Costume / Fashion Photoshoot at the Museum
- At June 30, 2009
- By Neil Creek
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On this Sunday the 5th of July at 1pm, I’m running a cosplay/loli/fashion photoshoot at Melbourne Museum in Carlton Gardens.
Photographers and models are welcome to come along. By photographers I mean anyone with a camera who likes shooting people. By models I mean anyone who wants to get dressed up and have their photo taken! This will be a casual affair, just for fun.
I have chosen Melbourne Museum for the location as it has some awesome modern architecture, as well as being set in some beautiful gardens. Also, the stunning Royal Exhibition Building is right next door and would make a great backdrop for photos. We will meet on the rows of stone seats immediately opposite the main entrance to the museum, between the Royal Exhibition Building. There is parking under the museum and a tram from Parliament station up Nicholson Street.
The event will go ahead if the weather is poor, but we will meet in the museum foyer and decide where to go from there. There is a large foyer area in the museum where you can enter without paying, but museum entry is only $6 for adults, and free for children or concession.
This event is being organised via a facebook group. This is the first time I’ve used facebook to organise an event, but it’s working pretty well. If you have a facebook account, and would like to come to the event, please visit the event page and indicate that you are attending: http://www.facebook.com/home.php#/event.php?eid=119391263641
As of writing there are 13 indicated guests attending, plus half a dozen more who have confirmed by word of mouth. This should be a lot of fun! I hope many of you can make it, especially those who came along on our photowalk earlier in the year.
Google Map:
Here’s an example costume shoot we did a few months ago: http://neilcreek.smugmug.com/gallery/8670548_ui3VE#572692946_uVB8D
If you have any questions, please ask below, or on the Facebook event page.
Bushfire Auction Prints Delivered + Photo Project
- At March 25, 2009
- By Neil Creek
- In community
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The bushfires charity auction I ran concluded a few weeks ago, and the prints were delivered to the winner and recipient around the time of our trip to Kinglake. Read on for pics, and news of a very important photo project to help bushfire survivors.
Prints go to their New Homes – Or Soon Will
The winner of the fine art print of my photo taken near Mansfield was won thanks to a generous bid of $250aud by my friend Anna. I snapped this photo when Anna collected the limited edition print – my first.
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Recently, Erin was able to take a photo of her brother Ben with his copy of the print. Ben is the recipient of the proceeds of the auction, having lost his house to the bushfires, however he has decided to donate the money to the Kinglake CFA (Country Fire Association). A true hero if there ever was one. Ben is looking forward to displaying the print in his new house, once he has rebuilt.
Printing Donated by The Edge Photo Imaging
I wanted to deliver Ben and the auction winner a print of the finest quality, that will last for many decades and look as good as it possibly can. After they were recommended to us by an artist friend, we contacted The Edge Photo Imaging, a Melbourne-based and internationally known photo printing studio. We were impressed with their customer service and quick response, but even more with their extremely generous offer to produce the two prints completely free of charge! This allowed me to guarantee that all of the money raised by the auction would be going to Ben and his family to help them recover. All that The Edge asked for in return was acknowledgement of their part in this fundraising effort.
The prints that The Edge Photo Imaging delivered were exceptional, and the service outstanding, throughout the whole process. I would like to offer my deep gratitude to them for their generosity and professionalism. I can highly recommend their services to anyone looking to see their photography printed to the highest standards. Below is an extract from their “about” page.
The Edge Photo Imaging has earned a reputation internationally, and is recognized for producing prints of outstanding quality. Not only are Australia’s finest photographers using The Edge, several of the World’s best have discovered the benefits this lab has to offer.
The Edge evolved from a vision to bring back to the Wedding/Portrait industry, some good old-fashioned personal service. Niels Hilton and Wayne Padley put together a team that could provide photographers with a higher quality of service than what was available at the time. In only a short period, The Edge has certainly made a tremendous impact on the industry, not only here in Australia, but even as far away as the UK and USA.
Customer Service is one of our specialties. We will always try to accommodate the needs of our clients. We have proficient staff in this area that have all had previous studio/photography experience. They understand the needs of the Wedding/ Portrait photographer, and will endeavour to make your job as easy as possible.
Photo Project to Help Bushfire Victims Recover Lost Memories
A few days prior to writing this post, I was approached on twitter by Michelle Primmer (@mprimmer), who told me about a wonderful and very important project she’s involved with.
