09–10 August 2015
Rydges Lakeland Resort
Annual Photography Conference
www.NZIPP.org.nz
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Principal Sponsor
Thank you to our
Sponsors
New Zealand Institute of Professional Photography
would like to extend their gratitude to the following organisations
for their generous contributions to Infocus 2015:
Principal Sponsor
Gold Sponsors
Silver Sponsors
Media Partners
Industry Exhibition
We simply can’t do it without
brilliant sponsors and exhibitors. Take the time to get to know
them better, place a face to the name at the end of the
phone or email. Learn more what’s happening in the industry,
have a coffee with them, see the latest products and more.
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Why register for
Infocus 2015?
Annual Photography Conference
Education, education, education – Educate yourself and your business!
Where else do you get over 10 speakers, 14 sessions, over two jam-packed days?
Inspire you to think outside the box, for new ways to hone your skills,
develop business tools and hear what is fresh and new in the industry
Connect with local suppliers of products and services you use in your business every day
Speak with new photographers starting out, as well as photographers who remember
the smells of developer and fix, everyone has something to learn and offer
Did we mention the networking (not mentioning the hang-overs!)….
The opportunity to view, analyze and critique the Iris award entries up close,
as they were printed by the photographer
Your morning tea, lunch and afternoon tea is served to you daily – who doesn’t appreciate that!
Learn more of about NZIPP and what it has to offer
Have you read about the Hub yet? If not, we suggest you do, where else do you get the opportunity,
not only to listen to the greats in our industry, but have one-on-one time with speakers?
Lastly, Queenstown….. New Zealand’s very own playground.
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
Sunday
Monday
Tuesday
06 August
07 August
08 August
09 August
10 August
11 August
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Epson / NZIPP Iris Professional Photography
Print Judging
Masterclass
by Corwin
Hiebert
Industry
Exhibition
Open
Afternoon
NZIPP
AGM
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Post Print
Judging Party
Live Editorial
Shoot
3
Epson /
NZIPP Iris
Professional
Photography
Gala Awards
Dinner
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Programme
Sunday 09 August
1
TIME
EVENT
8.30AM
Meet the speakers - Who are our speakers today?
8.45am
Making a living doing what you love Managing your photography business Corwin Hiebert
This presentation is a no-holds barred session for emerging and established photographers who want to remove
the chaos and mystery associated with running their own career. Your talent deserves the freedom to be creative
within a manageable business structure that inspires you to be the artist your clients and customers deserve.
Corwin delivers the real goods on proven business-building strategies without all the mumbo jumbo.
Through examples, case studies, and behind-the-scenes stories, management approaches and principles
will be unpacked, helping you learn how to make your work stress free and financially rewarding.
Your creative legacy is created one photograph at a time, but you vocational legacy is built one business
decision at a time… so do what you love and get paid.
9.45am
Art of Travel Photography - From Tibet to Antarctica Jackie Ranken
Jackie will take you through her recent adventures explaining, what to photograph and where, but more
importantly why to photograph and how. You should leave this presentation feeling excited to make
photographs on any journey even the one through your backyard.
10.30am
Morning tea amongst the exhibitors / The Hub
11.00am
How to get the keys to a castle on a shoestring budget Alexia Sinclair
Come on a journey with Alexia as she deconstructs her adventure to a 17th century castle
set on a Frozen Lake, 80km north of Stockholm.
Exposing the highs and lows, from conjuring a cast and crew of 40 out of thin air to dealing with subzero
interiors without power, Alexia will discuss the intricate details of making this extraordinary set of images.
After weaving her frozen tale, Alexia will delve into the importance of personal work and how
it translates into commissioned pieces.
What attendees expect to learn - Topics include:
• Pre-production: How to build a series with visual concepts
• Logistical nightmares: Dealing with models, assistants and locations
• Communication: Costuming, set design and beauty
• Exhibiting: Finding a space, printing and framing
• Funding: How to? Was it worth it in the end?
• Converting personal work into commissions
12.30pm
Capture your moment in the Infocus 2015 history…. Be part of the group photo
12.45pm
Lunch amongst the exhibitors - The Hub / Gear in Action – 1, 2, 3 Corporate Portrait
1.45pm
Another World: Portraits from Ohura Tony Carter
Another World: Portraits from Ohura is a result of 30 visits to Ohura (Manawatu-Whanganui region) over the period of
a year. By chance, I stopped as I was passing through one day and was fascinated by the people there. I grew up
in a rural environment and I feel I understand the ‘no airs and graces’ attitude of the residents. I wanted to capture
the rawness and humanness of Ohura. The people who live there don’t fit in to the mainstream – they live in Ohura
because it is a place where they can be honest and real about who they are. I tried to reflect that honesty in my work.
Ohura represents a different type of cultural diversity. I spent a lot of time with the residents, listening to their stories
and getting to know them. Once I’d finished working on each photograph, I took it back to the resident for them to
see. That way I built up their trust – they could see I was working in a respectful manner.
