Awards (SAPPA) Why Where How

One of the things I have been doing for the last few years is entering the Australian Professional Photography Awards. Its a lot of time and expense but it is the best learning tool you can give to yourself to enter and get critiqued by your peers. The process starts with the state awards in this case SAPPA which is being held at the beginning of July at the Norwood Hotel. It is run by the AIPP (SA division) and you don't have to be a member to enter but you can't take out a major prize unless you are a member....if you are thinking about entering come along and have a look ...its open to the public.

This year it has moved to July which is fantastic for people like me who exhibit for SALA in August as the new Contempory Art Category is designed for exhibiting and the timing will also make it easier to pick our 4 best images to enter into the National Awards (APPA) which is in September. 

The new category has also made it easier to shoot to exhibit which is what I have spent a the last 2 weekends doing....and with anything arty it is really interesting how one small idea can lead to a theme and on to a series which can spark another series. These last couple of weeks have shown me the importance of taking the time to shoot creatively for yourself and its something I will work into my timetable for the rest of the year.

This August I'll be presenting In My Room - Elements and I have now finished the series.

I would like to thank Lauren and Hannah, Amelia and Dani, Taylor and Tussa for being dunked, dipped, rained on, and being very good sports through the whole process. 

I'll keep them under wraps until after the awards and I am now doing a call out for any young models (actually the parents) who would be interested in being part of the next series. Im looking for children under 12 with long hair whose parents are happy for their children to be part of an illustrative work which will be exhibited.

Huge thanks to Alison Leviton who let me borrow Emily and Isobel who images have developed into the next series. 

Im also still working on a series of studies documenting the anti-'She' shoot and this will be an ongoing body of work ....huge thankyou to Helen and Sandra who have modelled for this (sense of humour is more than necessary for this one) and it won't be pretty so be forewarned.

So in conclusion....take the risk and do your stuff....you won't regret it and who knows where it will lead.  

If you are not on my customer list and would like a ticket to the 'Elements' opening night please fill out a contact form on the website and I will make sure you get an invite

x L

 

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In my Room - the Series

Well THAT time of the year is coming up again....SAPPAS are nearly here (deadline is in a couple of weeks) and the SALA will be upon us again very quickly. This year with a new gallery to fill I'm going to be showing 'In My Room' in its entirety which I'm still in the process of shooting... so last weeks shoot has given me a few ideas to play with....stay tuned for our official studio opening night coming up soon too....hugest thanks to Lauren and Hannah who did a great job last week with these  x L

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Mosaic Hair ....the Shoot

Had a ball yesterday shooting a long anticipated Hair and Beauty shoot with Mosaic Hair in Hawthorn....fabulous colour and cut by Marguerite...Styling and Makeup by Marie Tantis Makeup....and amazing modelling by Mikaela and Ellen. Although this is a commercial shoot Marguerite and I will be working closely to be able to do this for the average woman and it is within everyones reach to have images taken like these ones. If you think its something you'd like to do for yourself or your daughters (its perfect for formal time) then please call either myself on 0404208102 or Marguerite at Mosaic on 82729461 to enquire.​

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'Wall of Art' - Crackerjack Gallery 89 Goodwood rd

​Here is the first collection of Paintings from our wonderful 'Wall of Art' artists....I will be featuring each of these artists on my facebook page who all have large collections of amazing artwork for sale from their own studios....if you see something you like I urge you to 'like' their facebook pages to see a full range of their artwork....so Pam Altschwager , Jane Smeets, Stephen Langdon, Adele du Barry, and Sally Hayne are all on the wall looking amazing....please phone 0404208102 if you would like to make an appointment to come in as we will be open for limited hours until after Easter when normal opening hours will occur

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Gallery 89 Goodwood rd....Crackerjacks New Studio

It is with great pleasure that I introduce our new Studio/Gallery at 89a Goodwood rd...it has been four long months searching for the right space for the studio since we left the Mitcham Village Arts precinct and at last we have found another great space in a fabulous Arts community with great coffee shops ​and a quirky urban feel. This space screamed Gallery from the first time we viewed it and I have decided to dedicate our Eastern wall to emerging local artists as a lead up to the Art month of Sala...I will be introducing them to you over the next week even though they are all well known in their own right and would love you to pop in and see the talent and colour. All paintings are available for purchase as are our photography related gifts and we will be offering a full art service to the many artists in the area including reproduction printing as well as Crackerjacks photographic services of Family, 'She' - Beauty shoots and Princess portraits as we did in Mitcham. We also have a number of favourite locations for the portrait and beauty shoots depending on your requirements and can offer full hair/makeup/photography sessions for portrait and commercial services which can be booked through Crackerjack or via Mosaic Hair and Beauty next to the Pantry who will be doing the hair. The Gallery will be open from 10am till 3pm Tues to Friday and by appointment on Saturdays. Further services will include 'Meet the Artist' evenings and Photographic Classes for enthusiasts so its all go for the next few weeks getting the shedules in place. If any of this is of interest please fill out a contact sheet through the website to be first to get the info you'll need sent to you......looking forward to having lots of visitors.....best way to get to us is straight up King William rd and turn left on to Albert st. Parking is available along the tram line or behind the Goodwood shops and library (behind Gingers). x L

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I LOVE Robe!

and I bet you can't figure out why???....I love the journey through the Coorong....perhaps the most unusually beautiful landscape I've ever seen, ....its just the right length of time to wash away your worries....I love the white washed cottages and the amazing food....needless to say the people are friendly and hospitable (especially our friends who live nearby) and did I mention the landscape??? Oh yes and the Holiday shop is there too!...This year I happened to have a pair of willing models who were not so keen on the silk rag nighties I provided or the seaweed in their hair but obliged wearing them anyway so thanks to Charlie and Dani...here are a few shots....

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and the rest of the time.......

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Better get ready USA...here comes Tim

One of the most requested photoshoots last year was by parents whose kids are about to leave the nest and venture off overseas. Looks like 2013 will be much the same and I wish Tim all the luck in the world as he heads off to the USA to work for Microsoft in Seattle....Tim who is a friend of my son Rory first caught our attention as a gifted musician and composer when the boys were studying music at the Yamaha music school....they then went on to high school together and on to Adelaide uni from which Tim has recently graduated...it was lovely to get him back on the piano during the shoot and I have included a candid kitchen shot as I expect he is probably missing his Mums cooking a lot by now.....!!

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5 is the number...a happy birthday

Its always a privilege spending a couple of hours with a family but when Vanessa asked if I would like to photograph her little man's birthday I knew it would be fun and it certainly was....with toys and cakes and all the preschool buddies a fabulous time was had by all and lots of memories were captured....hoping his first day at school tomorrow is a wonderful day....it is such a special number to be when you are 5 ...!

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A Beautiful Garden Wedding - The Laurels

When I was asked to this wedding on the 12th of Jan I knew it would be beautiful....with the blending of two families and lots of girls in one of the prettiest settings in the Adelaide hills it lived up to all expectations. It was beautifully casual with a green theme and all the children (including bubs on the way) took part in the ceremony in some special way as did a random chicken who decided he was part of the wedding party!....hugest congrats to Leanne and Paul and your beautiful family and here is a sneak peak of the day x

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