The Lost Photo Appeal, being run via the Disaster Help Site aims to get copies of photos taken in and around Kinglake, and of its residents and their histories, to the families who lost their own photos in the fires. Some families have lost loved ones, including children, along with all photographs of them. Photos in such cases can become more precious than gold, and help with the grieving process.
If you know of anyone who has photos taken in Kinglake, or of its residents, please send them to the site linked above. Even if you have photos of the once beautiful town taken on a holiday, please consider contributing those as well.
Here’s more about the appeal taken from the site:
The Lost Photo Appeal Project has been created to try to replace, as much as possible, family photos lost in the fires.
To assist us in this task we ask that people who are in any way connected to those in the fire zone- former neighbours from years ago, old boyfriends and girlfriends, past workmates etc., to look through your old photo albums and find any pictures that feature, or would be of special significance to, the fire affected families. Holiday snaps, photos of their childhood home, 21st birthday parties etc.
Free Wallpaper and Backgrounds Site Launches!
- At February 27, 2009
- By Neil Creek
- In community
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Brighten your desktop, Twitter background or any other online presence with beautiful photography like this:
Today I am launching a new section of my site, featuring free examples of the best of my photography for your personal use. These photos can be used as desktop wallpapers, Twitter or myspace backgrounds, or any other online use you can think of, as long as it is allowed by this creative commons license:
The images are all available in full HD resolution: 1920×1080 pixels. You must keep the image intact, with my logo and link, and don’t make any money from the image, but beyond that, you can use them how you like. All images will also be available for purchase as a fine art photo print, for you to hang on your wall.
From launch there are eight of my best photos, depicting scenes of natural beauty and interesting textures. Each week a new image will be added to the site, and I will let you know with a post to the blog.
Naturally, the purpose of the site is to promote my work and myself as a photographer, so please tell your friends about it, and spread the word! If you like the image you are using, the best way to thank me is to tell others about it. I’ve even included a handy “Tell Twitter” link on each image page.
If you’d like to be kept up to date whenever a new image is posted, then please subscribe to my blog at the top right of this page. You’ll be able to enjoy a new beautiful background image each week!
If you’re on Twitter, you can follow my updates here.
Your Favourite Photos 2008 – Results
- At February 01, 2009
- By Neil Creek
- In community
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A few weeks back after I posted my Top 10 photos from 2008, I invited readers to link to the favourite photo of theirs which they made last year. There has been a fantastic response, with twenty-one people sharing their best shot.
I’ve collected all the photos here for you to enjoy. There is such fantastic talent on display here, and some truly remarkable images. Scroll through the images below, and make sure you click on the image to be taken through to the photographer’s web site or image gallery. The images are shown in the order they were submitted, and the description which accompanies them were provided by the photographers.
Jessyel Ty Gonzalez
I think this was my favorite photo this year that I took. Had a great night and the whole thing was just an experience.
wheeliebin
My favourite simply because of the surreal fog!
Martin
"Grazing" is probably one of my favourites from 2008.
Crystal
One of my favorite photos is one that I took early on when I just got my 50mm F/1.8 lens last year. I can’t wait for summer to get here again.
Vijesh
This is a hard, but still I need to pick one. This would be my favorite. I had never seen her so beautiful like that before, an its the memorable vacation I had with the people that mattered most to me. Shot at Karwar, India.
Fee Easton
I have 2 favourites but i will go with this one as being my fav
Jessica
It’s hard for me to pick, but this is what I chose on my blog. I like the mood and contrast of old world and modern. It was one of those moments when I just happened to have my camera, was out with a friend doing something else, and just saw something that made me start snapping away. I love it when that happens! Starting my photoblog about Rome a few months ago has really been a fantastic experience for me and I’m looking forward to continuing to use it to expose my adopted city to others and explore it even more myself.
Ariston Collander
My favorite was of model Laura Shodire from ModelMayhem. This photo IS safe for work. Capturing her hair and face as she threw her head back, along with the lighting and general warmth of the image made it look fantastic.
Tony
2008 was not a great year for my photos it seems :) But here is one of my favorites.
Jason
This photo was taken at the Terracotta Army historic site in Xi’an China. It was overcrowded and people were snapping photos on all sides of a statue in a glass display case. I saw this boy looking up at the statue with a wonder-filled expression and pulled the trigger just in time to capture this image.
