

After the first mass mail out of complimentary portraits to the veterans last year we have more in the system ready to go, these are the portraits that were photographed late last year.

The final packing day is scheduled to happen at Linton Photography on 19 March 2015. There are around 500 prints to package and send plus some corrections from the first batch to be sorted.

If you are asked about a portrait that you have shot, can you please wait until after the 25th March or thereabouts in case the prints are in the second batch. Checking the status of individual prints at this point is very time consuming and most queries will be sorted out by the second mail out.

If the prints still haven’t arrived after the 25th March then check with us to see where it is in the system (face book is not the right place to ask what is going on). The volunteers who are dealing with this project have limited time, so please be actively involved rather than expect someone else to sort out a problem. Its been a great project with good public relations, help us keep it that way by taking ownership of an enquiry and seeing it through.

Have you got portraits that you have shot and not submitted to Stephen Goodenough. If so please get them in ASAP or they may miss out. The deadline for submitting prints is the 31st March 2015.

Please ensure that you have followed all the steps in presenting these files.

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Regional Updates Upcoming Meetings…

Auckland/Northland Region Wedding Workshop with Johannes van Kan Venue: St Lukes Church, 130 Remuera Rd, Auckland Date: March 18th, 2015 Time: 2:30 - 6:30pm Members: $10 Non-members: $25 Tickets Via Eventfinder http://www.eventfinder. co.nz/2015/nzipp-canon-weddingworkshop-with-johannes-van-kan/ auckland/remuera

Auckland/Northland Region We are now in March & the year is off to a wonderful start, February saw us try something new by hosting Tonic in Whangarei. We didn’t really know what to expect, however with the help of 3 fantastic speakers we ended up with over 60 attending. From that we had a group of new Northland photographers join the NZIPP, so I would like to personally welcome all our new members to the NZIPP family. The mandate has also been set for more meetings in the North so rest assured we will be in your neck of the woods sooner rather than later.

As some of you may already know March 18th sees us co hosting a wedding workshop with Canon, Johannes Van Kan will be coming up from Christchurch to host this wonderful event. Even if your not a wedding photographer I can assure you that you will get something out of this.

Johannes will be covering natural light, low light working and working with people. This will be as close to a real life wedding as your going to get. See left for details, also make sure you pencil in the evening as well as we will be heading out for drinks and a bite to eat.

I’d also like to welcome Chris Traill into his new role as the Touring exhibition co-ordinator, he’s been doing a wonderful job behind the scenes.

On a final note and just to give you something to think about, in April we will have our AGM as we do every year. This year we will be looking for nominations and people who are interested in joining the committee or just want to help out a little bit with the running of the Auckland / Northland region. If you have ever asked the question “what am I getting out of my membership” or “what’s in it for me”. As many of our long term members will tell you, you get out of it what you put in. Getting involved is the absolute best way to supercharge your membership. So I encourage everybody to start thinking about what you can do to get involved, just coming along to meetings will make a huge difference to your membership. We will announce the date shortly for the AGM but we want to see as many of you there as possible, likewise the wedding workshop.

Gino Demeer Auckland/Northland - Regional Chairperson

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Regional Updates Upcoming Meeting…

Waikato/BOP Regional Meeting Venue: Tauranga Art Gallery, Tauranga, followed by Imbibe Bar, Tauranga Date: March 10th, 2015 Time: 4:30pm Photography Exhibition, 5:45pm - Dinner 7:15pm - Meeting For more info contact E: mark@musaestudios.co.nz Waikato/BOP Regional Meeting Venue: TBC Date: April 14th, 2015 Time: TBC For more info contact E: mark@musaestudios.co.nz

Waikato/BOP Region After a yummy dinner together at the Iguana Street Bar & Restaurant in Hamilton we then kicked off the New Year at our first meeting with our new Waikato/BOP Regional Photographer of the Year Kim Howells as the guest speaker. Big thanks to Kim and her three students for such a great talk and insight into what makes them all photographers and continuing to want to learn more. Further congratulations to Andrea Mahy with the highest score (84.5) of the night during our first image judging series.

Graham from Snapshots Cameras gave us an insight into “10 products” off his choice, which he brought along and let us try out. This is something we will be doing at every meeting, as we need to support our sponsors as much as possible.

