Location and studio photographer
from Lake Illawarra, NSW 2528 Australia
Education: B.Ed (Info. Tech. and Comm.)
When did the photography bug bite? Photography is an important part of my life. Ever since I can remember I have loved capturing precious moments. My earliest photographs were portraits of friends and family.
Why do you enjoy photography? I enjoy freezing a moment in time, capturing images that are fun and full of expression. I also enjoy the challenge and believe, as Plutarch did that - "The mind is not a vessel to be filled but a fire to be kindled."
Where can I buy your photos? I have a red bubble store, a stock photo account with fotolia and a profile on gekko images. I enjoy doing photography courses and photography challenges. If you would like to purchase or rent an artwork for your business or organisation please contact me.
What services do you provide? I am available for a wide range of photography subjects including, but not limited to
* Advertisements
* Architecture
* Business events
* Commercial headshots
* Food photography
* Portraits (baby, engagement, family, Trash the Dress (post wedding portraits) etc
* Product Photography
* Website design
* Website developing (php, mysql database)
What education have you received in Photography and Design? I have a Bachelor of Education with a specialisation in Information Technology and Communication from the University of Wollongong. As part of my course I studied multimedia education, photography, website design. During this time I borrowed a digitial camera from the Curriculum Resources Center and used the photos taken in assignments and personal websites. Later I purchased my first digital camera and started selling photos to publications and stock photography agencies. I have upgraded cameras several times since then and although I love to shoot with film it is through digital photography that I was able to experiment and learn through trial and error.
What Workshops have you attended?
I have attended a number of workshops in Wollongong and Sydney as well as online workshops and taking part in the Adobe Roadshows over the past few years.
Some of the off-line workshops I have enjoyed include:
* WEA Digital Camera Workshop 1 with Alex Ball - introduction to digital camera technology, colour temperature, exposure, composition, lighting, weekly assignments and feedback
* WEA Digital Camera Workshop 2 with Alex Ball -digital asset management and workflow, the Digital Darkroom, weekly assignments,composition, light meters, metering mode, etc.
* People Photography workshop Sydney Photographic Workshop with Daniel Linnet
Vanessa Pike-Russell Photography ABN 13 429 487 247