A tribute to Richard Millott   #116  [aka a bunch of stuff]      20th March 2012
 

Haiku stuff

Farewell to Richard

We will miss you big fella

Say g’day to Brian

Richard John Millott (28 August 1946 – 14 March 2012)

There will be a memorial service for Richard this coming Friday [March 23rd] 2.00pm at The Boulevard Restaurant, 121 Studley Park Road Kew (enter of Walmer Street)

 

Richard Millott [fr#059] stuff

 

Prominent Australian photographer Richard Millott died in Melbourne of cancer on 14^th March following a four-month battle with advanced melanoma, which he fought with courage, dignity and good humour until the end.

 

Richard was a giant among his peers, not only did he physically tower over them but his innate ability as a photographer was second to none. A master of his craft, Richard could match the best when it came to fashion and beauty photography in the 1970’s. Inspired by global giants such as Richard Avedon and Barry Lategan, Richard could emulate the highest global standards and yet leave his own unique indelible mark of perfection.

 

I first met Richard when he wandered into the Chapel Street South Yarra studios of Brian Brandt & Associates, now Bridie O’Reilly’s Irish tavern, in late 1972. At the time Richard had just completed 2^nd year of the 3 year BA photography course at RMIT under the guidance of noted photographer Michael Wennrich. Richard was a mature age student who after completing year 12 at Carey Grammar, had spent four years working as a wharf labourer, dishwasher, taxi driver and, in his own words, general tramp, searching for his place in society. His flat-mate at the time, photographer Graham Nicholson who worked with Henry Talbot at Newton (Helmut) & Talbot, sparked Richard’s initial interest in photography. This occurred at a time when he had a desire to work in the film industry and was persevering with the idea of getting a job at the ABC. In a cover-story that I wrote for the Institute of Australian Photography (IAP) Magazine in 1973 Richard commented that “Because of our bureaucratic society and its vicious ‘Who you know’ outlook, I became extremely frustrated and decided to seek full time enrolment at RMIT”

 

In his first two years as a student at RMIT Richard found a direction in a profession that he believed would give satisfaction to himself and others. He learnt to balance both the technical and the practical demands, and became a great believer that technique should be used only as a vehicle for one’s imagination.

 

In late 1973, after completing third year at RMIT, Richard joined the Brian Brandt & Associates stable of photographers that included Brian Brandt, Peter Bailey, Klaus Wimhoff, Douglas Coates and myself. Richard quickly bypassed the usual assistant training period and built his own impressive list of clients that included leading fashion and beauty companies.

 

Angie Heinl teamed with Richard during this period in what became one of the professions great mentor/assistant relationships and in turn Angie, with Richard’s blessing and encouragement, went on to become an outstanding photographer in her own right.

Stylist, Carol Silk, then wife of photographer Rennie Ellis, was another important member of the personal team and further support came from the in-house colour lab (CPL Services) headed at the time by Herman Bauer and B&W lab operated by Di Lancashire and Ross Dufty. Diana Gribble, later a founding partner in publishing company McPhee Gribble, administered the bookkeeping, Karen Lewis managed the office and Paul Stedman tried his hardest to manage the photographers during this halcyon period in Richard’s life.

 

Late in 1973 I shared a house in Evansdale Road Hawthorn with Richard and his partner, Tina Blomfield (now Millott). I have fond memories of our time at Evansdale Road where an eclectic group of Richard, Tina and my friends would visit. Tina’s dog, an Afghan named Veruschka, added another dimension to our domestic life and her endearing playful behaviour was always a delight, particularly when we walked in the nearby park. Richard and I would regularly drive into the CBD for lunch at Pellegrini’s Italian/New York style Bistro in Bourke Street or their back-restaurant in Crossley Street where we often observed the then Prime Minister Gough Whitlam enjoying the exquisite Italian cuisine. A visit to Pellegrini’s was often followed by a pleasant stroll through the The Paperback and The Hill of Content bookshops at the top end of Bourke Street where we both managed to acquire intellectual fodder and material for our respective photography libraries. Following frequent long nights working in the darkrooms at 462 Chapel Street, Richard and I would race each other home, he in his mini-moke and me in my Fiat. Arriving with amused expressions on our faces, we would have breakfast and retire for some sleep, often as Tina was making her way off to work. Both Richard and Tina were regulars at various social functions including the monthly MADC (Melbourne Art Directors Club) luncheon and Mogg’s Creek Moving Clickers film weekends at Lorne. Later in 1974, following Richard and Tina’s purchase of a house in North Melbourne we retreated from the Evansdale Road premises. At their new home Richard and Tina became avid supporters of the local North Melbourne Football Club and were regular visitors to games.

