Well, the holidays are over. Thanks to all those who participated in our holiday activities- I hope everyone had a lot of fun, and are enjoying their pictures! I for one learned a lot, and I've loved putting that knowledge into practice.

 

For the next little while, we are turning our focus inward and looking at how we can make IIA the best it can possibly be. New courses are in the works, old favourites are getting revamped and given a good polish- there's lots of research, planning and typing in our futures. What this means is less fun stuff to chat to everyone about right now (unless you all want to hear about compiling bibliographies, reading texts and epic note taking?), but more fun stuff in the long term.

 

2010 is shaping up to be a big year for IIA- there is some amazing, huge, awesome stuff just over the horizon that I can't wait to spill the beans on. Until then, it's study time.

 

Kylie.

 

 

They will learn how to take care of their camera through basic maintenance, through practical exercises both on the course and at home they will learn about the importance of light in photos, how to compose photos they can be proud of, how to look for patterns, designs and shapes, textuyres and colours and, a few photographic tricks when taking family, landscape and artistic shots.

 

So why not see if you have a potential professional photographer itching to get a start in life.

 

 

 

Age is not a problem as we have assisted a three year old (see home page) take some great shots.

 

 

 

The second workshop is for high school students who will be taken through a very similar course but aimed at their comprehension levels. The objective is to take them from simple snapshots to photographs they can display or exhibit if good enough. Those that show a definate "eye" will be identified and encouraged to take it further as a profession or an art form.

 

 

 

 

While we're still mastering the finer points of both, Integrated Images Australia can now be found on Facebook and Twitter. Look for us under Images_Oz on Twitter (http://twitter.com/Images_Oz), or search for 'Integrated Images Australia' on Facebook. Expect updates, oddities, links and anything else that catches our attention. If you are on Facebook or Twitter, come on down and say hi.

 

Kylie.

Photographic Competition on Poverty. $500 prize money in three categories. Closes 12th October 2009.

 

This is a locally originated competition to spread the word (and images) about povety in Australia. It is an open competition with some conditions. Read all about it at: http://www.sceneandunseen.com/ and you can also download the application form and a model release form if you need one.

 

Keep in mind that this is a social issue and it is quite sensitive so please respect the position of anyone you want to capture in a photo.

During the September school holidays Integrated Images is offering FREE sittings for individuals and families to have their portrait taken and two (2) 8"x 10" colour or black and white prints for only $30.00! This is a great opportunity for you to update the family album or photo in the lounge room, or make it an early Xmas gift for family and friends overseas.

 

Give us a call and book in a time, Monday to Friday during both weeks of the school holidays. Come in dressed however you please as we are willing to take either formal or informal portraits to suit your personalities. Come and have some fun.

 

Check out the flier attached and don't forget to give us a call, you won't find an offer like this anywhere else.

 

All monies raised will be for the benefit of the disadvantaged participants Integrated Images provides training courses for. Please show them your support.