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The Red Hand Files and you

Mon, 12 May 2025 09:10:03 +1200

Do you know Nick Cave and the Bad Seeds? — I'm showing my age here! Nick's strange baritone singing voice is definitely an acquired taste and I stayed away until I saw him as one of a bunch of big names singing Leonard Cohen songs at a Sydney tribute show.And then I came across the Red Hand Files. When they show up in my feed I stop scrolling and read, and his latest post made me think of photographers, and what you do. What we do too. Nick invites his fans to ask him questions, and every week or so he picks one to answer. He takes this very seriously. This week someone called Amy described her Dad dying unexpectedly, and said: “…Now I feel like I have failed him so terribly. How do you apologize to someone who is gone? How do you say I love you and I’m so sorry when their ears and their heart don’t exist anymore?” In his reply Nick said: Find a quiet spot where you can be alone and away from distractions, close your eyes, and picture your father. Then say these words, quietly or in your head — You are my fatherI am your daughterI love youI am sorry I know Nick and his outlook on life might not be to your taste but this moved me. You (we) can’t help Amy with her grief or regret, but the picturing? The remembering? That’s what you do for a living! What we do too. We should take what we do seriously. That album you hand them, it’s not just an expensive souvenir — of a wedding or a birthday or a day in the life — it’s something that will outlast you, and quite possibly them. It will become increasingly precious. I know Heather and I have the albums our parents left us. Ian PS Here’s my personal love letter to wedding albums. (function(window, $) { if (!$) { return; } window.qbInitSectionShells = function(root) { var shells = $(root || document).find('.qb-section-shell'); var prefersReducedMotion = window.matchMedia && window.matchMedia('(prefers-reduced-motion: reduce)').matches; var parallaxShells = $(); var observer = null; $(window).off('.qbSectionShells'); if (window.qbSectionShellObserver && typeof window.qbSectionShellObserver.disconnect === 'function') { window.qbSectionShellObserver.disconnect(); } window.qbSectionShellObserver = null; shells.each(function() { var shell = $(this); var animation = shell.attr('data-section-animation') || 'none'; var trigger = shell.attr('data-section-animation-trigger') || 'scroll'; var isParallax = shell.attr('data-section-media-motion') === 'parallax' && shell.attr('data-background-type') === 'image' && shell.attr('data-background-layout') === 'single'; shell.removeClass('qb-section-shell--visible'); if (prefersReducedMotion || animation === 'none') { shell.addClass('qb-section-shell--visible'); } else if (trigger === 'load') { window.requestAnimationFrame(function() { shell.addClass('qb-section-shell--visible'); }); } else { if (!observer && 'IntersectionObserver' in window) { observer = new IntersectionObserver(function(entries, instance) { $.each(entries, function(_, entry) { if (entry.isIntersecting) { $(entry.target).addClass('qb-section-shell--visible'); instance.unobserve(entry.target); } }); }, { threshold: 0.2, rootMargin: '0px 0px -10% 0px' }); } if (observer) { observer.observe(shell.get(0)); } else { shell.addClass('qb-section-shell--visible'); } } if (isParallax && !prefersReducedMotion) { parallaxShells = parallaxShells.add(shell); } else { shell.css('--qb-section-parallax-offset', '0px'); } }); if (observer) { window.qbSectionShellObserver = observer; } if (!parallaxShells.length) { return; } var updateParallax = function() { if (window.innerWidth < 768) { parallaxShells.css('--qb-section-parallax-offset', '0px'); return; } parallaxShells.each(function() { var shell = $(this); var shellElement = shell.get(0); if (!shellElement) { return; } var rect = shellElement.getBoundingClientRect(); var viewportHeight = window.innerHeight || document.documentElement.clientHeight; if (rect.bottom < 0 || rect.top > viewportHeight) { return; } var distanceFromCenter = (viewportHeight / 2) - (rect.top + (rect.height / 2)); var offset = Math.max(-38, Math.min(38, distanceFromCenter * 0.12)); shell.css('--qb-section-parallax-offset', offset.toFixed(2) + 'px'); }); }; $(window).on('scroll.qbSectionShells resize.qbSectionShells', updateParallax); updateParallax(); }; $(function() { window.qbInitSectionShells(document); }); })(window, window.jQuery);

Ian's love letter to wedding albums

Wed, 16 Apr 2025 14:36:53 +1200

Here are three photos that won’t mean much to you but mean everything to me. They explain why I love wedding albums. The first is from my parents’ wedding in 1945, a beautiful sepia print in a classic folder. Young as he looks, Dad had just returned from five years at war. The girl on the left is his younger sister. Seven years later she married the young man on the right. Like my parents they were together for 55 years. The other woman is my mother’s best friend. I remember her, but she died quite young. The other uniformed man is my father’s best friend. I’m writing a family history so these vibrant people — all dear to me — aren’t reduced to stiff, old-fashioned faces, names and dates in a family tree. My second photo is older still — my mother’s parents’ wedding in 1911. I look at that photo in vain, trying to recognise my grandparents, the pioneer farmers. The third photo is of Heather and me, photographed by a professional in 1968 — one of only two in our possession! I don’t know where the others went. Just lost, I suppose, or given away over the years. In a way our photo is a step forward, in that it’s less formal and there’s a hint of personality. But how ironic that two people who built a business around wedding albums don’t have one of their own. Our good friend Rod Ellmore was starting out as a professional when we got married. If he’d shot our wedding he’d have brought his twin lens reflex camera with a few rolls of black and white film, and delivered us an album. But film and processing were expensive, so the number of photos would have been a tiny fraction of what you’d expect today. § Which brings me to why I love albums! Twenty or so years ago I designed some sample albums to show photographers as I drove around New Zealand. I used images sent me by our clients. Photos of people I never knew. People I’d never met. I knew I’d struck gold when I could use those images to tell a story that moved me personally. The story of the day of course, and the “formals” — but much more than that. Little touches like flowers or hymnals or table settings to colour the story. Smiles. Intimacies. Old mates laughing. Kids. Dancing. Some images have stayed with me ever since — like one I remember of people milling round after the church service. The groom is looking out of shot to his left. To his right is his new mother-in-law, hat on her head, glad it’s over, smiling at him, her love and pride obvious. In the next shot they embrace. Never going to win an award, but powerful enough to move me, who knew nothing about them. When we got married wedding photos like that would have been impossibly expensive, and before that literally impossible. Our albums would have been impossible too. Digital photography, digital workflow, digital printing, digital processes in the bindery. I think they’ve created a golden age for wedding photography. I started out saying how I don’t like to see people who mean a lot to me reduced to their names and faces in a family tree. A good wedding album resists that. It’s not just the faces but the relationships too. Everyone looks their best. Some will have travelled a long way. Some may rarely see each other. One or two you may never see again — one or two you may be glad to see the back of! It’s much more than a party. When you, the photographer, deliver an album, understand that you’ve given your clients something that will outlive them. Help them remember forever. When you receive that album, understand that it will grow in value even more over the years. § By the way, here are my grandparents as I remember them, 46 years later. Shot by another professional, and still dressed to the nines. But unlike their wedding photo, everybody who knew them would have said, “Yes, that’s Hugh and Vi alright!” It reminds me why I love them. Grandpa kept that moustache all his life. And that’s my mother’s writing. The power of print. Sorry to get so personal! — Ian P.S. I don't know who she is, but I love the smiling face in the bottom right hand corner.Originally published at Real People & Me (function(window, $) { if (!$) { return; } window.qbInitSectionShells = function(root) { var shells = $(root || document).find('.qb-section-shell'); var prefersReducedMotion = window.matchMedia && window.matchMedia('(prefers-reduced-motion: reduce)').matches; var parallaxShells = $(); var observer = null; $(window).off('.qbSectionShells'); if (window.qbSectionShellObserver && typeof window.qbSectionShellObserver.disconnect === 'function') { window.qbSectionShellObserver.disconnect(); } window.qbSectionShellObserver = null; shells.each(function() { var shell = $(this); var animation = shell.attr('data-section-animation') || 'none'; var trigger = shell.attr('data-section-animation-trigger') || 'scroll'; var isParallax = shell.attr('data-section-media-motion') === 'parallax' && shell.attr('data-background-type') === 'image' && shell.attr('data-background-layout') === 'single'; shell.removeClass('qb-section-shell--visible'); if (prefersReducedMotion || animation === 'none') { shell.addClass('qb-section-shell--visible'); } else if (trigger === 'load') { window.requestAnimationFrame(function() { shell.addClass('qb-section-shell--visible'); }); } else { if (!observer && 'IntersectionObserver' in window) { observer = new IntersectionObserver(function(entries, instance) { $.each(entries, function(_, entry) { if (entry.isIntersecting) { $(entry.target).addClass('qb-section-shell--visible'); instance.unobserve(entry.target); } }); }, { threshold: 0.2, rootMargin: '0px 0px -10% 0px' }); } if (observer) { observer.observe(shell.get(0)); } else { shell.addClass('qb-section-shell--visible'); } } if (isParallax && !prefersReducedMotion) { parallaxShells = parallaxShells.add(shell); } else { shell.css('--qb-section-parallax-offset', '0px'); } }); if (observer) { window.qbSectionShellObserver = observer; } if (!parallaxShells.length) { return; } var updateParallax = function() { if (window.innerWidth < 768) { parallaxShells.css('--qb-section-parallax-offset', '0px'); return; } parallaxShells.each(function() { var shell = $(this); var shellElement = shell.get(0); if (!shellElement) { return; } var rect = shellElement.getBoundingClientRect(); var viewportHeight = window.innerHeight || document.documentElement.clientHeight; if (rect.bottom < 0 || rect.top > viewportHeight) { return; } var distanceFromCenter = (viewportHeight / 2) - (rect.top + (rect.height / 2)); var offset = Math.max(-38, Math.min(38, distanceFromCenter * 0.12)); shell.css('--qb-section-parallax-offset', offset.toFixed(2) + 'px'); }); }; $(window).on('scroll.qbSectionShells resize.qbSectionShells', updateParallax); updateParallax(); }; $(function() { window.qbInitSectionShells(document); }); })(window, window.jQuery);

Excellent advice from a Print Shop user

Mon, 19 Apr 2021 09:01:02 +1200

We very rarely share the positive reviews we receive from our clients but the other day we received a pretty special one from one of our new Print Shop users, Damien Lovegrove. He's a "go for it" guy who'd launched his store within a week of deciding to use Print Shop, and within days of that made his first large format canvas sale. We're sharing his review for two reasons: It offers great advice for anyone starting out — why he chose the platform, and the challenges he faced when setting it up. If you're already using Print Shop we'd love your thoughts over on the insider about what features you'd like us to introduce to help improve sales. Here's Damien's review: I took the plunge and asked my Facebook friends about art print sales systems. Within minutes I got a plethora of replies to my post and various options were suggested to me. I went through each one in turn looking at design integration, pricing model, customisation options and feedback ratings from users. I discounted them all for one thing or another until I came across Print Shop by Queensberry. The few sample galleries that I saw at the time had different looks and they were all clean. I dug a bit deeper and I soon realised that everything that is needed to stand out is available and customisable on the back end of the platform. I’ve known about Queensberry wedding albums since the last century and way back then, there were just two album options available in the UK if you wanted the best. One came from Australia and the other was Queensberry from New Zealand. Their print and production quality is legendary so it was with a confident feeling that I dug a little deeper. I looked at a selection of real customers’ print shops and I was hooked. Within 24 hours of enquiring I had a login and two Zoom meetings in the diary, one with Jo Newman in the UK and one with Alex Baugh in New Zealand. Jo looks after Queensberry’s UK clients and she took me through the product offerings, website systems for building price lists, and the payment gateway settings etc. The day after, I had an evening Zoom meeting with Alex and she took me through the customisation and integration settings, plus she gave me some hints on how to make lovely room set display photographs. I found this blog post extremely useful: https://www.queensberry.com/blog/stock-images-to-show-art-on-the-wall-1 I went through the options in the blog post and I bought into two of them, ‘Peko’ on the Creative Market platform and ‘ArtRooms' from the Apple store on my iPhone. Peko is nice and easy to use if you are familiar with Photoshop smart objects but the results are a bit boring and fairly limited. I output 30 designs from Peko and uploaded them to my Print Shop. I was underwhelmed with most of them so I turned to ArtRooms. I’d left ArtRooms to last because it looked like a faff. My first 30 photographs for the print shop were living on my laptop in full resolution and prepared for print, more on that later. ArtShop is an app on my iPhone and I’m so glad that Airdrop exists. It’s a life saver. Here are the processes I went through to make my room sets in ArtShop: Batch process my full resolution photographs to fit 2048px x 2048px using a Photoshop action. Upload the complete set to my iPhone with one click using Airdrop. Open each photograph in turn using ArtRooms and then choose rooms to suit the image. Resize and position the artwork and select frame options. Adjust the shadow depth to make the photograph frame believable for the room lighting. Save the finished composite to the phone. Batch send the set of finished artworks to the computer using Airdrop. Resize and sharpen the ArtRooms output to match the native size of Print Shop display images using a Photoshop action. Upload each shot in turn to Print Shop. Drag and drop to change the order of the display images. I was about 16 hours and two bottles of wine in at this point and I was really excited to see it all coming together. The next stage for me was to learn how to use the page builder. I started by creating this contact page and integrated my Mailer Lite sign up form. I must just mention my process for preparing my high res artwork. This is a very important step and must not be overlooked. This process has to happen before the room set designs get underway. I studied the print and product sizes available and I decided to make up custom price lists based upon aspect ratios. I’ve been using a mix of 4:3 and 3:2 cameras and in order to avoid odd crops I kept these files separate. To make things more complicated some of my images are cropped slightly and occasionally the ‘A’ paper size ratio of 1.414:1 works best. Then I have some square prints to consider and a few 2:1 panoramas too. My Print Shop price lists are 2:1, 3:2, 4:3, 1:1 and ‘A’ sizes. I opened each high res shot in turn and added a 400 to 600 pixel (depending upon original file resolution) white border before trimming back to the exact ratio that was best for the image. Then I set the colour space to sRGB and uploaded the file as print ready. I added the white space because I like the way it looks on ‘art’ paper prints. The finished prints are easier to mount and frame too. The canvas builder allows the customer to reposition and scale the image so the white border can be cropped off perfectly. Once my gallery and contact pages were completed, Alex Baugh, the driving force behind Print Shop, helped me match my house style and build the menu system. I then studied what she had done to learn how to manage any changes in house further down the line. I ordered some test prints to ensure that I knew what the customer could expect to receive and to cross reference with my studio calibration. I wanted to see the texture of the various art prints and the cart process from a customers perspective. I can easily assign different paper types to my artwork in due course by changing the price list associated with that photograph. I think the main thing to consider here is that Print Shop is not a sales platform. Having a print shop doesn’t guarantee sales, It gives people the opportunity to buy your artwork. The selling is up to you. Queensberry do have a fabulous blog and some great social media integration tools. Here are some blog highlights that I have identified to help me start making sales: A must read from the outset: https://bit.ly/3twPAKH My next stage: https://bit.ly/3efROrp Setting your price: https://bit.ly/3gkFFEp Marketing kit: https://bit.ly/3twvyAf Start your 14 day free trial Thank you Damien for the lovely review and thanks everyone for reading. If you have any questions about Print Shop please email us here. Otherwise feel free to join our Facebook group the Insider and share any features you'd like us to introduce to help increase your sales and turn Print Shop into a "sales platform"! 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The Artist Series: Cole Holyoake

