NZIPP Pro Report - Sept 2012

MEMBER MAGAZINE SEPTEMBER 2012 / V.28

BE INSPIRED, BE SUCCESSFUL, BELONG

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SEPTEMBER 2012

Executive Updates 04

Presidents Report

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Commercial Directors Report

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Acting Portrait Directors Report

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Wedding Directors Report

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Honours Council Report

Infocus 2012 Cover Image: © Richard Wood - FNZIPP Creative Category - Silver Epson / NZIPP Iris Professional Photography Awards 2011

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Infocus 2012

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Infocus Sponsors

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Infocus 2012 Programme

NZIPP News 18

Q Dates for 2012

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Welcome to New Members

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New Qualified Members

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New Accredited Members

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NZIPP on Facebook

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James White Study Grant

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Ilford Diary

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Beware the lollipop of mediocrity

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Contents Regional Updates 22

Auckland/Northland Region

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Wellington Region

Member Profile 26

Mike Hollman

Photo Competitions 28

International Loupe Awards 2012

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EOS Photo 5

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Canon EYECON

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Black & White Spider Awards

Industry News 30

WPPE 12

Corporate Members 31

Thanks to our Corporate Members

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Presidents Report

SEPTEMBER 2012

It’s not too late, and it could be the two of the most important things you do in your photography career this year.

Early bird discounts have already ended for entries in the 2012 Epson/ NZIPP Iris Professional Photography Awards, but there is still time before final entries close to get those photographic gems in front of the countries best photographic judges and give yourself a chance of winning an award.

The Online Entry Registration Deadline is 4:00pm on Wednesday 12 September 2012, so don’t miss out.

It’s not too late to register for the NZIPP 2012 Infocus Conference being held at The Chateau on the Park in Christchurch starting on the 22 September, and culminating with the Gala Dinner on the evening of Monday 24 September. It really shouldn’t be a big decision for you to make if you want creative inspiration and to improve your business. If you are serious about being at the top of your game as a professional photographer in New Zealand you should be there.

We have worked hard to bring you more than just “show and tell” presentations this year. As a result we have a wide range of high calibre photographers presenting - which is no small feat. Look out for presentations from Peter Coulson, Marcus Bell, Peter Eastway, and Steve Saporito. If you are not familiar with their work go to the Infocus Speakers page for profile and website info. On top of that we have inspirational presentations from NZ locals - Esther Bunning, Nicola Inglis, and Isaac & Amber de Reuss. Plus we have included workshop sessions and a panel discussion, where you all can have your say.

Drag a friend along to the trade show or watch the judging of the Epson/ NZIPP Iris Professional Photography Awards. Without question you will learn and be inspired.

Look at the programme, fill out the registration forms, book your flights and accommodation, and be there.

Mike Langford Hon F NZIPP, FNZIPP, Hon F AIPP, MAIPP NZIPP President

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Commercial Directors Report

This is my last ProReport article as the NZIPP Commercial Director. I’ve been in the role for five years, and I feel that the time is now right to step aside. The current board members have a broad range of skills and industry experience.

Terry Wreford Hann from Wellington has accepted nomination to the position of Commercial Director at the upcoming AGM. Terry is a very experienced and capable photographer, and I’m confident he will bring a stable, reasoned voice to the NZIPP board.

During my time as Commercial director on the NZIPP board I have had the pleasure to work alongside some very passionate and talented people.

Board members undertake their roles as they wish to help other members and the Institute to the best of their ability. They must also balance this with running of their own business, and family commitments; a sometimes challenging but achievable prospect.

This brings me to ask “Who is the NZIPP?”. A question that I think some fail to recognise.

The NZIPP is not the Regional Committees, Honours Council, national board or the part-time support staff.

It is the members. It’s you!

For me the experience of serving on the NZIPP board has been positive, and I would encourage more members to get involved in the organisation and management of the Institute at both regional and national levels. I’ve said it before and will say it again, you only get out what you put in.

On that note, I must mention that Infocus 2012 is only a matter of weeks away, and is in my hometown - Christchurch. As I write this report it’s the second anniversary of the first earthquake to hit the city in September 2010.

It’s been an interesting few years in Christchurch for work and family, both emotionally and financially. The resilience of Cantabrians has been pretty amazing overall.

If you’re sitting on the fence and still haven’t committed to attend the Iris Awards or Infocus Conference this year, remember you get out what you put in. Your attendance will help you grow and evolve as a photographer and business owner, and provides some great social and networking opportunities. This year also will help support the local businesses who are wanting to rebuild this great city of Christchurch. I look forward to catching up with many old (and young) faces at Infocus 2012.

Richard Linton NZIPP Commercial Director

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Acting Portrait Directors Report

It’s not long until the Iris Awards and Conference hits Christchurch! We are looking forward to seeing you all down here. It’s going to be lots of fun and I personally can’t wait to hear the international line up.

In our August Q submissions we had ten portrait entries. Well done to everyone who entered, and congratulations to those who passed. Keep trying if you didn’t make it this time.