 

On the 26^th October 1974 Richard & Tina were married and held a reception in the front Studio at 462 Chapel Street, I had the pleasure of taking the official group 8×10 B&W portrait. It could be said that Richard and Tina’s greatest achievement was to combine their busy professional lives with the raising of four wonderful children, Ashley, Amber, Celeste and Jenna. In 1983 the family moved to Kew where they were closer to the childrens’ school.

 

On leaving Brian Brandt & Associates in the mid 70s, Richard joined Bob Bourne & Peter Gough at Still Picture Company (later Paradise Pictures). Later he moved into a partnership with fellow ex-RMIT student Derek Hughes at 264 Park Street South Melbourne. At this time another ex-RMIT student and close friend Wanda Tucker joined Richard as studio manager, and shortly after he and Derek leased the historic former Wesleyan Methodist Church at 167 Fitzroy Street, St Kilda. Fellow RMIT Student, photographer Nick Bernardo joined the studio during this time and Richard became a pillar of support as Nick fought his own battle with cancer. In 1987 the partnership dissolved and Richard took over the magnificent premises. Subsequently Richard succumbed to the landlord’s desire to develop the site as residential apartments and he relocated his business to Lord Street Richmond. In 2007 the studio was closed and Richard based himself from home in Kew.

 

During his career Richard inspired and nurtured the careers of many, he gave generously of his time to enhance the professional status of Australian photography and had strong association with both the AIPP (Australian Institute of Professional Photography and ACMP (Australian Commercial & Media Photographers) of which he was a founding member and later a director.

 

Our sympathies go to Tina, the children, Ashley, Amber, Celeste, Jenna and their extended families. Richard, the gentle giant who was seen and admired by many as an honourable, well-principled, down-to-earth human being leaves us with cherished memories that will stay forever.

This obituary was written by AIPP ‘Honorary Life Member’ & ACMP Patron Rob Imhoff at the request of close friend Ian McKenzie.

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A desecrate florin    #115 [aka a bunch of stuff]                       January 31st  2012
 

haiku stuff

A gentle click in

my ear is preferable

to shouted curses.

Whaddya mean  ‘you thought I was dead’ stuff

 Well yes, I guess it’s a fair thing to say it’s been a while between drinks – looking back it was March 27^th 2011 when the last edition of the notes did battle with those who control the distribution of my version of truth, wisdom and humour [not necessarily in that order]

And as well as a fair volume of water flowing under the bridge my own personal situation has been somewhat brimming with stuff!

Since #114 I have become an old age pensioner [not much of a challenge there other than staying alive long enough to satisfy eligibility requirements]  Been overseas twice – once to Paris for a flying visit [photography related] and once to Tasmania [for a wedding] Become a Master Photographer for the fifth time [you don’t have to be good – just consistent!!] Purchased my first ever new car. Seen my team [too old, too slow and too good!] become AFL Premiers, [and the main reason for the dearth of notes over the ensuing months of 2011] I have driven the team that brought you the Ballarat International Foto Biennale, a tour de force event showcasing the very best of both Australian and International photography. If you aren’t one of the 63,500 punters who made their way through the seven Core Program venues at BIFB’11, then bigger fool you! It really was a mammoth event bringing it all together, and even with the growth of the team over previous festivals, BIFB’11 became an all consuming monster.

Also have decided for a bit of a re-jig of the notes. Same layout for now, but saying farewell to competition, exhibition and for sale listings, but they won’t disappear altogether. Instead they will shift across to our facebook page http://www.facebook.com/pages/Free-radical-oz/160641993983209   Quite often free radicals send me details of their exhibitions and workshops that never make it to print because the event happens between editions. So keep sending me your stuff, but please make it easy to access and I will post it to the FB page as soon as I get it.

The new version of the notes will focus mainly on editorial content – the big issues that affect you and me in our day to day lives. I’m interested to have your feedback on the new format. freeradicaloz@gmail.com

new members stuff

A big fat warm and fuzzy welcome to our newest free radical members, Lori Challman VIC, Michael Green VIC, Bob Showers VIC, Didi Gilson NSW, Barbara Ohering VIC, Skip Watkins WA, Betsie Genou VIC, Kathy Sproat VIC, Michael Prior VIC, Luciana Vasques Barbosa, Brazil,  Maggie McCathie-Nevile VIC, Abby Storey VIC, Michelle McKinnon VIC, and Tina Smiglieski VIC.

births, deaths, and marriages stuff

Congratulations to Jarek Luszpinski [fr#006] and Chelsea Harris who married in Kingston Tas. back in November 2011.