Tue, 02 Mar 2021 14:17:31 +1300

“Art is the most intense mode of individualism that the world has known.” – Oscar Wilde In this series we shine a light on artists expressing their individuality, documenting what they love, working hard on their craft, and sharing it with the world. Cole Holyoake is a Wellington based digital illustrator. He's also creatively involved in two tech start-ups and he's "deeply inspired" by influential figures around him. 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'center' : 'flex-end' }); } function bindRowMediaRefresh() { if (!row.length) { return; } row.find('img').off(rowMediaNamespace).on(rowMediaNamespace, function() { window.requestAnimationFrame(function() { applyLayoutBehavior(); }); }); } applyLayoutBehavior(); bindRowMediaRefresh(); $(window).off('load' + windowEventNamespace + ' resize' + windowEventNamespace).on('load' + windowEventNamespace + ' resize' + windowEventNamespace, function() { window.requestAnimationFrame(function() { applyLayoutBehavior(); }); }); })(); Every morning he sits back in his Eames chair, drinks apple juice and practises Spanish. "I walk to and from the studio, rain or shine, to force myself away from mahi [work]. On a Wednesday you’ll find me in my favourite restaurant for lunch, where merely a ’sup nod confirms I’m ordering the ‘usual’. I could go on and on but the point is that these small, mindless things support me as a creative." 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'center' : 'flex-end' }); } function bindRowMediaRefresh() { if (!row.length) { return; } row.find('img').off(rowMediaNamespace).on(rowMediaNamespace, function() { window.requestAnimationFrame(function() { applyLayoutBehavior(); }); }); } applyLayoutBehavior(); bindRowMediaRefresh(); $(window).off('load' + windowEventNamespace + ' resize' + windowEventNamespace).on('load' + windowEventNamespace + ' resize' + windowEventNamespace, function() { window.requestAnimationFrame(function() { applyLayoutBehavior(); }); }); })(); Cole loves participating in a community from behind the scenes, and art allows him to do that. "In saying that, something else rewarding about being an artist is that those you do build a connection and mutual respect with, become major supporting fabrics of your life. 'When one door closes, another one opens'…or something like that. In my experience, the art world continually presents open doors at the right place at the right time. Sure, my work has something to do with it but it is part of something bigger." 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'center' : 'flex-end' }); } function bindRowMediaRefresh() { if (!row.length) { return; } row.find('img').off(rowMediaNamespace).on(rowMediaNamespace, function() { window.requestAnimationFrame(function() { applyLayoutBehavior(); }); }); } applyLayoutBehavior(); bindRowMediaRefresh(); $(window).off('load' + windowEventNamespace + ' resize' + windowEventNamespace).on('load' + windowEventNamespace + ' resize' + windowEventNamespace, function() { window.requestAnimationFrame(function() { applyLayoutBehavior(); }); }); })(); Adaptation has to be one of Cole's greatest learnings as an artist. He's found that things that presented themselves as roadblocks or curveballs at the time are also opportunities to explore and grow your creativity. 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'center' : 'flex-end' }); } function bindRowMediaRefresh() { if (!row.length) { return; } row.find('img').off(rowMediaNamespace).on(rowMediaNamespace, function() { window.requestAnimationFrame(function() { applyLayoutBehavior(); }); }); } applyLayoutBehavior(); bindRowMediaRefresh(); $(window).off('load' + windowEventNamespace + ' resize' + windowEventNamespace).on('load' + windowEventNamespace + ' resize' + windowEventNamespace, function() { window.requestAnimationFrame(function() { applyLayoutBehavior(); }); }); })(); For example, toward the end of college, an acute pain in his drawing hand hatched a new era for him as an artist. "I began to play with my creativity in digital formats, adding new ideas and modalities to my creative toolkit. In my early 20s I found myself colliding with the tech world. Tech was exciting, and I again launched my creativity into that space, which is how I’ve found myself spending time in the UI/UX space with web, app and interactive display." 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'center' : 'flex-end' }); } function bindRowMediaRefresh() { if (!row.length) { return; } row.find('img').off(rowMediaNamespace).on(rowMediaNamespace, function() { window.requestAnimationFrame(function() { applyLayoutBehavior(); }); }); } applyLayoutBehavior(); bindRowMediaRefresh(); $(window).off('load' + windowEventNamespace + ' resize' + windowEventNamespace).on('load' + windowEventNamespace + ' resize' + windowEventNamespace, function() { window.requestAnimationFrame(function() { applyLayoutBehavior(); }); }); })(); "Being able to adjust has allowed me to evolve/develop as an artist. While I am an illustrator at heart, I do believe that these experiences have made me a better artist. Cole's top five pieces of advice for creatives are: Trust yourself; you are the creative. Enough said. Continue to grow and be willing to blossom. The key part of that statement is “be willing”. I think there’s a certain amount of choice that goes into growth because it involves vulnerability. Stretching yourself as a creative means taking a risk (usually at the expense of your ego). I believe that’s a choice. Do the stuff you love to do. So many creatives spend time working on projects that don’t excite them (I too am guilty as charged). There’s no shame in it and it’s part of the process, but balance it out with working on projects you love - even if it’s a personal project that doesn’t pay. It keeps the spark alive. Be curious. Keep exploring. I’ve unlocked new aspects of my creativity through research. If I see something I like, or hear about something on a podcast. I take note and get nosy. Share and make yourself open to feedback. This sort of ties in with #2. You can find more of Cole's work on his website or Instagram. You can also purchase his collaboration with Joel McDowell here. 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The Artist Series: Jay French

Fri, 26 Feb 2021 05:22:48 +1300

“Art is the most intense mode of individualism that the world has known.” – Oscar Wilde In this series we shine a light on artists expressing their individuality, documenting what they love, working hard on their craft, and sharing it with the world. Jay French is a Christchurch-based adventure photographer who specialises in mountainsides, gnarly bike trails and "before dawn to after sunset". He believes he's always been into photography, one way or another, but in the beginning didn't think of it as anything more than an appreciation for nice pictures. 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'center' : 'flex-end' }); } function bindRowMediaRefresh() { if (!row.length) { return; } row.find('img').off(rowMediaNamespace).on(rowMediaNamespace, function() { window.requestAnimationFrame(function() { applyLayoutBehavior(); }); }); } applyLayoutBehavior(); bindRowMediaRefresh(); $(window).off('load' + windowEventNamespace + ' resize' + windowEventNamespace).on('load' + windowEventNamespace + ' resize' + windowEventNamespace, function() { window.requestAnimationFrame(function() { applyLayoutBehavior(); }); }); })(); "I took photography at high school but never really understood the technical part of it, or got into the study. I just loved the opportunity to go out exploring and capturing things with the camera, even if that usually meant skipping classes, because I was far more interested in the pursuit of collecting images. Perhaps it was a sign of things to come." 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'center' : 'flex-end' }); } function bindRowMediaRefresh() { if (!row.length) { return; } row.find('img').off(rowMediaNamespace).on(rowMediaNamespace, function() { window.requestAnimationFrame(function() { applyLayoutBehavior(); }); }); } applyLayoutBehavior(); bindRowMediaRefresh(); $(window).off('load' + windowEventNamespace + ' resize' + windowEventNamespace).on('load' + windowEventNamespace + ' resize' + windowEventNamespace, function() { window.requestAnimationFrame(function() { applyLayoutBehavior(); }); }); })(); Jay had a corporate job in London, but his goal on moving home to New Zealand was to try starting his own business. "I was really into mountain biking, and my idea was I would come home and take small group bike tours to great MTB spots. I started an Instagram account to begin creating some brand recognition. To fill the account I began taking my camera with me to local races, and on biking trips, and began to take some pretty mediocre bike imagery. However I knew I needed some high-level imagery to help grow the brand." 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'center' : 'flex-end' }); } function bindRowMediaRefresh() { if (!row.length) { return; } row.find('img').off(rowMediaNamespace).on(rowMediaNamespace, function() { window.requestAnimationFrame(function() { applyLayoutBehavior(); }); }); } applyLayoutBehavior(); bindRowMediaRefresh(); $(window).off('load' + windowEventNamespace + ' resize' + windowEventNamespace).on('load' + windowEventNamespace + ' resize' + windowEventNamespace, function() { window.requestAnimationFrame(function() { applyLayoutBehavior(); }); }); })(); “I got my hands on a Nikon D750 and then just started working a lot harder on my imagery. I'd always heard how hard it was to be a photographer, and that there was no longer any money in it, so just saw it as an opportunity to save some money on content, and a fun hobby. But after moving back, and beginning to set up the brand, some people reached out to see if they could buy some of my photos. I thought, 'This is fantastic, I'm getting a little bit of pocket money as I build my business …how handy.' This kept happening, people reaching out, asking if I would take images for them, or their brand, even going on trips to capture images. "I had this one business mentor back in London who said, 'To be successful in a start-up you need to follow the money, even if it's not what you planned to do in the beginning — to do what people are willing to pay for'." It was around about this time that Jay thought, "Well ... I guess I'm a photographer now". 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'center' : 'flex-end' }); } function bindRowMediaRefresh() { if (!row.length) { return; } row.find('img').off(rowMediaNamespace).on(rowMediaNamespace, function() { window.requestAnimationFrame(function() { applyLayoutBehavior(); }); }); } applyLayoutBehavior(); bindRowMediaRefresh(); $(window).off('load' + windowEventNamespace + ' resize' + windowEventNamespace).on('load' + windowEventNamespace + ' resize' + windowEventNamespace, function() { window.requestAnimationFrame(function() { applyLayoutBehavior(); }); }); })(); "I think sometimes people romanticize the notion of being a 'photographer'. You seriously need to ask yourself, do I want to turn this into a job? It can mean ruining the things you started photography for. It's an amazing job, but it's still a job." 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'center' : 'flex-end' }); } function bindRowMediaRefresh() { if (!row.length) { return; } row.find('img').off(rowMediaNamespace).on(rowMediaNamespace, function() { window.requestAnimationFrame(function() { applyLayoutBehavior(); }); }); } applyLayoutBehavior(); bindRowMediaRefresh(); $(window).off('load' + windowEventNamespace + ' resize' + windowEventNamespace).on('load' + windowEventNamespace + ' resize' + windowEventNamespace, function() { window.requestAnimationFrame(function() { applyLayoutBehavior(); }); }); })(); "You need to take a hard look at yourself and decide what you're willing to give up, how long you're willing to struggle for, and if you're the right kind of person to run a business like this. I think that for some people, having a day job that allows you to get the camera gear you want, take the trips you want and create amazing images, might be the right mix. You can do little jobs here and there, and sell prints, and only do the things you want, without the stress of having to make your living from it. You can create when you want and what you want." 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'center' : 'flex-end' }); } function bindRowMediaRefresh() { if (!row.length) { return; } row.find('img').off(rowMediaNamespace).on(rowMediaNamespace, function() { window.requestAnimationFrame(function() { applyLayoutBehavior(); }); }); } applyLayoutBehavior(); bindRowMediaRefresh(); $(window).off('load' + windowEventNamespace + ' resize' + windowEventNamespace).on('load' + windowEventNamespace + ' resize' + windowEventNamespace, function() { window.requestAnimationFrame(function() { applyLayoutBehavior(); }); }); })(); "However, if you are one of those who thinks, 'I want to be a photographer, this will be my life,' then the best advice I can give you is, don't be a dick. Make sure you're someone people want to spend time with. Your ability to form relationships is more important than your technical ability with the camera." 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'center' : 'flex-end' }); } function bindRowMediaRefresh() { if (!row.length) { return; } row.find('img').off(rowMediaNamespace).on(rowMediaNamespace, function() { window.requestAnimationFrame(function() { applyLayoutBehavior(); }); }); } applyLayoutBehavior(); bindRowMediaRefresh(); $(window).off('load' + windowEventNamespace + ' resize' + windowEventNamespace).on('load' + windowEventNamespace + ' resize' + windowEventNamespace, function() { window.requestAnimationFrame(function() { applyLayoutBehavior(); }); }); })(); You can find more of Jay's work on his Instagram, website and Print Shop. Charlotte x (function(window, $) { if (!$) { return; } window.qbInitSectionShells = function(root) { var shells = $(root || document).find('.qb-section-shell'); var prefersReducedMotion = window.matchMedia && window.matchMedia('(prefers-reduced-motion: reduce)').matches; var parallaxShells = $(); var observer = null; $(window).off('.qbSectionShells'); if (window.qbSectionShellObserver && typeof window.qbSectionShellObserver.disconnect === 'function') { window.qbSectionShellObserver.disconnect(); } window.qbSectionShellObserver = null; shells.each(function() { var shell = $(this); var animation = shell.attr('data-section-animation') || 'none'; var trigger = shell.attr('data-section-animation-trigger') || 'scroll'; var isParallax = shell.attr('data-section-media-motion') === 'parallax' && shell.attr('data-background-type') === 'image' && shell.attr('data-background-layout') === 'single'; shell.removeClass('qb-section-shell--visible'); if (prefersReducedMotion || animation === 'none') { shell.addClass('qb-section-shell--visible'); } else if (trigger === 'load') { window.requestAnimationFrame(function() { shell.addClass('qb-section-shell--visible'); }); } else { if (!observer && 'IntersectionObserver' in window) { observer = new IntersectionObserver(function(entries, instance) { $.each(entries, function(_, entry) { if (entry.isIntersecting) { $(entry.target).addClass('qb-section-shell--visible'); instance.unobserve(entry.target); } }); }, { threshold: 0.2, rootMargin: '0px 0px -10% 0px' }); } if (observer) { observer.observe(shell.get(0)); } else { shell.addClass('qb-section-shell--visible'); } } if (isParallax && !prefersReducedMotion) { parallaxShells = parallaxShells.add(shell); } else { shell.css('--qb-section-parallax-offset', '0px'); } }); if (observer) { window.qbSectionShellObserver = observer; } if (!parallaxShells.length) { return; } var updateParallax = function() { if (window.innerWidth < 768) { parallaxShells.css('--qb-section-parallax-offset', '0px'); return; } parallaxShells.each(function() { var shell = $(this); var shellElement = shell.get(0); if (!shellElement) { return; } var rect = shellElement.getBoundingClientRect(); var viewportHeight = window.innerHeight || document.documentElement.clientHeight; if (rect.bottom < 0 || rect.top > viewportHeight) { return; } var distanceFromCenter = (viewportHeight / 2) - (rect.top + (rect.height / 2)); var offset = Math.max(-38, Math.min(38, distanceFromCenter * 0.12)); shell.css('--qb-section-parallax-offset', offset.toFixed(2) + 'px'); }); }; $(window).on('scroll.qbSectionShells resize.qbSectionShells', updateParallax); updateParallax(); }; $(function() { window.qbInitSectionShells(document); }); })(window, window.jQuery);