A great incentive that the NZIPP Board initiated is that if you don’t pass your Q the first time, it’s free to submit the next submission date. So don’t forget to take advantage of this kind offer.

At the Q workshop we ran here in Christchurch recently, we did see some members who were submitting images that didn’t follow our portrait submission overview. Check out the full details for Portrait submissions on the NZIPP website.

It wasn’t a matter of photographers shooting a new style, it was that they weren’t submitting their best images or they needed to improve on technical details that weren’t quite right.

Our advice is to take on feedback from your regional Q workshops before submitting your portfolio. Your work doesn’t need to be of an award standard, but it does need to have variation with posing, technical detail, subjects & settings, lighting - this could be natural light and speed lights combined, or variation with natural light.

At the end of the day our Judges need to be confident that when they pass each photographer they can personally recommend them. So a strong varied submission, in your own style is key.

We are really looking forward to seeing your submissions for the November Q’s.

Here is a great submission example from Kim Howels who recently passed their Portrait Q. Kim’s Tips

Images © Kim Howels

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Ensure you have the basics right - white balance, focus, exposure, appropriate depth of field, composition.

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Q’s aren’t the time to show how creative you can be - clean, simple images that are well composed are great.

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Be very aware of your lighting. If the light isn’t right, such as shadows falling where they are distracting, don’t include them.

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Make sure your images represent your typical style. They should be “you” - and not just something you feel “fits a Q”. Although variety can be good, don’t do things you wouldn’t normally do.

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Pay attention to details, such as hand position, posing etc.

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Ensure the background is not distracting. Ask someone else how their eyes move around the image - this can be a good way to “see” distractions you haven’t noticed before.

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Where appropriate, photos should show “connection”. This is either between subjects, a subject and an object, or between subject(s) and the photographer - NOT the camera. Your subject(s) should look at ease with the photographer, and not self-conscious that there is a camera between them.

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It can be hard to “know” when you are ready to submit your Q. If you are not sure, then you are probably right and you aren’t ready. Submit when you feel confident about every single image you are submitting. When you are ready, you should feel that each portrait session you photograph could produce 12 images suitable for a Q submission.

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Your chosen images shouldn’t need much changing from how you provided them to a client. Of course it’s only natural to go over them with a fine-toothed comb, and probably make a few adjustments as a result.

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Critique from others can be great, and has formed the basis of my learning (and still does). But don’t get hung up on what other people think. Be true to yourself and know that you are making decisions YOU are happy with. Remember that those who are critiquing are looking for faults, and will always find them in any image

Lisa Gane NZIPP Acting Portrait Director

The NZIPP board is currently looking at improving the Q assessment procedures and we welcome member feedback.

1. We’d like to know what you think the strengths are of the current system are.

2. Issues that exist within the current system.

3. Your suggestions for how you think the system could be strengthened.

Please login and go to the NZIPP member forum and add your thoughts/ideas to the discussion...

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Executive Updates

Wedding Directors Report

SEPTEMBER 2012

NZIPP Accreditation - Frequently Asked Questions I’ve been talking to people this month about the Accreditation Process & a couple of questions keep coming up so I thought I’d share some answers.

So is Accreditation the same as CPD? No, not really…CPD (Continuing Professional Development) makes up half of the requirement for NZIPP Accreditation. Accreditation is the whole process & includes CPD & the Photographic Standards.

Isn’t this just one more thing that’s going to end up costing me a lot of money? It’s already expensive enough to be in business!

That’s a fair question/comment & one that we have considered really carefully. Firstly the CPD side of things...people need to gain 100 points in a year to show that they are participating in ongoing professional development...the thing is most people are doing this stuff anyway & ‘accreditation’ is just a way of putting a system around it. It is very possible to get 100 points without spending anything, & in fact most people are already spending on workshops etc (they don’t have to be NZIPP ones to count), so it doesn’t require money that they wouldn’t spend anyway.

Points can be gained for free by attending Regional Meetings, watching Creative Live, writing an article for Pro Report, presenting at a Regional Meeting, presenting at Infocus, judging at the Iris Awards, as well as holding regional office etc etc.

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On the Professional Standards side of things we acknowledge there is some cost involved, but we think it’s important that Q’s continue to mean something over time. The cost is either $50 & a fresh studio sample album every four years, OR at least 10 prof. standards at the Iris Awards over a four year period. The OR is so that people who enter the Iris Awards anyway can use those prof. standards to substitute for a regular Q submission. They are just two different ways to show that your Q is still ‘fresh’, & that you continue to produce work that is up to NZIPP Q standard. There is no compulsion to enter the Iris Awards, it’s just a way of acknowledging the investment of those who do choose to. As I say...there’s some cost there, but I believe it’s worth it. We all know of people who got Q’s some time ago, who no longer produce work that would get a Q...& given that the Q process is such a difficult & expensive endeavour for newbies this is patently unfair. I strongly believe that members with historical Q’s should be held to the same standard as the new guys.

Am I being forced/compelled to enter the Iris Awards?