Sad to report the passing of George Parkin, half of the duo Farrell and Parkin.

George Parkin was 63

Also noted the passing in January of iconic American photographer Eve Arnold at age 99 in London. Arnold was the first woman member of Magnum, and was equally renowned for portraits, fashion and photojournalism, and her long working relationship with Marilyn Monroe

hall of fame stuff

A couple of editions back I floated the idea of a free radical Hall of Fame which was met with a lukewarm reception. But I do thank those who did take the time to respond for their suggestions. A few made recommendations for photographers who are no longer with us. The free radical Hall of Fame offers the opportunity to acknowledge those individuals who have made a valuable contribution to photography in their lifetime, and allows us to make that recognition before they move on to that big darkroom in the sky.

Each edition of the notes we will add one or two names to the list, so if you wish to nominate someone, send me a short note on who and why you think the person is worthy of nomination, plus a brief bio of their achievements.

To start the ball rolling, the following three individuals are the first inductees into the free radical Hall of Fame.

Rob Imhoff

One of the ‘scary people’ as I used to refer to them when I was first starting out in photography. Back then Rob was one of the top advertising shooters, and has remained the consummate professional to this day. Throughout the years, his various studios have served as a nursery for many photographers who have gone on to achieve their own respected status in the commercial photography field. Rob’s status as still photographer, TVC director, Patron of the ACMP, longtime member and  supporter of the AIPP. A stroke a couple of years back slowed Rob down a bit, but he still goes at everything like there was no tomorrow.

Have just had a call from Rob, and he is just out of hospital after having a heart attack last week. Happy to report that he is still with us and sounding as chirpy as ever.

Joyce Evans

Another one in the wars – just read on Photonet Gallery’s facebook page that Joyce is in hospital with pneumonia. Hope you are up and about reading this Joyce!

Joyce Evans opened the Church Street Photographic Centre in Richmond Vic in 1976. It was the first commercial gallery in Melbourne to showcase Australian and international 19th and 20th century photography. The centre included a photographic book shop, darkroom and framing facilities. The gallery space was also used for workshops. Joyce closed the centre in 1982, when she took up shooting professionally, specialising in portraiture, landscape and photo-documentary. I first met Joyce when she was lecturing in the history of photography at RMIT.

Andrew Chapman

Yet another one who just won’t lie down, Andrew continues to push the envelope since being the recipient of a liver transplant last year.

Andrew, a graduate of Prahran College, [in its day 'the' school for art photographers] studied under the late John Cato and Athol Smith. He worked as a newspaper photographer from the late 70′s to the mid 80′s, in suburban press and on freelance daily news assignments. He was the instigator of the Ararat project, a ‘day in the life’ style series whereby a group of photographers descend to capture a time slice on a particular town. This format has been repeated at St Arnaud, Vic, Hay NSW and Ballarat Vic [twice] Andrew was the motivator for the establishment of the MAP Group, under whose auspices these projects have materialised, as well as ‘Beyond Reasonable Drought’ a major project undertaken by the group documenting the drought throughout Australia. Andrew has published books on politics and shearing.

So these are our first three inductees into the free radical Hall of Fame. We salute your contributions to Australian photography, and we hope you will still be around for a good while yet!

editorial stuff

 It’s probably happened to us all at some stage – you make a purchase, leave the store, and on your way to the car  pass the identical item in another shop window at a cheaper price. The reverse happened to me the other week.  I  had decided to upgrade the home computer to something with a bit more grunt and screen real estate, so went online to check out best prices on a  21.5 inch iMac. Decided that I could meet the asking price, so rang the online support to find out my nearest Mac store. I was directed to Chadstone shopping centre, and no, there was nowhere in Ballarat I could purchase a Mac. I figured it wasn’t worth arguing with the voice on the other end, but I knew that there were at least two options in Ballarat, JB HiFi and Leading Edge computers. Figuring that JB would probably be the best chance of getting a discount price, that’s where I headed first. There was the 21.5 inch sitting on the bench. Same price as listed online, but at least I could get it there and then. I approached the salesperson who was occupied with something on her desk. “you’ll have to see that salesperson over there with another customer. He’s the Mac man!” And so I admired the other Mac gear and peripherals while I waited. Ten minutes later I was still waiting for the Mac man to finish with the other customer, who seemed to be doing a lot of talking but not much buying. In the meantime, the first salesperson was still at her desk doing apparently nothing. After a further five minutes I gave up and left, steam coming out of my ears. I made my way 2 blocks to Leading Edge computers, who had a row of boxed iMacs lined up on the floor. “Did you see our ad?” asked the salesman when I enquired about the iMac. “They are on special with a 15% discount for today only!”  Bingo!!

