Simon Woolf – Wellington Moods

We’re delighted to welcome Simon Woolf, as our special guest speaker at the next Wellington Photographic Society meeting.

Simon is one of New Zealand’s most respected and experienced photographers — he has earned multiple national and international qualifications and awards, and has exhibited and judged widely both in Aotearoa and overseas. Simon’s lifelong dedication to photography has also seen him play significant roles in photographic organisations and education in New Zealand.

Photography is in Simon’s blood. He carries on the family legacy begun by his father, Ronald Woolf, who acquired one of Wellington’s oldest photographic studios (originally Spencer Digby, established 1934) in 1960 and built it into one of the capital’s best-known and most esteemed businesses. Over decades, Ron’s work — and now Simon’s continuing vision — has documented countless people, places, and milestones throughout Wellington and beyond.

Simon also has a long and special history with the Wellington Photographic Society, holding Life Membership, and engaging with the club through presentations, workshops, and judging over many years.

His latest project is his beautiful new photography book, Wellington Moods — a curated collection of his favourite black-and-white images celebrating the city’s character, light, landscapes, and people. The book captures Wellington in all its moods.

Please join us for what promises to be an inspiring evening as Simon shares his passion, stories, and photographic insight.

Thursday March 12th, Tararua Tramping Club, 4 Moncrieff St, Doors open 7pm, Members of the public are welcome to attend. Koha appreciated but not complusory.