'THE IMAGE MAKER' Bruce Postle

I remember stuff - sometimes.

I don't remember where I put my keys, I don't remember why I walked into the back room, I don't remember my PIN and I always come home from the supermarket without what I went there for.

But I do remember the long hot summers of my child hood, school swim meets and blue ribbons, my grade four teacher, Miss Campbell, and I remember the day one of my class mates was called out of class on October 15 1970. His Dad was crewing on the West Gate Bridge that fateful day. (His Dad was OK by the way.)

You see, I remember the big stuff.

I recently had the great pleasure of meeting Mr Bruce Postle, Australian Iconic Photojournalist and true gentleman. Bruce remembers a lot of things, but Bruce's life has been one great string of big events.


Bruce has recently compiled a book of big things. It's a book of images spanning his 50 year career in the field. It's a fascinating pictorial history of Modern Australia. For me, it's wander down the memory lane of front page news with all the markers along the way that point to my own life's memories.

Bruce graced us with his presence at theLightRoom, this past week, where, over a glass of red and a beer, Bruce had us enthralled as he revealed the stories behind some of his greatest images.

Bruce's book is now available at theLightRoom. 'The Image Maker' $165.

Images by Bruce Postle – www.brucepostle.com

The Beatles – 1964

Sammy Davis Jnr – 1977

Tommy Woodcock & Reckless – 1977

Bob Hawke & Queen Elizabeth – 1988

There are more than 450 images in Bruces book 'The Image Maker', you'll know many of them. See a small sample here.

Put Your Camera Down: Enjoy Photography

We're going to let you in on a secret: photography isn't always about cameras. Sounds a little crazy but today's post is about enjoying - and getting involved with - your subject. Don't forget the feeling behind your artistic passions!

In the beginning a passion for photography can develop from simple pursuits: family, capturing memories, or recording adventure. Curiosity leads to discovering new techniques, mastering old ones, and before you know it you've progressed to the stand-in at weddings and celebrations! It's in this transitional period that technology and technique can sometimes weigh heavily on your mind and prevent you from photographing with feeling.

If you're photographing a group of people make sure to be involved in what they are doing first. Ask questions; talk about them and their interests. Make them comfortable first before raising the camera to your eye. People can often communicate using the eyes and tend to be more comfortable when they can read the facial expressions of others. If you have already built rapport before beginning to photograph it will be easier to direct them while the camera is covering your face. If it's just not working, don't be afraid to ditch the camera for a little while to get them to relax again.

Likewise when photographing in a new location, scout the area without a camera first. Take the time to walk around and get the feeling for where the activity happens; take note of how the light falls and pre-visualise some images ahead of picking up your camera.

If nothing else, photograph things you love, get caught up in the moment, and shoot like nobody's judging. Do it because you love it, not because you have to!

Melbourne Spring Fashion Week

Last week we had the pleasure to join Nikon Australia at Show 2 of the Melbourne Spring Fashion Week Designer Series. It was an exceptional evening showcasing Melbourne's talent and diversity with boutique and artisan designers. It was not just about beautiful clothes and beautiful people for us though! We had Peter P. on the ground photographing the runway from the press pit.

The face of MSFW, Sophie Van Den Akker, was at her stunning best and the crowd were thrilled to soak up the show. They definitely enjoyed the atmosphere!
Lighting in a runway event is notoriously tricky, but Peter was quick to add it was nothing his Nikon couldn't handle.

 

Beginners Classes

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Lonely Planet's Guide to Travel Photography

Our next Master Class is a ripper.
Spend a day with the Author of Lonely Planet's Guide to Travel Photography. Richard I'Anson freelance travel photographer, has published eight books including 3 editions of Lonely Planet's Guide to Travel Photography, Urban Travel Photography: A Guide to Taking Better Pictures, the pictorial publication Nepal and is currently working on his latest book, India.
Richard is responsible for the photographic training of Lonely Planet's authors from all over the world and while ther's a gap in his busy 2010 schedule we've managed to book him for a one off training session for a limited number of participants at theLightRoom.
We'll start in the early afternoon with a 2 – 3 hour discussion touching on preparation, gear, and principles then, after a light supper head out into Melbourne City to put into practice what Richard has shown us.
An early evening excursion allows us to experience up to three lighting situations you're likely to find yourself in while on the road. Afternoon, dusk and night.
This session includes a copy of the latest edition of Lonely Planet's Guide to Travel Photography.
HURRY: extremely limited. Contact events@cameraaction.com.au for further information or visit 'educate' at theLightRoom.com.au

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