Todays seminar with Mercury Megaloudis 2008 Australian Photographer of the Year WEBSITE - http://www.mega.com.au/ws/was a true point of inspiration to me after also finding out this morning I had been approved for my firstmedia pass working for Street Machine at the Summernats Car Festival in Canberra (an event I had attended every year without fail since I was 6 years old) this was a dream I'd been chasing for a while.
Some strong points I took away from Mercury's lecture were- to meet new people and learn to understand them- if being judged, try and pick up on their interests and what they may like & work that into works being judged- Think and plan ahead- If fast production is possible it saves workload backing up- Think about Why and I a photographer- What do I aim to capture when I take a photograph- What do I need when going to take photographs- Getting out and pushing beyond my boundaries, moving out of my comfort zone and trying new things- Look > See > Capture- Aim High but set small goals- Create themes to work on- Bring out the honesty in an image > Keep the image honest- Keep building on portfolios - Draw from inspiration > Be inspired- Do your research and homework > Know who's images you're looking at > Get behind the technique- Don't get upset or angry > Come back harder the next time around > Have the last laugh! (Something I need to really take on!)- ALWAYS have a go > Having a go and not getting anywhere is not failing because YOU HAD A GO!- Have true personality > An ego won't get you very far- Keep an eye on trends > Stay individual- Achieve to create images people take with them to the grave > Unforgettable- When capturing a moment think about the impact it can have > heart and soul > its colors & detail > its content- Draw inspiration from artworks- Tell stories through your image > It's the key- Aim to master working with lighting > Use the right source of lighting- Working with colour harmony > Cold colours with hot colours & vice versa > look at the degree of difficulty- Stay positive > Stay creative > Be a dreamer- Sometimes unanswered questions are more important than answers- Always lead, don't follow > Stay single, groups don't work
Im glad I attended this seminar, disappointed I was the only 1st year there because it does straighten alot out in your head listening to the best, the most successful and very well known photographers share their experiances with you.
Another inspiration I drew from attending this event was being a young photographer starting out in amongst some very well known successful local photographers such as Kelly Tunney (who yesterday won Telstra Young Women's Business Award) and hearing what they have to ask and say, also knowing that they also have things to learn everyday and I can strive to be where they are today if not aim to be better.
Thankyou to all who made this seminar possible, it was great!
Mercury Megaloudis 2008 Australian Photographer of the Year
has had his fair share of golds over the last 7 years. Learn what makes his imagery special, from the creative thought processes behind the camera to the clever use of PhotoShop to create images that consistently win international awards.
This seminar is about art and photography............
Mercury will discuss studio lighting techniques to capture stunning portraits that create warmth in their imagery and make your clients keen to buy these fantastic images. In a technically complex world of lighting and posing, Mercury will show us his simple solutions to the challenges we may face. Topics will include: getting your eye and brain "on the mark," how to judge your own work and what the judges are looking for.
Mercury has a passion for people and photography and anyone who has ever met and spoken to him will agree that his energy and enthusiasm is truly contagious. His portraits are uniquely different and combine a blend of contemporary style, personality and detail. He runs a high end business, Megagraphics Photography. His photographs speak form the heart, filled with emotion, joy and impact. His designer work and original ideas have gained him respect not only from his peers but with his emotional clients as well. He has judged, lectured and presented at conferences both nationally and internationally.
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