Leif
My photo was taken at the Werribee Zoo, of a female rhino whilst on the special close-up tour on the back of a ute.
Sinisa
No dilemma. While driving tired late in the evening on Iceland, practically stumbled upon glacial lagoon under full moon. Surreal.
Brian Auer
My favorite is this photo of my Wife and Daughter. It was shot on a 1956 TLR on b/w film and printed in my darkroom.
Lisa Newton
I just got my new camera, a Nikon D40, so I’ve been taking a lot of pictures, just to get used to it. In fact, I just started a blog where I can talk, get to know people, and post my pictures. I’m so excited. On the first day I had it, I went to the beach, my favorite place to be, and took this shot.
Cody Redmon
This image is my favorite of the year because it captures everything I like about my geography in a rather dramatic minimalist image. Thanks for including your readers! :-)
Martin Waters
A fifty foot spider attacking a city proved memorable and out of all the shots I took in 2008 this remains my favourite, simply because it captures the whole “war of the worlds” feel the organisers were aiming for.
Neal Eiserman
I have a lot of favourites from last year, but I think I’ll go with this one as my overall fav. I like it because it captures a wonderful moment from a wonderful day. I also like the composition, the lighting and the depth of field.
Arpad
I would choose the photo posted first: this picture is special because it was done for my first architectural project. I was amazed and excited at the ease and peace the dog had even though I was setting up my equipment and lights. It helped me to feel more at ease and confident.
Chris Sprout
Here’s one of my favorite photos of 2008. It was taken at the Detroit Red Bull Air Race.
Antoine Khater
Really hard to pick up only one Neil I hope you understand :)
Anthea
My favourite photo would have to be the one that makes me happy just by looking at it. It is of my favourite flower - a tulip.
Which is your favourite photo? What do you like about these photos? Do you have a favourite photo taken last year? If so, please leave a link to it in the comments below.
I look forward to doing this again next year!
JMG Galleries 2008 Best Photos Results
- At January 21, 2009
- By Neil Creek
- In community
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A couple of weeks ago, I posted my Top 10 Photos for 2008. I submitted this list to my friend Jim Goldstein’s “Best Photos from 2008” project, along with 92 others. Jim sent around the list of links of participants, so I’d like to share them with you all. Have a look through this list. There some incredibly talented photographers here. Find inspiration, find other great photography blogs, learn how others photograph the world, and improve your own photography. I feel honored to be included among such talent.
Here’s Jim’s intro and list:
Once again 2008 proved to be an incredibly productive year for the many photographers who read the JMG-Galleries blog. The results of this “Best Photos From 2008” blog project puts a twist to the normal “Best of Photo” list by aggregating links to the work of 93 photographers from around the globe who are passionate and dedicated to their craft.
The results from “Best Photos From 2007” by JMG-Galleries Blog Reader’s were impressive, but this year not only did the number of participants exceed expectation the quality and vision of those who submitted were exceptional. This year participants ran the gamut of experience from enthusiasts to professionals.
