The Batblog by Photobat

Thanks again to the 80 people who showed up for the presentation, especially the 70 or so who got there in time for the presentation! It was really fantastic to put the show together and review everything i had shot in 2007, and i’m alredy planning the best of 2008 presentation! (By that I mean i’m going to put aside my favourite photos each month to save me many nights of searching every photo I took in a year.)

Special thanks again to Zakk for doing his best with the wine pouring and stuff, Rob for taking some photos of the thing, to Vikashni and Chung Mai for helping with the platters, and to Vikashni again for putting up with me in general (not a small task).

So i guess it’s onto the wedding planning now… just over 3 months to go…

I took a few photos in 2007, in fact, I took a few thousand.I always have loved showing off my work and am very proud of the way my images have developed in the last 12 months. So it’s time to show you all my favourite shots in an audio visual presentation. This is only on for one afternoon only, and not an exhibition that is hanging on the walls, so this is your only chance to see it.

Some of the highlights will include documentary work on the East Coast bushfires and backstage at the Melbourne International Comedy Festival Gala, Holga images, urban and natural landscapes plus heaps of kids,families, pregnant bellies, animals and shoes.

In addition there will be a presentation of some of my favourite portraits of the week taken over the last 5 years. The POW started as a way of practicing and pushing myself by taking a different portrait each week. Some of these portraits are commissioned; others are self commissioned and feature comedians, musicians, brides, animals, fictional characters, photographers and everyday people I have bumped into.

The presentations will take about 30 minutes.

2pm February 10th 2007
Queen Victoria Museum and Art Gallery
Inveresk, Launceston

Entry is Free and there will be prizes!

Please RSVP here as we have limited seating available andmay have to reschedule more viewings.

PLUS FESTIVALE IS ON, SO YOU HOBART PEOPLE SHOULD COME UP FOR A DRIVE!!!

There are heaps of great last minute Christmas presents, but unfortunately great portrait photography isn’t one of them! If you are thinking about giving a Photobat portrait or wedding reprint as a present this Christmas please take note of the dates below. These are in place so you can be guaranteed to get your photos to give on Christmas day!

I’ll still be shooting after this time but will not be able to guarantee that you will have delivery for the big day, but I will try my hardest to get it to you.

High school comming to a close and the leavers dinners are the next big thing. Girls in dresses, guys in suits and all that fun stuff!

Everyone goes to so much effort, and it seems a waste that you get lined up like cattle for a quick photo in front of a boring background for a photo that shows little personality.

So I’m on the look out for school leavers and their families who actually want natural, relaxed and fun shots of their leaver all dressed up. The shots will be taken on the night of the ball at a location that has some meaning, adding another level to the photo. (Think outside the square, Parks, Inveresk, The Gorge, there are so many places!)

In addition to the leavers dinner shoot, I’m also throwing in a family portrait session. This session will happen on another day* and will be very causal and natural.

Normally 2 sessions including pre consultation, information pack on how to get the most out of your session, the shoot itself and a viewing session are $195 each, but with this offer you get both for $66.

I’m also putting together a package to go along with the leavers dinner part which will offer terrific value for money and also provide some great Christmas presents.

Be quick, there are only limited times available. Fill in the Enquiry form and I’ll get in touch with you really soon!

Please get in touch with me and let me know if you are interested, or pass it onto someone who may be. Only available in the Launceston Area (sorry)

*If the photos are taken on the same day it will look a bit odd with only one person dressed up and everyone else in regular clothing.

I took these shots of Girl Friday last year for the promotion of the show. No idea who Girl Friday is? Go over to www.girlfriday.tv to check out what it’s all about.

It’s a great concept and is getting some great support with Bigpond jumping on as a supporter. This shoot came about because one of the creators, Kyle Robertson happened to do the same degree as me and was bought in to do a presentation. After the presentation we met up again in Hobart where we were both presenting at a conference where I managed to convince her to be my portrait of the week. So a couple of years later I recieved an email from Kylie again filling me in on what’s happening with her and she got me over to do some promo shots for Girl Friday. Check out here to see an spot with Kylie and co creator Kala on A Current Affair