No, absolutely not. If you opt in to NZIPP Accreditation (& you already have a Q), you will need to show that your work continues to be relevant & up to Q standard. You can do this EITHER by re-submitting for your Q every four years, OR by collecting at least 10 professional standard (or above) scores in the Iris Awards over four years. Obviously it’s cheaper to just resubmit a Q, but there are a number of photographers who enter the Iris Awards anyway & this way they can, in effect, get extra credit for doing so. There is absolutely no compulsion to enter the Iris Awards.

Do Iris Awards points count towards CPD points?

No, the prof. standards gained at the Iris Awards count towards your Photographic Standards…they’re a substitute for resubmitting for a Q (remembering that a ‘Q’ requires 10 images out of 12 be of Prof. Standard, every four years).

However attending the judging is definitely professional development, so actually attending & observing the judging DOES earn you CPD points… regardless of whether you have entered.

What if I attended a workshop or seminar & it’s not on the drop down menu?

During the transition phase you can send an email through to the board c/web@nzipp.org.nz & outline the name of the event, the presenter, the duration, the content & a link to some supporting material.

Requests will be considered by the board & you’ll be notified of the outcome.

Once the system is more established & more education providers are aware of the opportunities it presents we expect that most education providers will contact the board prior to their event so this situation will only occur rarely.

What if I am running a workshop or seminar...how can I get it on the drop down menu for CPD points?

As soon as you can, email the board (via info@nzipp.org.nz) & outline content, duration, & who the target audience is (pro, hobbiest etc). The more info you can give the better! You’ll be notified by email following the next available board meeting & then you’ll be able to advertise to attendees that your event will allow them to collect x CPD points. We expect it will be a win for everyone.

Nicola Inglis NZIPP Wedding Director PRO REPORT Member Magazine of the NZIPP

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Honours Council Report

SEPTEMBER 2012

This month’s article comes in haste after having completely forgotten about the looming deadline, in the midst of attempting to pull together at least a few images for the upcoming Epson/NZIPP Iris Professional Photography Awards. Can I use the excuse that, aside from full time work, as Chair of Honours other things become a priority? Such as, responding to members’ queries, and the daily/weekly tasks leading up to print judging.

Earlier this year, at the first meeting held with the “all new” Honours team, we discussed what our “mission” was, as a way of providing us with direction in all the decisions we would subsequently make. A Council that is fully charged with overseeing and running the annual professional photography awards, as separate from the NZIPP Board, we came up with the following statement: “Inspire and encourage membership participation in awards, to foster development among professional photographers in order to better the standard of photography in New Zealand and celebrate their success.”

In the months following, one task we undertook was reviewing the various awards categories and their fit with current trends and future direction of photography. For some years, a number of categories have been identified as problematic, both in terms of negative feedback, and the lack of interest and participation in them through small entry numbers. Despite endeavours from past Honours Council’s to invigorate and stimulate interest in them.

Given this, we looked long and hard at what each of the categories represented, who they were targeting, how they were defined, how they reflected the type of work our (NZIPP) members were doing, and some crystal ball gazing into where photography was perhaps going.

The purpose in mentioning all this is that I would like to take the opportunity to respond to some recent comments on the representation of Photojournalism in our photographic awards, which specifies the criteria as being: “This category recognises the photojournalistic style of photography, which may include news, documentary, wedding and travel imagery. Photographs may be commissioned or self-commissioned.

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Entries must be single capture images with no retouching that materially affects the authenticity of the original scene.

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Traditional adjustments for exposure, contrast and colour are permitted.

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Images must have been observed, but not fabricated or created/ directed in any way by the photographer.”

A decision that Honours made this year was to remove the “Editorial” from the Editorial/Photojournalism Category. Along with this we removed the need for work in the Photojournalism category to be commissioned.

The main reason we took these steps was that while both of these genres have traditionally been output through books, magazines and newspapers, when it came to analysing these genres it seemed this was where the similarity ended and that they were in fact quite separate.

It was determined that Editorial work allows for a high level of creative freedom and could and often has a level of post-production, whereas Photojournalism, is about representing truth in a way that enlightens and contributes to our understanding of the world. This truth comes with strict ethics and conditions around the use of any post-production that impacts on the authenticity of the image.

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The second reason for changing the category was that when it came to judging the original Editorial/Photojournalism category, judges were often in a dilemma when judging “created” work against “authentic” imagery.

Linking the two together inferring a commonality, when in fact this wasn’t necessarily the case.

Personally, I have always had a love for the Photojournalism genre, revering the work of W.Eugene Smith, Robert Capa, Margaret BourkeWhite and Henry Cartier Bresson, along with contemporary photojournalists such as James Nachtwey, Sebastião Salgado and David Dare Parker.

Photojournalism is their job and way of life, going to considerable lengths and often risking their lives, in their attempts to “get the shot”, exposing and the telling of human-interest stories. Releasing their images to the world through newspapers, magazines and even books.

