Exhibition Proposal

After a long wait, I've just received the verdict from the Bathurst Regional Gallery about my exhibition proposal for 2011 or 2012. Unfortunately, it wasn't the news I was hoping for, as my proposal was unsuccessful.

However, I did get some positive feedback about my application. In the letter I received, it stated that my "application had both a strong focus and consistent approach, and is one which I would encourage you to pursue. It is an exhibition which would be of great interest to the audiences who attend the Bathurst Memorial Entertainment Centre, and something which I am sure they would consider for exhibition in the Wattle Foyer gallery space".

As well as the Bathurst Entertainment Centre, I've had people suggest other spaces that I could use for my planned exhibition. One such place has been in Sydney.

I haven't given up on showing my work yet. The question just remains as to where it will be shown. I'll keep you posted.

Lauren Plendelith's family session

The other weekend, I had the opportunity to photograph Lauren Plendelith's family portrait. The location for their portrait session was on Lauren's parents property just outside of Bathurst. It was a great location to use. Lots of long dry grassy fields, bushland and a shearing shed that oozed character.

Everyone was relaxed and happy to be themselves in front of the camera, and we had a lot of fun during the portrait session.

Things to consider when choosing a wedding photographer

Over the weekend, I read an article about things to consider when selecting a wedding photographer. I found some of the points that the article made were important enough to share in this blog.



1. PERSONALITY

One of the first things to consider is the connection you get with the photographer. You will be spending most of the day with your photographer so it's essential that your photographer makes you feel comfortable.


2. NO SURPRISES

Confirm that the photographer you meet with at your initial consultation will be the person taking your wedding photographs. If you don't know who will be working on the day, you won't be able to build the rapport needed and it will show in your photos.


3. FLEXIBLE AND ADAPTABLE

Make sure to talk to potential photographers and see how they respond to odd requests. This will help you decide if they have the talent and creativity to get the look you want.


4. ALLOCATE TIME

Be realistic about the time you spend taking photographs and allocate plenty for pre-ceromony and after the ceromony shots.


5. PASSION

If you want something special you need to find an artist that loves photography and will combine skill, talent and heart to capture your special day.


6. RESEARCH

Browse through full wedding albums if possible, and not just a gallery of their favourites. Make sure they are capable of creating what you expect at each and every wedding.


7. PRICING

Make sure you understand what you are paying for and that the pricing practices are up front and understandable.


8. STYLE AND APPROACH


Consider the photographer's style and approach to photographing a wedding and make sure it matches your taste and personality as a couple.




*article source: Ten things to consider when choosing a wedding photographer
Portfolio, The leading wedding photographers, vol. 3
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Lauren & Ben Jenkins' wedding day

Lauren & Ben Jenkins' wedding day was all in the one vicinity around Mount Panorama. With their wedding ceremony in the beautiful gardens of Lochinvar, and their wedding reception at the stylish Citigate Mount Panorama. To have such a nice couple, and some great locations to photograph them in, I was able to capture some great images of their wedding day.

Michelle & Glenn Scrimshaw's wedding day

The rain didn't stop Michelle & Glenn Scrimshaw from enjoying their wedding day at all. With their easy going natures, they both made the most of their special day by having a lot of fun in front of the camera. And their photographs show this.

I always say to couples that I'm going to photograph on their wedding days that you can't control the weather. There is no point stressing about unfavourable weather. If everyone involved enjoys the day, the photographs that I take will look fantastic, no matter what the weather brings on. It's a team effort for both myself, and the people that I photograph to achieve wonderful results.

Exhibition Proposal

I've just completed and submitted an exhibition proposal to the Bathurst Regional Art Gallery last week of my live music series. This has been a personal project of mine for the past two years, and I'm still adding to this portfolio of photographs. The images include such artists as Tony Robinson, Pig Iron Bob, Van She, Grinspoon and Mia Dyson.

If accepted, the exhibition of these photographs will be shown at the gallery in 2011 or 2012. I should know in the next few weeks if my exhibition proposal has been accepted. I'll let you know what the verdict will be.

Fingers crossed. :)

Ryan & Elise Marr wedding

You couldn't have asked for a better day than what we got for Ryan & Elise Marr's wedding day. Even the weather was perfect for a late February wedding.

Both Ryan & Elise were so relaxed on their wedding day. This was probably due to the fact that everyone involved with helping with their wedding day were friends of the family. From the videographer, the celebrant, the musicians, the reception, and even the photographer! :)

With such wonderful team work from everyone involved, it all helped to make this such an intimate gathering, and a pleasure to be part of for everyone.