The Artist Series: Oscar Hetherington

Thu, 21 Jan 2021 09:24:55 +1300

“Art is the most intense mode of individualism that the world has known.” – Oscar Wilde In this series we shine a light on artists expressing their individuality, documenting what they love, working hard on their craft, and sharing it with the world. Oscar Hetherington is a Wanaka-raised surf and ocean photographer currently based in Dunedin to study and work. Although he loves the ocean and surf culture of Dunedin, he's spent the majority of his life in Wanaka and he calls both towns home. 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'center' : 'flex-end' }); } function bindRowMediaRefresh() { if (!row.length) { return; } row.find('img').off(rowMediaNamespace).on(rowMediaNamespace, function() { window.requestAnimationFrame(function() { applyLayoutBehavior(); }); }); } applyLayoutBehavior(); bindRowMediaRefresh(); $(window).off('load' + windowEventNamespace + ' resize' + windowEventNamespace).on('load' + windowEventNamespace + ' resize' + windowEventNamespace, function() { window.requestAnimationFrame(function() { applyLayoutBehavior(); }); }); })(); Oscar picked up an old family camera when he was about 12 years old, and just took photos of things he and his mates got up to. It was just a fun thing to do, showing people photos of places they'd gone and things they'd done. Then, aged about 16, he was asked to photograph a mountain bike race, and the feedback got him taking it more seriously. Now he says it's "awesome" combining fun with his work. 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'center' : 'flex-end' }); } function bindRowMediaRefresh() { if (!row.length) { return; } row.find('img').off(rowMediaNamespace).on(rowMediaNamespace, function() { window.requestAnimationFrame(function() { applyLayoutBehavior(); }); }); } applyLayoutBehavior(); bindRowMediaRefresh(); $(window).off('load' + windowEventNamespace + ' resize' + windowEventNamespace).on('load' + windowEventNamespace + ' resize' + windowEventNamespace, function() { window.requestAnimationFrame(function() { applyLayoutBehavior(); }); }); })(); "I guess I just started doing a few small jobs, and that slowly picked up, and I got offered more work, and it just kind of evolved naturally into where I am today. I just did what I loved a lot" (function() { var widget = $(document.getElementById("qb-image-widget-6a27dee296364")); var contentWrapper = widget.closest('.qb-column-content'); var wrapper = widget.closest('.widget'); var column = widget.closest('.column, .columns'); var row = column.closest('.qb-section-shell__content-inner.row'); var layoutMode = "standard"; var verticalAlign = "top"; var windowEventNamespace = '.qbImageWidgetAlign_qb_image_widget_6a27dee296364'; var rowMediaNamespace = 'load' + windowEventNamespace + ' error' + windowEventNamespace; if (!row.length) { row = column.closest('.columns_wrapper.row'); } function rowIsSideBySideLayout() { if (!row.length || !column.length) { return false; } var visibleColumns = row.children('.column:visible, .columns:visible'); if (visibleColumns.length < 2) { return false; } var currentTop = Math.round(column.first().offset().top || 0); var sameRowColumns = visibleColumns.filter(function() { if (this === column[0]) { return false; } return Math.abs(Math.round($(this).offset().top || 0) - currentTop) 0; } function applyLayoutBehavior() { if (!widget.length || !wrapper.length) { return; } widget.removeClass('qb-image-widget--fill-active'); if (row.length) { row.css({ display: '', flexWrap: '', alignItems: '' }); } column.css({ display: '', flexDirection: '', height: '' }); contentWrapper.css({ display: '', flexDirection: '', flex: '', height: '', maxWidth: '', width: '' }); wrapper.css({ height: '', display: '', flexDirection: '', flex: '' }); widget.css({ width: '', flex: '', height: '', display: '', flexDirection: '', justifyContent: '' }); var visibleWidgetCount = column.find('> .widget:visible, > .qb-column-content > .widget:visible').length; if (!row.length || !column.length || visibleWidgetCount !== 1) { return; } if (!rowIsSideBySideLayout()) { return; } if (layoutMode === 'standard' && verticalAlign === 'top') { return; } row.css({ display: 'flex', flexWrap: 'wrap', alignItems: 'stretch' }); column.css({ display: 'flex', flexDirection: 'column' }); contentWrapper.css({ display: 'flex', flexDirection: 'column', flex: '1 1 auto', height: '100%' }); wrapper.css({ display: 'flex', flexDirection: 'column', flex: '1 1 auto', height: '100%' }); if (layoutMode === 'fill_column') { widget.addClass('qb-image-widget--fill-active').css({ width: '100%', flex: '1 1 auto', height: '100%', display: 'flex', flexDirection: 'column' }); return; } widget.css({ width: '100%', flex: '1 1 auto', height: '100%', display: 'flex', flexDirection: 'column', justifyContent: verticalAlign === 'center' ? 'center' : 'flex-end' }); } function bindRowMediaRefresh() { if (!row.length) { return; } row.find('img').off(rowMediaNamespace).on(rowMediaNamespace, function() { window.requestAnimationFrame(function() { applyLayoutBehavior(); }); }); } applyLayoutBehavior(); bindRowMediaRefresh(); $(window).off('load' + windowEventNamespace + ' resize' + windowEventNamespace).on('load' + windowEventNamespace + ' resize' + windowEventNamespace, function() { window.requestAnimationFrame(function() { applyLayoutBehavior(); }); }); })(); Oscar's main focus currently is the ocean and its many aspects. Surfing, storms, empty waves, abstract imagery underwater, basically anything ocean-related. He sees his point of difference as being original, organic and natural. "I've always just wanted to keep what's in front of the lens real and natural, and be creative in the way I shoot..." 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'center' : 'flex-end' }); } function bindRowMediaRefresh() { if (!row.length) { return; } row.find('img').off(rowMediaNamespace).on(rowMediaNamespace, function() { window.requestAnimationFrame(function() { applyLayoutBehavior(); }); }); } applyLayoutBehavior(); bindRowMediaRefresh(); $(window).off('load' + windowEventNamespace + ' resize' + windowEventNamespace).on('load' + windowEventNamespace + ' resize' + windowEventNamespace, function() { window.requestAnimationFrame(function() { applyLayoutBehavior(); }); }); })(); He wants the message in an image to be strong but simple. "I always like to spend a few more minutes finding that different angle or adjusting my settings to capture and create something unique." Oscar gets his inspiration from other artists, whether musicians, other photographers or film makers — anyone who approaches things differently — as well as the people, landscapes and culture around him. 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'center' : 'flex-end' }); } function bindRowMediaRefresh() { if (!row.length) { return; } row.find('img').off(rowMediaNamespace).on(rowMediaNamespace, function() { window.requestAnimationFrame(function() { applyLayoutBehavior(); }); }); } applyLayoutBehavior(); bindRowMediaRefresh(); $(window).off('load' + windowEventNamespace + ' resize' + windowEventNamespace).on('load' + windowEventNamespace + ' resize' + windowEventNamespace, function() { window.requestAnimationFrame(function() { applyLayoutBehavior(); }); }); })(); "If I get into a creative rut I don't push it. I've learnt that you can't force creativity, and it's even hard to teach it. Sometimes I won't pick up my camera for a month and other times I'll be shooting like crazy for weeks. Often all it takes is a small moment in a film or something I read, and I'm ready to go and create." 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'center' : 'flex-end' }); } function bindRowMediaRefresh() { if (!row.length) { return; } row.find('img').off(rowMediaNamespace).on(rowMediaNamespace, function() { window.requestAnimationFrame(function() { applyLayoutBehavior(); }); }); } applyLayoutBehavior(); bindRowMediaRefresh(); $(window).off('load' + windowEventNamespace + ' resize' + windowEventNamespace).on('load' + windowEventNamespace + ' resize' + windowEventNamespace, function() { window.requestAnimationFrame(function() { applyLayoutBehavior(); }); }); })(); We liked the simple advice Oscar says he lives by. "While you're sleeping someone else is working hard. So don't waste time, take every opportunity you're given and you'll find that eventually hard work will pay off. Also, just do what you enjoy, what makes you happy, and don't worry what others think about your work. Photography is art, and art is subjective, so not everyone will like what you're creating. 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'center' : 'flex-end' }); } function bindRowMediaRefresh() { if (!row.length) { return; } row.find('img').off(rowMediaNamespace).on(rowMediaNamespace, function() { window.requestAnimationFrame(function() { applyLayoutBehavior(); }); }); } applyLayoutBehavior(); bindRowMediaRefresh(); $(window).off('load' + windowEventNamespace + ' resize' + windowEventNamespace).on('load' + windowEventNamespace + ' resize' + windowEventNamespace, function() { window.requestAnimationFrame(function() { applyLayoutBehavior(); }); }); })(); "I'm probably most proud of my photo 'Backwash', which won the 2020 Sony Alpha Awards Grand Prize. The image is a personal favourite of mine, and I'm proud of getting such high recognition for a photo that was taken solely for fun." 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'center' : 'flex-end' }); } function bindRowMediaRefresh() { if (!row.length) { return; } row.find('img').off(rowMediaNamespace).on(rowMediaNamespace, function() { window.requestAnimationFrame(function() { applyLayoutBehavior(); }); }); } applyLayoutBehavior(); bindRowMediaRefresh(); $(window).off('load' + windowEventNamespace + ' resize' + windowEventNamespace).on('load' + windowEventNamespace + ' resize' + windowEventNamespace, function() { window.requestAnimationFrame(function() { applyLayoutBehavior(); }); }); })(); "A lot of the work I share is passion-based, so when something that I've worked at for a while gets noticed at such a high level I am incredibly honoured. It kind of enforces the idea that hard work pays off. I'm also proud of that image as it was taken a few days after the lockdown ended in New Zealand. It had been an idea for a while, and to have everything finally line up and to capture it was awesome in itself." You can find more of Oscar's work on his Instagram or website. 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The Artist Series: Jinal Govind

Tue, 17 Nov 2020 13:05:45 +1300

“Art is the most intense mode of individualism that the world has known.” – Oscar Wilde In this series we shine a light on artists expressing their individuality, documenting what they love, working hard on their craft, and sharing it with the world. We spoke to Jinal Govind, a landscape and wedding photographer who grew up in windy Wellington, and still calls the city his home – all about pursuing a career as a photographer and staying inspired. 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'center' : 'flex-end' }); } function bindRowMediaRefresh() { if (!row.length) { return; } row.find('img').off(rowMediaNamespace).on(rowMediaNamespace, function() { window.requestAnimationFrame(function() { applyLayoutBehavior(); }); }); } applyLayoutBehavior(); bindRowMediaRefresh(); $(window).off('load' + windowEventNamespace + ' resize' + windowEventNamespace).on('load' + windowEventNamespace + ' resize' + windowEventNamespace, function() { window.requestAnimationFrame(function() { applyLayoutBehavior(); }); }); })(); Photography is something Jinal has had a passion for, ever since he was a young boy who picked up a Kodak disposable camera in a garage sale. Fast forward a few years, he decided to explore more of the world and travel through Asia. That’s when he decided to buy a DSLR camera. "I’m talking 3 years ago now. I knew this is something I wanted to pursue, to be able to tell a story through photos and here I am now." The places that it takes him and the memories he makes is what makes photography so rewarding for Jinal. 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'center' : 'flex-end' }); } function bindRowMediaRefresh() { if (!row.length) { return; } row.find('img').off(rowMediaNamespace).on(rowMediaNamespace, function() { window.requestAnimationFrame(function() { applyLayoutBehavior(); }); }); } applyLayoutBehavior(); bindRowMediaRefresh(); $(window).off('load' + windowEventNamespace + ' resize' + windowEventNamespace).on('load' + windowEventNamespace + ' resize' + windowEventNamespace, function() { window.requestAnimationFrame(function() { applyLayoutBehavior(); }); }); })(); "I could be in the mountains, or trekking through the forests and it always blows my mind how beautiful the natural world is. At times, I’ve been humbled to be in its presence. It’s very easy to take the world for granted in our busy lives, so I’ve definitely learnt to appreciate and feel more connected with what’s around me. These are the moments that I try to capture and share in hopes to inspire others to see the world a little different than most." 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There’s nothing like watching the sunrise or sunset and just being appreciative of existing at that moment. I try to remind myself why I do this and where this journey has taken me. I’m a firm believer in your tribe shapes who you are. So, I like to spend time with like-minded people and friends with a similar passion as that helps push my creative boundaries." He also looks through the work of his favourite photographers and heads out to that location to try and challenge himself to shoot it differently in order to combat creative blocks. 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'center' : 'flex-end' }); } function bindRowMediaRefresh() { if (!row.length) { return; } row.find('img').off(rowMediaNamespace).on(rowMediaNamespace, function() { window.requestAnimationFrame(function() { applyLayoutBehavior(); }); }); } applyLayoutBehavior(); bindRowMediaRefresh(); $(window).off('load' + windowEventNamespace + ' resize' + windowEventNamespace).on('load' + windowEventNamespace + ' resize' + windowEventNamespace, function() { window.requestAnimationFrame(function() { applyLayoutBehavior(); }); }); })(); Jinal says he feels so blessed to have grown up in New Zealand with its snowy mountains, crystal blue lakes and lush forests. Having travelled most parts of the country, he says Aoraki National park definitely has his heart. The very first time he saw Mount Cook, he just fell in love with it. "It’s such an impressive mountain! A close second would be Tongariro National Park. I love being able to explore it, as I feel you never run out of things to do there. It’s also quite close to home which makes for a fun roadie." 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'center' : 'flex-end' }); } function bindRowMediaRefresh() { if (!row.length) { return; } row.find('img').off(rowMediaNamespace).on(rowMediaNamespace, function() { window.requestAnimationFrame(function() { applyLayoutBehavior(); }); }); } applyLayoutBehavior(); bindRowMediaRefresh(); $(window).off('load' + windowEventNamespace + ' resize' + windowEventNamespace).on('load' + windowEventNamespace + ' resize' + windowEventNamespace, function() { window.requestAnimationFrame(function() { applyLayoutBehavior(); }); }); })(); I asked Jinal to share the photo he is most proud of and the story behind it. He says this is probably one of his favourite photos he's taken to date. "It’s actually a recent one. Taken from this winter, when me and some friends decided to climb up Mount Taranaki. It was a gruelling climb in complete whiteout and -15 degree wind chills. We spent the night in Syme Hut and woke up early the next morning to attempt the summit for sunrise. On our way down, I captured this moment of my friend Ryan in some of the most surreal winter scenes I’ve ever experienced. There was nothing but ice, not a breath of wind and the soft sunlight hitting the giant maunga which casted some beautiful shadows. I was in a complete state of ecstasy and it will be a moment I’ll treasure for a long time to come." 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'center' : 'flex-end' }); } function bindRowMediaRefresh() { if (!row.length) { return; } row.find('img').off(rowMediaNamespace).on(rowMediaNamespace, function() { window.requestAnimationFrame(function() { applyLayoutBehavior(); }); }); } applyLayoutBehavior(); bindRowMediaRefresh(); $(window).off('load' + windowEventNamespace + ' resize' + windowEventNamespace).on('load' + windowEventNamespace + ' resize' + windowEventNamespace, function() { window.requestAnimationFrame(function() { applyLayoutBehavior(); }); }); })(); Lastly, what advice would he give to people starting out? "Do what makes you happy. I can’t emphasize this enough. It’s about enjoying the art of photography, getting creative and appreciating the moment you are in. Often I forget to enjoy the moment, because I’m too caught up trying to take a good photo. Try not to follow trends that you see online. It’s fine to get inspired by them, but be different in your own way. Get out and shoot as much as you can. You don’t need the latest gear to take a good photo. I mean I have seen some amazing photos just off an iPhone. Make friends that love photography as it’s crazy how much you learn from others. Honestly, I feel like I am learning constantly and I’ve just scratched the surface of where photography could take me, so just keep at it!" 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'center' : 'flex-end' }); } function bindRowMediaRefresh() { if (!row.length) { return; } row.find('img').off(rowMediaNamespace).on(rowMediaNamespace, function() { window.requestAnimationFrame(function() { applyLayoutBehavior(); }); }); } applyLayoutBehavior(); bindRowMediaRefresh(); $(window).off('load' + windowEventNamespace + ' resize' + windowEventNamespace).on('load' + windowEventNamespace + ' resize' + windowEventNamespace, function() { window.requestAnimationFrame(function() { applyLayoutBehavior(); }); }); })(); You can find more of Jinal's work on his Instagram, website or Facebook. 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The Artist Series: Joel McDowell