Enjoy and good luck picking out your favorite from these great submissions
- “My Top 10 Favorite Photos of 2008” – Jim M. Goldstein
- My Favorite Shots of the Year – View from the Little Red Tent by Edie Howe
- 2008 Favorites – Photine by Laurie Ballesteros
- My Nephew – Amit Goyal
My nephew woke me up in the morning and was in a very chirpy mode when this was clicked - Another world (+Vorher/Nachher) – Visuelle Gedanken by Martin Wolf
- Boy, Hanoi – The Sun Shines & The Igloo Melts by Jon Gresham
- Best Photos from 2008 – Abraham Neben
- Apocalyptic Capitalism – Sultana Sandwich by James Hill
- Top 10 Photos of 2008, My first year in Wisconsin – Sierra Visions by Steven Bourelle
- My Best Photos: 2008 – Shutter Photo by D Travis North
This past year was a huge growth year for my digital photography skills which I feel is exhibited quite nicely in my photo favorites of 2008. - Best Photos From 2008 – G Dan Mitchell Photography
- Protesting Prop 8 – Quan Photography by John Quan
- Bir y?l böyle geçti… – Caglar.ca by Caglar Tukel
Most of Photos taken during our traveling around Turkey and hiking around our hometown, Izmir. - My best shots of 2008 – Jonesblog by Bryan WIlliam Jones
- Flamingo and Desert Landscape – pl?dys’s photoblog by Mike Reys
Both pictures are from one of the most beautiful places on earth: Chile’s Atacama desert. The salt lakes there provide for some stunning colours and beautiful wildlife. - Suspended – Mark Groves Photography
- My Favorite 10 Images from 2008 – IM Digital by Ivan Makarov
- My Best Photo of 2008 – Matt Ward Photography
This photo was taken in Oct at 7am after a cold night in Atlanta, GA. - Highlights of 2008 – Lori Jackson Photography
In 2008, I picked up my camera again after a year long hiatus following pregnancy and my son’s birth. - Favorites from 2008 – Adventures Through The Lens by Rebecca Jackrel
- Top Ten Photos of 2008 – Chris Moore Photography
- My Photo Record – Kriz Cpec Photo Blog
- Best of 2008 – Catavino by Ryan Opaz
- Looking Forward and Back – Graf Nature Photography by Mark Graf
- Lloyd’s Favorites of 2008 – L.D. Cross
- My Favorite Photos from 2008 – Epic Edits by Brian Auer
A selection of my favorite photos from 2008, broken down by each month and supplemented with a few thoughts. - Derryclare Lough – Focus Pocus by Albert MacSweeny
My best photo of the year was when I was lucky enough to get a still lake in the usually turbulent west of Ireland - Best of 2008 – News and Views by Dave Wilson
- Needle – Andel’s Photoblog by Andel Früh
This photo has been shot with the kit lens (18-55mm f/3.5-5.6) in retro position (front lens to the camera) - Year in Pictures – Marcin Retecki
- 2008 Top Ten – Lois Elling
- My Best Photos of 2008 – Out of My Mind by Steven L. Mullen
These are travel and nature shots taken in Michigan, China, and locally. - One from 2008 – Hockley Photography by Aaron Hockley
It’s a photo taken at night, looking across a bridge towards another photographer also taking a picture of the same ferris wheel as I was. - 2008 in Pictures – Sawlani Photography by Hitesh Sawlani
- My Top 10 Photos for 2008 – by Neil Creek Photography
- Best of 2008 – The Quiet Picture by Minna Kinnunen
My 10 favourites from 2008, everything from flower closeups to landscapes and starry nights! - Best of 2008 – by Stig Nygaard
Just a quick little mixed selection of what I consider my best photos from 2008 - My Top Ten Photos from 2008 – Korn on the Blog by Justin Korn
Of the 1,800+ images I uploaded to Flickr this year, these are what I thought were my top 10. - Blog Project: “your Best Photos from 2008” – Jim’s Photography by Jim Wheeler
- My Best Photos from 2008 – TrevorCarpenter.com by Trevor Carpenter
- Best Photos of 2008 – by Dave Reichert
- 2008 Favorites – by Beth Madison
- 01/01/2009 Best of 2008 – Brad Barton Photography
- 2008: My Favorite Photos – My Digital Life by Jeremy Brooks
- 2008: The year in photographs – Katie the Scrapbook Lady by Katie
- Gotham. Or maybe London – SFT Photography by Steve Thomas
I love the dark and moody feel, combined with the futuristic look of the building. I really enjoyed shooting it! - My Best Photos of 2008 – Malphoto.com by Andre Maltais
I’m particularly proud of these submissions this year, as it seems I’ve made some great strides in my photography from the beginning of the year. - Best of 2008 Project – Photos From The Top Floor by Carsten Fischer
- La Arcada seating on a rare rainy October morning – gZphotoGraph
- Jaguar – by Jarrod Erbe Photography
This jaguar image was taken at the Milwaukee County Zoo. The background was generated using a combination of Aperture, Photoshop Elements, and DFT Light. - Best of 2008? – Suzy Walker, Underwater Photoblog