If any of you would like to come along to our Tauranga meeting on March 10th we have a private viewing at Tauranga Art Gallery from 4:30pm to 5:30pm of two fantastic photography exhibitions. Dinner and the meeting will be held at Imbibe Bar from 5:45pm and the meeting will start at 7:15pm.

After the meeting we will have six of our members speak as part of our Pechakucha Nights. The committee will be meeting early next month to finalize some great seminars and workshops coming up. Our first seminar/ workshop will be with the talented and award-winning Fellow of the NZIPP Katherine Williams – keep an ear out for information coming soon.

I hope you are all putting a little money aside each month to attend Infocus 2015 in Queenstown, as I hear the speaker line-up is going to be AWESOME! Make sure you are making that folder on your desktop of your favourite images to work from when thinking of entering the Iris Awards.

Well that’s enough from me – Suzanne and I have 3 weddings to edit and another wedding this Saturday and the following Saturday, plus we are redoing our Musae Studios website and I’m creating a new website of my own – ALL GO! Mark McKeown Waikato/BOP - Regional Chairperson

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Regional Updates Upcoming Meetings…

Canterbury/Westland Regional Meeting - Personal Projects with Tony Stewart & Stefan Roberts Venue: CPIT, Christchurch Date: March 16th, 2015 Time: 5:30pm - pizza at Winnie Bagoes 7pm - Meeting start at CPIT

Canterbury/Westland Region - Happenings Lots happening lately here in Christchurch. Our February meeting was a cracker!! We ran three mini workshops and members were able to choose two to attend.

We had the pleasure of Dean McKenzie to teach us a little about studio lighting. In his words, ‘…it’s just a light..” I think he was telling us that lighting is simple, you just need to work with it and you can create whatever look or feeling you like.

Katherine Williams showed us her amazing skills when it comes to designing and selling weddings albums. She took us through her workflow and brought in awesome samples from Queensberry including the brand new Treasure Box full of swatches and samples.

Richard Linton talked us through the importance of data backup and what he does to ensure he can find images from years ago should he need to.

Also about keeping hard drives stored off site and backing up everything.

Stu Jackson also decided to have his say about data management, which was the opposite of Richards!! But just goes to show that there are a few ways to skin a rabbit and as long as the end result is the same (in that your are backing up and storing off site), then it doesn’t matter how you get there.

Thanks so much to all our speakers who give up their time to share their valuable knowledge with us all. Big thanks to Richard Linton also for once again letting us invade his studio for the evening and again a week later for our Seldex & Bianca Duimel workshop.

Kate Christie Canterbury/Westland - Regional Chairperson

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Seldex presents Bianca Duimel…..

On Monday February 23rd Richard Linton’s studio was abuzz with chatter and excitement as people started to arrive for a half day workshop with the extremely talented Bianca Duimel. While Bianca was out back whipping up some costume and hair and makeup magic with her model, we were treated to being able to paw over some of the beautiful products on display

by Seldex from Australia, care of Lisa Harrington. I don’t know about you guys out there but there is just something about albums, boxes, folios and presentation products that drive female photographers kind of crazy!

As you can imagine, this was a very fitting entrée to seeing what it was that Bianca was going to magically whip up for us that afternoon. So, after a quick walk around the road to one of the few remaining decrepit brick buildings left standing in Christchurch, Bianca talked us through her process of shooting for a composite image. Marchelle, our beautifully made up pink and white Rococo model perched, lay, and seemed to float in front of Bianca, all the while being suffocated by Kate’s spectacular smoke machine skills.

Upon returning to Richard’s studio we were then able to watch the beginning of Bianca magically transforming Marcel into a beautiful yet woebegone woman afloat in her melancholy. It was an absolute pleasure to meet Bianca thanks to the sponsorship of Seldex. One afternoon with Bianca was great however it was only just enough time to tease out a few choice tips and tricks that she uses to create her wonderfully imaginative art works.

Rebecca Watson Canterbury/Westland - Regional Secretary

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Regional Updates Upcoming Meetings‌ Otago/Southland Regional Get Together & Dinner Venue: Buster Crab, 326 Dee St, Invercargill Date: March 16th, 2015 Time: 6:30pm Please Bring: Images for critique.

Otago/Southland Region We have all been busy busy busy here in Otago and Southland with wedding season and travelling and haven’t yet had our first meeting for 2015. This is what is coming up this month, and a collection of images of what has been keeping us all so busy!