Mon, 31 Aug 2020 13:19:31 +1200

“Art is the most intense mode of individualism that the world has known.” – Oscar Wilde In this series we shine a light on artists expressing their individuality, documenting what they love, working hard on their craft, and sharing it with the world. We spoke to Joel McDowell, a Taupo based photographer who aims to evoke emotion in people through his work, and capture the hidden gems our beautiful country has to offer. 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'center' : 'flex-end' }); } function bindRowMediaRefresh() { if (!row.length) { return; } row.find('img').off(rowMediaNamespace).on(rowMediaNamespace, function() { window.requestAnimationFrame(function() { applyLayoutBehavior(); }); }); } applyLayoutBehavior(); bindRowMediaRefresh(); $(window).off('load' + windowEventNamespace + ' resize' + windowEventNamespace).on('load' + windowEventNamespace + ' resize' + windowEventNamespace, function() { window.requestAnimationFrame(function() { applyLayoutBehavior(); }); }); })(); How do you stay inspired? That is a good question. Surrounding myself with other creatives, in all mediums and experience levels, is a good way to bounce ideas around. I also use platforms like Pinterest to cultivate fresh ideas. What do you do when in a creative rut? Put down my camera, take a step back and find my roots. When I am a little lost with my work I research photographers alike, and seeing their work will often reinspire. 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'center' : 'flex-end' }); } function bindRowMediaRefresh() { if (!row.length) { return; } row.find('img').off(rowMediaNamespace).on(rowMediaNamespace, function() { window.requestAnimationFrame(function() { applyLayoutBehavior(); }); }); } applyLayoutBehavior(); bindRowMediaRefresh(); $(window).off('load' + windowEventNamespace + ' resize' + windowEventNamespace).on('load' + windowEventNamespace + ' resize' + windowEventNamespace, function() { window.requestAnimationFrame(function() { applyLayoutBehavior(); }); }); })(); How did you get started in photography? Well, it was partly by accident. I bought my first camera on a deployment overseas when I was enlisted in the NZDF and started to document our travels. From there I quickly fell in love with the medium and here I am 5 years on. What are your favourite or secret spots in New Zealand? I wouldn’t call it a secret - Tongariro always steals my heart. Tongariro is home. 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'center' : 'flex-end' }); } function bindRowMediaRefresh() { if (!row.length) { return; } row.find('img').off(rowMediaNamespace).on(rowMediaNamespace, function() { window.requestAnimationFrame(function() { applyLayoutBehavior(); }); }); } applyLayoutBehavior(); bindRowMediaRefresh(); $(window).off('load' + windowEventNamespace + ' resize' + windowEventNamespace).on('load' + windowEventNamespace + ' resize' + windowEventNamespace, function() { window.requestAnimationFrame(function() { applyLayoutBehavior(); }); }); })(); What does a typical day (outside of quarantine) look like for you? When I’m not in the office working on commercial jobs I am out exploring our beautiful country - always trying to blur the lines between life and work. What advice would you give photographers starting out? Avoid falling into social trends. Shoot what makes you happy and keep striving to create new, out-of-the-box ideas. 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'center' : 'flex-end' }); } function bindRowMediaRefresh() { if (!row.length) { return; } row.find('img').off(rowMediaNamespace).on(rowMediaNamespace, function() { window.requestAnimationFrame(function() { applyLayoutBehavior(); }); }); } applyLayoutBehavior(); bindRowMediaRefresh(); $(window).off('load' + windowEventNamespace + ' resize' + windowEventNamespace).on('load' + windowEventNamespace + ' resize' + windowEventNamespace, function() { window.requestAnimationFrame(function() { applyLayoutBehavior(); }); }); })(); (function() { var widget = $(document.getElementById("qb-image-widget-6a27dee299525")); var contentWrapper = widget.closest('.qb-column-content'); var wrapper = widget.closest('.widget'); var column = widget.closest('.column, .columns'); var row = column.closest('.qb-section-shell__content-inner.row'); var layoutMode = "standard"; var verticalAlign = "top"; var windowEventNamespace = '.qbImageWidgetAlign_qb_image_widget_6a27dee299525'; var rowMediaNamespace = 'load' + windowEventNamespace + ' error' + windowEventNamespace; if (!row.length) { row = column.closest('.columns_wrapper.row'); } function rowIsSideBySideLayout() { if (!row.length || !column.length) { return false; } var visibleColumns = row.children('.column:visible, .columns:visible'); if (visibleColumns.length < 2) { return false; } var currentTop = Math.round(column.first().offset().top || 0); var sameRowColumns = visibleColumns.filter(function() { if (this === column[0]) { return false; } return Math.abs(Math.round($(this).offset().top || 0) - currentTop) 0; } function applyLayoutBehavior() { if (!widget.length || !wrapper.length) { return; } widget.removeClass('qb-image-widget--fill-active'); if (row.length) { row.css({ display: '', flexWrap: '', alignItems: '' }); } column.css({ display: '', flexDirection: '', height: '' }); contentWrapper.css({ display: '', flexDirection: '', flex: '', height: '', maxWidth: '', width: '' }); wrapper.css({ height: '', display: '', flexDirection: '', flex: '' }); widget.css({ width: '', flex: '', height: '', display: '', flexDirection: '', justifyContent: '' }); var visibleWidgetCount = column.find('> .widget:visible, > .qb-column-content > .widget:visible').length; if (!row.length || !column.length || visibleWidgetCount !== 1) { return; } if (!rowIsSideBySideLayout()) { return; } if (layoutMode === 'standard' && verticalAlign === 'top') { return; } row.css({ display: 'flex', flexWrap: 'wrap', alignItems: 'stretch' }); column.css({ display: 'flex', flexDirection: 'column' }); contentWrapper.css({ display: 'flex', flexDirection: 'column', flex: '1 1 auto', height: '100%' }); wrapper.css({ display: 'flex', flexDirection: 'column', flex: '1 1 auto', height: '100%' }); if (layoutMode === 'fill_column') { widget.addClass('qb-image-widget--fill-active').css({ width: '100%', flex: '1 1 auto', height: '100%', display: 'flex', flexDirection: 'column' }); return; } widget.css({ width: '100%', flex: '1 1 auto', height: '100%', display: 'flex', flexDirection: 'column', justifyContent: verticalAlign === 'center' ? 'center' : 'flex-end' }); } function bindRowMediaRefresh() { if (!row.length) { return; } row.find('img').off(rowMediaNamespace).on(rowMediaNamespace, function() { window.requestAnimationFrame(function() { applyLayoutBehavior(); }); }); } applyLayoutBehavior(); bindRowMediaRefresh(); $(window).off('load' + windowEventNamespace + ' resize' + windowEventNamespace).on('load' + windowEventNamespace + ' resize' + windowEventNamespace, function() { window.requestAnimationFrame(function() { applyLayoutBehavior(); }); }); })(); What's a photo you’re most proud of? Can you tell us the story behind it? This trip has to be one of my favourites so far. We hiked Mueller Track in Mount Cook National Park, and spent the night perched on a ridge looking out towards this view. When it came to sunset the light shaped, and cast colour over our tallest mountain that I had never seen before. This quickly became the most peaceful moment I have had in life. 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'center' : 'flex-end' }); } function bindRowMediaRefresh() { if (!row.length) { return; } row.find('img').off(rowMediaNamespace).on(rowMediaNamespace, function() { window.requestAnimationFrame(function() { applyLayoutBehavior(); }); }); } applyLayoutBehavior(); bindRowMediaRefresh(); $(window).off('load' + windowEventNamespace + ' resize' + windowEventNamespace).on('load' + windowEventNamespace + ' resize' + windowEventNamespace, function() { window.requestAnimationFrame(function() { applyLayoutBehavior(); }); }); })(); You can check out some more of Joel’s work on his instagram or website. You can find his print store, built through workspace here. Charlotte x (function(window, $) { if (!$) { return; } window.qbInitSectionShells = function(root) { var shells = $(root || document).find('.qb-section-shell'); var prefersReducedMotion = window.matchMedia && window.matchMedia('(prefers-reduced-motion: reduce)').matches; var parallaxShells = $(); var observer = null; $(window).off('.qbSectionShells'); if (window.qbSectionShellObserver && typeof window.qbSectionShellObserver.disconnect === 'function') { window.qbSectionShellObserver.disconnect(); } window.qbSectionShellObserver = null; shells.each(function() { var shell = $(this); var animation = shell.attr('data-section-animation') || 'none'; var trigger = shell.attr('data-section-animation-trigger') || 'scroll'; var isParallax = shell.attr('data-section-media-motion') === 'parallax' && shell.attr('data-background-type') === 'image' && shell.attr('data-background-layout') === 'single'; shell.removeClass('qb-section-shell--visible'); if (prefersReducedMotion || animation === 'none') { shell.addClass('qb-section-shell--visible'); } else if (trigger === 'load') { window.requestAnimationFrame(function() { shell.addClass('qb-section-shell--visible'); }); } else { if (!observer && 'IntersectionObserver' in window) { observer = new IntersectionObserver(function(entries, instance) { $.each(entries, function(_, entry) { if (entry.isIntersecting) { $(entry.target).addClass('qb-section-shell--visible'); instance.unobserve(entry.target); } }); }, { threshold: 0.2, rootMargin: '0px 0px -10% 0px' }); } if (observer) { observer.observe(shell.get(0)); } else { shell.addClass('qb-section-shell--visible'); } } if (isParallax && !prefersReducedMotion) { parallaxShells = parallaxShells.add(shell); } else { shell.css('--qb-section-parallax-offset', '0px'); } }); if (observer) { window.qbSectionShellObserver = observer; } if (!parallaxShells.length) { return; } var updateParallax = function() { if (window.innerWidth < 768) { parallaxShells.css('--qb-section-parallax-offset', '0px'); return; } parallaxShells.each(function() { var shell = $(this); var shellElement = shell.get(0); if (!shellElement) { return; } var rect = shellElement.getBoundingClientRect(); var viewportHeight = window.innerHeight || document.documentElement.clientHeight; if (rect.bottom < 0 || rect.top > viewportHeight) { return; } var distanceFromCenter = (viewportHeight / 2) - (rect.top + (rect.height / 2)); var offset = Math.max(-38, Math.min(38, distanceFromCenter * 0.12)); shell.css('--qb-section-parallax-offset', offset.toFixed(2) + 'px'); }); }; $(window).on('scroll.qbSectionShells resize.qbSectionShells', updateParallax); updateParallax(); }; $(function() { window.qbInitSectionShells(document); }); })(window, window.jQuery);

