On the 24 and 25th of August 2013, I attended a workshop with John Fick, a very talented photographer based in Sydney, who travels the world taking portraits, shooting weddings, fashion and other commercial images. He was a very giving teacher and I learned alot, never assume you know it all, as some one will know more. I thought that I would share one of the images using his methods.

One Day Photography Course

Neil Newitt Photography

54 Fraser St, Clunes Vic 3370
Phone: 0417 392 005

Neil Newitt is running a one day photography course on the 29th of September, from 9.30am to 5pm.

Neil is a photojournalist with more than 30 years experience, who's work has appeared in numerous publications. His photograph of drought conditions near Wycheproof was a finalist in the 2005 Walkley Awards.

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How to Become a Photographer

9.30am-5pm, 29th of September 2013. Cost: $120

Come and learn the way around your new camera or pick up essential tips to improve your photography from Neil's 30 years experience as a professional photographer.

• Camera Controls
• Portraiture
• Architecture and Landscapes
• Photography Walking Tour of Clunes
• Morning and Afternoon Tea Supplied

Enrol in How to Become a Photographer

Camera Shooting Modes

I found this on the net, I couldn't read the site name from where I found it, if I had I would hotlink to it, enjoy 

Bruce Postle Event in Clunes

Above: Lyn and Peter Lawrence had their book personally signed by Bruce Postle.

Legendary Australian Photojournalist Inspires

Ten of our members attended Bruce Postle's talk in Clunes yesterday. The venue was the Union Bank Arts Studio in Fraser Street. It was a chance to see the images of one of the nation's most awarded photographers, and hear the story behind each one. The story behind the photo of Tommy Woodcock and his horse Reckless was certainly a highlight.

If you couldn't make it yesterday, you might like to Watch a Bruce Postle Interview.

Above: Bruce Postle's iconic photo of Tommy Woodcock and Reckless (1977).

Visit a gallery of Bruce Postle images. It displays a small selection of the more than 450 images appearing in the book Bruce Postle The Image Maker.

Talbot Central Victoria Landscape

Maryborough's Local Phone Book Cover

This Central Victoria Landscape by Chris Crossley, has been chosen for the cover of the new local phone book. The photo was taken just outside of Talbot near Mount Greenock
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Avoca Main Street

As Seen on TV

Karen Cooper recently took this photo of Avoca's main street. It was selected by Channel Ten, who displayed it during their weather segment.

See Bruce Postle in Clunes

Bruce Postle - The Image Maker

Iconic Australian photographer Bruce Postle will be in Clunes for the Words in Winter Festival on Saturday 17 August, sharing insights from some of the most significant moments in Australian life from the second half of the 20th century.

Bruce will be at the Union Bank Art Studio 22 Fraser Street Clunes at 2.30pm on 17 August. The event is free and Bruce will be available to sign copies of his latest book Bruce Postle : The Image Maker.

Sponsored by Neil Newitt Photography, Fraser St Clunes.

View the Bruce Postle Event Poster
View the Bruce Postle Event Media Release
Watch a short Bruce Postle Interview

Gold Nugget Tip: Those of us lucky enough to see Bruce speak at the 2012 VAPS Convention all agree, he has an incredible body of work and a gift for telling the story behind each image. Do yourself a favour and see this event. You won't be disappointed.
His book, Bruce Postle : The Image Maker is beautifully presented and would be a worthy addition to any library.

Ink and Milk

After seeing the work of Alberto Seveso on the net I set about trying to replicate the effect, luckily for me Kmart had cheap fishtanks for sale. So armed with 2 flashes, some milk, acrylic paint, a tank full of water I experimented, here are some of the results.

Photographing a light beam (white balance set to tungsten).

One of the challenges on Wednesday night was to photograph a light beam. Once again, thanks to a team effort, we were able to achieve this!

Hot Air Balloon over Cairn Curran

Earlier this year we noticed on a number of occasions a hot air balloon taking flight over the Lake. On this particular day, it looks like the balloon wanted to get up and personal with the Lake. Moments later it rose up and drifted away.

Painting with Light Photos

Capturing a Light Beam

Below Left and Right: Two of Chris Crossley's photos from the Painting with Light practical night. Part of the Capture a Light Beam challenge.

Painting with Light Practical Night

Camera Club Live Blog

Tonight's meeting is officially under way. We're blogging as the meeting is taking place. Once we finish general business, we'll begin a Painting with Light practical night.

Digital Photography Practical Night

We have given the group four Painting with Light challenges to accomplish before the end of the night. The Challenges are as follows:
1. Write you name with light.
2. Capture a Light Beam.
3. Use White Balance to alter the colour of the light.
4. Create Rim Lighting around your subject.

Below Left and Right: Chris and Richard waste no time getting started and seem happy with their initial results. It's Nikon vs Canon respectively… this could get ugly.

Above Left: Karen has the right attitude.  Above Right: Dale prefers to have all his ducks in a row before jumping in.  Below: If this stuff was easy everyone would be doing it.

Long Exposure Effects and Light Painting

Creating Rim Lighting and Capturing Light Beams