Emily Adamson Otago/Southland - Regional Chairperson

Otago/Southland Regional Meeting Venue: The Front Room, Fluid Design. 10 Memorial Street Queenstown Date: March 25th, 2015 Time: 6pm BYO drinks - 6:30pm start Our first CHIT CHAT night speakers include Jackie Ranken and Ruth Brown, more to be announced Cost: Free for members as cost is funded from your regional levies, non members $10 Please RSVP photography@emilyadamson.com

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NZIPP Workshop

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NZIPP Workshop Oliver’s Twist on the Human Connection and the Love of the Land World Renowned Photographer, Nikon Master and Australian Grand Master of Photography David Oliver is coming to New Zealand!

David’s landscape work is held in the highest of regard amongst many a photographer and art collector. His famous image of Balmoral in an early morning mist won him Photographer of the Year at WPPI the world photography competition. David has been flown all over the world teaching his methods and sharing his photographic story capturing images of the places he visits along the way. Alongside his landscape work and numerous Landscape and Portrait Workshops David also runs a busy Portrait and Wedding studio in Sydney with his daughter Clare.

Whether it’s a moment between a bride and groom, capturing an executive at her desk, or a landscape from a chopper over the middle of Australia, David views life through a lens, and at times through an aeroplane window...

Sydney, London, Scotland, Ireland, Singapore, NYC, there are no boundaries to where David discerning clientele will take him to make sure their precious moments are captured by this sensitive and spontaneous style. David’s ability to capture incredible images has been recognised not only by clients, but by the photographic profession where he is a Grand Master of Photography in the Australian Institute of Professional Photography, and an ambassador for Nikon and Epson.

Click here to view the David Oliver Nikon D800E TV commercial from Nikon’s I am ready for Greatness campaign.

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Workshop Overview Each Landscape and Portrait workshop will run from 10:00am to 5:00pm and is jam packed with practical knowledge Part 1 •

Urban Landscape Photography

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What to look for in your landscape

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How to produce your images

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Landscape selling techniques.

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How to find and use inspiration to take you to the next level.

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Hand’s on interactive Portrait Workshop with models - bring your camera’s

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Lighting, composition, expression.

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How to sell your work and keep your clients coming back.

Tea and Coffee is included. Lunch is self funded (1:00pm to 2:30pm) Following the Workshop we’ll join for a social evening! Join us for a day of education and inspiration…

Book through Eventfinda from Monday 23rd March. All photographers welcome!!

PLUS: Book before April 11th for incredible early bird rates.

NZIPP/Student Early Bird $ 99.00 Non-member Early Bird $150.00 Or book from April 12th at full rates NZIPP/Student full rate

$150.00

Non-member full rate

$199.00

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Member Profile Roger Wandless - FNZIPP Tell us about your creative roots and when you first picked up a camera?

I don’t remember a seminal moment when I was given a camera as a child.

Neither were my parents photographers. However, my mother had a Box Brownie she took on holiday, and somewhere along the line I got a Kodak Ektra. My childhood was dominated by a passion for cricket and so really it wasn’t until I left home and ventured into the big wide world that I bought my first true camera an OM10 and broadened my horizons beyond sport.

After my first year at University I worked on Camp America and I used my camera a lot then. I remember trying to capture sunsets at the Camp (they are rare in England) as well as the life and people of the Camp. I gained encouragement as they enlarged my images and displayed them in the Dining Room. This process of seeing, creating, capturing and approval probably started me on the journey of photography.

My creative roots I think come from somewhere within, from a desire to keep learning and improving this interest I have pursued and to grow in the process.

These fundamentals underpin everything that follows.

Talk us through the creation of one of your images, do you have a planned end image you are working towards or do you shoot as you see and then have it evolve more organically?

My primary work is as doctor and I also have a young family, so there is not much spare time. I shoot on the fly, sometimes at weekends, depending on what else is going on. Otherwise I schedule the occasional overnight trips or trips abroad possibly once a year.

Ideally I would like to plan and execute a shot, but it has only rarely been possible for me. An example of this, however, was a shot taken from Mount Cardrona for the moonset at Sunrise, taken when I worked on the skifield and involved a 5 am start, a drive, skidoo ride and then hike to the summit. An adventure in itself!