The Artist Series: Liam Vandenberk

Mon, 10 Aug 2020 14:16:37 +1200

“Art is the most intense mode of individualism that the world has known.” – Oscar Wilde In this series we shine a light on artists expressing their individuality, documenting what they love, working hard on their craft, and sharing it with the world. We spoke to Liam Vandenberk, a commercial and landscape photographer and videographer who’s using his work for what he says is most important in life — “happiness”. Liam is based in Tauranga and currently living on the coast of Papamoa. 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'center' : 'flex-end' }); } function bindRowMediaRefresh() { if (!row.length) { return; } row.find('img').off(rowMediaNamespace).on(rowMediaNamespace, function() { window.requestAnimationFrame(function() { applyLayoutBehavior(); }); }); } applyLayoutBehavior(); bindRowMediaRefresh(); $(window).off('load' + windowEventNamespace + ' resize' + windowEventNamespace).on('load' + windowEventNamespace + ' resize' + windowEventNamespace, function() { window.requestAnimationFrame(function() { applyLayoutBehavior(); }); }); })(); Liam says he left school with no interest in anything but gaming, something he "wasn't proud of”. His first job was as a road worker for Higgins, climbing through drains, pressure testing storm water systems and cementing manholes. “I can tell you now that this was not a fun job, but it was the starting point that changed my mindset, to look further into my future and see what else is in the world I could put mind to, and make me what's most important … happy.” (function() { var widget = $(document.getElementById("qb-image-widget-6a27dee29a46b")); var contentWrapper = widget.closest('.qb-column-content'); var wrapper = widget.closest('.widget'); var column = widget.closest('.column, .columns'); var row = column.closest('.qb-section-shell__content-inner.row'); var layoutMode = "standard"; var verticalAlign = "top"; var windowEventNamespace = '.qbImageWidgetAlign_qb_image_widget_6a27dee29a46b'; var rowMediaNamespace = 'load' + windowEventNamespace + ' error' + windowEventNamespace; if (!row.length) { row = column.closest('.columns_wrapper.row'); } function rowIsSideBySideLayout() { if (!row.length || !column.length) { return false; } var visibleColumns = row.children('.column:visible, .columns:visible'); if (visibleColumns.length < 2) { return false; } var currentTop = Math.round(column.first().offset().top || 0); var sameRowColumns = visibleColumns.filter(function() { if (this === column[0]) { return false; } return Math.abs(Math.round($(this).offset().top || 0) - currentTop) 0; } function applyLayoutBehavior() { if (!widget.length || !wrapper.length) { return; } widget.removeClass('qb-image-widget--fill-active'); if (row.length) { row.css({ display: '', flexWrap: '', alignItems: '' }); } column.css({ display: '', flexDirection: '', height: '' }); contentWrapper.css({ display: '', flexDirection: '', flex: '', height: '', maxWidth: '', width: '' }); wrapper.css({ height: '', display: '', flexDirection: '', flex: '' }); widget.css({ width: '', flex: '', height: '', display: '', flexDirection: '', justifyContent: '' }); var visibleWidgetCount = column.find('> .widget:visible, > .qb-column-content > .widget:visible').length; if (!row.length || !column.length || visibleWidgetCount !== 1) { return; } if (!rowIsSideBySideLayout()) { return; } if (layoutMode === 'standard' && verticalAlign === 'top') { return; } row.css({ display: 'flex', flexWrap: 'wrap', alignItems: 'stretch' }); column.css({ display: 'flex', flexDirection: 'column' }); contentWrapper.css({ display: 'flex', flexDirection: 'column', flex: '1 1 auto', height: '100%' }); wrapper.css({ display: 'flex', flexDirection: 'column', flex: '1 1 auto', height: '100%' }); if (layoutMode === 'fill_column') { widget.addClass('qb-image-widget--fill-active').css({ width: '100%', flex: '1 1 auto', height: '100%', display: 'flex', flexDirection: 'column' }); return; } widget.css({ width: '100%', flex: '1 1 auto', height: '100%', display: 'flex', flexDirection: 'column', justifyContent: verticalAlign === 'center' ? 'center' : 'flex-end' }); } function bindRowMediaRefresh() { if (!row.length) { return; } row.find('img').off(rowMediaNamespace).on(rowMediaNamespace, function() { window.requestAnimationFrame(function() { applyLayoutBehavior(); }); }); } applyLayoutBehavior(); bindRowMediaRefresh(); $(window).off('load' + windowEventNamespace + ' resize' + windowEventNamespace).on('load' + windowEventNamespace + ' resize' + windowEventNamespace, function() { window.requestAnimationFrame(function() { applyLayoutBehavior(); }); }); })(); Liam says he started taking photos with his phone when he was around 17 years old and working for Higgins. “Each morning I would be there from 6.30 am – 7.00 pm, catching both sunrise and sunset on my phone, brief moments in time, nothing too special, but this led me to want to explore further, so I purchased my first camera, which was a Canon 70D, and started shooting friends as much as I could to amplify my knowledge with the settings and framing of the camera. This became a ritual. Every weekend I would shoot another person, if not two or three, and I started posting the photos on Instagram. My photos started to get noticed as I went along, and featured in online magazines week after week. I think that's what sparked a passion and the start of my photography journey. It was no longer gaming that took over my life, but me finding a real interest in the real world.” (function() { var widget = $(document.getElementById("qb-image-widget-6a27dee29a549")); var contentWrapper = widget.closest('.qb-column-content'); var wrapper = widget.closest('.widget'); var column = widget.closest('.column, .columns'); var row = column.closest('.qb-section-shell__content-inner.row'); var layoutMode = "standard"; var verticalAlign = "top"; var windowEventNamespace = '.qbImageWidgetAlign_qb_image_widget_6a27dee29a549'; var rowMediaNamespace = 'load' + windowEventNamespace + ' error' + windowEventNamespace; if (!row.length) { row = column.closest('.columns_wrapper.row'); } function rowIsSideBySideLayout() { if (!row.length || !column.length) { return false; } var visibleColumns = row.children('.column:visible, .columns:visible'); if (visibleColumns.length < 2) { return false; } var currentTop = Math.round(column.first().offset().top || 0); var sameRowColumns = visibleColumns.filter(function() { if (this === column[0]) { return false; } return Math.abs(Math.round($(this).offset().top || 0) - currentTop) 0; } function applyLayoutBehavior() { if (!widget.length || !wrapper.length) { return; } widget.removeClass('qb-image-widget--fill-active'); if (row.length) { row.css({ display: '', flexWrap: '', alignItems: '' }); } column.css({ display: '', flexDirection: '', height: '' }); contentWrapper.css({ display: '', flexDirection: '', flex: '', height: '', maxWidth: '', width: '' }); wrapper.css({ height: '', display: '', flexDirection: '', flex: '' }); widget.css({ width: '', flex: '', height: '', display: '', flexDirection: '', justifyContent: '' }); var visibleWidgetCount = column.find('> .widget:visible, > .qb-column-content > .widget:visible').length; if (!row.length || !column.length || visibleWidgetCount !== 1) { return; } if (!rowIsSideBySideLayout()) { return; } if (layoutMode === 'standard' && verticalAlign === 'top') { return; } row.css({ display: 'flex', flexWrap: 'wrap', alignItems: 'stretch' }); column.css({ display: 'flex', flexDirection: 'column' }); contentWrapper.css({ display: 'flex', flexDirection: 'column', flex: '1 1 auto', height: '100%' }); wrapper.css({ display: 'flex', flexDirection: 'column', flex: '1 1 auto', height: '100%' }); if (layoutMode === 'fill_column') { widget.addClass('qb-image-widget--fill-active').css({ width: '100%', flex: '1 1 auto', height: '100%', display: 'flex', flexDirection: 'column' }); return; } widget.css({ width: '100%', flex: '1 1 auto', height: '100%', display: 'flex', flexDirection: 'column', justifyContent: verticalAlign === 'center' ? 'center' : 'flex-end' }); } function bindRowMediaRefresh() { if (!row.length) { return; } row.find('img').off(rowMediaNamespace).on(rowMediaNamespace, function() { window.requestAnimationFrame(function() { applyLayoutBehavior(); }); }); } applyLayoutBehavior(); bindRowMediaRefresh(); $(window).off('load' + windowEventNamespace + ' resize' + windowEventNamespace).on('load' + windowEventNamespace + ' resize' + windowEventNamespace, function() { window.requestAnimationFrame(function() { applyLayoutBehavior(); }); }); })(); Liam eventually turned to shooting video as well as photography, and uploaded a video online called ‘My 2016 Show Reel’. A marketing firm hired him as an intern after viewing the video. He stayed there for a year and moved on to work for himself after he was offered his first ever commercial job, working for Speights. “We ended up flying to the South Island and jumping out of a hot air balloon in Canterbury. This led to travelling for a full year around the world for different commercial clients, Bali, Thailand, Hawaii, USA, Vegas, Sydney…” (function() { var widget = $(document.getElementById("qb-image-widget-6a27dee29a622")); var contentWrapper = widget.closest('.qb-column-content'); var wrapper = widget.closest('.widget'); var column = widget.closest('.column, .columns'); var row = column.closest('.qb-section-shell__content-inner.row'); var layoutMode = "standard"; var verticalAlign = "top"; var windowEventNamespace = '.qbImageWidgetAlign_qb_image_widget_6a27dee29a622'; var rowMediaNamespace = 'load' + windowEventNamespace + ' error' + windowEventNamespace; if (!row.length) { row = column.closest('.columns_wrapper.row'); } function rowIsSideBySideLayout() { if (!row.length || !column.length) { return false; } var visibleColumns = row.children('.column:visible, .columns:visible'); if (visibleColumns.length < 2) { return false; } var currentTop = Math.round(column.first().offset().top || 0); var sameRowColumns = visibleColumns.filter(function() { if (this === column[0]) { return false; } return Math.abs(Math.round($(this).offset().top || 0) - currentTop) 0; } function applyLayoutBehavior() { if (!widget.length || !wrapper.length) { return; } widget.removeClass('qb-image-widget--fill-active'); if (row.length) { row.css({ display: '', flexWrap: '', alignItems: '' }); } column.css({ display: '', flexDirection: '', height: '' }); contentWrapper.css({ display: '', flexDirection: '', flex: '', height: '', maxWidth: '', width: '' }); wrapper.css({ height: '', display: '', flexDirection: '', flex: '' }); widget.css({ width: '', flex: '', height: '', display: '', flexDirection: '', justifyContent: '' }); var visibleWidgetCount = column.find('> .widget:visible, > .qb-column-content > .widget:visible').length; if (!row.length || !column.length || visibleWidgetCount !== 1) { return; } if (!rowIsSideBySideLayout()) { return; } if (layoutMode === 'standard' && verticalAlign === 'top') { return; } row.css({ display: 'flex', flexWrap: 'wrap', alignItems: 'stretch' }); column.css({ display: 'flex', flexDirection: 'column' }); contentWrapper.css({ display: 'flex', flexDirection: 'column', flex: '1 1 auto', height: '100%' }); wrapper.css({ display: 'flex', flexDirection: 'column', flex: '1 1 auto', height: '100%' }); if (layoutMode === 'fill_column') { widget.addClass('qb-image-widget--fill-active').css({ width: '100%', flex: '1 1 auto', height: '100%', display: 'flex', flexDirection: 'column' }); return; } widget.css({ width: '100%', flex: '1 1 auto', height: '100%', display: 'flex', flexDirection: 'column', justifyContent: verticalAlign === 'center' ? 'center' : 'flex-end' }); } function bindRowMediaRefresh() { if (!row.length) { return; } row.find('img').off(rowMediaNamespace).on(rowMediaNamespace, function() { window.requestAnimationFrame(function() { applyLayoutBehavior(); }); }); } applyLayoutBehavior(); bindRowMediaRefresh(); $(window).off('load' + windowEventNamespace + ' resize' + windowEventNamespace).on('load' + windowEventNamespace + ' resize' + windowEventNamespace, function() { window.requestAnimationFrame(function() { applyLayoutBehavior(); }); }); })(); In the beginning, Liam’s parents didn’t really give much thought to him being a photographer. He guesses this was due to the idea of him not being financially stable. “In reality, I guess that's what most parents think. Go with a stable job with a weekly income, and play it safe. Buy a house too.” However Liam knew he could do it. He then started with wedding photography while commercial jobs slowly started creeping in. “I don't know why, but brands were interested in my moody style, such as Mercedes Benz, Canon, Kathmandu, Hallenstein Brothers, Speights….” (function() { var widget = $(document.getElementById("qb-image-widget-6a27dee29a6fa")); var contentWrapper = widget.closest('.qb-column-content'); var wrapper = widget.closest('.widget'); var column = widget.closest('.column, .columns'); var row = column.closest('.qb-section-shell__content-inner.row'); var layoutMode = "standard"; var verticalAlign = "top"; var windowEventNamespace = '.qbImageWidgetAlign_qb_image_widget_6a27dee29a6fa'; var rowMediaNamespace = 'load' + windowEventNamespace + ' error' + windowEventNamespace; if (!row.length) { row = column.closest('.columns_wrapper.row'); } function rowIsSideBySideLayout() { if (!row.length || !column.length) { return false; } var visibleColumns = row.children('.column:visible, .columns:visible'); if (visibleColumns.length < 2) { return false; } var currentTop = Math.round(column.first().offset().top || 0); var sameRowColumns = visibleColumns.filter(function() { if (this === column[0]) { return false; } return Math.abs(Math.round($(this).offset().top || 0) - currentTop) 0; } function applyLayoutBehavior() { if (!widget.length || !wrapper.length) { return; } widget.removeClass('qb-image-widget--fill-active'); if (row.length) { row.css({ display: '', flexWrap: '', alignItems: '' }); } column.css({ display: '', flexDirection: '', height: '' }); contentWrapper.css({ display: '', flexDirection: '', flex: '', height: '', maxWidth: '', width: '' }); wrapper.css({ height: '', display: '', flexDirection: '', flex: '' }); widget.css({ width: '', flex: '', height: '', display: '', flexDirection: '', justifyContent: '' }); var visibleWidgetCount = column.find('> .widget:visible, > .qb-column-content > .widget:visible').length; if (!row.length || !column.length || visibleWidgetCount !== 1) { return; } if (!rowIsSideBySideLayout()) { return; } if (layoutMode === 'standard' && verticalAlign === 'top') { return; } row.css({ display: 'flex', flexWrap: 'wrap', alignItems: 'stretch' }); column.css({ display: 'flex', flexDirection: 'column' }); contentWrapper.css({ display: 'flex', flexDirection: 'column', flex: '1 1 auto', height: '100%' }); wrapper.css({ display: 'flex', flexDirection: 'column', flex: '1 1 auto', height: '100%' }); if (layoutMode === 'fill_column') { widget.addClass('qb-image-widget--fill-active').css({ width: '100%', flex: '1 1 auto', height: '100%', display: 'flex', flexDirection: 'column' }); return; } widget.css({ width: '100%', flex: '1 1 auto', height: '100%', display: 'flex', flexDirection: 'column', justifyContent: verticalAlign === 'center' ? 'center' : 'flex-end' }); } function bindRowMediaRefresh() { if (!row.length) { return; } row.find('img').off(rowMediaNamespace).on(rowMediaNamespace, function() { window.requestAnimationFrame(function() { applyLayoutBehavior(); }); }); } applyLayoutBehavior(); bindRowMediaRefresh(); $(window).off('load' + windowEventNamespace + ' resize' + windowEventNamespace).on('load' + windowEventNamespace + ' resize' + windowEventNamespace, function() { window.requestAnimationFrame(function() { applyLayoutBehavior(); }); }); })(); Liam says films have a massive impact on his life, and inspire him as a photographer and videographer, The Joker (2019), Revenant, BladeRunner 2049 to name a few. “The mood, tone and feeling I get from these films inspire me deeply. These movies all take you along the same path as the actors.” (function() { var widget = $(document.getElementById("qb-image-widget-6a27dee29a7dd")); var contentWrapper = widget.closest('.qb-column-content'); var wrapper = widget.closest('.widget'); var column = widget.closest('.column, .columns'); var row = column.closest('.qb-section-shell__content-inner.row'); var layoutMode = "standard"; var verticalAlign = "top"; var windowEventNamespace = '.qbImageWidgetAlign_qb_image_widget_6a27dee29a7dd'; var rowMediaNamespace = 'load' + windowEventNamespace + ' error' + windowEventNamespace; if (!row.length) { row = column.closest('.columns_wrapper.row'); } function rowIsSideBySideLayout() { if (!row.length || !column.length) { return false; } var visibleColumns = row.children('.column:visible, .columns:visible'); if (visibleColumns.length < 2) { return false; } var currentTop = Math.round(column.first().offset().top || 0); var sameRowColumns = visibleColumns.filter(function() { if (this === column[0]) { return false; } return Math.abs(Math.round($(this).offset().top || 0) - currentTop) 0; } function applyLayoutBehavior() { if (!widget.length || !wrapper.length) { return; } widget.removeClass('qb-image-widget--fill-active'); if (row.length) { row.css({ display: '', flexWrap: '', alignItems: '' }); } column.css({ display: '', flexDirection: '', height: '' }); contentWrapper.css({ display: '', flexDirection: '', flex: '', height: '', maxWidth: '', width: '' }); wrapper.css({ height: '', display: '', flexDirection: '', flex: '' }); widget.css({ width: '', flex: '', height: '', display: '', flexDirection: '', justifyContent: '' }); var visibleWidgetCount = column.find('> .widget:visible, > .qb-column-content > .widget:visible').length; if (!row.length || !column.length || visibleWidgetCount !== 1) { return; } if (!rowIsSideBySideLayout()) { return; } if (layoutMode === 'standard' && verticalAlign === 'top') { return; } row.css({ display: 'flex', flexWrap: 'wrap', alignItems: 'stretch' }); column.css({ display: 'flex', flexDirection: 'column' }); contentWrapper.css({ display: 'flex', flexDirection: 'column', flex: '1 1 auto', height: '100%' }); wrapper.css({ display: 'flex', flexDirection: 'column', flex: '1 1 auto', height: '100%' }); if (layoutMode === 'fill_column') { widget.addClass('qb-image-widget--fill-active').css({ width: '100%', flex: '1 1 auto', height: '100%', display: 'flex', flexDirection: 'column' }); return; } widget.css({ width: '100%', flex: '1 1 auto', height: '100%', display: 'flex', flexDirection: 'column', justifyContent: verticalAlign === 'center' ? 'center' : 'flex-end' }); } function bindRowMediaRefresh() { if (!row.length) { return; } row.find('img').off(rowMediaNamespace).on(rowMediaNamespace, function() { window.requestAnimationFrame(function() { applyLayoutBehavior(); }); }); } applyLayoutBehavior(); bindRowMediaRefresh(); $(window).off('load' + windowEventNamespace + ' resize' + windowEventNamespace).on('load' + windowEventNamespace + ' resize' + windowEventNamespace, function() { window.requestAnimationFrame(function() { applyLayoutBehavior(); }); }); })(); Asked about his favourite spots in New Zealand, Liam said, “Milford Sound. The entire route is stunning, every piece of that side of the country is beautiful, I would highly recommend a visit. My other favourite would have to be the Coromandel. Endless pristine beaches, beautiful bush and sea life everywhere... I guess that's why parts of the movie ‘Narnia’ were filmed there.” And finally, what about photography does he find most rewarding? “Living and breathing, taking in the moment before I capture what is in front of me, whether it be high up in the mountains, or in wilderness and snow, this is where I feel welcome and at ease.”Find more of Liam’s work on his Instagram and website. Charlotte x (function(window, $) { if (!$) { return; } window.qbInitSectionShells = function(root) { var shells = $(root || document).find('.qb-section-shell'); var prefersReducedMotion = window.matchMedia && window.matchMedia('(prefers-reduced-motion: reduce)').matches; var parallaxShells = $(); var observer = null; $(window).off('.qbSectionShells'); if (window.qbSectionShellObserver && typeof window.qbSectionShellObserver.disconnect === 'function') { window.qbSectionShellObserver.disconnect(); } window.qbSectionShellObserver = null; shells.each(function() { var shell = $(this); var animation = shell.attr('data-section-animation') || 'none'; var trigger = shell.attr('data-section-animation-trigger') || 'scroll'; var isParallax = shell.attr('data-section-media-motion') === 'parallax' && shell.attr('data-background-type') === 'image' && shell.attr('data-background-layout') === 'single'; shell.removeClass('qb-section-shell--visible'); if (prefersReducedMotion || animation === 'none') { shell.addClass('qb-section-shell--visible'); } else if (trigger === 'load') { window.requestAnimationFrame(function() { shell.addClass('qb-section-shell--visible'); }); } else { if (!observer && 'IntersectionObserver' in window) { observer = new IntersectionObserver(function(entries, instance) { $.each(entries, function(_, entry) { if (entry.isIntersecting) { $(entry.target).addClass('qb-section-shell--visible'); instance.unobserve(entry.target); } }); }, { threshold: 0.2, rootMargin: '0px 0px -10% 0px' }); } if (observer) { observer.observe(shell.get(0)); } else { shell.addClass('qb-section-shell--visible'); } } if (isParallax && !prefersReducedMotion) { parallaxShells = parallaxShells.add(shell); } else { shell.css('--qb-section-parallax-offset', '0px'); } }); if (observer) { window.qbSectionShellObserver = observer; } if (!parallaxShells.length) { return; } var updateParallax = function() { if (window.innerWidth < 768) { parallaxShells.css('--qb-section-parallax-offset', '0px'); return; } parallaxShells.each(function() { var shell = $(this); var shellElement = shell.get(0); if (!shellElement) { return; } var rect = shellElement.getBoundingClientRect(); var viewportHeight = window.innerHeight || document.documentElement.clientHeight; if (rect.bottom < 0 || rect.top > viewportHeight) { return; } var distanceFromCenter = (viewportHeight / 2) - (rect.top + (rect.height / 2)); var offset = Math.max(-38, Math.min(38, distanceFromCenter * 0.12)); shell.css('--qb-section-parallax-offset', offset.toFixed(2) + 'px'); }); }; $(window).on('scroll.qbSectionShells resize.qbSectionShells', updateParallax); updateParallax(); }; $(function() { window.qbInitSectionShells(document); }); })(window, window.jQuery);

