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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Marysville Doctor – Gratis Project

On April 14, 2010, in Gratis, by Gavin Blue

I photographed another inspiring subject for my Gratis project today.

Dr Lachlan Fraser is a resident of Marysville and survived the devastating bushfires of February 2009. He was instrumental in re-establishing medical services for the community and a tireless creater of projects that brought the community together.

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A Mother’s Story from a Heartfelt Session (formerly the ACOCP)

On March 24, 2010, in acocp, portraits, by Gavin Blue

The pregnancy test was barely dry. Already, I could not contain my excitement. In that moment, life was already different and in nine more months, absolutely everything would never be the same again. At that moment, I never realised just how true that sentiment would turn out be.

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Box Hill Institute Student of the Year Nominees (by Speedlights)

On February 17, 2010, in equipment, portraits, by Gavin Blue

One of my favourite clients is Box Hill Institute. I have worked closely with them for years to get the best value out of my time it is not uncommon to shoot 3000+ frames over a day. They have a great presence in the global market of education and have an insatiable need for imagery [...]

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Precious memories of Louis – An ACOCP Session

On January 19, 2010, in acocp, portraits, by Gavin Blue

I am very lucky to work in an industry that provides such an exciting and rewarding career, I also think that in being in this industry, it is important to contribute to the wider community in some way. One way I contribute is by donating my skills to an association called the ACOCP (Australian Community [...]

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Ever wondered what is in Pro's kit?

On May 15, 2009, in portraits, by Gavin Blue

As mentioned on a previous post, after being hit with a $1700 excess luggage bill a few years back on a London-Melbourne Flight for my broncolor mobil kit and extras. I downsized to a minimal kit of  consisting of speedlights (that at first I had to get over how amateur  I thought it was to [...]

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Speedlights On Location

On March 24, 2009, in equipment, portraits, by Gavin Blue

I use speedlights for 99% of my shoots now, and am constantly surprised by how versatile they are. Here are two of my recent favorites. This first photo was for Scots College in Sydney, part of a series featured in a book celebrating 20 years of their Glengarry Campus. Glengarry is 2 1/2 hours south [...]

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