APVP, Business, Inspiration, Profiles, VIC

COVID-19: How are Businesses Getting Through it?

This strange time is proving challenging for a lot of us: financially, emotionally, mentally, and of course professionally. But we’re certainly seeing more creativity and collaboration than ever before. See Fiona’s story…

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Peter Hasson APPLM MPhotogII

It’s with great sadness we’re letting you all know of the passing of long term WA member, Peter Hasson APPLM MPhotogII. Peter first joined the AIPP on the 21st of April 1992.

Events, Social, WA

WA Online Catch Up – April 2020

Inaugural online catch up on Thursday 2 April with AIPP WA council, members and sponsors. Online catch-ups are better than no catch-ups at all! It was great to see some new faces.

Featured, Updates

President’s Message March 2020

President, Louise Bagger, chats to the community on behalf of the board, looking back over March of 2020. Topics covered include membership fees, upcoming free Q&A events, awards update, Epson ‘Print Your Legacy’ video series, working from home alone thoughts, and the COVID-19 Resource Library we’ve created for you. Video and written summary inside…

Business, Inspiration, Marketing

March Resource Round-Up

The March 2020 round-up of helpful resources and tech we’ve found for you covering: a free online learning hub, ambient noise generator, a business/branding book and bite-sized business videos, an Instagram live step-by-step guide, web page capture extension, and a synopsis of photo essays and how to create them. Enjoy!

Awards, Inspiration

National Portrait Prize: Four AIPP Members Finalists

Congratulations to all finalists in the 13th National Photographic Portrait Prize (NPPP) including four AIPP members: Karen Waller, Kelly Champion. Nic Duncan and Lori Cicchini. More than 2,500 entries were submitted and 48 finalists selected.

Business, Resources, Updates

COVID-19: NZIPP’s Advice to Photographers

We’re sharing the wisdom of our friendly neighbours from ‘across the ditch’ regarding advice to photographers during COVID-19 on best practice in and around this pandemic.

Events, Social, WA

Photo Walk 2020 – WA

The 2020 city photo walk started in Yagan Square. Kelly and Chris lead the architectural themed walk, while Shaireen and Scott focused on street photography.

Business, Resources

COVID-19: Website Dos and Don’ts

Generalised advice on how to handle COVID-19 information on your photography business website. A list of dos and don’ts for your reference, starting with a (dated) helpful information page to direct queries to. Include links to authoritative sources, be concise, and don’t rehash information that is otherwise widely available. Stay in your own lane and answer pertinent FAQs. By AIPP member, Glenn Martin.

APVP

COVID-19: Sound Hygiene

A living document package of best practice protocol for safely operating film and television sound services in the COVID-19 era. Australian sound recordist, Mark Edwards, is curating the information package on a publicly available Dropbox folder to help mitigate cross infection between talent and crew.

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Don Burrows – A Tribute

Australian jazz legend and keen photographer, Don Burrows, passed away on March 12th, 2020. David Simmonds pays written and pictorial tribute here. “Don was a gentle giant of a man, a musician of great depth and versatility, a jazz legend in his own lifetime. For us all, a living treasure…Of all the famous and talented people I’ve had the privilege to photographed over my career, Don Burrows is closest to my heart.”

Business, Events, WA

Portrait Business Seminar – WA

In the lead up to International Women’s Day, we had an all-female powerhouse line up for our portrait business seminar on Thursday 5 March 2020. Thank you WA Council President, Lisa Ivandich, and to Lauren Tyrrell and Jo Hitchock for sharing your wisdom and experience.

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Vale Don Burrows

Don Burrows passed away on 12 March 2020.

Business, Commercial, Updates

COVID-19: Handling Refund Requests and Cancellations

Wondering how to navigate a spike in refund requests and cancellations? This information is taken from an email newsletter by business contract law specialist, Shalini Nandan-Singh of Legally Shalini. This is general information only and you should speak with a qualified professional regarding your specific situation.