I’d taken the shot several years earlier and thought it suited the panoramic 6 by 17 format that I subsequently acquired. It required the moon to be full and to be in a specific part of the sky and for the sky to be clear. So in fact it could be only be taken on one or two days of the year! The evening before the weather was clagged in but the evening prior the clouds lifted and it was all on. So you need luck as well as planning to get the shot!!

Most of my work is either reactive or opportunist, making use of prior knowledge of light and location if possible. It also requires making the most of what opportunities I have. This approach requires an acceptance that the shoot may yield nothing, but I have come to realise that I enjoy the process of being out with a camera as much as getting “the shot’. Many of my images have resulted from this process.

In terms of the creative process at the point of capture it’s a culmination of prior factors like light, being in the right location and then spending time with the landscape to build a relationship with it, to allow you to make sense of it from a compositional or graphic perspective.

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Gold - Iris Awards 2014

Gold - Iris Awards 2014

Gold - Iris Awards 2014

Images Š Roger Wandless

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Member Profile Continued...

“I do think the gift we can give as photographers is to capture ordinary or human moments we take for granted but which with the passage of time are gone forever.”

This is something I need to practice more, my instinct is to shoot then think, which is sometimes correct, but in the main I get my best shots after scoping and then fine tuning where to stand, precisely.

What is your favourite piece work Tell us a little about how that came about?

Lots! But probably the image of the Wanaka Tree. I call it my Ying Yang Picture. I have a long association with Wanaka and since the kids have been young I have restricted my photo sorties to close to home, hence I have spent a lot of time at the tree. This image was taken in exquisite light and the composition and treatment has given a unique and minimalist (even Japanese) feel to the subject, such that it is a unique rendition of an over photographed subject.

But really there are lots of favourite images; Another image is my image “From Rialto Bridge” which is an iconic shot, but one where I explored the post processing to put my own interpretation on the image. Additionally it has done well for me in competitions particularly the PSNZ Best Print Award 2014.

Also some of my more personal images, including an image of my late fathers bedroom after he left it for the last time, showing a commode by a bed and wind blowing through the curtains, as if his spirit was leaving the room. The image was featured in the recent NZIPP travelling exhibition. I do think the gift we can give as photographers is to capture ordinary or human moments we take for granted but which with the passage of time are gone forever.

Where have your travels taken you, and which of these have been the most exciting to shoot?

I have been lucky enough to travel to widely to all continents at some stage ....bar one.

Having just returned back from a trip to the last remaining one, Antartica! But unfortunately fog prevented us flying ( 7 full days of fog!!). Good old mother nature. So now this is a place I really want to photograph!!! I loved Chile, this is place worth visiting. Chile has many natural wonders to see, is relatively easy to travel in, has a sense of culture and history and friendly locals.

However, like Robert Browning I love Italy, the combination of architecture, landscape and style. And I must spare a mention for my two homes NZ and the UK. The former has so much geography and the latter has so much history and beautiful soft light. I’d love to spend time and photograph the UK one day maybe for sentimental reasons as this is where I was born and brought up.

When you travel, what is in your kit?

I’m not sure that I have this optimised, but currently Canon 5D Mark 3, and 2 lenses 28-70, 70-200. Lightweight tripod and cable release.

Plus a Pocket camera currently Sony RX 100. In the future it will probably be a mirrorless set up for size and weight. The kit would depend on whether I was going to get trophy landscapes or some street type photography where being unencumbered is a huge advantage.

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Silver Distinction - Iris Awards 2014

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Member Profile Continued...

Have you had any mentors during your photographic journey?

No specific mentors. There have been many people who have taught me formally or informally over the years.

I have found the photographic organisations in NZ hugely helpful and have learnt a lot and grown since I have been involved with them. I have friends within these organisations who have encouraged me as well as outside.

What has influenced you to develop your photographic style?

Early on I was hugely influenced by the work of Andris Apse. I remember seeing his book New Zealand Landscapes shortly after its release and was impressed and inspired by the perfection of the images this book contained. Prior to this I saw pictorials and thought that the images could be surpassed, but in Andy’s book, he’d nailed them all, light and composition all exquisite.

More recently Michael Kenna stands out as an influence. I love his simplicity, strong sense of design and the edge of nostalgia in his work. I also like to look at painters for inspiration.

