Nicolette Neish Photography Blog - ‘from both sides of the lens’

What a way to end a very exciting week!   Last night was the Redlands 11th Annual Photographic Exhibition opening night and presentations - the Exhibition competition is open to all photographers who are residents of Redlands City with all proceeds going to youth charity activities for the local community.  It was great to see lots of amazing work by some very talented photographers on display from the local area as well as around Australia, as the Redlands National exhibition was held at the same time - and thanks to a very hard working support team that organises the event each year.

I am still pinching myself, and was very happy to receive awards for 1st and 2nd place in People Prints;  1st and 2nd place in Photojournalism Digital, 2nd place in People Digital and 2nd place in Nature Digital.    And there is more … (lol) - all the 1st place winners from each category are then judged to select Exhibition Champion Print and Champion Digital - and blow me down - I was amazed to win both!   Now on the funny side, for friends who know me will not be surprised - but I am actually a bit uncomfortable being in the spotlight on occasions like this, so I couldn’t get up to the stage and back fast enough when it was my turn to receive my awards - nearly tripping in my rush to get back to my seat!   

A special thank you to my friends and clients whose images were exhibited and to share some of my photographs from the night:

 1st Place - People Prints and Champion Print

 

2nd Place - People Prints

 

1st Place - Photojournalism / Social Documentary and Champion Digital

 

 2nd Place - People Digital

 

 On a more personal note - I was so happy that both my Mum and Dad were able to come along to the exhibition, even though they both are getting on in years and have not been very well.   My Dad gave me my first camera many years ago, so I was thrilled that Dad got to see a photograph I took of him in his workshop hanging in the exhibition (below) - even though it did not receive a major award - seeing how proud my Dad was meant more to me than any of the trophies.

 

Now you could say that it is actually quite ‘rare’ that you will see a photograph of me anywhere (as I am far more comfortable behind the lens, than in front of it) - but because I guess I have named this blog ‘from both sides of the lens’, I should post one up.   Thanks to Victoria Purdie for taking this photograph below on the night.   You can’t half tell that I love black and white (I think I even look better in b & w! lol)

 

 

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Wow! what an amazing four days!  This week I attended the ‘August Exposure’ photography conference held at the Gold Coast from 25th to 28th August.  The conference was organised by Rob and Shirlene Heyman who did an awesome job putting together a jam packed program of truly inspiring, talented and informative speakers.   I was thrilled to be able to see the photographic work and also listen to wonderful portrait photographers such as Wayne Radford, Rob Heyman, Kelly Munce and Greg Dries - and not to forget the stunning wedding photographers Marcus Bell and Yervant!  Also Tracey Powell, photographer from South Australia, was truly inspirational and motivational in her story and what she has achieved.   I could rattle on and on about the last four days - my head is still spinning with ideas, inspiration and lots of new things to incorporate into my photography. ;)

Also being able to meet and socialise with photographers from all over Australia - to share stories and ideas - was absolutely fabulous and I was very pleased to make some new photographic friends! :)     Now I can’t wait until next year to do it all again! lol - but in the meantime I am even more passionate and enthusiastic about my photography (if that is possible!)  and very keen to get behind the lens and start shooting some new ideas!

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Last Saturday had such a blast working with a group of models, makeup artists and photographers on a Four Elements theme (Earth, Air, Fire and Water).    The makeup artists (Lizzie and Jessica) did a fantastic job on the models, and also Jessie Larcombe made the awesome headpieces for Earth and Fire.   To share some shots from the shoot before I head off down the Gold Coast to the August Exposure photography conference (more on the conference later :) ).

 Earth
Model: Sarah
Makeup: Lizzie
Headpiece made by: Jessie Larcombe

 

Air
Model: Deb
Makeup: Lizzie

 

 

Fire
Model: Sharon
Makeup: Jessica
Headpiece made by: Jessie Larcombe

 

 

Water
Model: Teya
Makeup: Jessica

 

 

 

 

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