My Ohura photographs are full of intensely personal objects and locations that reflect the lives of each resident I
photographed. Character houses, domestic clutter, faded posters, beloved pets, tattoos – I wanted the portraits
to be intimate, honest and direct.
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Day One Continues
Sunday 09 August
1
TIME
EVENT
2.30pm
Ambrotypes and Alchemy - Contemporary use of Wet Plate Collodion in New Zealand Paul Alsop
Ambrotypes are images made on glass with silver and light using the Wet Plate Collodion (WPC) process.
The technique is the third oldest form of photography and the earliest form of Polaroid, dating back to 1851. The
images produced are archival and unique objects in their own right. The technique is antiquated for a reason, as
it is cumbersome, expensive and highly involved, however, as many people have become disillusioned with digital
photography and as film is often cost prohibitive, the Ambrotype and the Tintype are undergoing a revival worldwide. New Zealand is an island nation with limited ‘wet plate’ resources and strict border control. Paul will discuss the
limitations, frustrations, deviations and how the ‘can do Kiwi’ attitude has been applied to keep this marvelous
process alive and kicking in Aotearoa. Topics covered include:
• The History: Early photographic techniques and early NZ photographers
• The Science: Basic science and chemistry
• The Process: Learning by my mistakes
• The Limitations: Reasons why photography evolved
• The Aesthetic: Forget the fluff, it’s all about the final image
3.30pm
Afternoon tea amongst the exhibitors - The Hub / Gear in Action
4.00pm
Finding the light and the love - Framework for a modern wedding photographer Lucy Spartalis
Area’s which Lucy will be talking about:
• Creating a business structure you believe in
• Working with (and against) trends
• Interpreting the light
• Sourcing inspiration from outside the industry
• The importance of a supportive network
• Helping the big day flow with ease
• Branding and online presence - Making your voice heard
5.00pm
Introducing Leon Rose and the Mixed lighting workshop Leon Rose
5.25pm
Summary of day one
5.30PM
Close of day one
7.30pm
Mixed lighting workshop within a Queenstown bar Leon Rose
Leon will be taking a workshop showcasing portable flash and available light. Set in one of Queenstowns bars,
Leon will take you through the process of a commercial style shoot. Balancing Bowens portable flash supplied
by CR Kennedy, and available light to give a moody commercial feel. You will learn how to successfully light
your subject and background.
Using PS Lightroom as a tethering tool, combined with a Canon camera you will be taken through a commercial
workflow from set up to save. In this session you will learn how to overcome tricky lighting issues and how to
effectively use lightweight equipment safely in a busy environment.
Leon will share his tricks and tips in lighting, workflow, and cataloguing your jobs.
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Programme
Monday 10 August
2
TIME
EVENT
7.308.15AM
Custom function breakfast with Canon
8.30am
Meet the speakers - Who are our speakers today?
8.45am
The perfection of imperfection Kristen Cook
In her presentation, Kristen will emphasise the significance of your subject matter, evoking, feeling with imagery
the imperative nature of personal work and the common identity crisis and lack of worth that many creatives
face daily. She will challenge your view and approach to your baby photography and have you walking away
feeling more grounded, connected and nurtured in your professional and personal work. This session will provide
you with some essential basics, but will also move beyond and allow you permission to explore, make mistakes
and embrace each future session with confidence.
10.15am
Morning tea amongst the exhibitors - The Hub / Gear in Action
10.45am
Preparing for Serendipity - How planning and preparedness allows us to get lucky How embracing
our client’s demands and constraints allows us the freedom to create art Jason Naylor
Our wedding photography business is a service business - we exist to please our clients.
We have a responsibility to create imagery for them - they are our #1 priority.
However, as artists, and we’re constantly looking to push ourselves, create something new,
something that excites us. There’s no routine or status quo. Every day, every shot, is something unique.
We actively embrace this paradox of the client’s requests vs our creative vision - using their constraints
to give ourselves a canvas, and thoroughly planning to help spark ideas to create something new.
We believe constraints and limitations are necessary in creativity. This presentation will show you how we use them.
11.45AM
Drawing a crowd instead of trying to stand out in one
Managing your photography business Corwin Hiebert
This presentation is a candid and insightful session for photographers who are tired of fighting for their buyers’ attention.
Attracting your ideal clients and customers through curiosity, creativity, collaboration, and engaging marketing efforts
creates the kind of trust and rapport that will help you generate authentic demand for your work.
Corwin will share the kinds of marketing approaches, tactics and tools he uses to help his clients thrive.
Through illustrations, demonstrations, and industry insight, marketing advice will be dispensed fast and
furiously helping you learn how to make the most of your self-promotional efforts.
Photographers have more competition than ever before. Now is a good time to stop trying to be competitive…
so do what you love and get paid.
