Light Fantastic
Light Fantastic 2009
Inspiration, Innovation, Information
February 2009
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 2009, 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
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 2009, a great start to the year.
Presentations
Light Fantastic 2009 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.