The Artist Series: Chris Glaze

Mon, 13 Jul 2020 10:13:38 +1200

“Art is the most intense mode of individualism that the world has known.” – Oscar Wilde In this series we shine a light on artists expressing their individuality, documenting what they love, working hard on their craft, and sharing it with the world. Chris Glaze is an Auckland born and raised landscape photographer who travels New Zealand and the world, exploring and capturing what the earth has to offer. 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'center' : 'flex-end' }); } function bindRowMediaRefresh() { if (!row.length) { return; } row.find('img').off(rowMediaNamespace).on(rowMediaNamespace, function() { window.requestAnimationFrame(function() { applyLayoutBehavior(); }); }); } applyLayoutBehavior(); bindRowMediaRefresh(); $(window).off('load' + windowEventNamespace + ' resize' + windowEventNamespace).on('load' + windowEventNamespace + ' resize' + windowEventNamespace, function() { window.requestAnimationFrame(function() { applyLayoutBehavior(); }); }); })(); How did you get started in photography? I’ve had an interest in photography from a young age. I first really took it seriously when I went backpacking for three years – mostly through Latin America. Photography was a way to document my travels but it quickly turned into more than that. On my return I bought a new camera and jumped straight into it no questions asked. What is your favourite subject to shoot? Why? Definitely landscapes, more specifically any landscape with some kind of water in it - waterfalls, lakes, rugged beaches. I’ve always had a strong connection to the ocean. Whether that’s because I’ve always lived very close to it, I’m not sure. Visually, water is so freeing and images of it give me a sense of peace. 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Other times it’s not that easy but I think once you remove the pressure from yourself that’s when the creative juices start flowing again. Sometimes all your brain needs is a little break. A great thing to do when you’re in a rut is to learn new skills. For me that’s jumping on YouTube and watching photography tutorials. That means when you next pick up the camera you have something to experiment with. The creative highs after a rut are totally worth all that self-doubt! To stay inspired I constantly location scout or browse through images of my favourite photographers. 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'center' : 'flex-end' }); } function bindRowMediaRefresh() { if (!row.length) { return; } row.find('img').off(rowMediaNamespace).on(rowMediaNamespace, function() { window.requestAnimationFrame(function() { applyLayoutBehavior(); }); }); } applyLayoutBehavior(); bindRowMediaRefresh(); $(window).off('load' + windowEventNamespace + ' resize' + windowEventNamespace).on('load' + windowEventNamespace + ' resize' + windowEventNamespace, function() { window.requestAnimationFrame(function() { applyLayoutBehavior(); }); }); })(); What does a typical day look like for you? The morning of a typical shooting day includes a good barista made coffee from Coffee General in Birkenhead. I’ll read through the photography brief from the client and bullet point ideas on my phone to prevent any brain blocks on the shoot. I have recently been doing a lot of Architectural and Spatial photography – this will involve walking around the subject area and getting a vibe for it before I start. Once I’m happy with the images I capture, I’ll head straight home and edit so I still have the feeling of the place inside my head. 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'center' : 'flex-end' }); } function bindRowMediaRefresh() { if (!row.length) { return; } row.find('img').off(rowMediaNamespace).on(rowMediaNamespace, function() { window.requestAnimationFrame(function() { applyLayoutBehavior(); }); }); } applyLayoutBehavior(); bindRowMediaRefresh(); $(window).off('load' + windowEventNamespace + ' resize' + windowEventNamespace).on('load' + windowEventNamespace + ' resize' + windowEventNamespace, function() { window.requestAnimationFrame(function() { applyLayoutBehavior(); }); }); })(); What advice would you give photographers starting out? Find your style, learn whenever you have time, don’t give up, and most importantly BE CONSISTENT! What's a photo you’re most proud of? Can you tell us the story behind it? Now that’s a tough one! I like all my photos for different reasons, but let’s not be diplomatic. The image that popped straight into my head when you asked the question was a photo I took in Taranaki on a forest walk earlier in the year. For me the image truly captured how walking into the forest felt that day – almost like a yellow brick road into the unknown, knowing that I would be rewarded with a beautiful mountain backdrop a little while after. 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'center' : 'flex-end' }); } function bindRowMediaRefresh() { if (!row.length) { return; } row.find('img').off(rowMediaNamespace).on(rowMediaNamespace, function() { window.requestAnimationFrame(function() { applyLayoutBehavior(); }); }); } applyLayoutBehavior(); bindRowMediaRefresh(); $(window).off('load' + windowEventNamespace + ' resize' + windowEventNamespace).on('load' + windowEventNamespace + ' resize' + windowEventNamespace, function() { window.requestAnimationFrame(function() { applyLayoutBehavior(); }); }); })(); Find more of Chris’s work on his instagram or website.Charlotte x (function(window, $) { if (!$) { return; } window.qbInitSectionShells = function(root) { var shells = $(root || document).find('.qb-section-shell'); var prefersReducedMotion = window.matchMedia && window.matchMedia('(prefers-reduced-motion: reduce)').matches; var parallaxShells = $(); var observer = null; $(window).off('.qbSectionShells'); if (window.qbSectionShellObserver && typeof window.qbSectionShellObserver.disconnect === 'function') { window.qbSectionShellObserver.disconnect(); } window.qbSectionShellObserver = null; shells.each(function() { var shell = $(this); var animation = shell.attr('data-section-animation') || 'none'; var trigger = shell.attr('data-section-animation-trigger') || 'scroll'; var isParallax = shell.attr('data-section-media-motion') === 'parallax' && shell.attr('data-background-type') === 'image' && shell.attr('data-background-layout') === 'single'; shell.removeClass('qb-section-shell--visible'); if (prefersReducedMotion || animation === 'none') { shell.addClass('qb-section-shell--visible'); } else if (trigger === 'load') { window.requestAnimationFrame(function() { shell.addClass('qb-section-shell--visible'); }); } else { if (!observer && 'IntersectionObserver' in window) { observer = new IntersectionObserver(function(entries, instance) { $.each(entries, function(_, entry) { if (entry.isIntersecting) { $(entry.target).addClass('qb-section-shell--visible'); instance.unobserve(entry.target); } }); }, { threshold: 0.2, rootMargin: '0px 0px -10% 0px' }); } if (observer) { observer.observe(shell.get(0)); } else { shell.addClass('qb-section-shell--visible'); } } if (isParallax && !prefersReducedMotion) { parallaxShells = parallaxShells.add(shell); } else { shell.css('--qb-section-parallax-offset', '0px'); } }); if (observer) { window.qbSectionShellObserver = observer; } if (!parallaxShells.length) { return; } var updateParallax = function() { if (window.innerWidth < 768) { parallaxShells.css('--qb-section-parallax-offset', '0px'); return; } parallaxShells.each(function() { var shell = $(this); var shellElement = shell.get(0); if (!shellElement) { return; } var rect = shellElement.getBoundingClientRect(); var viewportHeight = window.innerHeight || document.documentElement.clientHeight; if (rect.bottom < 0 || rect.top > viewportHeight) { return; } var distanceFromCenter = (viewportHeight / 2) - (rect.top + (rect.height / 2)); var offset = Math.max(-38, Math.min(38, distanceFromCenter * 0.12)); shell.css('--qb-section-parallax-offset', offset.toFixed(2) + 'px'); }); }; $(window).on('scroll.qbSectionShells resize.qbSectionShells', updateParallax); updateParallax(); }; $(function() { window.qbInitSectionShells(document); }); })(window, window.jQuery);

The Artist Series: Marie Valencia

Wed, 08 Jul 2020 10:49:10 +1200

“Art is the most intense mode of individualism that the world has known.” – Oscar Wilde In this series we shine a light on artists expressing their individuality, documenting what they love, working hard on their craft, and sharing it with the world. We spoke to Auckland-based Marie Valencia about what makes her art, self described as dreamy and curated, special to her. 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'center' : 'flex-end' }); } function bindRowMediaRefresh() { if (!row.length) { return; } row.find('img').off(rowMediaNamespace).on(rowMediaNamespace, function() { window.requestAnimationFrame(function() { applyLayoutBehavior(); }); }); } applyLayoutBehavior(); bindRowMediaRefresh(); $(window).off('load' + windowEventNamespace + ' resize' + windowEventNamespace).on('load' + windowEventNamespace + ' resize' + windowEventNamespace, function() { window.requestAnimationFrame(function() { applyLayoutBehavior(); }); }); })(); So, How did you get started in photography? It sort of naturally progressed — I studied and did all kinds of art when I was younger, eventually ending up as a photographer and graphic designer. My travels definitely inspired me to share how I saw the world in all its beauty, and those special moments in between. In your work, you use a lot of symmetry, and with a focus on creating unique colour palettes. Is your shooting method more organised or spontaneous? Both! Yes, a lot of my work focuses on palettes, soft light and seasons — and these natural elements help inform the story I want to tell. There are little details that can only ever pop up on a spontaneous drive down a dirt road, like, for example, dust storms in the outback or unmarked poles in the middle of nowhere. And those are my favourite kind of photographs. However my work also takes me to destinations that I am more organised to shoot in. I take into account weather, mood and of course natural light when I plan for those. 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'center' : 'flex-end' }); } function bindRowMediaRefresh() { if (!row.length) { return; } row.find('img').off(rowMediaNamespace).on(rowMediaNamespace, function() { window.requestAnimationFrame(function() { applyLayoutBehavior(); }); }); } applyLayoutBehavior(); bindRowMediaRefresh(); $(window).off('load' + windowEventNamespace + ' resize' + windowEventNamespace).on('load' + windowEventNamespace + ' resize' + windowEventNamespace, function() { window.requestAnimationFrame(function() { applyLayoutBehavior(); }); }); })(); What advice would you give to people trying to find their aesthetic or style? It all starts with what you want to share, and understanding the reasons why you want to share it. Try to get a feel for what stands out to you and what you are passionate about. Be authentic and consistent and your style will eventually unfold. 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'center' : 'flex-end' }); } function bindRowMediaRefresh() { if (!row.length) { return; } row.find('img').off(rowMediaNamespace).on(rowMediaNamespace, function() { window.requestAnimationFrame(function() { applyLayoutBehavior(); }); }); } applyLayoutBehavior(); bindRowMediaRefresh(); $(window).off('load' + windowEventNamespace + ' resize' + windowEventNamespace).on('load' + windowEventNamespace + ' resize' + windowEventNamespace, function() { window.requestAnimationFrame(function() { applyLayoutBehavior(); }); }); })(); How do you stay inspired? What do you do when in a creative rut? Slow down and remind myself of the reasons why I love photography. There are days when I don’t feel like even touching a camera or editing a photo — but I end up by remembering why I do what I do, and keep pushing through it. To get myself out of a creative block I sometimes talk to other creatives, or step out and do a different medium of art (ikebana or painting, usually). Sometimes this informs my photography, and more often than not I end up shooting what I make, even just for myself. What does a typical day look like for you? It is so varied. Some days find me driving for miles and miles capturing stories, or foraging for perfect hillside blooms, and other days I’m sitting in front of the computer, piecing the next adventure together or sending out emails! 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'center' : 'flex-end' }); } function bindRowMediaRefresh() { if (!row.length) { return; } row.find('img').off(rowMediaNamespace).on(rowMediaNamespace, function() { window.requestAnimationFrame(function() { applyLayoutBehavior(); }); }); } applyLayoutBehavior(); bindRowMediaRefresh(); $(window).off('load' + windowEventNamespace + ' resize' + windowEventNamespace).on('load' + windowEventNamespace + ' resize' + windowEventNamespace, function() { window.requestAnimationFrame(function() { applyLayoutBehavior(); }); }); })(); What's a photo you’re most proud of? Can you tell us the story behind it? This one is under the more organised sort of shoot. It was the first time I was to see Milford Sound and I wanted to kayak its waters. A simple wish but it was a vision I’d had for a while. I partnered with Landroamer and took one of their foldable kayaks — they are called Oru Kayak — down from Auckland to Queenstown. As I was there for a job with Destination Queenstown, I only had one day and night to visit Milford Sound - and it was perfect. When we got there, it had stopped raining and it was just before blue hour. I set up the kayak and cameras and away I went. There was a stillness in the air and a moment of complete awe, paddling the waters of this magnificent natural wonder, and then capturing this fleeting moment forever. 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'center' : 'flex-end' }); } function bindRowMediaRefresh() { if (!row.length) { return; } row.find('img').off(rowMediaNamespace).on(rowMediaNamespace, function() { window.requestAnimationFrame(function() { applyLayoutBehavior(); }); }); } applyLayoutBehavior(); bindRowMediaRefresh(); $(window).off('load' + windowEventNamespace + ' resize' + windowEventNamespace).on('load' + windowEventNamespace + ' resize' + windowEventNamespace, function() { window.requestAnimationFrame(function() { applyLayoutBehavior(); }); }); })(); What part of photography has been the most rewarding for you? Getting to share the way I see the world through photography. It’s a way of expressing myself, an appreciation for the world around us and how important it is to protect it. And if I am able to get that message or story across — well that is just the most rewarding thing. 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'center' : 'flex-end' }); } function bindRowMediaRefresh() { if (!row.length) { return; } row.find('img').off(rowMediaNamespace).on(rowMediaNamespace, function() { window.requestAnimationFrame(function() { applyLayoutBehavior(); }); }); } applyLayoutBehavior(); bindRowMediaRefresh(); $(window).off('load' + windowEventNamespace + ' resize' + windowEventNamespace).on('load' + windowEventNamespace + ' resize' + windowEventNamespace, function() { window.requestAnimationFrame(function() { applyLayoutBehavior(); }); }); })(); See more of Marie Valencia’s work on her instagram or website.Charlotte x (function(window, $) { if (!$) { return; } window.qbInitSectionShells = function(root) { var shells = $(root || document).find('.qb-section-shell'); var prefersReducedMotion = window.matchMedia && window.matchMedia('(prefers-reduced-motion: reduce)').matches; var parallaxShells = $(); var observer = null; $(window).off('.qbSectionShells'); if (window.qbSectionShellObserver && typeof window.qbSectionShellObserver.disconnect === 'function') { window.qbSectionShellObserver.disconnect(); } window.qbSectionShellObserver = null; shells.each(function() { var shell = $(this); var animation = shell.attr('data-section-animation') || 'none'; var trigger = shell.attr('data-section-animation-trigger') || 'scroll'; var isParallax = shell.attr('data-section-media-motion') === 'parallax' && shell.attr('data-background-type') === 'image' && shell.attr('data-background-layout') === 'single'; shell.removeClass('qb-section-shell--visible'); if (prefersReducedMotion || animation === 'none') { shell.addClass('qb-section-shell--visible'); } else if (trigger === 'load') { window.requestAnimationFrame(function() { shell.addClass('qb-section-shell--visible'); }); } else { if (!observer && 'IntersectionObserver' in window) { observer = new IntersectionObserver(function(entries, instance) { $.each(entries, function(_, entry) { if (entry.isIntersecting) { $(entry.target).addClass('qb-section-shell--visible'); instance.unobserve(entry.target); } }); }, { threshold: 0.2, rootMargin: '0px 0px -10% 0px' }); } if (observer) { observer.observe(shell.get(0)); } else { shell.addClass('qb-section-shell--visible'); } } if (isParallax && !prefersReducedMotion) { parallaxShells = parallaxShells.add(shell); } else { shell.css('--qb-section-parallax-offset', '0px'); } }); if (observer) { window.qbSectionShellObserver = observer; } if (!parallaxShells.length) { return; } var updateParallax = function() { if (window.innerWidth < 768) { parallaxShells.css('--qb-section-parallax-offset', '0px'); return; } parallaxShells.each(function() { var shell = $(this); var shellElement = shell.get(0); if (!shellElement) { return; } var rect = shellElement.getBoundingClientRect(); var viewportHeight = window.innerHeight || document.documentElement.clientHeight; if (rect.bottom < 0 || rect.top > viewportHeight) { return; } var distanceFromCenter = (viewportHeight / 2) - (rect.top + (rect.height / 2)); var offset = Math.max(-38, Math.min(38, distanceFromCenter * 0.12)); shell.css('--qb-section-parallax-offset', offset.toFixed(2) + 'px'); }); }; $(window).on('scroll.qbSectionShells resize.qbSectionShells', updateParallax); updateParallax(); }; $(function() { window.qbInitSectionShells(document); }); })(window, window.jQuery);