12.45pm
Lunch amongst the exhibitors - The Hub / Gear in Action
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Day Two Continues
Monday 10 August
TIME
EVENT
2
Concurrent Sessions A
1.45pm
A1. Elements of posing Robert Piccoli
A2. The joys of paperwork Nick Tressider
Photographing women: Hand placement,
Rule of thirds, Tips for longer legs, Full length,
S shape, Chin forward, Foreshortened arms
• It’s all about business
• Why should I keep copyright?
• What does licensing actually mean?
Photographing men: Masculine head tilt,
Feminine head tilt, Where to place hands,
Full length, In a chair, Formal, Informal, On the floor
• What are you worth?
• How to quote (Show me the money)
• The art of negotiation
Photographing groups: Sitting, standing,
W formation, Pyramid formation, U formation,
Creating different levels, Heads together,
Creating flow
3.15pm
Afternoon tea amongst the exhibitors / The Hub
Concurrent Sessions B
3.45pm
B2. How to shoot food (Hint…. it’s all about the light)
Nick Tressider
B1. Wall art Robert Piccoli
Gain confidence, knowledge, and skills to guide
profitable in-person sales sessions. Learn how to
run a sales meeting that fulfills your clients needs
while also meeting your target sales.
• Controlling highlights
• Mixing daylight and flash
• Two lighting setups in one
• Blending exposures
• Shooting for Photoshop
• The twin polariser effect
4.455.00PM
Summary of Infocus 2015 Conference
7.00Pm
onwards
Epson / NZIPP Iris Professional Photography Gala Awards Dinner
Epson / NZIPP
Iris Professional
Photography
Print Judging
NZIPP Annual
General Meeting
Thursday 06 -
NZIPP members only
Saturday 08 August
to attend
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7.00pm onwards
Friday 07 August
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Industry Exhibition
Open Afternoon
to the Public
1.00pm – 5.00pm
Saturday 08 August
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International Speaker
Kristen
Cook
Kristen Cook is one of Australia’s premier newborn and baby photographers.
She is drawn to the honest beauty of babies
- their fragility, infinite possibilities and power of worth.
Her strength lies in her love of connection to the
The perfection of imperfection
honest, the pure, the exploration of tenderness, and
Monday 10 August, 8.45am
the simple beauty and authenticity that comes from
In her presentation, Kristen will emphasise the
human connection. Her ability to create art with her
significance of your subject matter, evoking, feeling
little subjects inspires as she plays with light, mood and
with imagery the imperative nature of personal work
texture to bring her feelings to life.
and the common identity crisis and lack of worth that
many creatives face daily. She will challenge your view
and approach to your baby photography and have
you walking away feeling more grounded, connected
and nurtured in your professional and personal work.
This session will provide you with some essential basics,
but will also move beyond and allow you permission
to explore, make mistakes and embrace each future
session with confidence.
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International Speaker
Corwin
Hiebert
Corwin Hiebert is a consultant and business manager
to creative entrepreneurs and is the founder of
Taendem Agency Inc.
Taendem is a boutique management and marketing
Your creative legacy is created one photograph at a
firm that provides professional services to freelancers,
time, but you vocational legacy is built one business
artists, and independent business owners. He manages
decision at a time… so do what you love and get paid.
talent such as world-renowned photographer, publisher,
02. Drawing a crowd instead of trying to
stand out in one
and best-selling author David duChemin. Corwin is the
author of Living the Dream: Putting Your Creativity to
Marketing your photography business
Work [and Getting Paid] (Peachpit Press, 2013) and has
Monday 10 August, 11.45am
had eBooks published by Craft & Vision and Flatbooks.
Corwin presents business and marketing lectures /
This presentation is a candid and insightful session for
workshops at photography and design conferences
photographers who are tired of fighting for their buyers’
throughout Canada and the Unites States; he is also
attention. Attracting your ideal clients and customers
a guest lecturer at Vancouver Media Arts Institute,
through curiosity, creativity, collaboration, and
Langara College, and Capilano University (IDEA
engaging marketing efforts creates the kind of trust and
Program).
rapport that will help you generate authentic demand
for your work.
01. Making a living doing what you love
Managing your photography business
Corwin will share the kinds of marketing approaches,
Sunday 09 August, 8.45am
tactics and tools he uses to help his clients thrive.
Through illustrations, demonstrations, and industry insight,
This presentation is a no-holds barred session for
marketing advice will be dispensed fast and furiously
emerging and established photographers who want to
helping you learn how to make the most of your self-
remove the chaos and mystery associated with running
promotional efforts.
their own career. Your talent deserves the freedom to
be creative within a manageable business structure that
Photographers have more competition than ever
inspires you to be the artist your clients and customers
before. Now is a good time to stop trying to be
deserve.
competitive… so do what you love and get paid.
Corwin delivers the real goods on proven businessbuilding strategies without all the mumbo jumbo.
Through examples, case studies, and behind-the-scenes
stories, management approaches and principles will be
unpacked, helping you learn how to make your work
stress free and financially rewarding.