2011 R ‘Chee’ Ball Prize stuff

The R Chee Ball prize for 2011 went to Betsie Genou from Melbourne, who walked of with a prize pack courtesy of  Canon, Lowepro, Fuji, Capture Magazine, L&P, free radical and the BIFB worth over $1500. A huge vote of thanks to all of our sponsors for their support. An identical prize pack went to Kathy Sproat from Mt Duneed, who was the lucky winner of the voters prize.

All up there were 27 entries for the prize, including one from OS, and the show was seen by 2,532 visitors to Gallery Toot Toot throughout the month. 265 of those visitors lodged a vote. Betsie was  the clear winner with 42 of those votes, followed by Alex van Harmelen, Eric Algra and Luciana Vasques.

William Bowness Prize stuff

What were the judges thinking!!?

World Pinhole day stuff

It’s getting time to break out that biscuit tin or cardboard box and a square of tinfoil. The coordinators of the eleventh annual Worldwide Pinhole Photography Day are busy preparing for this upcoming major global festival. It will be the traditional last Sunday in April; the next one will be April 24, 2011. Anyone, anywhere in the world, who makes a pinhole photograph on Pinhole

Day, can scan the image and upload it to the www.pinholeday.org  website where it will become part of the premier gallery of lensless photography. In 2011, Worldwide Pinhole Photography Day is the same day as the Easter holiday; for 2011 only, we will accept pinhole photographs taken between April 23 and May 1.  The deadline for submitting photos to the gallery will continue to be 24:00 GMT on May 31.   Last year, 3449 participants from 70 countries contributed images to the

WPPD 2010 Gallery. Over 150 events – workshops, exhibits, lectures, etc. were held throughout the world. All of these events were coordinated locally by volunteers. Lets see a concerted effort by all free radicals who have a pinhole camera to participate in this event.  Don’t have a pinhole camera? – make one you dummy. It’s not difficult! There are a bunch of instructions as to how to make your own on the world pinhole day website.

from the mailbag stuff [courtesy Mike Connell fr#190]

Thanks for keeping the Free Rad going, seems I don’t care how much of a panic the studio may be in, or me for that matter, I have to stop and read.  The very mention of pinhole sends the brain flashing back several years, maybe fifteen, when I shared an assignment to shoot pinhole images for a very well known wine maker Grant Burge who was traveling overseas and wanted a distinctive book to leave with fellow wine makers.  One of the images required was of a mechanical harvester doing its’ job at night which meant a three hour exposure which wasn’t much of a problem until curious kangaroos started gathering around and threatened to knock the camera which meant I had to spend the entire exposure time outside my warm car protecting the tripod.  Such events leave one a little scared to offer this service commercially, so my pinhole panel, cut into the bottom of a VB beer can and masterly glued to a Linhof lens panel which in turn completes a Linhof Master V, ( what else do you use for pinhole? ), has lain idle for some time.  But the question has always been on my mind, digital pinhole, is this proper?  I figure the answer might be kind of OK if the lens is still the base of a VB can!  The image of the Orange Lane Studio shot just a moment ago is no more that the panel hand held complete with light leaks to the font of my 1ds.

Somehow I like the idea of extremes of equipment, it’s a bit like the tradesman using the most basic of tools but using modern technology to speed the process.  No way would I bother with film to do this, I wouldn’t know where to start these days.

Incidentally the original pinhole series for Grant Burge were beautifully and discreetly hand coloured by an old assistant of ours Steve Coleman www.colemanphoto.net/ and the final product printed in four colour and went on to win Gold at the Adelaide Art Directors Awards.

shakin’ all over stuff

 Strange goings on all over the planet in recent times. At home it’s been floods, hurricanes and bushfires.  Whilst in NZ it’s been earthquakes, and Japan hit the jackpot with earthquake, tsunami and  nuclear explosions. Legendary Kiwi shooter Doc Ross [not yet a free rad – someone over there in the shaky isles should give Doc’s arm a bit of a twist! ]  came through with person unscathed but significant  foundational damage to his Christchurch studio gallery. Also physically unscathed but with major collateral damage were husband and wife free radical team Johannes Van Kaan and Jo Grams

And in Japan, Tokyo based Masaki Hirano [fr#752] also survived without any physical damage to person or property, but is very concerned over spread of radiation fallout. We wish Doc, Masaki, Johannes,Jo  and all  others who have suffered  loss and trauma from recent events our moral support in getting their lives and circumstances back to normal.