The Artist Series: Josh Hilliam

Fri, 26 Jun 2020 11:08:39 +1200

“Art is the most intense mode of individualism that the world has known.” – Oscar Wilde In this series we shine a light on artists expressing their individuality, documenting what they love, working hard on their craft, and sharing it with the world. We took a deep dive into Auckland-based landscape and automotive photographer, Josh Hilliam’s mind to discuss his process of chasing down the wild coastline. 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'center' : 'flex-end' }); } function bindRowMediaRefresh() { if (!row.length) { return; } row.find('img').off(rowMediaNamespace).on(rowMediaNamespace, function() { window.requestAnimationFrame(function() { applyLayoutBehavior(); }); }); } applyLayoutBehavior(); bindRowMediaRefresh(); $(window).off('load' + windowEventNamespace + ' resize' + windowEventNamespace).on('load' + windowEventNamespace + ' resize' + windowEventNamespace, function() { window.requestAnimationFrame(function() { applyLayoutBehavior(); }); }); })(); How did you get started in photography? For me, photography started with playing around with a GoPro and a building obsession for aesthetic looking photos. It became a creative outlet that I was interested in and was something that I just ran with. From there I bought another GoPro, then a basic DSLR, and finally where I am now playing around with full frames. What are your favourite or secret spots in New Zealand? NZ has so many banger spots to offer it is just unreal what you can find when you start looking around. At the start of the year I headed down to the South Island for just under a week, which was the first time I've been able to explore the area on my terms. As much as I love taking photos along the west coast of Auckland it just doesn't quite compare to what you see down south. The 'secret' clay cliffs that a few will know about would probably be at the top of my list. 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'center' : 'flex-end' }); } function bindRowMediaRefresh() { if (!row.length) { return; } row.find('img').off(rowMediaNamespace).on(rowMediaNamespace, function() { window.requestAnimationFrame(function() { applyLayoutBehavior(); }); }); } applyLayoutBehavior(); bindRowMediaRefresh(); $(window).off('load' + windowEventNamespace + ' resize' + windowEventNamespace).on('load' + windowEventNamespace + ' resize' + windowEventNamespace, function() { window.requestAnimationFrame(function() { applyLayoutBehavior(); }); }); })(); How do you stay inspired? What do you do when in a creative rut? When creativity just isn't flowing the way it should be, I find the best thing to do is detach for a little while and dive into other things in life I enjoy. Getting outdoors and surfing, mountain biking, snowboarding, hanging with mates, and anything else that gets me stoked, often resets things for me. Sometimes getting out of my comfort zone and shooting things completely different to the norm opens the mind and helps drive creativity. Lastly, surrounding yourself with people that are just as into it, if not more, can make a world of difference, allowing you to bounce ideas off one another. 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'center' : 'flex-end' }); } function bindRowMediaRefresh() { if (!row.length) { return; } row.find('img').off(rowMediaNamespace).on(rowMediaNamespace, function() { window.requestAnimationFrame(function() { applyLayoutBehavior(); }); }); } applyLayoutBehavior(); bindRowMediaRefresh(); $(window).off('load' + windowEventNamespace + ' resize' + windowEventNamespace).on('load' + windowEventNamespace + ' resize' + windowEventNamespace, function() { window.requestAnimationFrame(function() { applyLayoutBehavior(); }); }); })(); What does a typical day look like for you? Despite what I may portray on my Instagram, I'm a full-time mechanical engineer student so through the year most of my time is spent in the books. However, when the time permits you'll find me on the side hustle, shooting jobs, expanding my portfolio or just getting out and staying fit. What advice would you give photographers starting out? The key takeaway from my experience so far would be to just enjoy the process. There is so much to learn in the creative space. Getting better is an ongoing task and requires many repetitive hours taking photos or sitting behind the computer. I only permit myself so much advice to give to others in this regard, because I'm still somewhat starting out in terms of a career, but if you're passionate about it as I am, just put the work in and chase it. 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After hiking up to this spot on the last morning of the trip, our planning paid off as we were treated to stunning morning light catching the peaks. 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'center' : 'flex-end' }); } function bindRowMediaRefresh() { if (!row.length) { return; } row.find('img').off(rowMediaNamespace).on(rowMediaNamespace, function() { window.requestAnimationFrame(function() { applyLayoutBehavior(); }); }); } applyLayoutBehavior(); bindRowMediaRefresh(); $(window).off('load' + windowEventNamespace + ' resize' + windowEventNamespace).on('load' + windowEventNamespace + ' resize' + windowEventNamespace, function() { window.requestAnimationFrame(function() { applyLayoutBehavior(); }); }); })(); Find more of Josh’s work on his instagram or website.Charlotte x (function(window, $) { if (!$) { return; } window.qbInitSectionShells = function(root) { var shells = $(root || document).find('.qb-section-shell'); var prefersReducedMotion = window.matchMedia && window.matchMedia('(prefers-reduced-motion: reduce)').matches; var parallaxShells = $(); var observer = null; $(window).off('.qbSectionShells'); if (window.qbSectionShellObserver && typeof window.qbSectionShellObserver.disconnect === 'function') { window.qbSectionShellObserver.disconnect(); } window.qbSectionShellObserver = null; shells.each(function() { var shell = $(this); var animation = shell.attr('data-section-animation') || 'none'; var trigger = shell.attr('data-section-animation-trigger') || 'scroll'; var isParallax = shell.attr('data-section-media-motion') === 'parallax' && shell.attr('data-background-type') === 'image' && shell.attr('data-background-layout') === 'single'; shell.removeClass('qb-section-shell--visible'); if (prefersReducedMotion || animation === 'none') { shell.addClass('qb-section-shell--visible'); } else if (trigger === 'load') { window.requestAnimationFrame(function() { shell.addClass('qb-section-shell--visible'); }); } else { if (!observer && 'IntersectionObserver' in window) { observer = new IntersectionObserver(function(entries, instance) { $.each(entries, function(_, entry) { if (entry.isIntersecting) { $(entry.target).addClass('qb-section-shell--visible'); instance.unobserve(entry.target); } }); }, { threshold: 0.2, rootMargin: '0px 0px -10% 0px' }); } if (observer) { observer.observe(shell.get(0)); } else { shell.addClass('qb-section-shell--visible'); } } if (isParallax && !prefersReducedMotion) { parallaxShells = parallaxShells.add(shell); } else { shell.css('--qb-section-parallax-offset', '0px'); } }); if (observer) { window.qbSectionShellObserver = observer; } if (!parallaxShells.length) { return; } var updateParallax = function() { if (window.innerWidth < 768) { parallaxShells.css('--qb-section-parallax-offset', '0px'); return; } parallaxShells.each(function() { var shell = $(this); var shellElement = shell.get(0); if (!shellElement) { return; } var rect = shellElement.getBoundingClientRect(); var viewportHeight = window.innerHeight || document.documentElement.clientHeight; if (rect.bottom < 0 || rect.top > viewportHeight) { return; } var distanceFromCenter = (viewportHeight / 2) - (rect.top + (rect.height / 2)); var offset = Math.max(-38, Math.min(38, distanceFromCenter * 0.12)); shell.css('--qb-section-parallax-offset', offset.toFixed(2) + 'px'); }); }; $(window).on('scroll.qbSectionShells resize.qbSectionShells', updateParallax); updateParallax(); }; $(function() { window.qbInitSectionShells(document); }); })(window, window.jQuery);

Custom project: Doyle Yachts

Wed, 14 Nov 2018 08:09:37 +1300

We love seeing our books and albums used for out-of-the-ordinary projects, so were delighted when Doyle Yachts asked us to create a book to promote their handmade sails. Months later and we get to share it with you. We love how powerful the full bleed pages look, and think this is going to really help set them apart. 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'center' : 'flex-end' }); } function bindRowMediaRefresh() { if (!row.length) { return; } row.find('img').off(rowMediaNamespace).on(rowMediaNamespace, function() { window.requestAnimationFrame(function() { applyLayoutBehavior(); }); }); } applyLayoutBehavior(); bindRowMediaRefresh(); $(window).off('load' + windowEventNamespace + ' resize' + windowEventNamespace).on('load' + windowEventNamespace + ' resize' + windowEventNamespace, function() { window.requestAnimationFrame(function() { applyLayoutBehavior(); }); }); })(); Doyle chose to order two 12x12 Q Book Lights, and asked us for a complete 80 page design (160 sides). This meant we had enough room for large images, but also space to incorporate text throughout the design to explain different aspects of the sails. 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'center' : 'flex-end' }); } function bindRowMediaRefresh() { if (!row.length) { return; } row.find('img').off(rowMediaNamespace).on(rowMediaNamespace, function() { window.requestAnimationFrame(function() { applyLayoutBehavior(); }); }); } applyLayoutBehavior(); bindRowMediaRefresh(); $(window).off('load' + windowEventNamespace + ' resize' + windowEventNamespace).on('load' + windowEventNamespace + ' resize' + windowEventNamespace, function() { window.requestAnimationFrame(function() { applyLayoutBehavior(); }); }); })(); All our books and albums are customised with respect to page type and design, cover style, cover material etc. But projects like these two books, which are to be used for sales purposes, generally demand more in-depth attention to such details as text editing and proofing, image placement, design concepts, and alignment with the company's in-house style, for which we offer a premium service. In this case, due to the amount of text, we decided to use InDesign rather than our normal Photojunction or Workspace. For custom projects please email us about your concept so we can talk through what we can create together. 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By the horns

Thu, 27 Jul 2017 08:32:14 +1200

Photographer Amanda King from ‘By the Horns’ lives on a sheep and beef farm in rural Canterbury, New Zealand. Her career took a turn after she took a photo of a "big hairy cow" to display in her living room. Her friends loved her 40x30 print and requested copies for themselves. She sensed an opportunity, and within nine weeks had built up a 16,000 following on Facebook. We asked Amanda about her new business venture, what inspires her about rural animals and a bit about the way she chooses to display her work. 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"I'm a huge animal lover, and really aim to pet everything in our paddock that's not there purely to eat! I've always wanted a large print of a hairy cow on my wall, so I went out looking for one to photograph. I got it printed to a large 40x30 and then had a few requests from friends to do the same for them. I figured, why not keep doing this with all the other rural animals around me and see where it takes me?" 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Also, having a bit of courage helps, as getting close to those bulls gets my heart racing."Amanda says she loves to print big. "I think the bigger the print the better. It has such an impact design-wise, and can really accentuate a living space. I have a particular soft spot for animals with horns. I just think they look wonderful in photos. However I photograph almost anything. I have many requests for many different types of rural animals!" 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I have some exciting new subjects to photograph coming soon."If you’d like to check out more of Amanda's work, be sure to jump over to her Facebook, website, and Instagram. 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An Aqua Frizzante Portfolio Album