Corwin on assignment in Kenya with David duChemin early this year.
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Corwin Hiebert
Masterclass
Post conference masterclass is your opportunity
to have extensive learning time with Corwin Hiebert.
Business action planning for photographers
A Business Action Plan provides you with a manageable
Tuesday 11 August, 10.00am - 2.00pm
structure that keeps you focused on asking the
right questions and a system by which to keep you
Are you feeling unfocused, disorganised, or like you’re
accountable with your own business-building efforts.
spinning your wheels? Take control with a Business Action
Plan. This jam-packed session cuts to the chase on how
This masterclass will help you roll-up your sleeves and get
you can create a business plan that helps you get on
to work creating your own plan.
track and gaining momentum every time you use it.
Every attendee will be given a complimentary copy of
Photographers are often left stranded by traditional
Corwin’s Business Action Planner ($50 value) - you can
business planning efforts; the process can be frustrating
learn more here: www.businessactionplanner.com. and the final document doesn’t help you get any closer
The Business Action Planner Toolkit is a non-prescriptive
to accomplishing your goals, assuming you even finish
resource designed to decrease the chance of
it! After creating a Business Action Plan you’ll have an
inertia and increase a freelancer’s entrepreneurial
action-oriented tool at your fingertips, and on your
momentum—the digital toolkit includes a 344-
devices, that will keep you on track as you manage and
page PDF guidebook, Evernote® notebooks, and a
market your photography career. free worksheet subscription.
A Business Action Plan helps you identify your pain
points, dig deeper into the core components of your
business, clarify growth opportunities, and hammer out
marketing strategies – all without the use of lame-ass
business terminology or pixie dust. This tool, and the
concepts and insights behind it, will guide you through
the process of removing the chaos and mystery from
your creative business, making independent work less
stressful and more productive.
Corwin on assignment in Kenya with David duChemin early this year.
Tickets
A ticket to this masterclass can be purchased for $145 per person,
via the Infocus registration process.
Please note: there are a limited number of tickets available for this
masterclass.
Corwin on assignment in Kenya with David duChemin early this year.
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International Speaker
Robert
Piccoli
Virtuoso and Master Photographer Robert Piccoli is the creative force behind
PICCOLI PORTRAIT PHOTOGRAPHY
With over 3 decades of acclaimed work, he is
Elements of posing
renowned for his sleek, sophisticated style, immaculate
Monday 10 August, 1.30pm
finish and creative excellence.
Photographing women: Hand placement, Rule of thirds,
His expertise has garnered him prestigious awards,
Tips for longer legs, Full length, S shape, Chin forward,
grants and honours. Considered somewhat of an
Foreshortened arms
icon in Australian portrait photography, he carries the
Photographing men: Masculine head tilt, Feminine head
distinction of Master of Photography, AIPP; NZIPP and
tilt, Where to place hands, Full length, In a chair, Formal,
Fellow AIPP, NZIPP, BIPP.
Informal, On the floor
However, it’s the personal satisfaction he experiences
Photographing groups: Sitting, standing, W formation,
from the response to his extensive body of work that
Pyramid formation, U formation, Creating different
pleases him the most.
levels, Heads together, Creating flow
As a talented graphic artist and designer, Robert Piccoli
Wall art
gravitated to photography as a means of expressing
Monday 10 August, 3.45pm
his love of the visual. His dedication to quality and the
finer points of the photograph is apparent in the subtle
Gain confidence, knowledge, and skills to guide
yet exquisite detail that sets his images apart as stylish,
profitable in-person sales sessions. Learn how to run a
timeless and elegant.
sales meeting that fulfills your clients needs while also
meeting your target sales.
Robert’s extensive worldwide travels generate stimulus
allowing him the opportunity to interpret the latest
international trends and to inspire his clients with
most exciting visual options. He is always seeking to
challenge traditional boundaries in professional portrait
photography, making him one of Australia’s most
innovative and leading portrait photographers.
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International Speaker
Alexia
Sinclair
Kindly sponsored by
Alexia Sinclair is an Australian Photographer & Artist.
Best know for her lavishly conceptual work Sinclair uses a visual narrative
to seduce her audience with each photographic feast.
symbolic, this coupled with her background in digital
How to get the keys to a castle
on a shoestring budget
media, photography, painting, sculpture and drawing
Sunday 09 August, 11.00am
Her work is often dark and seductive, baroque and
has shaped her unique visual style and won her a swag
Come on a journey with Alexia as she deconstructs her
of awards and scholarships.
adventure to a 17th century castle set on a Frozen Lake,
Sinclair has exhibited her artworks in museums and
80km north of Stockholm.
galleries throughout Australia and internationally at
Exposing the highs and lows, from conjuring a cast and
festivals and biennials in France, Sweden, China and
crew of 40 out of thin air to dealing with subzero interiors
Korea. She also produces polished campaign work
without power, Alexia will discuss the intricate details of
and editorials for clients such as Qantas, Qld Ballet, NZ
making this extraordinary set of images.
