09/07/2010
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Events
Kite Jam 2009
Photographs from Kite Jam 2009, at Safety Bay. [nggallery id=2]...
Author:sengmah
09/07/2010
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Portraiture
Personal Portraiture
I'm a portrait photographer. I can photograph the unique and very individual YOU. Whether it's a portrait for your wall at home, or for a corporate brochure or website, the photograph will be special! Why? Because I love connecting with people, and I see the world...
12/06/2010
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Photo Tips, Venture Blog
The not-so-secret secrets to running an effective photo workshop
Having attended and run a number of photography workshops, I'm now more than aware of the gamut of styles of workshop presentation and organisation out there. Some of them work. Some of them work spectacularly. Others don't. And yet others fail dismally, leaving participants uninspired and,...
08/06/2010
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Venture Blog, Workshops
Studio maternity portraiture – a Studio Stay-and-Play session
We held a very special Studio Stay-and-Play session on Sunday afternoon, with a maternity shoot for Michelle and Matt Hort. Family friend, David Winch, a keen photographer, has been photographing Michelle's maternity journey over the last few months, and wanted to give the couple a special...
07/06/2010
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Venture Blog, Workshops
Meet the Mitchells – Studio Stay-and-Play photo session
Earlier today, I posted about a Studio Stay-and-Play session with the Mitchells: Brad (Dad), SallyAnne (Mum) and seven-year old Thomas. The Studio Stay-and-Play session is part workshop and part fun shoot, allowing photographers of all levels to participate in their very own studio shoot, taking portraits...
07/06/2010
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Venture Blog, Workshops
Studio portraiture made easy: Studio Stay-and-Play
For a few months now, I've been quietly running a series of informal one-on-one photo workshops under the banner of Studio Stay-and-Play. Studio Stay-and-Play conbines a fun studio photoshoot with a personalised guided introduction to studio photography. It's easy to do, very accessible, and available for...
07/06/2010
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Photo Shoots, Venture Blog
Grand Masters of the Surf
The veteran sea dogs of Cottesloe - the Harmony Crew - fronted up at the studio on Saturday in their rowing regalia for the "Gun's Up!" portrait project. Led by Owen "Major" Ashby, the boys got in line and posed for photos. The...
31/05/2010
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Photo Shoots
Tattooed photographic models required
Calling all visitors, guests and contestants from the Perth Tattoo Carnivaal who are interested in having professional studio photographs taken of themselves. I'm working on a series of creative and artistic studio portraits of people with fairly extensive tattoos (sleeves, chest, back, legs) for a future...
30/05/2010
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reportage, Venture Blog
Perth Tattoo Carnival – Faces of the Carnival
Sunday found me back at the Perth Tattoo Carnival, shooting for Tattoo Revival and LoveInk. With most formalities and competitions done by Saturday, I wanted to focus on the general buzz: the artists, visitors and vibe of the Carnival. This is a first for Perth, and...
30/05/2010
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reportage, Venture Blog
Perth Tattoo Carnival – Ink on Show
The Perth Tattoo Carnival swung into action with much fanfare on Friday 28 May, at the Perth Convention Centre. Organised by the Professional Tattooing Association of Australia (PTAA), the Carnival is Perth's inaugural tattoo carnival. I must admit to an intense fascination with tattoos and the...