Mon, 26 Jun 2017 15:42:11 +1200

Love Stories

Tue, 14 Feb 2017 07:18:06 +1300

Valentine's Day is upon us, and what better way to mark the day than to ponder the wonder of love. Charlotte Christian, wedding photographer and self professed enthusiast of all things love, talked to us about celebrating personal stories of love through photography. Love is something we should celebrate every day, she says."Sometimes in our busy lives we forget to take a moment to dwell on what we have in life, and all the different kinds of love that we receive. I think when we take the time to celebrate and appreciate people who give us love, it flourishes and then in turn, spreads to those whom they love, and becomes a cycle." 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'center' : 'flex-end' }); } function bindRowMediaRefresh() { if (!row.length) { return; } row.find('img').off(rowMediaNamespace).on(rowMediaNamespace, function() { window.requestAnimationFrame(function() { applyLayoutBehavior(); }); }); } applyLayoutBehavior(); bindRowMediaRefresh(); $(window).off('load' + windowEventNamespace + ' resize' + windowEventNamespace).on('load' + windowEventNamespace + ' resize' + windowEventNamespace, function() { window.requestAnimationFrame(function() { applyLayoutBehavior(); }); }); })(); Of photography as a medium for showcasing love, Charlotte says, "It allows you to freeze a moment in time — one that may be like every other moment — a kiss, an embrace, a laugh with your loved one. It celebrates a moment of happiness that you can look to for strength in times of hardship. People use photos to remember and to be remembered." Charlotte feels strongly about printing. "I find nowadays people aren't so quick to get things printed, as social media is such an instant way to share with a wider audience. I truly feel printing an album, or getting favourites printed through a quality vendor, is such a timeless thing. To be able to hold a tangible image is so much more real and intimate than looking at them on a screen." 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'center' : 'flex-end' }); } function bindRowMediaRefresh() { if (!row.length) { return; } row.find('img').off(rowMediaNamespace).on(rowMediaNamespace, function() { window.requestAnimationFrame(function() { applyLayoutBehavior(); }); }); } applyLayoutBehavior(); bindRowMediaRefresh(); $(window).off('load' + windowEventNamespace + ' resize' + windowEventNamespace).on('load' + windowEventNamespace + ' resize' + windowEventNamespace, function() { window.requestAnimationFrame(function() { applyLayoutBehavior(); }); }); })(); One couple served as a source of inspiration, both in work and love. "I used to work in a cafe part-time where these two love birds would come and get their daily dose of long black with almond milk. Every time they came in they would light up the space. They really taught me to not be ashamed to show affection in public, and to be proud of the person you are with. A few years down the track I was fortunate enough to document their marriage and witness their love, that had only grown, in front of their family and friends." 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'center' : 'flex-end' }); } function bindRowMediaRefresh() { if (!row.length) { return; } row.find('img').off(rowMediaNamespace).on(rowMediaNamespace, function() { window.requestAnimationFrame(function() { applyLayoutBehavior(); }); }); } applyLayoutBehavior(); bindRowMediaRefresh(); $(window).off('load' + windowEventNamespace + ' resize' + windowEventNamespace).on('load' + windowEventNamespace + ' resize' + windowEventNamespace, function() { window.requestAnimationFrame(function() { applyLayoutBehavior(); }); }); })(); "I am very lucky to have a wonderful man, Cameron, whom I treasure very much. I think supporting and showing interest in the things your other half loves to do is a great way to show them you care for them." It's all about spending time, and words of affirmation. "My partner loves the outdoors, so we spend a lot of time going for bush walks, camping and hiking. And in turn, Cam gets into photography, and always points out spots or light that would make a beautiful photograph. He actually takes more selfies of us than I do! Being honest and saying how we feel in every situation can be hard, but it's something that makes me really respect and honour my other half." 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Persistence is key

Tue, 09 Aug 2016 08:02:18 +1200

strength, substance, craftsmanship

Fri, 29 Jul 2016 10:19:28 +1200

Sarah Brookes celebrates boudoir

Mon, 07 Sep 2015 16:32:37 +1200

Sarah Brookes’ first boudoir shoot was for a friend getting married. She shot some beautiful images of her friend in her bridal lingerie and found the experience captivating. Now she wonders if it’s the best job in the world, working one-to-one with her clients on something so important to them, and witnessing their personal transformations.“I get lots of lovely comments from the husband/ fiancé too, thanking me for capturing their partner in such a beautiful way. What a privilege!”Sarah enjoys the technical challenges as well. Every booking is different, and on a cloudy day every minute can be too. She doesn’t like artificial light because it takes away from a natural, comfortable experience for the client. Which means she needs to be at one with her camera and constantly adjusting to the available light — from the small windows at her friend’s shoot for example.To ensure her clients feel comfortable, and arrive for their boudoir shoot completely relaxed, Sarah sends them a comprehensive PDF with lots of information about how to prepare. She also invites them to join a secret Pinterest board where they can pin images that they are drawn to. It’s a fun exercise, and useful to Sarah as it gives her an insight in to what they are looking for.“Several weeks before the shoot we have a nice chat over the phone to go through any questions. This is a nice opportunity for reassurance if they mention any areas that they are self conscious about, and also for building trust. The shoot takes place in their home, or a beautiful hotel room, and they are treated to professional hair and make up. We have lovely chats about their hobbies, their partner and what they are looking forward to with the shoot. We then take a look at the various lingerie that they have brought and discuss when we will shoot which ensemble, and why. I like to shoot three different pieces during the session.“Clients feel comfortable when they know what to expect. I love getting to the stage where clients offer up suggestions: this really shows that they are comfortable and enjoying the shoot, which is very important to me.”Sarah says her clients leave a boudoir session with boosted self-confidence, big smiles on their faces, and looking forward to seeing their album and their partners’ reactions. “After three hours ‘being all about you’ and uncovering their inner goddess, women feel that they have reconnected with their bodies and who they are as individuals. Sometimes life’s demanding responsibilities take over and we lose that connection. I know that every time the album is opened and pored over, that connection will come back to the surface and revive self confidence and the goddess within.”Including an album in her boudoir package was a no brainer for her. “The ethos within my business is for my clients to be able to walk away with tangible photography for them to treasure forever. For me there is nothing better than looking through an old album and reconnecting with happy memories.”Sarah saw her first Queensberry at Aspire and says she was completely taken back by the quality. “Thanks to Queensberry craftsmanship, it is a luxurious experience to turn each page, and the quality of the paper does the photography justice. Every image is produced and edited one at a time, so seeing my images on Tintoretto paper gives me such pride and really does the image justice."Alexandria x (function(window, $) { if (!$) { return; } window.qbInitSectionShells = function(root) { var shells = $(root || document).find('.qb-section-shell'); var prefersReducedMotion = window.matchMedia && window.matchMedia('(prefers-reduced-motion: reduce)').matches; var parallaxShells = $(); var observer = null; $(window).off('.qbSectionShells'); if (window.qbSectionShellObserver && typeof window.qbSectionShellObserver.disconnect === 'function') { window.qbSectionShellObserver.disconnect(); } window.qbSectionShellObserver = null; shells.each(function() { var shell = $(this); var animation = shell.attr('data-section-animation') || 'none'; var trigger = shell.attr('data-section-animation-trigger') || 'scroll'; var isParallax = shell.attr('data-section-media-motion') === 'parallax' && shell.attr('data-background-type') === 'image' && shell.attr('data-background-layout') === 'single'; shell.removeClass('qb-section-shell--visible'); if (prefersReducedMotion || animation === 'none') { shell.addClass('qb-section-shell--visible'); } else if (trigger === 'load') { window.requestAnimationFrame(function() { shell.addClass('qb-section-shell--visible'); }); } else { if (!observer && 'IntersectionObserver' in window) { observer = new IntersectionObserver(function(entries, instance) { $.each(entries, function(_, entry) { if (entry.isIntersecting) { $(entry.target).addClass('qb-section-shell--visible'); instance.unobserve(entry.target); } }); }, { threshold: 0.2, rootMargin: '0px 0px -10% 0px' }); } if (observer) { observer.observe(shell.get(0)); } else { shell.addClass('qb-section-shell--visible'); } } if (isParallax && !prefersReducedMotion) { parallaxShells = parallaxShells.add(shell); } else { shell.css('--qb-section-parallax-offset', '0px'); } }); if (observer) { window.qbSectionShellObserver = observer; } if (!parallaxShells.length) { return; } var updateParallax = function() { if (window.innerWidth < 768) { parallaxShells.css('--qb-section-parallax-offset', '0px'); return; } parallaxShells.each(function() { var shell = $(this); var shellElement = shell.get(0); if (!shellElement) { return; } var rect = shellElement.getBoundingClientRect(); var viewportHeight = window.innerHeight || document.documentElement.clientHeight; if (rect.bottom < 0 || rect.top > viewportHeight) { return; } var distanceFromCenter = (viewportHeight / 2) - (rect.top + (rect.height / 2)); var offset = Math.max(-38, Math.min(38, distanceFromCenter * 0.12)); shell.css('--qb-section-parallax-offset', offset.toFixed(2) + 'px'); }); }; $(window).on('scroll.qbSectionShells resize.qbSectionShells', updateParallax); updateParallax(); }; $(function() { window.qbInitSectionShells(document); }); })(window, window.jQuery);

AIBP Special Edition Q-Book

Thu, 30 Apr 2015 00:00:00 +1200

We designed, printed and bound a number of special edition Q-Books for AIBP (Association of International Boudoir Photographers). The books feature a collection of beautiful photographs that were part of the “2014 Best of AIBP Image Competition”. (We were 'oohing' and 'ahhing' throughout the entire product shoot). AIBP seeks to unite professional boudoir photographers globally, to share in common interests from the beauty, art, technique and business aspects of the industry. AIBP has members on six continents, and believes in recognizing amazing talent, which is where the "Best Of AIBP Image Competition" came from. They have chosen a Carbon Buckram cover for their 10x10 Q-Books with Tintoretto art paper. Out of hundreds of submissions, check out some of the top picks below... Whether you're after limited runs or a one-off, printing, production or design services - or all three - we'd love to work with you. Check out other custom jobs we have worked on here. If you think you'd like to be a part of AIBP, definitely watch their home-page video and apply to join.Thanks again AIBP for letting us share one of your Q-Books on the blog - we think it's gorgeous! Melissa x (function(window, $) { if (!$) { return; } window.qbInitSectionShells = function(root) { var shells = $(root || document).find('.qb-section-shell'); var prefersReducedMotion = window.matchMedia && window.matchMedia('(prefers-reduced-motion: reduce)').matches; var parallaxShells = $(); var observer = null; $(window).off('.qbSectionShells'); if (window.qbSectionShellObserver && typeof window.qbSectionShellObserver.disconnect === 'function') { window.qbSectionShellObserver.disconnect(); } window.qbSectionShellObserver = null; shells.each(function() { var shell = $(this); var animation = shell.attr('data-section-animation') || 'none'; var trigger = shell.attr('data-section-animation-trigger') || 'scroll'; var isParallax = shell.attr('data-section-media-motion') === 'parallax' && shell.attr('data-background-type') === 'image' && shell.attr('data-background-layout') === 'single'; shell.removeClass('qb-section-shell--visible'); if (prefersReducedMotion || animation === 'none') { shell.addClass('qb-section-shell--visible'); } else if (trigger === 'load') { window.requestAnimationFrame(function() { shell.addClass('qb-section-shell--visible'); }); } else { if (!observer && 'IntersectionObserver' in window) { observer = new IntersectionObserver(function(entries, instance) { $.each(entries, function(_, entry) { if (entry.isIntersecting) { $(entry.target).addClass('qb-section-shell--visible'); instance.unobserve(entry.target); } }); }, { threshold: 0.2, rootMargin: '0px 0px -10% 0px' }); } if (observer) { observer.observe(shell.get(0)); } else { shell.addClass('qb-section-shell--visible'); } } if (isParallax && !prefersReducedMotion) { parallaxShells = parallaxShells.add(shell); } else { shell.css('--qb-section-parallax-offset', '0px'); } }); if (observer) { window.qbSectionShellObserver = observer; } if (!parallaxShells.length) { return; } var updateParallax = function() { if (window.innerWidth < 768) { parallaxShells.css('--qb-section-parallax-offset', '0px'); return; } parallaxShells.each(function() { var shell = $(this); var shellElement = shell.get(0); if (!shellElement) { return; } var rect = shellElement.getBoundingClientRect(); var viewportHeight = window.innerHeight || document.documentElement.clientHeight; if (rect.bottom < 0 || rect.top > viewportHeight) { return; } var distanceFromCenter = (viewportHeight / 2) - (rect.top + (rect.height / 2)); var offset = Math.max(-38, Math.min(38, distanceFromCenter * 0.12)); shell.css('--qb-section-parallax-offset', offset.toFixed(2) + 'px'); }); }; $(window).on('scroll.qbSectionShells resize.qbSectionShells', updateParallax); updateParallax(); }; $(function() { window.qbInitSectionShells(document); }); })(window, window.jQuery);

Raising The Bar

Fri, 27 Mar 2015 14:57:57 +1300

THE DOLPHIN, THE GAZELLE, THE CHEETAH AND THE LIONOriginally published on The Candid Eye, what makes this post by James Yeats-Brown so compelling is that its passion comes from James' clients as much as from him. A lovely and revealing insight into the motivation behind family photography. - IanWhen I arrived at Mike and Clare’s house, Mike was wielding a pen-knife in boy scout fashion and excitedly removing an old sepia photograph from a crumbling frame. The image depicted a formal group at a wedding, a family gathering posed in a static arrangement to allow for the long exposure time to capture the moment for posterity. Mike had recovered it along with some others from an outhouse he was clearing out; it was in all likelihood just over a hundred years old. It was an emotional moment - I was now there to take photographs of his own family.Mike is a leadership consultant at Aberkyn, and an author on the subject, and Clare is a television and radio presenter - they are parents to four children. They are nothing if not passionate. Passionate about everything: family, faith, work, football, friends, life. I had known the family for a little while, in particular as neighbours in Winchester and I was always certain a photo shoot with them would be exceptional. When the opportunity did eventually arrive, I was taken aback by the generosity of access to the inner heart of family that they granted me. The experience is equally generously conveyed in Clare’s own words:“Mike was the one who saw it first - ‘It’ being ‘The Golden Years’ of family life - when Lily (13) is her own person but yet so happy to be with us still, Maisie (10) is stepping into her true self, Hal (8) is so full of fun and without guile, and Gabriel (6) is still young enough to be doted on by all the other siblings, and for him life is all about play… "This is the story of the Dolphin (watch her dive);"The Gazelle (watch her dance);"The Cheetah (watch him run)"And the Lion Cub (watch him roll and bask in the sun!)"All themselves. And all bound as one. “As a family we are consciously trying to ‘make memories’ - family adventures or times of one-on-one: Sunday tea by the fire, or Dad’s Saturday brunch… but how do we ‘capture’ those memories? My hope was to have someone photograph ‘the vernacular’, the everyday, to create a virtual and visual scrap book that goes beyond the scrubbed faces and the smiles. “When Lily was born we had a fire in the house and it was pretty devastating. It certainly made us realise what was important in our lives - and the only thing we wanted to rescue was… the photographs. The memories, the stories, our history and that of the generations before us. Fortunately, we had never put them in albums - instead they were left in boxes stacked at the back of cupboards and so escaped the seeping tentacles of smoke damage and were mainly ok! Ever since then, photographs have been a critical part of our lives; when Mike’s Dad died we bought a good camera (for the first time) - so that we could record precious memories of our growing family. “Though now we are awash with photographs - the children snap away at everything on our phones: a funny face made out of baked beans at the tea table, a hundred shots of conkers, handstands, beetles, goofy grins and the obligatory surfeit of selfies! Devaluing the currency - and yet documenting living history and making their own memories…“So it was time to embrace the Golden Age and capture it by raising the photography bar - with James quietly watching and documenting our family chronicles… catching the laugh and the light, looking through a window into our world… family heritage recorded with split second accuracy that will make each moment last many lifetimes. Perhaps kept on a screen, perhaps in a frame, perhaps carried in the heart.”When we got back from the second part of the shoot, we sat around the kitchen table with a cup of tea and contemplated the hundred year old print. What were we going to produce with the material that we had just captured? I am working on some ideas - there will be something beautiful that celebrates the now of childhood, for sure. But what I’d really like - what we'd really like - is if, in a hundred years’ time, like us around this table, someone would still be able to hold a photograph from this shoot and say, “That’s The Dolphin, The Gazelle, The Cheetah and The Lion. That's our family."James Yeats-Brown has been a photographer for over fifteen years, starting out in the days of film with social photography for Harpers and Queen magazine and then building up extensive experience working for both corporate and private clients. He had photographs selected for exhibition at London’s National Portrait Gallery in the Portrait Prize in 2004 and 2005 and was chosen in 2014 as one of the "bragging rights" photographers by Queensberry. James works entirely on location and is best known for his natural, sometimes quirky, portraits of children and his immersive coverage of special events in the UK and further afield. He is author of The Candid Eye, a blog dedicated to family photography, album making and the need to print to preserve images for the future. 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