Opera, Visa, Marie Claire and Harper’s Bazaar.
After weaving her frozen tale, Alexia will delve into the
Sinclair shot her latest series A Frozen Tale in Skokloster
importance of personal work and how it translates into
Castle, following an invitation from the director of The
commissioned pieces.
Royal Armoury of The Royal Palace in Stockholm.
What attendees expect to learn - Topics include:
• Pre-production: How to build a series with
visual concepts
• Logistical nightmares: Dealing with models,
assistants and locations
• Communication: Costuming, set design and beauty
• Exhibiting: Finding a space, printing and framing
• Funding: How to? Was it worth it in the end?
• Converting personal work into commissions
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International Speaker
Lucy
Spartalis
Lucy Spartalis is a portrait, music, editorial and wedding photographer
based in Melbourne, Australia.
Creative Photography before moving to Melbourne in
Finding the light and the love - Framework for
a modern wedding photographer
2009. Her work now regularly takes her around Australia
Sunday 09 August, 4.00pm
Born in Adelaide, Lucy studied at the Centre for
and overseas.
Area’s which Lucy will be talking about:
Influenced by a broad array of photographic artists
• Creating a business structure you believe in
such as Erwin Olaf, Annie Leibovitz and Elliot Erwitt,
• Working with (and against) trends
her style involves both fine art and photojournalistic
• Interpreting the light
techniques - enabling her to create boldly composed
• Sourcing inspiration from outside the industry
portraits alongside honest documentation of real life.
• The importance of a supportive network
Lucy now forms one half of the duo ‘She Takes Pictures
He Makes Films’ - a collaboration alongside her
• Helping the big day flow with ease
filmmaker partner Alastair Innes - in which she directs
• Branding and online presence Making your voice heard
some of their film projects.
She was recently named one of nine finalists in Capture
Magazine’s ‘Australia’s Top Emerging Photographers’
for her wedding portraiture, and was invited to
become a Ted’s Camera’s ‘Master’ in the retail chain’s
ambassador program.
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National Speaker
Paul
Alsop
Pauls journey through photography can be likened to the movie,
‘The Curious Case of Benjamin Button’ as he reverses his way backwards
through the timeline of photography to one of the pioneering forms.
megapixels of the latest digital cameras which leaves
Ambrotypes and Alchemy - Contemporary use of
Wet Plate Collodion in New Zealand
him scratching his head as he stands and scrubs the
Sunday 09 August, 2.30pm
Alsop observes photographers comparing the number
silver stains from his hands (and often also feet!). Ambrotypes are images made on glass with silver and
Born and raised in Newcastle upon Tyne, England, Paul
light using the Wet Plate Collodion (WPC) process.
moved out to the Coromandel in 2010 to work as a
The technique is the third oldest form of photography
medical doctor, and now lives and works in the Bay of
and the earliest form of Polaroid, dating back to
Plenty. His passionate addiction to photography led
1851. The images produced are archival and unique
him to teach himself how to make images, starting 10
objects in their own right. The technique is antiquated
years ago with digital image manipulation and design,
for a reason, as it is cumbersome, expensive and
then onto digital photography subsequently teaching
highly involved, however, as many people have
himself black and white film photography and print
become disillusioned with digital photography and as
making. More recently, Paul has found his passion by
film is often cost prohibitive, the Ambrotype and the
adopting the wet plate collodion process and it is
Tintype are undergoing a revival worldwide. here where he finds comfort, sitting on the fringes of
New Zealand is an island nation with limited ‘wet plate’
modern photography, basking in the hazy fog of volatile
resources and strict border control. Paul will discuss the
chemicals, wood shavings and excitement at the
limitations, frustrations, deviations and how the ‘can do
prospect of photographic DIY.
Kiwi’ attitude has been applied to keep this marvelous
Far from re-enacting the days of old, Alsop uses
process alive and kicking in Aotearoa. collodion to produce contemporary images with
Topics covered include:
contemporary methods. When not at work as a GP, or in
• The History: Early photographic techniques
his lab experimenting with chemistry, he can be found
and early NZ photographers
out and about head in a mobile darkroom tent.
• The Science: Basic science and chemistry
• The Process: Learning by my mistakes
• The Limitations: Reasons why photography evolved
• The Aesthetic: Forget the fluff, it’s all about
the final image
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National Speaker
Tony
Carter
Tony Carter is one of Taranaki’s most celebrated portrait photographers.
He has lived in Taranaki all of his life and has been a professional
photographer for 18 years.
