We’re starting 2010 with a new issue of the Fitzgerald Photo Imaging e-newsletter chock full of events and workshops. Fitzgerald’s have been busy during our holiday break. We have exciting expansion plans to announce soon. In the meantime, get your year started by signing up for a workshop, doing some online training or visiting a local exhibition. We’ve conveniently included all the details you need.
Have a busy and creative week.
Cheers from Paul Maietta and all the team at Fitzgerald Photo Imaging
26 January
Australia Day Cruise to Rotto
5 & 6 February
Light Fantastic 2010
8 February
Nick Rains & Nick Melidonis Seminar
13 February
Lightroom Revealed Workshop
14 February
Photoshop Inspirations
Workshop
28 February
Photoshop Elements
Unleashed Workshop
20 & 21 March
Photoshop Fine Arts
Techniques Workshop
20 March – 18 April
FotoFreo 2010 & Fringe Festival
| It’s not unusual for us to get a Holga spool suffering from light fogging. If you’re having trouble loading or unloading your film, have a look at these YouTube videos explaining how to avoid fogging and improve your overall film handling. |
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Loading Film into a Holga Camera Unloading Film from a Holga Camera Using 35mm Film in Your Holga |
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Foto Freo is less than two months away with bookings open 18 January. Place your orders with Fitzgerald Photo Imaging now to make sure your best work is included in this major annual event. For more information, visit the Foto Freo 2010 website. |
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Fitzgerald Photo Imaging is the "go to"
place to have your special format film processed?
We do heaps of processing for those photographers using "retro" cameras and have the equipment to develop and print your images. If you’re using a manual camera, stop in and have a chat. |
| We´d love to hear what you’re doing and how you’re doing it. We´ll have plenty of ideas on what we can do to help. Check out the Hot Tip section for great information on film handling with a Holga. We´ve also added a NEW page regarding Lomo & Holga Processing to our website | |
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Fitzgerald Photo Imaging is proud to feature an exciting job completed recently for the Perth office of Ionik Consulting.
Proving their prowess behind the camera, Ionik in-house personnel provided a variety of different of shots for the huge run of large format prints.
We printed and framed the collection using a range of finishes including:
Kodak Metallic,
Fine Art Canvas,
and Custom
Acrylic Framing and assembly.
Feedback and comments received from the Ionik management since the installation have been nothing but positive.
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"Light Fantastic 2010" "Inspiration, Information and Innovation" are the themes for Light Fantastic 2010, a 2-day seminar with top speakers and special guests. |
| Designed to challenge and inspire you, Light Fantastic 2010 includes talks from Dale Neill, Nick Melidonis and keynote speaker Nick Rains. Topics include travel, landscape, portrait and underwater photography along with loads of technique and equipment information. Photographic Competition and Awards are being run alongside the Expo and are open to Light Fantastic 2010 participants only. | |
| Venue: | Notre Dame Lecture Theatre 38 Henry Street, Fremantle WA |
| When: | 6 - 7th February 2010 |
| Time: | 9:00 am |
| Cost: | $249.00 for two days |
| Bookings: | UWA Extension 6488 2433 or www.extension.uwa.edu.au |
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"Photo INSPIRATIONS" Following on the heels of Light Fantastic 2010, top Queensland photographer Nick Rains along with local photographer Nick Melidonis present a half day seminar revealing their individual approach to production tools. Learn how the two Nicks use simple yet effective techniques to produce award-winning shots. |
| Topics include: | Photoshop and workflow Fine art imaging Getting exceptional images with the NIK software suite of plug-ins |
| Venue: | Santa Maria Lecture Theatre Notre Dame University, Fremantle WA 38 Henry Street, Fremantle WA |
| When: | 8th February 2010 |
| Time: | 1:30 – 4:30 pm |
| Cost: | $59.00 incl. GST |
| Bookings: | Online Bookings |
Here’s what we’re reading this week.
Don’t forget, we’d love to read anything you’re finding on the internet that helps to build a successful business.
Send them through and we’ll publish the link in our next newsletter. Our top picks this week are:
11 Mind-Blowing Reasons Your Business Needs Facebook
"Everyone seems to be using Facebook to connect with old friends, but do you realize what this huge network could mean for your business? In the past 3 years, Facebook has surged past MySpace to become our preferred online hangout. And businesses are beginning to catch on."
Chicago Pizza Guy Creates Social Media "Domino"
One of the best case studies we’ve ever seen on how attention to customer service
can take a bad situation and turn it into a winning formula. It’s worth a read regardless of whether or not you have a social media strategy.
"When it comes to social media, it takes a lot to impress Amy Korin. Her resume includes digital strategy for global companies
like Procter & Gamble, General Motors, Sun Microsystems and Zappos. But her local Domino’s Pizza joint left her "completely shocked
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10 Sensible Tips for Business Success in 2010
"Whether you were out on the farms or on the city retail strips, 2009 saw many Australian small businesses face some of the toughest global economic conditions in recent history. As we leave 2009 and the worst of the economic crisis behind, 2010 is a time for Australian small businesses to capitalise on the opportunities presented by a strengthening economy. Westpac´s General Manager of SME Segment, Sian Lewis, provides the following New Year’s resolutions to kick-start your business for the year ahead."