The 2016 APPA Australian Professional Photography Awards are rapidly approaching. Entries open in just a weeks time and judging at the National competition begins in August in Melbourne. I won’t be able to attend or judge at APPA this year due to my workshop commitments in Iceland, but I did chat with good friend Peter Eastway recently on the current state of APPA, my thoughts on where the competition is heading and what we as judges should be doing to best serve the entrants work. A short transcript of the conversation appears in the current July 2016 AIPP Journal for Professional Photographers. Just click on the image below to download an excerpt.
Category: Media
Media news including interviews, awards, print publications and articles
Wild Magazine July / August 2016 Ice Bears of Svalbard Folio
The latest July / August 2016 issue of Australian Wild Magazine includes a portfolio of my photographs of Polar Bears from Svalbard in the Arctic. Wild magazine has previously featured my photography as dedicated folios in three separate issues back in February 2011, June 2013 and July 2015. The 2011 issue included a Portfolio of landscape images from Iceland. The 2013 issue included a Portfolio from Antarctica and the 2015 issue included a first release of images from my project on the Arctic Fox (look for a very limited collector’s edition fine art book containing the complete Arctic fox project to be released within the next four weeks). Just click on the image below to download the latest Wild Folio as a PDF.
FootNote: Wild magazine was founded and originally owned by Chris Baxter – a well respected climber and outdoorsman in his own right who was largely responsible for a significant portion of the early rock climbing scene in Australia. I had the privilege of knowing Chris and climbing with him briefly during my youth at both Mount Arapiles and The Grampians. Chris forged many new climbs at both of these world famous locations as well as Mount Buffalo and was a full time character in the Australian climbing scene. Chris subsequently sold Wild due to health issues after building up a very successful publishing company that became the outlet for all things bush walking and climbing related in Australia. Unfortunately Chris passed away in 2010 after a long fight with cancer but ‘Wild’ and ‘Rock’ continue to be published under new new ownership.
The Wild Walk Feature Interview – Edge of the World
Conservation website ‘The Wild Walk‘ has just posted a short interview I did with them about Polar Photography and Polar Conservation. Click HERE to read the interview. From the Wild Walk Website:
There is an immediate need to protect our bio-diversity from the mighty Himalayas to the backdoor of our homes. Only when this is protected, we can have access to clean water, healthy food and natural surroundings. Nature as always in its supreme command defines the quality of our life. We cannot be blaming or depending on the Governments all the time and it is up to us to roll up our sleeves and do our bit to give back to nature. This pre-supposes awareness amongst people about nature and the life that it supports.
The Wild Walk, firm on the belief that wildlife literacy is the only way to get others inspired and sustain the habitat, chalk out programmes and activities to spread awareness on the subject. We educate people across the country about the forest with the aim of transforming them into wildlife conservationists. We also give lectures on wildlife science, exchange mails with aspiring conservationists and wildlife novices, share our knowledge through our website, news blog and via our wildlife documentary movies.
Antarctic Photography Presentation Sydney Australia FULLY BOOKED
UPDATE: The presentation I will be giving in Sydney next week on Antarctic Photography is now fully booked and oversubscribed. If you are one of those who was quick enough to secure a place I look forward to seeing you in Sydney next week.
Antarctic Photography with Joshua Holko – FULLY BOOKED
Aurora Expeditions and Joshua Holko invite you to join us for a night of Antarctic photography!
Professional polar photographer Joshua Holko will lead this special Antarctic Photography ‘Polarclass’, designed to help you understand the basic principles of photographing in the Polar Regions. Josh will discuss the key aspects of technical and artistic considerations when shooting in the poles.
Ideal for all levels of photographers, the ‘Polarclass’ is perfect for anyone interested in learning more about photographing in Antarctica.
The evening will include:
- Technical aspects about shooting in Antarctica
- Creative and artistic advice
- Equipment requirements
- What you’ll see, do and photograph!
About Joshua Holko
Joshua is an award-winning professional photographer and photography guide, who specialises in the remote polar regions of Antarctica and the Arctic. Josh was named the Global Arctic Photographer of the Year in 2015, and has won many other awards for his amazing work. Read Josh’s full profile here.
EVENT DETAILS
When: Thursday, 7 July 2016
Time: 6.30pm – 8pm
Location: Aurora Expeditions offices: Suite 12, Level 2, 35 Buckingham St, Surry Hills
View location on google maps here
Antarctic Photography Presentation Sydney Australia
Next week, Thursday the 7th of July, I will be giving a presentation on Antarctic Photography at the Aurora Expeditions offices in Sydney.
Antarctic Photography with Joshua Holko
Aurora Expeditions and Joshua Holko invite you to join us for a night of Antarctic photography!
Professional polar photographer Joshua Holko will lead this special Antarctic Photography ‘Polarclass’, designed to help you understand the basic principles of photographing in the Polar Regions. Josh will discuss the key aspects of technical and artistic considerations when shooting in the poles.
Ideal for all levels of photographers, the ‘Polarclass’ is perfect for anyone interested in learning more about photographing in Antarctica.
The evening will include:
- Technical aspects about shooting in Antarctica
- Creative and artistic advice
- Equipment requirements
- What you’ll see, do and photograph!
About Joshua Holko
Joshua is an award-winning professional photographer and photography guide, who specialises in the remote polar regions of Antarctica and the Arctic. Josh was named the Global Arctic Photographer of the Year in 2015, and has won many other awards for his amazing work. Read Josh’s full profile here.
EVENT DETAILS
When: Thursday, 7 July 2016
Time: 6.30pm – 8pm
Location: Aurora Expeditions offices: Suite 12, Level 2, 35 Buckingham St, Surry Hills
View location on google maps here
The event is free, however places are limited. Book your place NOW.
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