Cater has been awarded New Zealand Photographer
Another World: Portraits from Ohura
of the Year five times by the New Zealand Institute
Sunday 09 August, 1.45pm
of Professional Photography. In 2010 he was the
Another World: Portraits from Ohura is a result of 30
first New Zealander to be awarded Grand Master
visits to Ohura (Manawatu-Whanganui region) over
of Photography by the Institute. A consummate
the period of a year. By chance, I stopped as I was
perfectionist, in 2014 alone Cater won two gold, five
passing through one day and was fascinated by the
silver and two bronze photography awards.
people there. I grew up in a rural environment and I
feel I understand the ‘no airs and graces’ attitude of
the residents. I wanted to capture the rawness and
humanness of Ohura. The people who live there don’t
fit in to the mainstream – they live in Ohura because it is
a place where they can be honest and real about who
they are. I tried to reflect that honesty in my work.
Ohura represents a different type of cultural diversity.
I spent a lot of time with the residents, listening to their
stories and getting to know them. Once I’d finished
working on each photograph, I took it back to the
resident for them to see. That way I built up their trust –
they could see I was working in a respectful manner.
My Ohura photographs are full of intensely personal
objects and locations that reflect the lives of each
“I have been photographing people
for my entire career, but these
photographs are different. As the title
of the series suggests, they capture
another world – a world that is usually
invisible to most New Zealanders.”
resident I photographed. Character houses, domestic
clutter, faded posters, beloved pets, tattoos – I wanted
the portraits to be intimate, honest and direct.
Tony Carter
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National Speaker
Jason
Naylor
Jason Naylor is one half of the creative wedding photography team
WE DO Photography & Design.
WE DO Photography & Design are a left-brain/
Preparing for Serendipity - How planning and
right-brain synergy looking to rock your wedding day,
preparedness allows us to get lucky How embracing our
and create something unique for every couple.
client’s demands and constraints allows us the freedom
to create art
Jason is the winner of the NZIPP Wedding Classic and
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Wedding Album categories for 2014, and always the
bridesmaid never the bride in the Wedding Creative
Our wedding photography business is a service business
category.
- we exist to please our clients. We have a responsibility
to create imagery for them - they are our #1 priority.
However, as artists, and we’re constantly looking to
push ourselves, create something new, something that
excites us. There’s no routine or status quo. Every day,
every shot, is something unique.
We actively embrace this paradox of the client’s
requests vs our creative vision - using their constraints
to give ourselves a canvas, and thoroughly planning to
help spark ideas to create something new.
We believe constraints and limitations are necessary in
creativity. This presentation will show you how we use
them.
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National Speaker
Jackie
Ranken
Jackie has over 30 years experience within the arts, studying ceramics and
fine art painting while at the same time being a professional photographer.
darkroom technician, wedding photographer,
Art of Travel Photography From Tibet to Antarctica
commercial photographer and photojournalist. For
Sunday 09 August, 9.45am
Working within the industry as a race photographer,
the past twenty years she has described herself as an
Jackie will take you through her recent adventures
‘Fine Art Photographer’. Combining this practice with
explaining, what to photograph and where, but
teaching and as a presenter in photography workshops
more importantly why to photograph and how. You
and seminars internationally. She is co-director the
should leave this presentation feeling excited to make
Queenstown Centre for Creative Photography based in
photographs on any journey even the one through your
New Zealand with her husband Mike Langford.
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National Speaker
Leon Rose
Leon Rose is a Commercial Photographer based in Auckland,
specialising in location work, and real people.
His passion is to shoot beautiful landscapes and portraits for
Automotive and Travel/Tourism clients in NZ, Australia, and the Pacific.
Leon is passionate about photography and loves
Mixed lighting workshop within a Queenstown bar
expressing himself through his lens. All of his projects are
Sunday 09 August, 5.00pm
treated with the respect they deserve and taken to the
Leon will be taking a workshop showcasing portable
highest level.
flash and available light. Set in one of Queenstowns
Leon has won numerous photographic accolades, and
bars, Leon will take you through the process of a
most recently received a Silver and a Bronze award
commercial style shoot. Balancing Bowens portable
in the advertising category of the International One
flash supplied by CR Kennedy, and available light to
Eyeland awards.
give a moody commercial feel. You will learn how to
successfully light your subject and background.
Outside of the commercial realm, Leon has just self
published his book “Live, Train, Fight like Thai”, a 10 year
Using PS Lightroom as a tethering tool, combined with a
long editorial image collection following the sport of
Canon camera you will be taken through a commercial
Muay Thai in NZ.
workflow from set up to save. In this session you will
learn how to overcome tricky lighting issues and how to
Leon has been a commercial photographer in
effectively use lightweight equipment safely in a busy
Auckland since 1997. Leon has also taught photography
environment.
at South Seas film & TV school in Auckland. Leon
continues to teach one on one to photographers and
Leon will share his tricks and tips in lighting, workflow,
photography tutors.
and cataloguing your jobs.
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National Speaker
Nick
Tresidder
Nick Tresidder is a commercial photographer
based in Parnell Auckland.
Nick specialises in food and people shooting for
The joys of paperwork
clients both here in New Zealand and overseas.
Monday 10 August, 1.45pm
Nick’s work has appeared in books, magazines,
• It’s all about business
advertisements, and on packaging around the
• Why should I keep copyright?
world. Nick has built his career by giving his clients
• What does licensing actually mean?
