Where is professional image making headed? Yesterday the American Society of Media Photographers held a forum on Sustainable Business Models: Issues & Trends Facing Visual Artists that was available worldwide as a livestream. The ASMP have now posted edited highlights of the event free to watch online: http://bit.ly/asmp-business-models
In a rare opportunity I was privileged to hear James Nachtwey speak about changes made possible to people’s lives through his powerful images. Far more than a documentary photographer Nachtwey is a great humanitarian. If you ever have the chance to see this man speak in person – as 400 people did at the AIPP … Read more
It’s often said it’s the artist not the camera that makes the image. Dan Chung proves that by competing with other photojournalists covering the 2012 Olympic Games – only he uses an iPhone. Via DP Review.
As well as a talented photojournalist Rob Galbraith has been an educator and consultant for some 14 years. Today Galbraith announced he will be a fulltime lecturer at the Southern Alberta Institute of Technology in Canada. RobGalbraith.com established itself as a qualified resource for info on all aspects of digital photography. His forums at their … Read more
PMA Australia have branded this year’s show The Digital Show to extend coverage beyond photography and video. The show is on from 25-27 May 2012 at the Melbourne Exhibition Centre. Save $20 and book online to get free entry. A highlight at every show is the Canon AIPP Australian Professional Photography Awards. See the best professional … Read more
Having judged the Student/Emerging category I’ll be at the Momento Pro 2012 Photobook of the Year Award Presentation in Sydney on Wednesday 23 May 2012. Update: Congtratulations to Ben McRae for his book Out of the Darkness and into the Omo, winner of the Student/Emerging category.
The Nikon AIPP Event is your only chance to experience the best speakers and workshops this year. Mix with legendary figures like James Natchwey, Vincent Laforet, Steve Parish, David Oliver, Mike Langford, Peter Eastway, Tim Bauer, Mark Galer, Dr Les Walkling, and many more. Learn, be inspired, relax and socialise with peers in the NSW … Read more
IBISworld You will often see references to the IBISWorld Industry Report Q9523 on Professional Photography in Australia. The Working Pro recently did analysis of the report. The IBISWorld publication was the first extensive report into our profession to review past practice and forecast where we may be in 2016/17. That report is one pillar the AIPP … Read more
Recently camera manufacturers focussed (pun intended) on the quality of sensors giving us better detail in shadows and highlights and the ability to photograph in ridiculously low light without flash. However this week Nikon announced a 36MP D800 DSLR camera and Nokia a 41MP 808 phone camera. So the megapixel race appears to be back … Read more
As National President of the Australian Institute of Professional Photography (AIPP) Robert Edwards will be speaking at the National Indigenous Photo-Media Forum (archived link) on the future of the photographic industry. When: Wednesday 8 – Friday 10 February 2012 Where: ACMI at Federation Square, Melbourne The Forum will present emerging and established Aboriginal and Torres Strait … Read more