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SUMMARY:Mushroom Macro Masterclass
DESCRIPTION:This workshop is designed for occasional macro photographers who really want to lift their game to the next level. It will be a practical workshop. \n\n\n\nTopics covered will be: \n\n\n\n\nGear\n\n\n\nFocus brackets and stacking using Helicon (essential for superb mushroom images) including tabletop practise\n\n\n\nPrepping mushrooms for photography\n\n\n\nLighting\n\n\n\nPhotoshoots in the beautiful  bush around St Arnaud  over the weekend.\n\n\n\n\nRebecca Bowater is a botanist and wildlife photographer based in Nelson and author or several books including “New Zealand Fungi.” Jo Southgate is a very talented mushroom photographer based in Blenheim. Both are very familiar with the St Arnaud area and look forward to sharing their knowledge and experience with you. \n\n\n\nThe workshop will begin at 3.00pm on 5th June at the Rotoiti Outdoor Education Centre\,  St Annaud and end after the second field trip midafternoon on Sunday. \n\n\n\nAccommodation is provided on a shared basis (segregated) but there will be ample room to spread out as the centre offers eight rooms that can accommodate 66 persons in total. Typically we will have two per room. There is one male bathroom and one female bathroom. If you wish you can make your own arrangements but we regret we cannot offer a discount on the room cost if you do. \n\n\n\nSmall Print \n\n\n\nMeals\, drinks and snacks are not included in the price. You will need to bring your camera\, a macro lens\, tripod and your laptop with Helicon installed (you can download a free version that works for 30 days). Please also bring all toiletries such as shower soap etc.
URL:https://photography.org.nz/calendarofevents/mushroom-macro-masterclass-2/
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SUMMARY:Judge Training Weekend | Nelson
DESCRIPTION:This is an opportunity to participate and see what the process is for gaining accreditation as well as what the judges are looking for when they assess salon images. You will gain an insight into what is involved\, how to view images\, critique and communicate the results to the photographer. \n\n\n\nThe sessions will run from 9:30 am (for a formal 10:00 am start) to about 4:30 pm on Saturday\, and 9:00 am to no later than 4:00 pm on Sunday.  The training will be led by Neil Gordon APSNZ and Judy Stokes APSNZ.The venue is the Jaycee Room\, Founders Park\, Nelson. We are very grateful to the Nelson Camera Club for  coordinating local arrangements. We also very much appreciate the support of Leica NZ for the Judge Training Programme.The cost is $50 for financial PSNZ Members\, and $75 for those who are not PSNZ Members but do belong to an affiliated club.  It is also free (yes\, $0) for any existing PSNZ accredited judges who want to have a refresher\, provided there is enough room.Preference will be given to PSNZ Members who have a honours distinction. Refunds will be given in the very unlikely event someone is bumped to make way for a Member with honours.Registrations are now open\, with participants limited to 30\, and subject to the priorities mentioned above.
URL:https://photography.org.nz/calendarofevents/judge-training-weekend-3/
CATEGORIES:Judge Training
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SUMMARY:Creative Stations with Gail Stent
DESCRIPTION:Explore\, Experiment\, Express \n\n\n\n\nStep into a weekend of pure photographic play! This immersive 2-day workshop invites you to rotate through a series of themed creative shooting stations\, each designed to spark fresh ideas\, awaken your artistic eye\, and push your image-making into exciting new territory. Whether you’re craving inspiration\, wanting to try new in-camera techniques\, or looking to break out of a creative rut\, this workshop blends experimentation\, guidance\, and plenty of opportunity to create unique\, expressive images. Every station offers a fresh challenge and a chance to make imagery that feels bold\, expressive\, and uniquely yours. You’ll receive guided instruction at each station\, time to shoot and explore\, and group sharing to reflect on discoveries. Perfect for photographers wanting to find inspiration\, try new techniques\, and build confidence in their creative voice. Join us for a fun\, supportive environment where you’ll explore\, collaborate\, and leave with a refreshed sense of creative momentum.\n\n\n\n\nAbout GailGail is a Fellow of the Photographic Society of New Zealand and currently on the PSNZ Honours board. She has been tutoring photography since 2016 and also leads New Zealand Photography Workshops. Gail also tutors photography privately\, as well as Photoshop and Lightroom post processing. Her personal work covers a variety of genres\, her favourite genres are composites and creative work\, macro and closeups\, sport\, wildlife and underwater portraits.  \n\n\n\nDetails & Inclusions \n\n\n\n\nWhere: Tauranga Photographic Society’s club rooms. 177 Elizabeth Street.\n\n\n\nWorkshop fee: $200\, the workshop is limited to 12 attendees\n\n\n\nMeals: Tea\, Coffee and Biscuits provided. BYO lunch both days\n\n\n\n\nThe workshop will start at 9am on Saturday and conclude at 3pm on Sunday. On Saturday evening you’re invited to an optional get together dinner (pay your own way) at a local restaurant.  \n\n\n\nOnce registered and paid\, you’ll receive a full schedule\, location details\, and a recommended gear guide.
URL:https://photography.org.nz/calendarofevents/creative-stations-with-gail-stent/
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