My top ten fav travel, underwater and macro photos taken in 2008 - My best shots of 2008 – TemujinPhoto Blog by João Almeida
- Best of 2008 – by Rick Goldwasser
- My Top 10 Images of 2008 – The Jim Stamates Collection by Jim Stamates
- #1, #2, #3, #4, #5, #6 – Mannedspace: Photographs by MT Fanders
- Best 10 of 2008 – by Duffy Knox
- Future Christmas Card – by Massimo Belloni
- Best Photos of 2008 – MIZSPONTANEITY: A Girl With A Camera by Elaine
I got a Nikon D40X for Christmas 2007, and although some of these photos were with my trusty Sony W70 point-and-shoot, these are my favorite 10 results of my first year with a digital SLR. - Best of 2008 – Changing Perspectives by Jenni Brehm
- My Best of 2008 – by Eliya Selhub
In 2008, I have found myself increasingly drawn to animals as subjects, and a slight cartoonish absurdity always appeals to me. - My Best Photos From 2008 – Lilahpops – Plunging into Photography by Anthea Brown
Looking back over my photos for the past year shows my increasing interest in post-processing experimentation alongside my favourite macro format. - My top 10 favorite photos of 2008 – The Taeleman’s Blog by Kris Taeleman
- My Favorite Photos of 2008 – Coulter Photos by Scott Coulter
- Favorites of 2008 – XGray Vision by Stephen Gray
- My Top 10 Favorite Images of 2008 – Cornforth Images by Jon Cornforth
Spectacular nature and wildlife photography, photos, and pictures by award winning professional photographer Jon Cornforth. - Sitting Backwards on My Horse – latoga photography By Greg Lato
- Top ten images of 2008 – Enlightened Images by Gary Crabbe
These are some of the image I took in 2008, and which rose toward the top of the – I Like – pile. - Best 10 photos of 2008 – Have Camera Will Travel by Paul Dymond
Images from professional Australian travel photographer Paul Dymond which ironically were all taken pretty close to home. - Best of 2008 – Heidi Donat
- Best Photos of 2008 – by Luca Filigheddu Photography
- Favourites of 2008 – by Chris Brown
- Best of 2008 – by William Kahn
- Pics of the pops 2008 – fotoVoyager by William Fawcett
- My Top 10 Photos of 2008 – Always Breaking by Gary Hegenbart
- Best of 2008 – by Trevin Chow
This is a set of my best photos that I took during 2008 which is a combination of Flickr’s “interestingness” meter and my own selection. - Best of 2008 – Hotel Yankee Foxtrot by Alex McGeagh
A collection of the better images captured in a progressive and productive year for me. - Top 10 Photos of 2008 – Digital Kloc Photography Blog by Brian Kloc
- Burrard-Lucas Top Ten Photographs of 2008 – Burrard-Lucas Photography by William Burrard-Lucas
We are brothers from the UK with a shared passion for wildlife photography – in 2008 we followed Meerkats in the Kalahari, stalked Jaguars in the wetlands of Brazil and waded through swamps at night to photograph Caimans… - My best 10+3 pictures of 2008 – All Day I Dream About Photography by Antoine Khater
- Best of 2008 on Highway 89 – Ann Torrence Photography
Transecting the west from Mexico to Canada on US89. - Everybody loves the sound of a train in the distance – by Dave Fitch
A railway bridge in Leith [Edinburgh] that was restored and then left to rot. It’s not perfectly symmetrical, but then neither is the bridge - My Top 10 Photographys of 2008 – Nuwomb Bits by Scott Webb
- Best of 2008 – Matt Sallee Photography
- My 10 best photos of 2008 – Stephen Trainor Photography
Mostly landscapes, mostly of the Southwest, but with a hint of other anglophone countries. - 10 in 2008 – k|d loftis photography
My favorite images from 2008 which include weddings, maternity and newborns, families and babies and a few personal images from the year. - My 10 Favorite Images of 2008 – Della Huff Photography
My ten favorites from 2008 include California landscapes and cityscapes, with a couple of extra goodies thrown in for fun! - Best Photos of 2008 – by Dave Schumaker
- Best of 2008 – by Jay Goodrich Photography
- My best photos from 2008 – All Narfed Up by Bryan Villarin
Choosing my best photos from 2008 was really hard to narrow down, especially since it was my first year with a SLR camera. - Mein Flickr Photostream 2008 – Best of – by Stefan Neuweger
- My Best Photos from 2008 – Why Yet Another Photo Place by Rafa
- Best Photos from 2008 – by Daria Sukhanovska
Only until i created this set of 13 photos, i realized how much progress i have done this year: I have traveled a lot, got one photo printed in the magazine and had my first own personal exhibition in the university library and simply had fun with my photos - My Best of 2008 – by Phil Price Photography
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