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04/07/09
David Oliver, Peter Eastway & Bruce Pottinger - AWAY!

Whether amateur or professional, this workshop is for you! Spend time in the field, working hands on with three of Australia's best known photographers, in one of the most beautiful locations in the world, Hamilton Island... more



04/07/09
Sydney PMA Show Attendance Success

Although full audited figures will not be available for another ten days, PMA organisers are confident that the show is likely to surpass recent show attendance numbers (Brisbane last year was just over 16,000). On initial counts it appears over 50% of show attendees were consumers.... more



04/07/09
Camera Sales Booming

In spite of constant talk of economic tough times, Australians are continuing their love affair with digital cameras. Annual sales for this year are now heading toward the 3 million cameras mark, according to new research conducted by the Photo Information Council. The Photo Information Council survey partly released today shows that more than 73% of Australian households now own a digital camera.... more



03/07/09
Industry leaders honoured at Sydney convention

Two giants of the Australian photo industry, Les Brener and John Paxton, were honoured by PMA last Thursday, June 25, at the PMA Imaging Technology show in Sydney, Australia.... more



02/07/09
Congratulations to Brenton Watkins, Young Achiever 2009.

The 2009 PMA Young Achiever Award was presented to Brenton Watkins, Ted's Cameras, Elizabeth Street Melbourne, on Friday, June 26 at the Sydney Convention and Exhibition Centre, Darling Harbour.... more



02/07/09
Photo Direct and Lifepics announce exclusive distribution agreement.

Promoted as "simply the best online imaging solution" the Lifepics system has been attracting a lot of attention over the last 12 months according to Vahe Christianian."We are delighted that Photo Direct will be our partner Down Under as they already have an excellent understanding of the online space and what's required to create a successful business."... more



02/07/09
Ted's announce successful trial of HP minilab1000 and kiosks

The battle between silver halide and dry equipment at Teds recently swung in favour of dry after the management team concluded the results of a lengthy trial of HP equipment at the Highpoint Shopping Centre store.... more



01/07/09
Charmaine Heyer named 2009 Canon AIPP Australian Professional Photographer of the Year

Queensland photographer, Charmaine Heyer last night walked away with the nation's most prestigious photographic accolade, the 2009 Canon AIPP Australian Professional Photographer of the Year award. Along with the highly coveted title, Charmaine's stunning images have earned her $20,000 in professional photographic equipment by Canon.... more



01/07/09
AUSTRALIA'S LEADING PHOTOGRAPHIC ORGANISATION UNVEILS NEW IMAGE

Australia's leading photographic organisation, the Australian Institute of Professional Photography (AIPP), will unveil its new corporate identity at this year's APPA award presentation ceremony to be held at Sydney's Darling Harbour, Monday 29th June 2009.... more



26/06/09
Pro Photographers laud Epson's Traditional Photo Paper now in rolls

Developed in collaboration with leading professional photographers to meet their most discerning requirements, Traditional Photo Paper is a breakthrough paper designed exclusively for use with Epson's UltraChrome™ ink series.... more



25/06/09
KEN DUNCAN honoured by PICA

Internationally acclaimed landscape photographer Ken Duncan has been honoured by PICA with its highest award: The Gold Tripod. Past recipients have come from the fields of retailing, professional photography, entertainment and association management.... more



25/06/09
CONGRATULATIONS: Terry Yench, of Garricks Camera Stores in North Queensland

Terry Yench, of Garricks Camera Stores in North Queensland, has been announced as the winner of the coveted PICA (Photo Information Council of Australia) Imaging Dealer of the Year Award... more



25/06/09
PMA Australia 09 Imaging Technology Show

save $20 : Pre-register to attend the largest imaging show in the Southern Hemisphere ... more



23/06/09
Fletchers Fotographics Join The PhotoPlus Buying Group

Announced today, after many months of discussions, up to ten suburban and country Fletchers Fotographics stores will join the PhotoPlus Buying Group effective 1st July 2009.... more



23/06/09
Reliving the Adventure in HD - On and Off the Road

In a bold move into the new pocket video camera category, Kodak is taking the lead by launching the KODAK Zx1 Pocket Video Camera. Designed with outdoor action and adventure in mind, the weather resistant Zx1 is a high-quality video camera offering the ease and convenience of go anywhere high definition recording.... more



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Photo Events and Happenings around Australia

4/7/2009
Portraiture - Large Format Portraiture - Large Format A workshop with David Tatnall
6/7/2009
Master of Available Light Portraiture. Wayne Radford Mini Seminar with the Master of Available Light Portraiture.
14/7/2009
Adobe Photoshop Lightroom The Essential Tool for Your Photography Experience with Jerry Courvoisier
17/7/2009
Adobe Photoshop Lightroom The Essential Tool for Your Photography Experience with Jerry Courvoisier
18/7/2009
Les Walkling Photography Course Introduction to Digital Photography
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