A third reason comes from a changing face to photojournalism, through advancing technology and social media. In recent times much discussion has arisen around the recordings, through such tools as mobile devices, of world events and the portrayal of the human condition. Images, given exposure not by photojournalists in the true (traditional) sense, but by people like you and I, who, are impassioned enough to want to capture the plight and circumstances of others. These images, while not commissioned or intended for press release, are turning up on social media sites, through forums such as Facebook and YouTube, and even through self-published books.

Given all this, while we took into account the points outlined above, and removed the commissioned aspect, the category criteria is aimed at maintaining the integrity of photojournalism through requiring authenticity in entries. We also acknowledge that this category is largely targeting NZIPP members and the type of work they produce rather than what can be perceived as being produced by “real” photojournalists. These people were more likely to enter such awards as the Cathay Pacific Media Awards, or the World Press Photo and National Press Photographers Association competitions.

Like many things the changes implemented are about testing the response, if we’ve got it wrong we will work to address the mistakes, if we have it right we’ll celebrate. The Iris awards are all about supporting the New Zealand Professional Photography industry, and while it’s not possible to please everyone in the decisions we make, we do value and respect the opinion of others. If you have some comment or feedback for us on what we do, or some ideas on how we can improve the awards, we welcome it gladly.

Please contact me via k.davis@ucol.ac.nz.

By the time you read this the Earlybird Online Registration will have closed, however there is still time to polish those prints and enter by the final deadline (there will be NO extension to this): Online Entry Registrations close: 4pm, Tuesday 12 September, 2012 All prints and relevant CD/DVD’s to reach the depot by: 4pm, Monday 17 September, 2012

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Executive Updates

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Honours Council Report Continued

In the mean time, all the best for all those entering this years Iris Awards, and to those who are attending the Iris Awards and Infocus Conference we look forward to seeing you in Christchurch.

Kind Regards

Kaye Davis - FNZIPP, AAIPP, MCGD Chair of the NZIPP Honours Council On behalf of the NZIPP Honours Council including: Ollie Dale, Blair Quax and Tony Stewart.

Iris Awards Judging Timetable WED 19 SEPT

CATEGORY

ROOM

6.00PM - 8.00PM

JUDGES BRIEFING

ROOM 1

THU 20 SEPT

CATEGORY

ROOM

8.30AM - 4.00PM

STUDENT / ASSISTANT CATEGORY

ROOM 1

9.00AM - 12.00PM

COMMERCIAL CATEGORY

ROOM 2

TRAVEL CATEGORY

ROOM 2

3.30PM - 6.30PM

PHOTOJOURNALISM CATEGORY

ROOM 2

4.30PM - 6.00PM

WEDDING ALBUM CATEGORY

ROOM 1

FRI 21 SEPT

CATEGORY

ROOM

8.30AM - 4.00PM

LANDSCAPE CATEGORY

ROOM 1

9.00AM - 12.00PM

PORTRAIT CATEGORY - CLASSIC

ROOM 2

PORTRAIT CATEGORY - CREATIVE

ROOM 2

4.30PM - 7.00PM

FUSION CATEGORY

ROOM 1

SAT 22 SEPT

CATEGORY

ROOM

9.00AM - 12.00PM

WEDDING CATEGORY- CLASSIC

ROOM 1

9.00AM - 1.00PM

ILLUSTRATIVE CATEGORY

ROOM 2

WEDDING CATEGORY - CREATIVE

ROOM 1

CREATIVE CATEGORY

ROOM 2

12.30PM - 3.00PM

12.30PM - 4.00PM

12.30PM - 4.30PM 1.30PM - 5.30PM

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TOP LEFT Image by Peter Coulson © ABOVE LEFT Image by Peter Eastway © TOP RIGHT, ABOVE, ABOVE RIGHT Images by Marcus Bell ©

Epson/NZIPP Iris Professional Photography Awards 20-22 SEPTEmBER PRINCIPAl SPONSOR:

The annual Iris Awards celebrate the creative excellence of professional photographers in New Zealand.

This is your best opportunity in 2012 to gain wide spread exposure by becoming an award-winning photographer.

Entry is open to all professional photographers, with judging held in an open forum over three days.

Public Open Day

Infocus Conference

SATuRdAy 22 SEPTEmBER

23-24 SEPTEmBER

An Industry Exhibition, with leading photographic suppliers all in the one room, it is the perfect opportunity to see new products and services.

The premier professional photography conference, which includes two days of international and local speakers, industry exhibition, practical workshops, Iris Awards gallery, social functions, Masterclass and Gala Awards dinner.

This is a unique opportunity, to view judging, award winning images and an industry exhibition all under the one roof.

InFOcuS 2012 VEnuE The Chateau on the Park 189 Deans Avenue Riccarton, Christchurch

For more information visit: www.nzipp.org.nz

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Infocus 2012 The Infocus 2012 Conference on Sunday 23 & Monday 24 September is dedicated to an intensive two days of learning and professional development, aimed purely at professional photographers.

