Of course I respect you…..

On April 3, 2011, in acmp, equipment, by Gavin Blue

I started this conversation on Facebook but I didn’t want it to disappear once off the facebook wall. I wrote;
I see alot of slideshows on the web that photographers have created for themselves especially of weddings that use commercial music. I’m curious about how many of the slideshows have permission to use the tracks on this way.

 

ACMP Nikon Pricing & Speedlight Talks in Canberra

On August 12, 2010, in acmp, equipment, by Gavin Blue

I grew up in Canberra, and the school Narrabudah College, where I went to for years 11 & 12 was pivotal in me choosing my career as a photographer. This was mainly due to the inspiring photography teacher I had, Les Kovacs.

My parents and sister live there and I wanted to visit home, so I recently organized talks in Canberra for the ACMP at the Canberra Institute of Technology. I presented a talk on Photography Pricing as well as my Speedlight Talk & Demonstration.

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Newcastle Speedlight Talk

On July 12, 2010, in acmp, by Gavin Blue

Photographers love industry events that are social, inspiring and affordable. Whenever I travel somewhere I look at the possibility of creating an event with either myself or somebody I “volunteer” to be the speaker.

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Tourism Australia “Nothing Like Australia” competition has nothing Australian about it

On April 2, 2010, in acmp, unusual, by Gavin Blue

Tourism Australia is running a competition inviting all Australians to participate in their next tourism campaign, but it is a big problem.

ACMP Launches New Website

On April 2, 2010, in acmp, by Gavin Blue

The Australian Commercial and Media Photographers (ACMP) has launched its new wesbsite.

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ACMP Photographer Diaries Series now on Vimeo

On January 17, 2010, in acmp, by Gavin Blue

As mentioned previously, the Australian Commercial and Media Photographers (ACMP) home to the country’s best professional photographers, has a project with the support of PICA to produce mini documentaries featuring some of the country’s leading photographers. The project is called the ACMP Photographer Diaries. We already have a channel on YouTube, we have just set up [...]

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Sneak Peak of the Series “ACMP Photographer Diaries”

On October 24, 2009, in acmp, by Gavin Blue

I have been interviewing ACMP photographers across the country for a video series that will be available through the acmp’s new website and youtube. The intention of the series is to remind people that even though camera technology is making capturing quality images easier, that doesn’t make up for the world of talent and experience [...]

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Adelaide Photographers Come Together

On July 31, 2009, in acmp, equipment, by Gavin Blue

Just finished up a great night in Adelaide with the largest get together of Commercial Photographers in Adelaide in over 5 years. Over 30 photographers ranging from the old guard to young guns who have never shot film, came along to catchup with their colleagues. Their was rich discussion about how to value your work [...]

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Standing Room Only at Perth “Value Yourself” and “Shooting with Speedlights” Seminar

On July 24, 2009, in acmp, equipment, by Gavin Blue

Last night we had a great social night at the Vic Hotel around the corner from Rob Frith’s studio where 50+ Perth members of the vibrant photographic community including, photographers, students and suppliers came along to catchup with other photographers and hear my talks. For extra interest, Craig Kinder and Ian Regnard were given sample [...]

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“Value Yourself” & “Shooting with Speedlights” Brisbane

On July 21, 2009, in acmp, equipment, by Gavin Blue

Tonight we had the first seminar in Brisbane of the national tour of ACMP’s “Value Yourself” & “Shooting with Speedlights” attended by over 60 guests who enjoyed the hospitality of Red Brick Studios. It was great to have the industry come together to discuss photography pricing and innovative lighting techniques with member and non-member photographers, [...]