QCP Exhibition Opening 30 November 2013 - Digital Disruptions

Had a wonderful time at the Queensland Centre for Photography opening last week! Thanks to everyone who came out to support local photography. It was an amazing turn out and I enjoyed viewing the work hanging in the other galleries - Jeremy Blincoe, Sonia York-Pryce, Emma Leslie, Lucas Davidson, Oscar Munoz and the graduating class of SQTAFE also exhibiting. 

Special thanks to Queensland photographer Marian Drew for writing the catalogue. 
She did a phenomenal job!

QCP has announced that they have found some funding that will keep them open for at least until mid next year. It is my hope that they can located other operational funding to keep their doors open for many years to come. They are a wonderful resource for Australian photography and they greatly enrich cultural programming in Brisbane. 
Please help donate if you can: http://www.qcp.org.au/support/donation

You can now catch Digital Disruptions in person at QCP until January 12th. Please come down and see the show if you haven't done so already!

Love Love Studios: Some Kind of Goodbye Show

 

Photoencaustics up at Love Love Studios at 27 Florence Street Teneriffe, Brisbane. Wishing Matt and the gang the best of luck while they search for a new gallery and studio space! For the last five years, Love Love have done a fantastic job supporting and celebrating local Brisbane artists. Cheers to you guys! 

Solo Exhibtion at the QCP: Queensland Centre of Photography

Art of Photography 2013 Exhibition Trip

Just got back from the U.S. and from the Art of Photography Show exhibition at the San Diego Institute of Art. It was an honour to see two of my works were chosen to hang in the gallery space out of 13,000 entries. It was an amazing experience and I enjoyed conversing with people interested in photography from all over the world. Julia Dolan did an exceptional job curating. The show was excellent!

Photo of the week: Gold Coast

Photo of the week: Gold Coast

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:

2013 International Photography Awards Announces Winners of the Competition

Vanessa Bertagnole was awarded in the International Photography Awards Competition. International Photography Awards (IPA) has announced the winners of 2013's competition.
Vanessa Bertagnole was Awarded: 

Honorable Mention in Nature - Seasons category for the winning entry "Clothesline."

Honorable Mention in Architecture - Historic category for the winning entry "Watertank #1 - Kiandra NSW."

Honorable Mention in Editorial - Political category for the winning entry "License To Shoot."

Honorable Mention in Editorial - General News category for the winning entry "Challa Station Endurance Ride."

Honorable Mention in Editorial - Photo Essay and Feature Story category for the winning entry "Ya'el."    

ABOUT IPA:
The 2013 International Photography Awards received nearly 18,000 submissions from 104 countries across the globe. IPA is a sister-effort of the Lucie Foundation, where the top three winners are announced at the annual Lucie Awards gala ceremony. The Foundation's mission is to honor master photographers, to discover new and emerging talent and to promote the appreciation of photography. Since 2003, IPA has had the privilege and opportunity to acknowledge and recognize contemporary photographer's accomplishments in this specialized and highly visible competition. 

Visit www.photoawards.com

IPA Contact

Jade Tran
Competition Director
International Photography Awards
jtran@iawardsinc.com 

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Wakley Foundation Slide NIght at the Brisbane Powerhouse 2013

I was honoured to be chosen by the Walkley Foundation to showcase my Ya'el series at the Brisbane Powerhouse last night. The evening provided a platform for photojournalists to showcase some of their personal projects. I didn't win people's choice award, but I was really impressed with the entry that won, by Danielle Lancaster from Blue Dog Photography - Healing Cambodia's Wounds. 

Love photography? The join us for a Nikon-Walkley Photographers’ Slide Night!
A must for lovers of photography, the Nikon-Walkley Slide Night features the latest work by some of Australia's most talented and passionate news photographers.