With such an amazing line up of speakers, workshops, and trade displays this is a MUST conference to attend - come and be inspired and educated by Peter Coulson, Marcus Bell, Esther Bunning, Peter Eastway, Nicola Inglis, Steve Saporito, Issac & Amber de Reus, and Melissa Edmon.

Then join in networking opportunities with all the social events.

Refer to the next pages for programme details.

REGISTER NOW!

Images Š Individual Photographers Top Row L - R: Marcus Bell, Peter Eastway; Bottom Row L - R: Marcus Bell, Peter Coulson, Esther Bunning

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The NZIPP would like to extend their gratitude to the following organisations for their generous sponsorship of Infocus 2012:

PRINCIPAL SPONSOR

GOLD SPONSORS

SILVER SPONSORS

MEDIA PARTNERS

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Infocus 2012 SATURDAY 22 SEPTEMBER 2012 TIME

EVENT

9.00AM

INDUSTRY EXHIBITION OPEN DAY

6.00PM

INFOCUS HAPPY HOUR - THE DEN BAR

SUNDAY 23 SEPTEMBER 2012 TIME

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7.00AM

REGISTRATION AND PRE-SESSION TEA AND COFFEE. INDUSTRY EXHIBITION OPEN

8.30AM

NZIPP PRESIDENT’S WELCOME

8.45AM

GET IT RIGHT IN CAMERA - PETER COULSON

10.45AM

MORNING TEA AMONGST THE INDUSTRY EXHIBITION

11.15AM

“ARMS ARE WAVING WINGS & LITTLE LEGS ARE SPRINGS TO THE SKY” - ESTHER BUNNING

12.00PM

COVERING YOUR ASS - HOW TO BE COMPLETELY BACKED UP (IN A GOOD WAY) NICOLA INGLIS

12.45PM

LUNCH AMONGST THE INDUSTRY EXHIBITION

2.00PM

DIFFERENT APPROACHES TO PRICING IN THE REAL WORLD - PANEL DISCUSSION WITH PETER EASTWAY, KARYN FLETT, RUSSELL HAMLET, & RICHARD LINTON

3.15PM

AFTERNOON TEA AMONGST THE INDUSTRY EXHIBITION

4.00PM

CLIENT LIFECYCLE / SEVEN REASONS STUDIOS ARE UNSUCCESSFUL - STEVE SAPORITO

5.30PM

INFOCUS WELCOME RECEPTION

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EVENT

7.00AM

REGISTRATION AND PRE-SESSION TEA AND COFFEE. INDUSTRY EXHIBITION OPEN

7.30AM

EARLYBIRD PRESENTATION - JAMES WHITE SCHOLARSHIP - OLLIE DALE

9.00AM

WEDDING STORIES - MARCUS BELL

10.30AM

MORNING TEA AMONGST THE INDUSTRY EXHIBITION

11.15AM

PLAN - THE BEST FOUR LETTER WORD - PETER EASTWAY

12.30PM

LUNCH AMONGST THE INDUSTRY EXHIBITION

1.45PM

INFOCUS WORKSHOPS - SESSION 1 A - SETTING UP FOR SUCCESS - STEVE SAPORITO B - CREATING & USING LIGHT EFFECTIVELY ON A WEDDING DAY - ISAAC & AMBER DE REUS C - FUSION SESSION - MELISSA EDMON

3.00PM

AFTERNOON TEA AMONGST THE INDUSTRY EXHIBITION

3.30PM

INFOCUS WORKSHOPS - SESSION 2 A - SETTING UP FOR SUCCESS - STEVE SAPORITO B - CREATING & USING LIGHT EFFECTIVELY ON A WEDDING DAY - ISAAC & AMBER DE REUS C - FUSION SESSION - MELISSA EDMON

7.00PM

GALA DINNER - IRIS AWARDS

TUESDAY 25 SEPTEMBER 2012 TIME

EVENT

9.00AM - 1.00PM

MASTERCLASS - TRICK OF THE LIGHT - MARCUS BELL

2.00PM - 6.00PM

MASTERCLASS - GETTING THE LIGHTING RIGHT AT THE TIME - PETER COULSON

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NZIPP News

SEPTEMBER 2012

NZIPP News Q Submission Dates 2012 For those who aren’t qualified yet it’s time to start planning for the last Q submission in 2012. Once successful you’ll be able to work towards NZIPP Accreditation, & your member profile will appear in the Find a Photographer function on the NZIPP website.

Mark the Q submission date in your diaries & start planning now!

November 13th, 2012 For more info see the Q Programme under Quick Links on the NZIPP website.

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NZIPP News

2012 James White Overseas Study Grant Applications now open....

Each year the NZIPP Honours Council has the privilege of being able to award the prestigious James White Overseas Study Grant. Established in 1990 to encourage ongoing professional development amongst New Zealand’s professional photographers, this scholarship is in recognition of the contribution made by James White (now deceased) to the New Zealand Institute of Professional Photography. Not only was he a President of the NZIPP (1980-1981), but also founder of the Honours System and judging process.