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On a refracted Isle #114 [aka a bunch of stuff] March 27th 2011

haiku stuff

[special for Grand Prix day]

There are only three

types of drivers – the insane,

the morons, and me.

new members stuff

A big fat warm and fuzzy welcome to our newest free radical members, John Ford VIC, [not the other John Ford from NSW!] Eric Algra VIC, Lauren Simonutti USA, Gillian Fletcher VIC, and Bec Walton VIC.

births deaths and marriages stuff

Coming – Adia, a daughter to Jem Howard [fr#593] Going – Ross Penny, former President of the Melbourne Camera Club.

Hall of fame stuff

Thank you to those of you who responded to the call in the last edition of the notes for nominees into the free radical Hall of Fame. If there is sufficient interest we can think about having a special induction night, perhaps as part of the biennale. I’m interested to have some feedback on this, plus a few more nominations.

editorial stuff

Happy to report that Andrew Chapman [fr#449], who was not traveling too well in the last edition of the notes, is now on the mend. Bit of a rare breed is ‘Scoop’ and spare parts were not easy to find, but at the last moment some suitable bits came to light and thankfully AC is on the mend. A fundraiser to assist Andrew on the long road to recovery is in the planning. Details for those interested in getting involved to follow.

fundraising print swap stuff

The BIFB continues to struggle to attract funding and sponsorship – not charged with finding a cure for cancer, stopping whaling in Antarctic waters, preventing child abuse or promoting sport we are not sexy enough for most – merely just another arts festival. So here is a chance to support your own industry and get something tangible back for your efforts.

How it works: You pay $100 and contribute one of your best prints to participate. On the given night all participants gather for the print swap where all the prints are on display. Names are pulled from the barrel, and when yours comes out you can make a selection from the prints that remain. There is a degree of chance involved, as the later your name is drawn there are fewer prints remaining to choose from. To keep the quality of entries high a panel will vet all entries. If the panel decides that your entry is not of a high enough standard, your entry fee will be refunded in full. This is your chance to support a most worthy photographic event and gain a print to add to your photography collection. Download print swap T&C’s from Ballarat Foto Print Swap

2011 R ‘Chee’ Ball Prize stuff

First entry for the prize has arrived, along with cash for a free radical member badge, and it’s come all the way from the USA. Thanks Rabbit [AKA Lauren Simonutti, now fr#831. Currently Lauren is well situated to take off the prize pool [being the only entry to date!] so let’s get in front of the mirror and get shooting and give rabbit a bit of competition. Terms and conditions plus entry form are available from this link: R-Chee-Ball Prize 2011

Moran Photography Prize stuff

Noted the glee with which quite a few acquaintances announced their semi finalist listing for the Moran Prize via facebook, and thought it would be good to acknowledge the free radicals who had achieved the honour in the notes. But when I visited the Moran prize website to gather a list of those who had been selected, the slide show went on for at least twenty minutes – I may be exaggerating there, but there is most certainly an extensive list of acceptances – at a guess I would say close to 250. Don’t have the time to go back again and count, so will wait until the finalists are announced before revisiting the exercise. In the interim, good luck to all of you who have made the first cut.

World Pinhole day stuff

It’s getting time to break out that biscuit tin or cardboard box and a square of tinfoil. The coordinators of the eleventh annual Worldwide Pinhole Photography Day are busy preparing for this upcoming major global festival. It will be the traditional last Sunday in April; the next one will be April 24, 2011. Anyone, anywhere in the world, who makes a pinhole photograph on Pinhole
Day, can scan the image and upload it to the www.pinholeday.org website where it will become part of the premier gallery of lensless photography. In 2011, Worldwide Pinhole Photography Day is the same day as the Easter holiday; for 2011 only, we will accept pinhole photographs taken between April 23 and May 1. The deadline for submitting photos to the gallery will continue to be 24:00 GMT on May 31. Last year, 3449 participants from 70 countries contributed images to the WPPD 2010 Gallery. Over 150 events – workshops, exhibits, lectures, etc. were held throughout the world. All of these events were coordinated locally by volunteers. Lets see a concerted effort by all free radicals who have a pinhole camera to participate in this event. Don’t have a pinhole camera? – make one you dummy. It’s not difficult! There are a bunch of instructions as to how to make your own on the world pinhole day website.