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News & Events-

www.artofphotographyshow.com

I was delighted to hear that Dr. Julia Dolan, the Curator of Photography at the Portland Art Museum, has selected two of my images to feature in the The Art of Photography Show on October 12th at the San Diego Institute of art. I have decided to pack my bags and head to the U.S. for the opening. Can't wait! 

the The Minor White Curator of Photography at the Portland Art Museum. - See more at: http://www.artofphotographyshow.com/index.html#sthash.jek6BLbe.dpuf

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It was a chance of a lifetime and a dream come true  to be selected to participate in the 2013 Sydney Magnum Photos workshop with photographer
 Eli Reed.
The workshop was put on by the Head On Photography Festival and include two other Magnum photographers, Ian Berry and Chris Steele-Perkins. Participants had to construct a Sydney based photographic essay consisting of 10 images over a five day period. The Pressure was on but the results and the experience proved to be rewarding. Magnum Photos will compile the images from the workshop and will release a book of work. Check back for release date........

 

Eli and me celebrating our hard work at the end of the workshop.

Photographers Chris Steele-Perkins and Eli Reed 
discusses the Access to Life exhibition at the Powerhouse Museum
 in Sydney. See another interview where Chris talks abut the work here:
 Access to Life

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Featured on the popular NYC/NY based artist website:

Digital Distruptions

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NOW! #3 group show: showcasing the best new art from
contemporary artists across Australia

Curated by Leah Crossman


Russell Joyce
Richie Ellis
Dennis Trew
Vanessa Bertagnole
Georgia Laughton
Rowena Friemann
Eliza Cameron
Jessie Lewis
Noha Khalaf
Liza Posar
Wendy Reiss
Olga Morris
Michele Newman
Gabriella Moxey
Brianna Hudson
Michael Bertoli
Trent Everitt
Georgia Anson
Connor Grogan
Danielle Judd
Casey Porter
Campbell Whyte
Samantha Ryan

 Please join us for drinks with the artists at BSG
Fri 22 Mar at 6pm. All welcome
Show runs until the 4th of April 2013
322 Brunswick Street, Fitzroy, Melbourne VIC. Free event.

______________________________________________________________________________  The Melbournians: Julia and Hayden ____________________________

  

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NOMINEE ANNOUNCEMENT
6th Annual Photography Masters Cup

I am pleased to announce that I have received five nominations at the 6th Annual Photography Masters Cup with:

 

Nominee in Abstract | Jigsaw
Nominee in Architecture | #2 from Water Tank Series
Nominee in Americana | Fat Smitty's
Nominee in Children of the World | Enrique
Nominee in Portrait | Stan the Man 

8,521 entries were received from 86 countries and the Awards Jury represents the industry's biggest names and tastemakers who reviewed the entries online before making the nomination shortlist and honoring 239 title awards in 18 categories.

To see the entries please follow the link to the winner's gallery. 

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 Waterford Band Photos:

 
____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Kiandra Ski Film Project Stills - I made a film about the skiing history of Australia for the NSW Department of Environment, Climate Change and Water as part of a research project for my Masters degree.  Links to parts of this film to come soon.............

Looking upon this empty landscape you would never have known it was here in 1861, the township of Kiandra first introduced skiing to Australia. To the detriment of many, the remains of the town were leveled in the 1960’s because at the time, preserving sites of heritage was not considered a worthwhile endeavour.
On one level, these photographs simply convey the natural beauty and stillness of the Australian landscape. However, through the stories and memories of the people who once lived there, the photographs become imbued with a deeper level of meaning. In this way, the landscape gains a voice and it is my hope as a photographer the viewer will reflect on the importance of documenting such histories to ensure their significance and survival for future generations.
This body of photographic work was constructed in conjunction with a film, to commemorate 150 years of Australian skiing and the people who have fought diligently to keep this history alive.

Ski Film premire at the Kiandra Ski Chalet NSW

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 Live bands: WHY?, David Byrne, Kaz and the Hoodlum Shouts

WHY?

WHY?

David Bryne

 

Kaz

The Hoodlum Shouts

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'Ah Pandita' Canberra, Australia








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Armed With Legs photo shoot: Seattle, WA:



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 Ruffeo Hearts Lil' Snotty Fashion Shoot - Seattle WA

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Study of Femininity: V i s u a l Anthropology Project

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