Recipients of the James White Overseas Study Grant are based on merit. People who are passionate and inspired about not just expanding their own knowledge as a professional photographer, but also have the desire to discover and contribute new insights and research to the photographic industry as a whole.

Virtually Famous, an Educational Documentary on Social Media, is the work that Ollie Dale, recipient of the 2011 James White Scholarship, is currently working on and will premier at this year’s Infocus Conference. Documenting how Creative Photographers, Videographers, and Musicians build their profile, business, and networks through social media. This will be a presentation not to be missed!

Applications for the 2012 scholarship are open to all NZIPP Professional and Professional Employee members, with the application form and full details available on the NZIPP website.

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Ilford Diary

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Wellington Regional Meeting

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Waikato/BOP Regional Meeting

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Auckland/Northland Regional Meeting

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NZIPP 2012 AGM - Notification of Delegates

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Canty/Westland Regional Meeting

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NZIPP 2012 AGM

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October 2012

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Infocus Masterclasses

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Wellington Regional Meeting

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Waikato/BOP Regional Meeting

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November 2012

December 2012

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NZIPP Q Submission Closing Date

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Wellington Regional Meeting

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Waikato/BOP Regional Meeting

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Canty/Westland Regional Meeting

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Otago/Southland Regional Meeting

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Wellington Regional Xmas Party

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Waikato/BOP Regional Meeting

TBC Otago/Southland Regional Meeting 10

Auckland/Northland Regional Meeting

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Canty/Westland Regional Meeting

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.

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The Missing Links

SEPTEMBER 2012

The Missing Links Written by Malcolm Somerville

“Beware the lollipop of mediocrity; lick it once & you’ll suck forever.”

Brian Wilson - The Beach Boys.

Another book this month, I just bought it after noticing it in a prominent place on a bookshelf in a top British design agency featured in a television programme!

Why not?

Turns out it was written in 2007 and I should have been aware of it ... Life’s a Pitch: How to Sell Yourself and Your Brilliant Ideas. Written by Stephen Bayley and Roger Mavity - both high performers in design, advertising, presenting, taste and style.

Each in there own way have been extremely successful and together have developed the concept of the pitch which cuts through and clarifies.

It’s all about making a successful pitch yet it is also about life, philosophy, a lot of humor and pithy quotations. For any business I encourage it as a great read.

More broadly it covers making first impressions, staging reveals, simplicity of ideas, presentation skills and planning.

If there is one thing that stands out it is to ‘clear the decks’ while preparing for the big pitch and at least doing the regular, daily pitches in a clear field.

Throughout they reference the big businesses, the politicians and the philosophers from Churchill to Machiavelli to demonstrate and explain the concepts.

My observation is that photographers, be they wedding, portrait, or commercial, can easily get into a rut of standard presentation: common template - common result.

Life’s a Pitch will get you to re-examine technique, dedicate time and polish your media.

Even lousy Powerpoints get refocussed, simplified and put to better use to tell the right story at the right time.

For not much money this book could save your business.

Or at least prolong it.

Cheers, Malcolm

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Regional Updates

SEPTEMBER 2012

Regional Updates Upcoming Meeting…

Auckland/Northland Regional Meeting Venue: TBC, Auckland Wednesday, 8th August, 2012

Auckland/Northland Region Our ‘Expose Yourself’ evenings are a great opportunity for members to share their work and their stories. For our August meeting we had three members - Bianca Duimel, Carmen Bird and Sarah Mountford present their work and share with us an insight into their businesses and journey through photography.

Our hosts for the evening were PCL Imaging. We got to know their friendly team a little better, look around at their facilities and equipment and they even shared a few printing and marketing tips.

Talia Stephens Auckland/Northland- Regional Chairperson

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Bianca Duimel - Bianca Duimel Photography

Image © Bianca Duimel

“I have a lovely little portrait studio that I run from home, I’ve been here for about 10 years. I photograph Beauty portrait, pregnant mums, Newborns, Children all ages and Families, I love the connections between people, the energy I get from them & I like to make everybody look & feel great! I have worked in the industry for about 3 decades, starting out in the lab, mixing chemicals, densitometry & darkrooms. Then running & setting up minilab, selling photographic hardware & moving onto photography. I am also a professionally trained Makeup artist & Hairstylist, & studied Art History for 2 years, just because I love the classic depiction of architecture & the human form, capture of light & emotion portrayed by many of the great artists of earlier centuries.”

Sarah Mountford - Moments Photography Aaron & Sarah are husband and wife and work together as Moments Photography, based out of their home office/studio in East Auckland. Since starting their business over 6 years ago, they have photographed over 120 weddings together. Sarah has also captured life’s important milestones through her portraiture of maternity, newborns & families.

Image © Sarah Mountford

Carmen Bird - Carmen Bird Photography “I joined NZIPP December 2010 and qualified in portraits last year 2011 on my second submission. I don’t specialise in any particular type of photography as like doing most things. At the moment I am shooting lots of glamour, not really Sue Bryce type glamour - I am photographing the Showgirls Calendar at the moment and have lots of corporate events on and functions and campaigns for charities such as @heart, Ronald McDonald House and Cure Kids. I photograph the occasional family and weddings and have been photographing a few test shoots for fashion models this year.”

