- Part 4

It’s Photography Awards Time Again

Posted on September 12, 2013 by david in Blog

It’s that time of year again when Australia’s top professional photographers gather to have their souls ripped open and hopefully revel in awards glory. The Australian Professional Photography Awards, correct title the “Canon AIPP APPA’s”, start tomorrow.

As every man and his dog these days seems to be picking up a camera and declaring they are a pro photographer, so too are they attaching the label “Award Winning Photographer” to their shingle. Problem is, many photography awards out there are dead dodgy. One wedding based organisation seems to give it’s awards solely to people who give them money. Other competitions declare every entrant an award winner. There are other great photography awards and competitions out there like the Epson International Pano Awards, The Olive Cotton and HeadOn, but the APPAs are the awards most professional photographers turn to in order to see how their work stacks up.

Entering the APPAs means you are messing with the big boys.

This year I am a little extra nervous. Actually, I am a lot extra nervous. If my images score highly enough, I will gain the title Master Photographer. They are great photos and I don’t think I could have done any more. I’m really proud of the work I have entered. One image is from Paris, two were taken in Berlin and the final image is from Bali.

Wish me luck and if you would like to check out some of the judging it will be streamed live from the website. Click here for more info.

I will try and post my images and results to my Facebook page as they are judged. Go like my page here, to keep an eye on how I perform.

New Christmas Stock Photography

Posted on September 10, 2013June 6, 2015 by david in Stock Photography

Spent the day in the studio making an enormous mess creating Christmas stock photos. Here’s an example:

If you want to see more, check out my portfolio on iStockphoto by clicking the image below

Stock Photography Available Now

Posted on August 21, 2013June 6, 2015 by david in Stock Photography

Want photographs to use in your advertisements or other projects? Then be sure to check out my stock photography portfolio of images

Portraits, Headshots and Stock Photography

Posted on August 8, 2013 by david in Portraits

Teegan dropped by the studio yesterday to do some face pulling for a series of stock photos. Don’t forget that in addition to wedding photography and stock, I also take portraits. Check out the portraits link above to see details for family portraits and corporate or commercial head shots.

Wedding Tip for a Super Stylish Groom

Posted on July 23, 2013 by david in Weddings

Want a great way to make your groom look that bit extra special on your wedding day? Then try this. Have him tie his tie with an Eldredge Knot. Or if you are having a Christian wedding ceremony you could go with the Trinity Knot.

Yes, they are tricky but well worth the effort to do something a with a little extra style. If your groom doesn’t normally ever wear a tie, just get him to learn this knot and forget about the rest.

Here it is:

And make sure to tell your wedding photographer not to miss grabbing some photos of the tie.

Commando Steve Comes to Lismore

Posted on July 22, 2013 by david in Commercial

I had a fun weekend. Got to hang out with and photograph the one and only Commando Steve from The Biggest Loser. Steve was invited to Lismore by the crew at Nine12 Fitness Centre to run a bootcamp training session and seminar. After photographing the first session I was invited to gear up and join in the second training session with a bunch of fitness trainers and other athletes. Great fun, top bloke.

If you would like to see more photos, there are a bunch on my Facebook page here.

Another Country Wedding Photography Album

Posted on July 19, 2013 by david in Weddings

Another wedding photography album is about to arrive in the studio. This one for Kate and Craig. Perfect example of how it doesn’t matter if it rains on your wedding day. Just have fun with it.

New Wedding Photography Albums on the Way

Posted on July 16, 2013 by david in Weddings

I’m expecting a bunch of wedding photography albums to be delivered to the studio in the next week or so. Including one from Nicolette and Brett’s beach wedding. Always exciting to get new albums in for wonderful clients.

Great Offer for the Best Gym in the World, Nine12 Fitness Centre

Posted on July 1, 2013 by david in Commercial

For anyone who wants a HUGE discount on your photography needs? Then simply join the gym I go to, Nine12 Fitness Centre.

I am offering all 6 and 12 month members of Nine12 Fitness Centre a massive 30percent discount off my standard photography rates. This applies to weddings, portraits, corporate and commercial work – or anything else you want photographed.

So give me a yell to get some new family portraits done, head shots for your business, product photos, promo photos – whatever. It doesn’t cover products like prints but applies to all the photography costs. Did you hear that – 30percent off, and all you have to do is join the best gym in the world, Nine12.

You can’t go wrong. First class is free too. See you there at 6am.

Here’s a promo video I made for them. I seriously cannot recommend this place highly enough for everyone from people who have never set foot in a gym before to the super fit.

Australian Aboriginal Models Needed

Posted on July 1, 2013 by david in Stock Photography

I’m still working on images from Los Angeles but am in the planning stages for some new stock photography photoshoots with modern Australian Aboriginal themes. I’m looking for men, women, young, old, and families of Aboriginal/Indigenous Australians. No experience necessary. Drop over to my contacts page and send me a message for more information.