Featured, Updates

President’s Message February 2020

Read about awards season on the brew, the recent Board meeting in Canberra, the new General Member category…

Business, Inspiration, Marketing

February Resource Round-Up

The Feb 2020 round-up of helpful resources and tech we’ve found for you covering: file storage and backup, the World Press Photo Aussie finalists, an online registry service, free time-tracking apps and software, an Instagram/Twitter app hack, and a photography website specialist with a bunch of free resources available. Enjoy!

Awards, Events

WPC Arriviamo Presto!

Events, WA

All Things Print – WA

An intimate event on all things on fine art printing with Ben Walton and Chris Saunders in the Bunker Gallery amidst the ‘Head East & Turn Right’ exhibition. (Photos © Kelly Barker.)

QLD, Queensland, Social

William Long’s Farewell – QLD

Farewell William Long and thank you for your 30 years of service in the AIPP and photographic community at large. Safe travels.

Featured, Profiles, QLD

Thank you William Long

Join us in acknowledging the honoured career in photography of William Long as he moves home to England.

Business, Councils, Events, Marketing

Instagram Deep Dive – VIC

Following the success of Felisha Mina’s initial multi-state Instagram workshops, Victoria hosted a sold-out deep dive event at Olympus HQ in Notting Hill. (Photos © Melissa Wood.)

Updates

President’s Message January 2020

From Louise Bagger. A difficult start to the year. On the AIPP front, things are on the up. (Photo © Ignacio Palacios.)

APVP

Well Hello There, APVP!

Business, Inspiration, Marketing, Uncategorised

January Resource Round-Up

In the interest of keeping our community updated and informed re: interesting and relevant online resources across the broad image-making sector, we’re starting an informal monthly link round-up for you. Welcome to the inaugural edition: freebies, alerts, education, inspiration, tech. You name it…we’ll try to find it. Enjoy!

Councils, QLD, Queensland, Updates

Queensland Council Update

Many thanks to Mel Sinclair for her years of service to the QLD council, and to Leanne Weeks our now former treasurer. Please contact aippqld@aipp.com.au if you’re interested in joining council or for more information. (Photo © Mark Duffus.)

Featured, Updates

Introducing Our New Look Membership

And new pricing for all! Why join the AIPP, who it’s for, what you get, and what’s coming next. (Photo © Jo Howell.)

Awards, Featured, Updates

Introducing the 2020 AIPP Awards Season!

Councils, Featured, Inspiration, Social, Updates

Fire Fundraising and Assistance Efforts

Featured, Updates

2020 Vision for the AIPP

There is an exciting year ahead for the AIPP with new and improved services, a fresh website, and APPA partnership with Aperture Australia. (Photo © Tania Malkin.)

Events, Social

NSW Mirrorless Roadshow

AIPP NSW hosted trade partner talks and demonstrations during the hands-on mirrorless event at Mansfield House, Maitland. (Photos © Melanie Birt.)

Updates

Les Morrison on AIPP Board

Les Morrison APP, a former ADF Officer and experienced business leader, joins the AIPP Board mid-December 2019.

Councils, Events, Social

Post APPA Celebration – VIC

Councils, Updates

NSW Council for 2020

Naomi Reiter takes on the role of NSW president after Matthew Vasilescu steps down. Many thanks to Matthew, and Roger Rosentreter and Peter Sharp who also also leave at this time.

Social, WA

WA Christmas Party 2019

Celebrated at Prince Lane, Perth. Many thanks to all who joined in the festivities and to our ever-generous sponsors for the generous support.

Business, Councils, Events, Inspiration, Marketing, Social

VIC Decathlon 2019

10 diverse speakers, 10 minutes each, 10 slides to share. That was the Victorian Decathlon event for 2019. Held on October 15th at Creative Cubes in Hawthorn. (Photos © Alan Moyle.)