Image © Carmen Bird

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Regional Updates

SEPTEMBER 2012

Regional Updates Wellington Region August 2012 was a great promotion opportunity with the current Epson / NZIPP Iris Professional Photography Awards, Touring Print Exhibition spending the month in Wellington Airport.

The Domestic Terminal had 4,473,544 people, and the International Terminal had 718,185 people arriving or departing from the complex in the last year.

That’s roughly 430,000 people per month (in jargon - PAX).

Plus many travellers will have been meet by other people, plus the airport’s own staff all having the opportunity to look at the exhibition. A very tidy and valuable audience of potential people of influence to show the exhibition to.

And when there are delays or cancellations at the airport, people can stooge around for hours - or even days wanting something to do.

Iris Awards 2011 Touring Print Exhibition at Wellington Airport Images by Malcolm Somerville

Another bonus for the NZIPP is the easy access, good security, and prominent location in departure registration hall.

Our August 12 meeting became a less formal evaluation of potential entries in 2012 Iris Awards. A wet and blustery Sunday (very rare in Wellington).

Hosted at Nick Servian’s studio, and with commentaries by Penny Towns, Kate MacPherson, Chris Coad, Nick Servian, and Malcolm Somerville.

Judge Penny & Judge Kate Image by Nick Servian

A valuable exercise as prints were presented, discussed, kindly critiqued, and encouraged. Some will do better with a clean-up, tighter cropping, more appropriate category selection. Others were not of high award standard but will achieve the professional standard that is needed to achieve NZIPP Accreditation status.

There were also several pieces of stunning originality who were encouraged and should do well in Christchurch.

Coming up in Wellington: •

11 September - “Commercial licensing with AIPA’s Ian Robertson and a panel discussion on the state of that industry.

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09 October - ‘Fine Art’ with Kaye Davis and awarding of the ‘NZIPP Wellington Photographer of the Year 2012’.

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11 December - Christmas party social

Plus all the other side events and seminars and gatherings that occur.

Terry Wreford Hann Wellington - Regional Chair

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Regional Updates

SEPTEMBER 2012

Upcoming Meeting…

Wellington Regional Meeting Venue: Wellington Photographic Supplies, Wellington Tuesday, 11th September, 2012 This is our commercial meeting of the year. Time to have a look at where “licensing” is at.

We have lined up the Wellington chairman of the AIPA David Hamilton and also the most recent past chairman Ian Robertson. These two are seasoned and very respected commercial photographers in Wellington, and we’ll be chatting about what you should be doing about the licensing issue, plus other realities facing commercial photographers in today’s current economic climate.

It is a well know fact that New Zealand law in the area of who owns the copyright when you push the button is a little strange and not quite in tune with the rest of the world, so it pays to know ‘what is what’. Do you? And what about PRICING...well, if we get on to how to ‘price’ commercial work then we could be all night...

This will be an interesting evening, so come and find out more.

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Member Profile

SEPTEMBER 2012

Member Profile Mike Hollman Your website: www.mikehollman.com How did you get into photography?

I always had an interest in photography. I started selling my work in the early nineties while I was working with Air New Zealand. I was able to travel extensively and this allowed me to create a large collection of images, which were sold through image libraries in New Zealand and London.

Most interesting place you have ever photographed in?

Recently I’ve been travelling quite extensively throughout China. It’s such a diverse country. One of my favorite areas is the province of Guilin and the li river, with its rich culture and beautiful landscapes of limestone hills.

Tell us about your business?

I generally focus on the commercial side of photography, with most of my work shot on location. Over the last few years I’ve managed to develop a good network of clients through my connections in the travel industry. I’m also fortunate to have a great relationship with Hachette NZ, which has resulted in four book projects. I also work with a company called “Creative Photo Workshops”, based in Australia. We have done photo tours and workshops both in NZ and internationally.

A particularly satisfying job My last project for Hachette NZ - shooting a large coffee table book called “Trees of New Zealand. “Stories of Beauty and Character”. 18 months to shoot and took me to places throughout NZ that I had never thought of visiting - Discovered lots of hidden gems!

Something that makes you grumpy?

People that are always late!

Some other photographers work you admire?

When I was younger, I spent quite a bit of time in London. I was a regular visitor to the National Portrait Gallery, which hosted some wonderful photographic exhibitions. It was fantastic to see images from the likes of Arnold Newman, Bill Brandt, and Helmut Newton. I’ve also followed the work of a few Nat Geo photographers such as Steve McCurry and Bruce Dale.

There are so many great photographers out there and I’m always finding inspirational work online.

Recent accomplishments?

Having only joined NZIPP 18 months ago, I was thrilled to have my commercial Q submission accepted. Also winning the B&W category at the 2011 ANZANG Nature photography exhibition. And best of all, receiving a gold award at last years Iris Awards.

