What’s New
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.
Update Karijini Accident
Nick has progressed very well with his healing and has now commenced his photography, workshops and University courses and has recently launched the 2011 ‘Greek Island Odyssey Tour’; again grateful thanks to the many well-wishers and friends who have supported Nick throughout his ordeal.
Cliff Winfield took some images of the rescue.
- APPA results 2010. I submitted 4 images in the AIPP, professional awards (APPA’s) and I’m happy to say I received one silver distinction and 3 silvers.
- I recently wrote an article called ‘Shooting for Style and Substance” which offers lots of tips on how to develop a style with a body of your work. To download a PDF of the article, click here
- The Greek Island Odyssey 2010 tour returned on Saturday May 29th and was a resounding success.Unfortunately, due to my accident in Karijini, I missed the tour and my thanks go to Frank Richardson who so ably stepped in my shoes to take over the photogaphy and Costas Demetriades who managed the tour and ran numerous workshops. Thanks a heap guys and to all the wonderful participants who made it a great adventure. I’m hoping to put up some photos from the tour soon.
- Greek Island Odyssey 2011 Tour IS NOW OPEN and details availble HERE. The new island, Paros we added in 2010 was a big hit with everyone and we added several new activities in 2011 to ensure it will be the best yet. For expressions of interest and bookings, contact Nick Missikos from Harvey World Travel, East Perth on (08) 9221 9977. With current pre-bookings, the tour is close to half full already.
- 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
- The planning of Light Fantastic 2011 is well on the way with some great presenters including world renowned photographer and photojournalist, Michael Coyne and again, a great number of supporting speakers and presenters. Tentative date is the weekend of Feb 5th, 6th 2011. Keep watching this website.
- 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.
- Final workshops for 2010: Due to my trip to Kenya in September 2010 and Patagonia and Antarctica in Nov/Dec 2010, I will be running the final Photoshop and Lightroom courses in October for 2010. Oct 9th – Photoshop Secrets Revealed is a one day workshop for beginners or as a refresher, while Creative Photoshop Fine Art Techniques (October 2nd,3rd ) is a two day hands-on workshop revealing the techniques behind many of my award winning images. The Photoshop course is complimented by ‘Lightroom Secrets Revealed’ workshop (Oct 10th ) with a comprehensive outline of how to get the best out of this powerful program. the dates for these courses have been changed and are available by following the links. For people who prefer to keep things simple, try the entry level, ‘Photoshop Elements Unleashed’ (Tues/Wed nights Oct 5th and 6th ). Book early for these workshops .
- 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 and enthusiastic audience. The competition is now closed and thanks to the many creative photographers that entered. Winners will be announce at APSCON 2010 in Roma Qld. where I am also a speaker.
- 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.
- I 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’
