WPS-Impact - July-2019

WPS Impact: July 2019

This month’s magazine has articles about from making use of those unused sparklers, our upcoming competitions, our forthcoming AGM and images from our recent Projected Image Competition.

We also explore the work of early documentary photographer Jacob Riis and show some highlights from the recent couple of months of meetings and activities.

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WPS Impact - May 2019

WPS Impact: May 2019

This month’s magazine has articles about from Donna Jennings about the importance of being in the moment, the Photival Festival, An exploration on how modern sensors work, a short multiple exposure tutorial, a recap of the PSNZ National Exhibition which was organised by us and an article about how to get your images sorted in Lightroom.

There are also some fantastic images from the recent Anzac Day celebrations and updates on our various competitions and events.

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WPS Impact: February 2019

WPS Impact-Feb-2019

A very warm welcome to what promises to be an exciting year of photography for our Society. We hope you had a relaxing summer holiday break and have had time to recharge your creative batteries. We start the year with two photographic competitions, one embracing mobile photography and the other of a more retro nature dealing with film photography.

In this issue, we talk about Mobile Photography, we chat with Paddy Flanagan, explore the life and work of Henri Cartier-Bresson and we provide an update on the 2019 programme.


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WPS Impact: December 2018

Our December issue is now live. And it’s an absolute bumper issue!
We hope you have enjoyed reading it this year, and there is a special Xmas surprise within to thank everyone for reading this year 

In this issue, we talk about having Patience in photography, the Zealandia workshop with Chris Helliwell, an update on the 2019 programme and many other great bits and pieces.

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Mobile Photography: Competition

)The joys of mobile photography are immense – who doesn’t love taking photos on the go anytime, anywhere without having to worry about carrying a camera everywhere? Some of our best memories are stored in our phone’s camera roll and we bet that’s the same for you.

Categories & Dates
  • Themes: Open & Summer in the city
  • Contest begins February 1st, 2019 and ends February 28nd 5pm, 2019
  • Winners announced Early March, 2019
The Competition & Requirements:

Deadline: Feb 28th, 2019 5pm

Entries are open to Wellington photographers using a Smartphone or tablet to take images in the Wellington region.
Posts on personal accounts (Instagram) are also eligible. The photos should not be altered in any desktop image processing program such as Photoshop. It is OK to use mobile editing apps.

The use of any mobile app for editing is permissible. In some cases we may ask for the original image to verify that it’s taken with a phone. Photos which cannot be verified will be disqualified.

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November Photo Topics – Landscape and Wildlife

Starting in 2018 we are asking our members to submit images around 2 monthly topics. This is a opportunity to share images on a more informal basis and get everyone more involved in sharing images.

This month is Landscape and Wildlife

Send your favourite 3 pics to sharemypics@wps.org.nz by the last day of the month. All submissions will be included in a short presentation of images at the first club meeting of the following month.

Food Photography

Carolyn is a food photographer shooting for all forms of advertising, packaging, magazines and books. Having spent the majority of her career in Auckland firstly as Viva photographer for the New Zealand Herald, then moving to Commercial, she is now an accomplished food photographer. Carolyn creates striking imagery with leading publications, acclaimed chefs and recognised brands. She travels and now loves being part of New Zealand’s creative capital. Her clients are looked after with enthusiasm, food fussiness and care.

You can check some of Carolyn’s work here