Champagne at Christmas and talking about himself in
• What are you worth?
the third person.
• How to quote (Show me the money)
• The art of negotiation
How to shoot food (Hint…. it’s all about the light)
Monday 10 August, 3.45pm
• Controlling highlights
• Mixing daylight and flash
• Two lighting setups in one
• Blending exposures
• Shooting for Photoshop
• The twin polariser effect
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Reserve your space
Events
Photowalk
A beginners guide to the lighting galaxy
4.00pm – 5.15pm, Friday 07 August*
3.00pm – 5.00pm, Saturday 08 August*
Mike Langford and Jackie Ranken
Richard Linton
Photowalks are generally an unstructured event,
Join us for a speedlite workshop to learn about creating
where group of photographers walk through a space, a
and controlling the perfect light. Experience:
landscape, an area with the intent to make photographs
• The Speedlite 600EX-RT radio-based wireless system
as they go. • Creative lighting techniques and alternatives
Take a photowalk with multi-award winning husband and
• Lighting and flash exposure control
wife duo Mike Langford and Jackie Ranken, who just
• Features and functions of the EOS Speedlite System
happen to call Queenstown their home. Mike Langford
has spent the last thirty years working as an international
Richard Linton owns a large, well-equipped studio in
commercial and travel photographer with over twenty
Christchurch, and covers a wide range of commercial
books bearing his name and many others as contributor.
assignments including advertising, annual reports,
Throughout that time he has been a much sought after
corporate, and social events. He is a strong advocate
International Awards Judge and lecturer. Jackie Ranken
of photographer’s rights and the use of business best
established herself as a Fine Art photographer in Australia
practice & ethics.
with her unique black and white aerial imagery. She
Canon custom functions breakfast session –
Make your camera work for you
is the only photographer to have won both Australian
Professional Photographer of the Year (AIPP) and New
Zealand Professional Photographer of the Year (NZIPP).
7.30am – 8.15am, Monday 10 August*
Perhaps learn some new skills and make some new
Customisation of your Canon DSLR to your shooting
styles through an informative session on making the most
friends. The point is to ‘get out there’ and express your
of your Canon custom functions and picture styles. Ideal
creativity and enjoy your photography. Where else can
you take a walk with two professional photographers as
for Canon EOS 5D and 1D users.
your local guides, while enjoy some of the Queenstown
Light breakfast and coffee supplied.
scenery.
Check out a video Jackie made last year, while out
walking with her 50mm lens: https://www.youtube.com/
watch?v=m_dZ7mSw6D4
Events kindly sponsored by
The first 30 people, who register for this photowalk will receive
a complimentary book by Mike Langford and Jackie Ranken,
donated by Canon.
Although these
events are hosted
by NZIPP, we welcome
anyone who wishes
to join these events
to come along.
*Reserve a space
Limited numbers will apply, please email [email protected] to
reserve a space. You will be advised of the meeting point closer to the time.
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Lets Celebrate
Social Programme
Mixed lighting workshop with Leon Rose
Join us for a casual drink in one of Queenstown’s bars,
Epson / NZIPP Iris Professional Photography
Gala Awards Dinner
network with colleagues and friends within the industry,
The Gala Awards Dinner is a celebration of
then watch Leon Rose take you through the process
professional photography within New Zealand
of a commercial style shoot. Refer to page 26 for the
and honour the 2015 Iris Award winners.
full synopsis.
Enjoy good food, wine and company!
Sunday 09 August
Monday 10 August
Time
Time
7.30 – 10.00pm
7.00pm onwards
Cost
Venue
One ticket is included in every full registration fee. Please
Rydges Lakeland Resort Queenstown
indicate your attendance, when registering.
Cost
Additional tickets may be purchased (via the
$135 per person. Tickets may be purchased via
registration process) for $20 per person.
the registration process.
Kindly sponsored by
Kindly sponsored by
Post print judging party
7.00pm – 11.00pm, Saturday 08 August
Celebrate or commiserate, just come along and join in! Entering the Iris Awards isn’t essential to attending, we
welcome anyone in the photographic community to come along to dine, drink and dance.
There is no entry fee, but all food and beverage is at your own cost.
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not to be missed
The Hub
Have you ever watched a speaker and had a burning question,
but didn’t want to ask it in front of 200 delegates?
Well, now’s your chance!
Our friendly and approachable speakers will be based at The Hub
and ready & willing to chat about everything and anything.
Bring them a coffee (our speakers like coffee!),
pull up a chair or bean bag, and discuss life’s (or photography’s) big questions!
Gear n Action
Let’s face it…..
most of us photographers love new photographic gear.
But it’s so hard in an industry exhibition to get that gear out of the glass cabinets!
That’s why we have Gear n Action! It’s a space for exhibitors to showcase,
let you touch, feel, try out and more.