large format stuff

For anyone who is interested in large format photography, Richard White [fr#99] and Trevor Foon [fr#88] are organizing a large format weekend as part of the Ballarat International Foto Biennale later in the year. The weekend is penciled in for August 27^th and 28^th, and will take the form of a series of events, including shooting, presentation, workshop and social gathering for all aficionados of large format film photography. If you are interested in participating or even assisting with the organizational aspects of the weekend, give Richard a shout at: richard (at) richardwhite.com.au

shakin’ all over stuff

Strange goings on all over the planet in recent times. At home it’s been floods, hurricanes and bushfires. Whilst in NZ it’s been earthquakes, and Japan hit the jackpot with earthquake, tsunami and nuclear explosions. Legendary Kiwi shooter Doc Ross [not yet a free rad – someone over there in the shaky isles should give Doc’s arm a bit of a twist! ] came through with person unscathed but significant foundational damage to his Christchurch studio gallery.

And in Japan, Tokyo based Masaki Hirano [fr#752] also survived without any physical damage to person or property, but is very concerned over spread of radiation fallout. We wish Doc, Masaki and all others who have suffered loss and trauma from recent events our moral support in getting their lives and circumstances back to normal.

call for entry stuff

It’s always a good idea to thoroughly read and understand terms of entry for any photographic prize or competition.

If you don’t like what they say, or feel terms and conditions are not clearly spelled out, or appear exploitative, don’t enter!

CCP DOCUMENTARY 
PHOTOGRAPHY AWARD CALL FOR ENTRIES Documentary photographers, photojournalists and artists working in a documentary style are invited to submit their work for a chance to win the $4,000 Copyright Agency Limited Prize. The eighth, biennial CCP Documentary Photography Award presents a survey of the best contemporary Australian documentary photography in series format. The Award is open to established and aspiring photographers using either analogue or digital cameras, however the content of the images must not be altered. Approximately ten finalists will be selected for exhibition at Centre for Contemporary Photography from 28 October to 11 December 2011, and subsequent national tour until 2013. The winner of the $4,000 Copyright Agency Limited Prize will be announced at the opening of the exhibition at CCP on Thursday 27 October 2011. The judges in 2011 are Dr Isobel Crombie, Senior Curator, Photography, National Gallery of Victoria; 
Bill Henson, Artist; and Naomi Cass, Director, CCP. Entries Close Friday 20 May 2011
 Exhibition Opening Thursday 27 October 2011, 6–8pm 
Exhibition Dates 28 October to 11 December 2011. Entry forms can be downloaded from the CCP website now. 
 CCP Documentary Photography Award

$10,000 Picture This Photography Prize Brunswick Street Gallery 322 Brunswick St, Fitzroy 3065. Exhibition dates Runs 15 – 28 Apr 2011. Opening and Prizes Fri 15 Apr 2011 at 6pm. Deadline for entries Sun midnight 3 Apr 2011. Only send physical work if selected as a finalist. Enter online at www.bsgart.com.au

The second Epson International Pano Awards is dedicated to the art of panoramic photography. Advances in digital photography and software such as PTGui and Adobe Photoshop has resulted in an explosion in image stitching, especially in the panoramic format. Panoramic film photography also remains alive and well. The Epson International Pano Awards showcases the work of panoramic photographers worldwide and is the largest and most important competition for panoramic photography. The 2011 competition is now open for all professional and amateur photographers with a combined prize pool of US$25,000 in cash and prizes!

Entries close April 15th. Details from www.thepanoawards.com

Inge Morath Award for Female Photographers under 30. Deadline April 30, 2011. The Inge Morath Foundation is calling for entries for its prestigious annual award, which rewards the achievements of a female photographer under the age of 30. In association with the Magnum Foundation, the Inge Morath Foundation is offering a $5000 cash prize to assist a female photographer in the completion of a longt-erm documentary project. The award is now in its eight year, and features, among its winners, photographers such as Claire Martin, Olivia Arthur, Jessica Dimmock and Mimi Chakarova.

Last year, for the first time since its launch, two photographers were awarded the top prize, each receiving $5000. Claire Martin won for her ongoing documentation of marginalised communities within prosperous nations. Lurdes Basoli won for her project Caracas, the City of Lost Bullets.