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Member Profile

Images Š Mike Hollman

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Photo Competitions

SEPTEMBER 2012

Photo Competitions The NZIPP does not endorse any of the following competitions. Anyone interested in entering these or any other competitions should read the rules of entry carefully to ensure that the moral rights of the photographer are not being undermined in anyway. If you do come across any competitions where the copyright is demanded by the organisers, please send details to: marketing@nzipp.org.nz

Entries Close: 31st October 2012 The 5th Annual International Loupe Awards are now open, showcasing some of the best photography from around the world. Featuring Amateur, Open and Medium Format sections, there is the opportunity for all photographers to challenge themselves, get creative and have the chance at some of the big prizes on offer.

The awards are open to professionals, amateurs and students, and are judged by 25 leading photographers from around the world with diverse experience and backgrounds in fields that support the categories being judged.

The Major Open Awards first prize is valued at US$30,000! The top 5 images in each Open category also receive cash prizes. Platinum, Gold, Silver and Bronze merits are also awarded based on score, as in previous years.

Enter online at http://www.loupeawards.com

Entries Close: 24th October 2012 Back for 2012, Canon New Zealand announces the return of New Zealand & Australia’s most creative photography competition, Canon EOS Photo5, inspiring photography enthusiasts of all walks of life to take their photography to the next level.

With five new briefs & a new line-up of New Zealand & Australian photography expert judges to survey the field, Canon EOS Photo5 2012 offers a fresh challenge for competition loyalists and first-time entrants alike.

How to enter: •

If you uploaded five images to the EOS Photo5 2011 competition, you are automatically eligible to request a box for the 2012 competition from 8 August. All you need to do is head to the entry page on the EOS Photo5 website, confirm your details and request a box.

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For all other 2012 entrants, you will need to submit an image to the Open Brief and a box will be sent to you. The Open Brief will be live on the EOS Photo5 website from 8 August and you can submit your photo from 23 August.

Once the limited number of boxes has run out, you are still able to enter the Open Brief up until the end of the upload period, 24 October.

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Photo Competitions

SEPTEMBER 2012

EYEcon Photographic Competition Final Submission Deadline: 1st November 2012 Canon’s annual EYEcon competition has once again drawn three of New Zealand’s most prominent photographers on board as mentors for the 2012 EYEcon photographic competition. Mike Langford, Nigel Marple, and Grahame Murray are highly recognised photographers and winners of numerous New Zealand awards.

EYEcon 2012 gives tertiary level photography students and apprentice photographers a shot at one of the country’s largest and most diverse prize pools available for young photographers. The overall winner of the EYEcon competition will have a once in a lifetime experience, spending a full day on location with each mentor as part of their prize.

Click here for more information.

Black & White Spider Awards Entries Close: 14th December 2012 Celebrating its 7th year, Black and White Spider Awards is the leading international award honoring black and white photography. This celebrated event shines a spotlight on the best professional and amateur photographers in a prestigious annual competition and globally webcast event, reaching photo fans in 154 countries.

Enter now and take advantage of early entry pricing!

Website: www.thespiderawards.com

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Industry News

SEPTEMBER 2012

Industry News World Press Photo Tour 12 The New Zealand Netherlands Foundation are delighted to be bringing WPPE 12 to the Hawke’s Bay after a decade of very successful exhibitions in Wellington.

With excellent support from Napier City Council, Rabobank, The Dominion Post, Napier Mail, Hastings Mail and Hawke’s Bay Country Scene making it possible to present this season in Napier which will be open to the public October 4 – 28, 2012 at the Photographers’ Gallery, 138 Tennyson St, Napier.

Another special dimension of WPPE 12 will be the Charity Partner relationship with Save the Children New Zealand who are actively involved in many of the countries depicted in the Exhibition.

Visit us at http://www.facebook.com/worldpressphoto12nztour

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Corporate Members

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

Clendons has provided legal advice to many professional photographers and NZIPP members over the years. Our commitment to the visual arts extends to our role as official solicitors for several leading societies and organisations representing leading New Zealand creatives.

We value our long-standing relationship with NZIPP, and we are delighted to continue our support of NZIPP through sponsorship. Our sponsorship provides legal services and continuing professional development to both NZIPP and its members.

As part of our sponsorship commitment to NZIPP, Clendons are pleased to provide free 15-minute consultations to NZIPP members on legal issues. Consultations are provided by senior legal professionals with experience in advising photographers and visual artists (note: consultations must be pre-arranged through the NZIPP Office – please contact the NZIPP Administration Officer on info@nzipp.org.nz).

In addition to our specialist visual arts and intellectual property practice, Clendons has provided legal and strategic advice to NZIPP members on a variety of relevant legal issues including joint venture and commercial projects, contracts and terms of trade, dispute resolution, employment law, e-commerce and trade practices. If your business requires efficient and effective legal services, we are available to discuss.

We are delighted to have renewed our sponsorship of NZIPP for three years from August 2012. Please feel free to visit our website www.clendons.co.nz to view our specialist practice areas, access our resource library and view recent publications on topical legal issues affecting visual artists.

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