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06 - 08 August 2015
Epson / NZIPP Iris Professional
Photography Print Judging
The NZIPP has been running the annual Epson / NZIPP Iris Professional Photography
Print Judging for more than 30 years, celebrating the excellence of New Zealand
professional photography across a wide range of photographic genres.
As well as recognising the outstanding achievements
to earn merit awards to enhance their marketing profile.
of a small number of photographers through the major
The Epson / NZIPP Iris Professional Photography Awards
awards, the event also provides an opportunity for
attracts over 1,000 entries annually from both New
every professional photographer across the country
Zealand and overseas.
Refer to the
NZIPP website,
for the Judging
Programme
Richard Wood
2014 Epson / NZIPP Professional Photographer of the Year
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Register online at www.infocus.org.nz
Early Bird
Registration
closes on
Friday 26 June
2015
Registration
Information
Monthly Installments
Early Bird
Prior to
Friday 26 June
Standard
From
Saturday 27 June
We are offering the opportunity to pay your
NZIPP / AIPA / AIPP Member
$495
$595
Full Conference Registration includes:
Non Member
$695
$795
• Attendance at all conference sessions
PSNZ member
$595
$695
Student / Assistants
$345
$445
Registration Fees
Full Conference Registration*
registration fee in full over four months
(April - July). You must email [email protected]
by 15 April 2015, to qualify. No extensions to the
installment plan will be offered after this date.
• Entry into Industry Exhibition
• Satchel and contents
• Printed material including Conference Handbook
Day Registration
• Morning and afternoon teas
NZIPP / AIPA / AIPP Member
$345
$345
Non Member
$449
$449
PSNZ member
$395
$395
• Lunches
• One ticket to the Mixed lighting workshop
• Opportunity to purchase Masterclass tickets
Day Registration includes:
Register online at www.infocus.org.nz
• Attendance at all conference sessions for one day
Payment is by credit card (Visa or MasterCard) and a
• Entry into Industry Exhibition for one day
secure link is provided.
• Satchel and contents
An automatic email will be sent at the completion of
• Printed material including Conference Handbook
your registration. A confirmation email and tax receipt
• Morning and afternoon tea for one day
will be sent within 72 hours of registering, to the email
• Lunch for one day
address provided.
First 30 delegates to register, receive a complimentary $50 Queensberry voucher.
Notes
All registrations and social tickets must be accompanied by full payment. If full payment is not received by Friday 26 June 2015, your
registration fee will be automatically changed to the standard fee. NZIPP Member must be a fully paid member for the 2015 year of NZIPP,
AIPA, AIPP or ACMP. Students currently registered at a NZIPP recognised tertiary institute or employed as an assistant for a current NZIPP
member. All prices are in New Zealand dollars and include GST of 15%. Registrations paid by credit card, will appear on your statement as
Composition Ltd.
Cancellations
Should you need to cancel your registration for any reason, you may reassign your registration to another person. If you are unable to arrange
a replacement, a full refund less an administration charge of $80 will be made providing notification is received by 26 June 2015. After this
date refunds will be at the discretion of NZIPP. Please notify the Conference Organsiers on email: [email protected]. All refunds will be
processed at the conclusion of the Infocus Conference. If, for reasons beyond the control of NZIPP the conference is cancelled, registration
fees will be refunded after the deduction of expenses already incurred.
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FIND OUT MORE
General
Information
Accommodation
General
There are plenty of accommodation
Dress
options within Queenstown, to suit everyone style
Dress for all sessions is business / smart casual. Dress for
and budget.
the Epson / NZIPP Iris Professional Photography Gala
Rydges Lakeland Resort
Awards Dinner is formal.
Deluxe Lakeview Room (Infocus venue)
Venue
Epson / NZIPP Iris Professional Photography Print Judging
and Infocus Conference are both being held at:
Rydges Lakeland Resort Queenstown
38 - 54 Lake Esplanade, Queenstown
Contact Us
If you have any queries about Infocus 2015 Conference
Deluxe Lakeview Rooms features either king size bed
arrangements please contact:
or two double beds for twin sharing. Offering views of
Arna Wahl Davies / Nerida Ramsay
Lake Wakatipu, the Queenstown town centre, and the
Conference Managers
majestic Remarkable Mountains, along with broadband
Composition Ltd
internet access, mini bar, Sky, complimentary tea and
PO Box 30035, St Martins, Christchurch, New Zealand
coffee, iron and ironing board, hairdryer, alarm radio,
full room service.
P 03 332 4537
[email protected]
$189.00 incl GST, per room, per night
Wwww.composition.co.nz
To make a booking at Rydges, visit the Infocus website and download
a Direct Booking Form (fill in and fax or email back to Rydges).
Motel Options
View website:
www.queenstownnz.co.nz/information/motels/
Holiday Home Options
View websites such as:
www.bookabach.co.nz
www.holidayhouses.co.nz
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Look forward to seeing you in Queenstown!
www.NZIPP.org.nz