Silver - Iris Awards 2013 Image © Roger Wandless

What in your eyes makes a great image?

Three things • light • composition • story (or emotion or X factor) You’ve published some photographic books from your landscape work – take us through what drove you to embark on these projects.

It’s a mixture of determination and desire to try and take my photography to the next level. When you produce it’s a huge challenge. In a sense the easy bit is the creative side, as there is marketing and distribution to consider which is extremely hard. I was lucky that I produced my first book Forty Five Degrees South in 2006 which was prior to the Global Financial Crisis and e books. I sold all the books.

My subsequent books have done well also but selling has been harder.

Nevertheless when you produce a book and see people pay for it and receive letters of appreciation it makes it all worth it. My biggest thrill was receiving an unexpected email from the man himself Andy Apse asking how he could buy a copy of my book Fiordland Landscape and Life as it was the best book he’d seen on the topic! Praise indeed though I suspect his limited edition Trilogy of Fiordland is pretty good too!

What exciting things do you have in mind ahead?

We are building a home gallery on our holiday home in central Wanaka. Watch this space as it may well be a resource people could tap into. My wife has an exceptional ability for design so I’m looking forward to seeing it completed.

The plan for use is evolving but in general it will be a space for exhibiting or alternatively a studio or place for workshops. My other goals are to keep healthy and spend time with my family, encourage my children and maybe inspire them into this wonderful hobby that can be with you for life. I have plenty of ideas for projects and books but all of these are in the background at present.

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What’s In My Bag...?

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What’s In My Bag...?

Kate Christie - Canterbury/Westland Well first of all I don’t use a bag, much, as I only shoot in the studio. I do have a camera bag, it’s a bit old and cranky but does the job when I need it. My kit is very small and I often wonder if I need to get more stuff but in reality I don’t need much. Main camera body is my Nikon D7100 which I purchased last year. Teamed up with the Nikkor 17-55mm f/2.8, this is my go to. Other lens is Nikkor 35mm f/1.8 and because I have a cropped sensor camera this is really a 52mm. I use this a lot when photographing one lady in a session. I love the beautiful fall off in focus but sometimes I shoot a bit fast and miss the eye, totally!!

Other camera body is my old as Nikon D200. This was my first digital camera and to be honest I never use it but everyone needs a backup right?! Also the SB-600 Speedlight which stays in the cupboard and never sees the light of day.

Other things you see here include a pink tulle skirt!! These are a must in my world as I love photographing women in these. Very popular with my 40+ age group. There is a little princess in all us girls I reckon. I have 6 tulle skirts of different colours and tulle tops to match. Flowers – just because I love them.

Haven’t used them in a session for a while but they make the studio look pretty.

White thing in the corner is one of my small poly boards. I use this reflector in nearly every shoot. Sometimes reflecting light, sometimes on the flip side to absorb the huge amount of morning light coming thru the windows. I only shoot natural light and love it. I also have big poly boards painted different colours to use as backdrops and to create corners. All depends what the light is doing in the studio on the day.

Other things I have got not in shot are my first Nikon camera. Nikon F100. A heap of close-up filters and a Nikkor 24-50mm f/3.3-4.5 for the film camera.

Photo was taken on my ‘home’ camera, Nikon D90 with a Nikkor 28-200mm f3.5-5.6. I also edit with a medium Wacom Intuos Tablet. And I don’t have straps on my cameras, they annoy me!!

Kate Christie - Canterbury/Westland Regional Chair www.katechristie.co.nz

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Industry News

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Industry News You and Your ACC Are you self-employed and do you take your income as drawings? That is, you do not pay PAYE tax.

If so, are you aware that ACC have two ‘Loss of Earnings” policies?

1. Cover Plus – An Indemnity based policy where your level of cover is based on 80% of last year’s declared income, but at claim time you must be able to prove your loss of income.

Proving your loss of income; if your business still generates an income (income that is payable to you) this will be offset against your benefit. ‘Income’ would include any residual income, such as a client ‘paying off’ their account. The benefit will be further reduced if you return to work part-time.

You will also have to consider that if last year’s income was low, for any reason, or you are new to the industry, the amount you receive from ACC for your loss of earnings could be very low.

If your income is seasonal and you make a claim in an off-season period, proving your loss of income will be difficult.

To add to your difficulties with Cover Plus, if you have personal income protection insurance, usually your insurers will not make payment until they know how much ACC is going to pay.