The submission deadline is 30 April. Applicants must submit between 40 and 60 images, with a printed project description and Curriculum Vitae. Information from The Foundation Awards

Sun Studios is pleased to announce a call for submissions for the Third Sun Studios Assistant Award and Exhibition. This competition asks for a body of work to be submitted with Uniform as its theme. Please interpret this theme as you please. Sun Studios will hold an exhibition of the finalists on the 9th June 2011, 6PM – 9PM. A selection of six finalists will be chosen by a panel of industry big wigs. The winner and runner up will be announced on the opening night.

Entries close before close of business on 13th May 2011. Prizes include (total value of $10,000):

First Prize – Canon 7D body and Broncolor Senso 42 Flash Kit. Second Prize – Sun Studios will provide the runner up with a full day in studio with lighting and digital gear. More info from

Sun Studios Assistants Award Exhibition

The free radical R ‘Chee’ Ball Prize for Photographic Self Portraiture. Entries close Friday August 12^th 2011. All entries will hang in the exhibition at the Ballarat International Foto Biennale. Winner will be chosen by audience vote. Terms and conditions plus entry form are available from: this link

Myrtle Street Studio is running a pinhole photography competition The information can be found here – www.myrtlestreetstudio.com/photo-comp and there are 3x$500.00 prizes to be won!!

2011 Windland Smith Rice International Awards for nature photography. Entries close May 5th, 2011. More information from www.naturesbestphotography.com

even more happening stuff

The Australian Photography and Gallery Compendium www.thecompendium.com.au will be published in the autumn of 2011. It is designed to connect the artist who needs exposure with the collector who needs information. The Compendium is artistically designed and beautifully produced to present the artist’s best work in the best way and functions also as a source of information and informed opinion for the collector and photography lover. The Compendium 2011 is the photography book of its time and of its place. Submission guidelines for photographers are to be found by visiting www.thecompendium.com.au There are special offers available to galleries who wish to package 3 or 4 photographer under the one entry to make considerable savings. A limited release of single page entries, not found on the web, is currently available.

For more information chat to the publishers, Mary Meyer 0409 971 940 info@thecompendium.com.au or Bob Kersey 0411 857 747.

exhibition stuff

Have decided to draw the line under exhibition notices. Would love to promote your shows, but everyone seems to be too lazy to send information in a format that I can easily cut and paste.

Seems I waste hours visiting websites, transcribing show information, ditto with pdf’s and all the other weird formats that I get sent. Well I aint gonna do it no more folks! If you want your show listed here, send me unformatted text in the body of an email, with all the details, including exhibition dates, gallery open hours etc. etc. and I will happily include it here.

Interspection by Sean O’Carroll. Sean O’Carroll presents an intriguing series of elegantly constructed images that question the nature of subjectivity and self-understanding.

Show current to 17 April,

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Money Up Front and No Kissing by Ray Cook. This beautiful and enigmatic exhibition is an elegy for what is lost when the outcast becomes assimilated and identity becomes just another . commodity in the Neo-Liberal economy. Celebrating the sexual potency of ambiguity and the freedom that lies beyond the pale, the images wrap a tough politics of resistance within a sensuous visual poetry. Show current to 17 April,

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Crossroads: Contemporary Russian Photography by Sergey Bratkov, Aleksandr Gronsky, Gregory Maiofis, Andrey Polushkin, Oleg Videnin. Show current to April 30,

all at the Australian Centre for Photography, 257 Oxford Street Paddington, NSW 2021

Immersion by Kane Alexander. Immersion records two sculptural responses to the environment. Spending time within different landscapes, the artist developed responses that grow organically out of a desire to engage, communicate and deepen his connection to the place. Objects are positioned in the landscape, captured by the camera and manipulated by the elements, becoming ephemeral, transient, and reflective of the natural space. At the Colour Factory , 409-429 Gore Street Fitzroy. Exhibition dates: April 8- April 30. Gallery hours: Mon-Fri, 10-6. Sat 1-4

Mini Mini Retrospective of B/W Documentary Sydney Lesbian Community Photographs / Portraits by C.Moore Hardy [fr# 554] Show current to April 1^st at REMY & LEES Cafe, Bourke Street Surry Hills Sydney. C.Moore Hardy’s 30 year collection of Sydney Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, Queer & Transgender Community Photographs are now online @ City of Sydney Archivepix.

