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Photographic Society of New Zealand Inc
photography.org.nz
JUDGES - for Manawatu Camera Club Competitions
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Kevin Bills Photography Ltd
Kevin is a very successful commercial and wedding photographer. This includes aerial photography and video using his Sony mirrorless camera mounted to his state-of-the-art drone. Kevin is a very enthusiastic and highly-valued regular judge for the Manawatu Cam PSNZ is the National body for Camera Clubs throughout New Zealand.
In addition, he has done a number of club presentations about his drone work as well as club visits to his photographic studio.
Kevin Bills Photography - kbphoto.nz
Paul Gummer Photography
Paul is another regular and highly-valued judge for Manawatu Camera Club. He teaches for UCOL's photography diplomas and degrees, and he has won prestigious awards for his work. Paul also runs Photoshop Masterclass courses that anyone can do - aimed at serious Photoshop users wishing to develop methods and workflow to enhance the stylistic qualities of images to give them a visual edge. The club is very fortunate to have Paul's support over the years.
Paul Gummer - paulgummerphotography.squarespace.com
Brendan Lodge Photography
Brendan has been a photographer in Palmerston North for many years and is one of the most well-known in the city. Brendan does the usual weddings and portraits, as well as commercial work. Brendan has been judging for Manawatu Camera Club for many years and he always provides plenty of very helpful feedback.
Brendan Lodge Photography - www.shootme.co.nz
Peter McDermott - Photographer
A regular and long-time judge for Manawatu Camera Club, Peter photographs wedding, portraits, events and more. He also runs Be Still Yoga Classes from his Milson premises. Peter's feedback for the club is always valued and appreciated.
Peter McDermott - bestill.co.nz
Amy Fowler - Creative Agency business partner
Amy and business partner Kelvin Gilbert are UCOL photography graduates and members of NZ Institute of Professional Photography (NZIPP). Between them, they have won many distinguished awards and they have produced work for the likes of Sport Manawatu, the Aids Foundation, and UCOL. They provide photography, video production, graphic design, website design, motion graphics, and communications services for clients around Palmerston North. Amy was the first person to win NZIPP Student of the Year two years in a row, and also took out first place in the Tertiary Photography category in the 2014 Canon Eyecon competition. Their business, Origin Eight, is located in George Street, Palmerston North.
Brad Boniface
Brad specialises in a unique style of wedding photography, take a look at his website. He is always a pleasure to have judging our club members' photographs and providing his well-received opinion and advice.
Brad Boniface - bradboniface.co.nz
Binh Trinh Fine Art and Weddings
Binh Trinh is a Palmerston North-based winner of many photographic awards, both in New Zealand as well as International - most notably for his famous mass nude Back and White Fine Art works. Binh is also a former member of Manawatu Camera Club. Aside from Fine Art, he is also a well established wedding photographer. Binh also judges for other photographic club competitions.
Binh Trinh Fine Art Nudes and Binh Trinh Perfect Picture Photography - Wedding Photography
OTHER WEBSITES
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Nature Photography Society of New Zealand
A society of enthusiasts who explore and enjoy nature photography through guest lectures, field trips, exhibitions, members' showcases and social nights.
www.naturephotography.org.nz
New Zealand Institute of Professional Photography
NZIPP's official website. For professional photographers, but of interest to hobbyists too.
www.nzipp.org.nz
Advertising and Illustrative Photographers Association
AIPA is for people working in the advertising and editorial fields.
www.aipa.org.nz
Nikon Official Web Site
A must for the Nikon user.
www.nikon.com
EOS Magazine
A must for the Canon user.
www.eos-magazine.com
Photonotes.org
A free information resource for the Internet photographic community.
photonotes.org
Also see: Flash Photography with Canon EOS Cameras - photonotes.org/articles/eos-flash/index.html
D-Photo Magazine
The website of the popular New Zealand Digital Photography magazine.
www.dphoto.co.nz
f11 Magazine
f11 is a FREE magazine for professional and enthusiast photographers, designers and creative people working with images, as well as buyers and collectors of photography.
www.f11magazine.com
NZ Photographer - eMag
Subscribe to NZ Photographer, the free monthly online magazine for Kiwi photography enthusiasts!
nzphotographer.co.nz
Stark-Magazine
Outstanding Fine Art photography - a 'must view'. The magazine is free to view online, or pay a subscription to download the PDF version.
www.stark-magazine.com
New Zealand.com - Photography
Whether you're an amateur or a professional, New Zealand is a photographer's paradise and you'll find an incredibly diverse range of targets for your lens.
www.newzealand.com/int/photography
Manfrotto
The ultimate in tripods and other accessories.
www.manfrotto.com
Gitzo
Gitzo tripods, monopods and heads, and interesting reading about different photographers (click on the 'gitzo inspires' menu).
www.gitzo.com
ProGear Professional Photographics
Equipment sales, new and second-hand. Cameras, lenses, studio lighting and backgrounds, printers, repairs.
www.progear.co.nz
Tether Tools
Tether Tools innovative solutions will take your photography and professional image to the next level by enhancing productivity, improving efficiency, and increasing safety in your workflow.
www.tethertools.com
Profoto
The light shaping company. Subscribe to their newsletter and stay up to date.
profoto.com
World Press Photo Exhibition - NZ
Each year we have World Press Photo Exhibition in New Zealand - usually in Auckland first and then in Wellington. Check out the website to see when and where.
www.worldpressphoto.co.nz
Droney Bee
Drone aerial photography tips & advice: Monster List
If you want to get into DRONE PHOTOGRAPHY this website will help you get started.