For example, if your financial accounts are not up-to-date, and ACC are not able to establish your level of cover within a reasonable time, this could delay your insurance payments.

2. Cover Plus Extra – This is an Agreed Valued policy which pays you 100% of the agreed value.

The level of cover is set between you and ACC. The minimum cover is $22 880 and the maximum cover is $92 871.

Cover Plus Extra does not require you to prove your loss of income at claim time. It is not offset by income still generated by your business and nor is it reduced if you return to work part-time.

Last year’s income, even if it was/is seasonal, and your latest financial accounts do not affect your level of payment nor the time frame as to when you get paid by ACC. As this is an ‘Agreed Value’, your insurers know how much ACC is going to pay making it easier for them to make payment to you under your income protection policy.

An additional advantage with Cover Plus Extra, as an Agreed Value policy, is that you can, to a degree, control your level of cover and therefore your levies.

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Where you have personal income protection insurance you can reduce your ACC level of cover and allow your insurance policy to make up the difference.

Two things you need to be aware of in doing this is: 1. ACC only has a 1 week wait period and in most cases your income protection policy will have either a four or an eight week wait period.

2. ACC provides an accidental death benefit based on your level of cover and by reducing your level of cover you also reduce this benefit. This is easily made up with insurance – accidental death cover.

Levies: This does depend on your occupation but as a photographer, there is very little difference between Cover Plus and Cover Plus Extra.

Example: $50 000 cover - Cover Plus Annual Levy $1,143

- Cover Plus Extra Annual Levy $1,167 Cover Plus Extra levies are paid in advance whereas Cover Plus levies are paid in arrears.

Classification Code: 95230 Professional Photographic Services.

Most of the above information is available on ACC’s website.

Neville Cumins Risk Management Broker Solutions Financial Services

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Photo Competitions

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Photo Competitions The 2nd International Landscape Photographer of the Year 2015 2014 saw the first year of the competition, and was a great success with 2233 images entered from around the world, culminating in a stunning first collection of the top 101 images.

The collection was published in a beautiful coffee table book by Momento Pro. In this second year of the competition, we are again very pleased to have the depth and judging experience of five of the world’s best photographers, including the overall winner of the 2014 International Landscape Photographer of the Year, Christian Fletcher.

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David Burnett, co-founder Contact Press Images, USA

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Tony Hewitt, 2013 Australian Professional Photographer of the Year

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Jackie Ranken, 2012 New Zealand Professional Photographer of the Year, New Zealand

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Jim Goldstein, Fine Art Photographer and Author, USA

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Christian Fletcher, 2014 International Landscape Photographer of the Year

In choosing such a high calibre of judges, the competition aims to set the gold standard and become the best landscape photography competition in the world by attracting the most exceptional images being created globally, each year.

The competition is open to all photographers with the aim of again finding the best 101 landscape images from the past 12 months and publishing them in a beautiful coffee table book which will be available in a variety of formats, including a free e-book.

The judges will also be on a search for the International Landscape Photographer of the Year (based on a folio submission of at least 4 images) and the International Landscape Photograph of the Year.

Each entry will be scored by all judges on the panel and receive a score out of 500. Prizes on offer include US$10,000 cash, trophies, limited-edition copies of the awards book and large framed prints of winning images.

Entries Open: 16th Feb 2015 Entries Close: 15th May 2015 Click here for more information: www.internationallandscapephotographer.com

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MARCH 2015

Corporate Members

Corporate Members A special thank you to our Corporate Members for their continuing support:

Queenstown NZ – Nude, Fashion & Portrait Photography Weekend Join Cam Attree Photography and two amazing international art models for a two day workshop covering fashion, portraiture and art nude styles in one of the most scenic locations on earth. Our workshop base will be the gorgous Wakatipu House, only six minutes from Queenstown. However, our plan is to work out amongst the stunning locations surrounding Queenstown.

Our main focus will be on shooting the human form in the landscape but also with an emphasis on portraiture and outdoor fashion with natural and artificial lighting.

When: April 25 and 26, 2015 Cost: $950 per person * Flights and accommodation not included.

Booking and Further Info: http://camattree.photography/workshops-tuition/artistic-nude-workshops/queenstown-nudefashion-portrait-photography-weekend/ Contact: info@camattree.photography

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