Light Fantastic

Light Fantastic 2009 ParticipantsLight Fantastic 2009 Presenter Nick Melidonis

Light Fantastic – Another Success

Inspiration, Innovation, Information

Nick Melidonis and Dale Neill, in collaboration with UWA Extension, the City of Fremantle, Team Digital, Camera Electronics and WA Camera Clubs presented a fascinating line-up of photographic talent for Light Fantastic, including Lonely Planet Images’ Richard I’Anson, Kevin Lucas from Aussies in Action, fine-art photographer Louise Mann and exciting new wildlife and nature photographer Denis Glennon.

Light Fantastic 2009 Participants

Light Fantastic Speakers & Organisers

Eight West Australians again delighted and surprised participants with their passion for photography in images and stories with the ever-popular ‘Travellers’ Tales’. Equipment specialists Team Digital and Camera Electronics presented the very latest in cameras, lenses and accessories and answered a host of technical queries.

Nick and Dale, two of Australia’s leading photo-educators, shared their latest ideas, images and technical information on producing stunning portraits and landscapes.  A Photographic Competition and Award, only open to Light Fantastic participants, was run in parallel.

All speakers and special guests challenged and inspired attendees to make Light Fantastic, a great start to the year.

Presentations

Light Fantastic included a wide range of topics and presenters:

  • “My journey with Lonely Planet Images”, Richard I’Anson, accomplished travel photographer and author.
  • “Nature Photography – Art or Technique?”, Denis Glennon, seafarer and new wildlife photographer shared his passion of birds in the wild.
  • “Fine Art Finishing Techniques”, Nick Melidonis. Nick continued his popular series of Tips & Tricks for injecting the WOW factor into images.
  • “The shape of things to come”, Dale Neill. Dale examined how different lenses actually change the shape of  subjects – especially faces!
  • Paul Maietta, Fitzgerald’s Photo labs demonstrated how easy it is to make your own coffee table book.
  • “Seeing beyond the Subject”, Louise Mann. Louise explored vision and light.
  • “Faster than a Speeding Bullet”, Dale Neill. Dale showed how to extend photography by shooting at 25,600 ISO with the new dSLRs
  • “Getting High on HDR”, Nick Melidonis. High Dynamic Range is the current hot Pro topic. Nick showed how to master the difficult landscape.
  • “Travellers’ Tales”, Pam Osborn, John Pitman, Steve Algie, Carol Elfgren, Veroniqua Alexy, Lynn Gail, Colin Jenkinson, Greg Radsich. Metamorphosis of eight photographers.
  • “Colouring your Perceptions”, Brent Acie. Using colour for powerful communication
  • “A Split Second in Time”, Kevin Lucas. Aussies In Action Sports Photography. Stunning sports images that capture the decisive moment.