Some of the photographers you will recognise, some you may not. I knew some and there were many I met for the very first time and one thing is abundantly clear – photography is alive and well and the people behind the images, the businesses and the awards are all a fantastic bunch of helpful, passionate and happy photographers.
I came away from the weekend feeling very lucky to be a part of such a great community and wondering why I had spent time away from the awards and photographers that are the very inspiration and push I need to keep me going with my business. I hope you come away form this episode feeling the same way.
My aim was to talk to a range of wedding and portrait photographers from students, 2nd shooters, assistants, volunteers, judges and the seasoned and well known pros at this game. You'll be happy to know I was able to convince, cajole, plead and beg with the right people to cover the wide range of experience I was after.
This wonderful print scored a Gold with Distinction and I was lucky enough to steal Robyn Geering, the photographer, from her friends heading to the bar to celebrate for a quick chat right after she heard her print being judged.
Here's some of what we cover in the interviews:
This was the last image in the portrait category to be judged and the photogrpher is Dan O'Day who I interviewed right after he scored a Silver with Distinction for this print. How was this beautiful image lit… by an iPhone!
The Wedding and Portrait Photographers:
Here is a list of the photographers I interviewed for the show and you'll find links to where you can find them and their work below. If you want to connect with any of the photographers you hear interviewed, or any photographer that inspires you for that matter – get in touch with them.
A couple of things I have learnt since starting the podcast are that the worst that can happen is someone might say no… trust me when I say that rarely happens. Secondly, everyone I've approached has been open, helpful inspiring and more than happy to chat. If you want to know something, ask. I'm certain you'll find that, just like me, anyone you ask will be happy to help you.
Oh yeah – if you enjoy the interviews and what these photographers share – let them know. You can do that via their contact pages or leave a comment below and I'll be sure to let them know. They would love that, and so would I.
Links to the photographers:
Robyn Geering Photography on Facebook
Kate Buchener – Uber Photography
Kelly Tunney Photographer on Facebook
Rachel Crampton Smith – https://www.facebook.com/DandelionKissesPhotography
Here's a shot of judging room 2 for the print awards showing the image being judged, the row of judges (with some looking closely at the image) and a projected image for the onlookers/photographers there on the day.
Hilary Wardaugh's Speak Image Website
Lisa Stewart – Anna Blackman Images
Anna Blackman Images on Facebook
Jeremy Byrnes Photography on Facebook
Dan O'Day Photography on Facebook
Hope you enjoy the episode and if you have any feedback, you can use the comments section below (and I encourage you to do so) or you can send an email or use the new voicemail tab to the side of the page.
Yep, just click the voicemail tab to the right of the page and you can record a message. If you have a particular topic you want covered, a guest you'd like to hear interviewed, a complaint or just to chat – leave me message, it'd be great to hear form you.
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Hope you have an awesome week!
Speak soon
Andrew
Hi Andrew,
Thank you so much for this podcast, I LOVED it. I found it very interesting listening to the interviews and I learned so much. Think I’ll listen again!
Kind regards,
Lisa.
Hi Lisa – it’s great to read your comments, thanks!
I hope you stick around and listen to many more – let me know if there is anyone in particular you’d like to hear interviewed.
Speak soon
Nice work Andrew,
Thanks for putting together all these interviews!
Chris
Thanks Chris – great to hear you enjoyed it.
Not sure how you get a word in at home 😉
Thanks Andrew, I really enjoyed this! I was particularly interested in what Dan does for International weddings so that was very helpful!
Thanks for your comments Gemma – awesome to hear you you’re enjoying the content and the guests… And yes, I agree, Dan had some great things to share.