A ‘monster’ collection of drone photography tips, techniques, ideas and advice from experts who have ‘been there and done that’. These tips contain useful information for everything drone photography related including drone wedding photography, real estate aerial photography and even commercial aerial photography.
www.droneybee.com
Eva Polak Impressionist Photography
The website of well-known Auckland impressionist photographer Eva Polak.
www.evapolak.com
The Art of Creating a Triptych - Jane Trotter
This is a very good website to visit for anyone wanting to create awesome triptychs, and let's face it, Triptychs are very cool indeed, and you learn a lot about composition by making them. Jane Trotter is an abstract photographer living in Dunedin, New Zealand.
The Art of Creating a Triptych - abstractedreality.com/the-art-of-creating-a-triptych
Holly Spring Photography, New Zealand
Whimsical Fine Art, Commercial, Family and kids. "2014 NZIPP/Epson Iris Portrait - Creative Photographer of the Year" "2014 NZIPP/Epson Iris Commercial Category Finalist" Award Winning Photographer from Auckland, New Zealand. Associate and Master of Photography. As seen on Campbell Live, TV3, Friday 29 August, 2014, with her award-winning photos of her daughter.
www.hollyspringphotography.com
Daniel Maviet Photographie
Photography from New Zealand, France, New Caledonia, North and South America and more.
www.danielmphotographie.com
Lomography
The Lomographic Society International is photography’s wildchild. Fuelled by fiery passion and burning curiosity, we’re a free-spirited movement made up of over 1 million bold and brilliant creatives from every corner of the world. Lomography is a license to let loose, an invitation to ignite your inspiration, and a platform to catapult your shots around the globe.
www.lomography.com
Ankh Photography
See beautiful New Zealand images by Napier photographer, Andrew Caldwell. MCC invited Andrew to Palmerston North to present a talk and show his work to club members and the general public at Te Manawa Art Gallery, 9 August 2014.
ankhphotography.net
Cally Whitham Pictorialist
Cally is a photographic artist from New Zealand with romantic notions of finding value in banality.
www.cally.co.nz
Andris Apse Photographer NZ
Andris Apse is a landscape photographer who specialises in high quality panoramic photographs. Now available as prints or in pictorial book form are the best of Andris' New Zealand and International images.
www.andrisapse.com
Jason Law Photography
Fine Art and Landscape photographer based in Queenstown, New Zealand. Some great images in the Portfolio page.
www.jlphoto.co.nz
Frank Brubakken Photography
An architect designer by trade, and also a passionate photographer. Frank's photographs are serene and typically black and white where the mood is created using long exposures. Frank lives on the coast in Norway.
www.frankbrubakken.com
Kellie Leczinska Fine Art Photographer
Kellie is an award winning Fine Art Photographer n Sydney. Her inspiration comes from her interest and study in art history and practice in painting and drawing.
www.thelightcatcher.com.au
Julia Anna Gospodarou Fine Art Photographer
International award-winning photographer specialising in B&W architectural fine art photography. Julia is an Architect with a Master degree, based in Athens, Greece.
www.juliaannagospodarou.com
Tabitha Woods Photography
Tabitha is a wedding photographer in wellington. She also does Boudoir and Event Photography, but make sure you check her Landscapes and Seascapes portfolio.
www.weddingphotographerwellington.co.nz
BWVision
BWVision is your source on the Internet for everything related to black and white fine art photography and long exposure photography. Tutorials, articles, tips and tricks, and lots more.
www.bwvision.com
Olivier Du Tre
For Du Tré, everything is black and white. Olivier Du Tre is a Belgian/Canadian Traditional Fine Art Landscape Photographer living in Cochrane, Alberta, Canada. He specializes in photographing the Alberta Prairies and the majestic Rocky Mountains around him.
www.olivierdutre.com
Extreme-Macro.co.uk
The definitive free learning site dedicated to macro, super-macro and extreme-macro photography. Includes forums. Website managed by Johan J Ingles-Le Nobel from UK.
extreme-macro.co.uk
Antoni Cladera Photographer
Antoni Cladera is a landscape photographer with commitment to environment. Artist of the Spanish Confederation of Photography, is member of AEFONA, GOB and AFONIB. He's a part of the PhotoPills.com Team. Check out his website's portfolios: Landscape, Flora, Birds, Night photography, Infrared, and Black & White.
antonicladera.net
Antony Spencer Photography
Award Winning Professional UK Landscape Photographer, specialising in Aurora Borealis and Landscape Photography.
www.antonyspencer.com
BN-Images Photography
Landscape and Outdoor Photography, Aviation and Fine Art. Brian Northmore is a UK-based Photographer.
www.bn-images.com
Ed Rhodes Photography
Ed Rhodes is a Cheshire based photographer. The gallery has beautiful images, mostly of UK landscapes.
www.edrhodesphotography.co.uk
WeCreate
WeCreate is the hub for New Zealand’s creative industries. Creative Industries add $3.5 billion to NZ’s GDP & WeCreate.org.nz formed to Champion the Creative Sector.
www.wecreate.org.nz
B&H New York
B&H Photo Video is a superstore in New York who specialise in photo and video equipment. Well priced equipment with reasonable shipping prices, well worth a look if you are shopping around.