What’s New

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What’s New

Past, current & future.

It’s about time we take photography seriously, and treat it as a hobby.
~Elliott Erwitt

In this section, I will be sharing events and happenings, as well as new galleries of commissioned and personal work.

  • Light Fantastic 2010 in Feb 6th and  7th has been voted by many of the 160 people who attended as the best yet. This event is now the largest annual photo enthusiast event in WA and the calibre of the speakers ensured its success. I would like to thank the key note speaker,, Nick Rains from Qld, David Bettini, Nigel Gaunt and Frank Richardson, wildlife photographer Denis Glennon and  my old friend and colleague,Dale Neill . We also thank our supporters, the WA Camera Clubs, Team Digital, Camera Electronic, The City of Fremantle . An event program is available here. An example of the feedback we received :

“I feel compelled to send my heartfelt thanks to both Dale and yourself, and your wonderful team of helpers for putting together a fabulous weekend at the Light Fantastic. This was my second year in attendance and once again you managed to far exceed my hopes and expectations. (This is a big compliment, as this year I had very high expectations based on my experience last year) The diversity of topics, perspective and approach amongst the presenters was brilliant, and the standard of work breathtaking.  I left literally feeling like I had been in another world… Such a rewarding experience to be able to close the doors on all the day to day clutter of life, and just immerse myself in a creative world with like minded individuals.)

I am bursting with inspiration; and armed with my new ideas, knowledge, perspective and tips I am looking forward to picking up my camera later today and getting out there

With Thanks,

Gerrie

  •  Photo Inspirations with Nick Rains and myself  following Light Fantastic on the Monday was also a huge success with 80 participants crowding the Santa Naria lecture theatre at Notre Dame University. My thanks to Nick Rains and Denis Glennon for making this Iconic Images event the first of many Iconic events.
  • My two new workshops on Photoshop have been very popular with most workshops booked out in 2009. Photoshop Inspirations Revealed is a one day workshop for beginners or as a refresher, while Creative Photoshop Fine Art Techniques is a two day hands-on workshop revealing the techniques behind many of my award winning images. The Photoshop courses will be be complimented in 2010 by a new ‘Lightroom Revealed‘  workshop with a comprehensive outline of how to get the best out of this powerful program. For people who prefer to keep things simple, a new course ’Mastering  Photoshop Elements‘ will also be offered early next year. Book early for these workshops . Please watch the Courses and Calendar pages for updates on these.
  • The 2010 annual Greek Island Odyssey Tour through the University of Western Australia is now nearly full with only about 4 places left. We will be closing the tour soon and would love to get a couple more people to join us. The last free information evening is on Feb 24th 2010 at UWA  ExtensionClaremont Campus. Please see the calendar page or UWA Extension website for details and venue  for the information eveningsand further updates.  A PDF of the 2010 Tour is now available. Book now for the visual and cultural trip of a lifetime.
  • I still offer a limited number of Mentoring and Creative Forums to develop your personal artistic and photographic development. Please have a look at the ‘Mentoring’ page and ring or email me to discuss your needs.
  • I was a speaker at APSCON 2009 (Australian Photographic Society Convention) which was held in Victor Harbour, South Australia and enjoyed the experience immensely. This is the premier enthusiast photographic event in Australia and it was good to see so many people  there for what was an inspiring and fun week of photography. Iconic Images launched our exciting new competition iconPHOTO 09 to a large an enthusiastic audience. See below for further details on entering
  • I had  an exhilarating diving shoot in Manado, Sulawesi (Indonesia) and tried out Canon’s superb Powershot G 10 camera which was used in an Ikelite housing underwater. Please have a look at some of the results from my new ‘Sulawesi’ gallery and you can read about my adventure in ‘Better Photography’ magazine.
  • A great new national competition from Iconic Images International has been announced with some superb prizes from some top partners. Entries are now open.
  • I recently spent nearly a month in New Zealand shooting the stunning landscapes of this amazing country. I had the pleasure in catching up with world renowned landscape photographer Andris Apse in Okarito and current Australian Landscape Photographer of the Year, Mike Langford in Queenstown. View some images here.
  • In late 2009, I was made one of the NIK software Team of Photographers in Australia. If you wish to ontain a 15% discount on any NIK software products, click onto the Australian distributors, CR Kennedy  http://www.niksoftware.com.au/nik/index.php#products and use the promo code: ‘NMELIDONIS’

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  • Photoshop Secrets Revealed

    Feb 14th, May 2nd 2010
    A one day 'getting to know Photoshop' workshop. More
  • Photoshop Fine Arts Techniques

    March 20, 21 and June 19, 20 2010
    A two day workshop on fine arts and competition techniques using many of my award winning images. More
  • Lightroom Secrets Revealed

    Feb 13th and June 27th 2010
    A one day workshop to unleash the power of this popular compliment to Adobe Photoshop More
  • Photoshop Elements Unleashed

    Feb 28th 2010 and April 11th 2010
    Learn to use this fun and comprehensive entry-level digital tool More
  • Creative Inspirations Sydney

    Apr 17-18, 2010
    Spend 2 inspirational and informative days with one of Australia's most awarded and creative photographers. More
  • Photo Inspirations with Nick Rains and Nick Melidonis

    Feb 8, 2010
    Spend a creative afternoon with top Australian photographers Nick Rains and Nick Melidonis, following their keynote sessions at Light Fantastic 2010. More
  • Aegean Odyssey Tour

    The 2010 tour is now open, come along to an info evening for the 2010 tour. More
  • Amsterdam

    Kolmanskop Ghost Town