Treasure Hunt by Melanie Faith-Dove, a photographic series featuring rustic vintage vehicles is at the Forrest Brewery, Forrest Apollo Bay Rd. Show current to April 26. Brewery open Thurs to Sunday.

Cuba by Masaki Hirano [fr#752] Still showing at the Radio Springs Hotel, Main Rd. Lyonville. [best little pub in Australia] Open Wednesday to Sunday.

Memento Mori by Andrea Higgins. Andrea Higgins investigates aspects of family heritage, memento mori, collecting/collections, the feminine and the domestic, via two series of traditionally created archival, black and white, photogram images.

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Mizu-Nami-Rising by Elizabeth Dobrilla. Elizabeth Dobrilla, an Australian artist of Yugoslavian origins, lived in Japan for seven years. In Japan, she developed a unique perception of the symbols and icons around her, from the sacred Chrysanthemum, representing the Imperial seal, to pop-cultural icons and a collective obsession with Cute (‘Kawaii’).
Both shows open Aril 1^st to 25th at Obscura Gallery, first floor, 285 Carlisle St East St Kilda. Gallery open tues to sat

classified stuff

classifieds are free, but only run for one edition unless you email me to run in the following edition due to lack of enquiries, or you wish to delete, add, or change the price of items. Don’t send an essay – just item, price and contact details. KISS

Small office space in Glebe – I am finally moving into a place big enough so I can work from home. This means my office space needs another tenant. My landlord has been very good to me and so I want to help by finding a suitable tenant for him. Please pass on the info to your friends and colleagues who may be interested. Mayu Kanamori [fr# 819] mayu@mayu.com.au 0419 245 036

A 287 page, hard cover book entitled ‘Ore What! A portrait of the people of Hill End. Pages can be ‘turned’ by visiting Peter Adams [fr#159] web site www.peteradams.com Books available directly through Peteradams.com $80 plus postage.

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Unfortunately VIVID The National Festival of Photography in Canberra is no more.
The following comes from former  VIVID Festival Director Linda Groom

The Board made the recommendation with much regret. The letters we sent in September 2010 seeking support from national institutions for VIVID 2012 drew insufficient support. The War Memorial and National Museum told us they did not intend to hold exhibitions during the VIVID period and of the six national institutions that provided financial support for VIVID 2008, only one, the National Library, agreed to provide similar support for VIVID 2012. The net result was that the planned festival in 2012 lost its national character and had insufficient core funding and insufficient large exhibitions to make the festival attractive to sponsors.
The Board considered the option of running a low-budget local festival. This would however have been inconsistent with VIVID’s prime purpose, which was to run a national-level photography festival.

Such is the support for the arts [most specially the photographic branch of the visual arts] in Australia. The public sector has the capacity to give a leg-up to fledgling events that run almost exclusively thanks to the efforts  of volunteers, but unfortunately those who control the purse strings and their oligarchies seem to be more intent on protecting their patch than supporting worthwhile artistic endeavours of the ilk of VIVID.  Your taxes at work? – talk to your local member!!

MORAN CONTEMPORARY PHOTOGRAPHIC PRIZE 2011 OPEN SECTION CALL FOR ENTRIES $110,000 PRIZE MONEY CLOSING DATE FOR ENTRIES TUESDAY 1 MARCH 2011

The Moran Arts Foundation invites photographers to submit photographic works in competition for the Moran Contemporary Photographic Prize 2011 - Australia’s richest photographic prize. Prize monies have increased for the Moran Contemporary Photographic Prize 2011 and will be awarded as follows: $100,000        1ST PRIZE FOR THE BEST PHOTO BASED WORK $10,000          HIGHLY COMMENDED WORKS (up to 5 X $2,000 PRIZES) A maximum of 40 works will be selected as finalists. These works will be exhibited at the State Library of New South Wales 18th April until 10th July 2011 before touring Australia for a period of up to 12 months. Entrants in the Open Section are asked to interpret the theme “Contemporary Life in Australia” with an emphasis on Australians going about their day-to-day lives within their environment. The prize promotes contemporary photography and excellence in photo-based work, including all types of analogue and digital photography. Images can be either colour or black and white. The selection of finalists and the awarding of prizes will be determined by award winning Australian photographer, Samantha Everton. Closing time and date for entries is 5pm Tuesday 1 March 2011. All entries (regardless of whether they have been created by an analogue or digital camera) must be received as a digital file(s) uploaded to the Moran Prizes website by this time and date.

FOR MORE INFORMATION AND TO ENTER ONLINE GO TO WWW.MORANPRIZES.COM.AU