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07/06/2010 In Venture Blog, Workshops By sengmah

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 In Venture Blog, Workshops By sengmah

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 In Photo Shoots, Venture Blog By sengmah

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...

30/05/2010 In reportage, Venture Blog By sengmah

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 In reportage, Venture Blog By sengmah

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...

25/05/2010 In Venture Blog, Workshops By sengmah

Sensational Strobing!

Eight photographers, two great models, and whole lot of flashing going on! Thankfully, everyone kept their clothes on (it wasn't that kind of flashing!) and a lot of fun was had by all as participants of the Sensational Strobing workshop wrapped their heads around the intricacies...

20/05/2010 In Venture Blog, Workshops By sengmah

Winter photography workshops and courses

The chill and dampness of winter doesn't mean that you have to put your camera away! In fact, the Venture Photography Workshops is offering two winter workshops, both of them repeats of very popular workshops run earlier this year. Maximising Your DSLR Sunday June 13...

19/05/2010 In Photo Tips, Venture Blog By sengmah

Blog or Bedamned!

[caption id="attachment_666" align="alignright" width="199" caption="Only connect"][/caption] There is much fuss being made about the significance of social networking for photographers. On one level, it's being touted as a great way to obtain exposure for one's works. Websites like Flak Photo give photographers the opportunity to extend the...

17/05/2010 In Venture Blog By sengmah

Supporting “Freedom from Fear”

[caption id="attachment_657" align="alignright" width="300" caption="The kids with their new digital compact cameras"][/caption] Sometimes, the most enjoyable photographic experiences occur when you're not taking photographs. Sometimes, they happen when you are sharing your love for photography with others. Last week, I joined a number of Perth photographers in showing...

14/05/2010 In Photo Tips, Venture Blog By sengmah

3 steps to improving your portraiture

A good portrait engages us with its subject - makes us respond emotionally to the person depicted within the frame. We're used to interacting with people, so as viewers, we're already predisposed to respond to photographs of people. It's not hard to take a good portrait. On...