The Brisbane wedding photographers lunch group

The Brisbane wedding photographers lunch group: The winner of Steve Saporito

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The Brisbane wedding photographers lunch group: The winner of Steve Saporito

The winner of Steve Saporito

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Catherine Lowe posted on Brisbane Wedding Photographers Group's Wall.

"I said it on my own wall but will say it here: I am SOOOO GRATEFUL thank you thank you thank you to Steve & the lunch group for the amazing opportunity!! The timing has been impeccable !! EXACTLY what I need!! Cant wait!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! :) :) :) STILL grinnin!"

Monday Twilight lunch

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Hello everyone, just a mention regarding Monday nights lunch, it will be at the Norman Hotel, starting at 6pm. Please arrive at 5.30 to preorder your meal, as you know Steve Saporito will be our special guest and he will be announcing the winner of the competition we have been running now for 5 weeks, its all very exciting see you there. Cheers Paula

Rocco Ancora and Nick Ghionis

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These two amazing Australian greats were our secret guests on Monday night, alot of people were shocked to see them walk in and surprise everyone. We actually had them stashed at our studio in the day what a treat for us, I for one have always been a fan of Rocco and Nick and to have them sitting around chatting was unbelievable, As well another surprise Marcus Bell arrived too and surprised everyone, it just doesn't get any better , all I needed was my hero Yervant and Anie to be there . Anyway I hope everyone enjoyed the secret guests.

Rocco Ancora and Nick Ghionis

2011-04-07T11:16:00.003+10:00

EVERYBODY WANTS TO BE A PHOTOGRAPHER

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Copy and paste this on your facebook or twitter page or website

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You are planning your wedding and are organizing all the things you need including a photographer. Do you go with a friend with a camera or professional? While the option for a friend may be more appealing to your budget, a professional is a better choice. But what do you get when you hire a professional photographer for your wedding?
The pro wedding photographer is able to deliver photos in all conditions. Let’s face it, things happen on weddings. Late makeup broken down cars, wedding dresses malfunction, nervous people, sudden storms or wet weather are just a few. Long after these dramas are forgotten, you will enjoy the images your pro wedding photographer gave you because they had the experience to cope with dramas.

Pro wedding photographers experienced at photographing weddings use their interpersonal skills to relax people and get great images. Their images capture moments in a magic way!

The pro wedding photographer offering a complete wedding photography service will take responsibility for production of your album and when you get it, you can enjoy it immediately.

Quality pro wedding photographers typically use the finest materials from their album suppliers. These materials are not available to the public.

Pro wedding photographers have lots of equipment, back ups and infrastructure. Did you know your pro wedding photographer has backup cameras, a variety of pro grade lenses which produce better quality images, a digital asset management system to protect and archive your files, pro grade calibrated computer monitors to ensure prints look the same as the screen?
Pro wedding photographers invest in keeping up to date with industry standards and new techniques. They have typically dedicated many years to photography and happily use this experience when working with you. Pro wedding photographers are typically active members of the AIPP.

Pro wedding photographers can use their experience to offer helpful hints on wedding day etiquette and procedures.
The quality of work form a pro wedding photographer is far better than DIY amateurs. We happily accept that building regulations prevent DIY electricians doing electrical work to their homes. Licensed builders do much better work than the “Do it Yourself” working on a weekend building a deck. Top class chefs produce much better meals than an amateur cook even though they may have used the same basket of ingredients. Same goes with photography. The pro wedding photographer uses great technical skill and attention to detail when photographing a wedding, designing the wedding album printing the images. The end result is breathtaking.

There is more to photography than pressing the button. Pro wedding photographers naturally take into account so many things when taking photos including light, image composition and styling, expression, the little details and the end image in mind. The images below show the stages Thats Me Photography uses in producing a beautiful image. The initial capture was done in such a way to enable a beautiful artistic image to be produced. We hear so many horror stories from our Brides who's friends had amatuers shoot their wedding only to be devasted at the result. Don't risk it. You only get one chance .

Guy Gowan Workshop back by popular demand

2010-10-05T15:22:00.000+10:00

Guy's Seminar through the Brisbane Wedding photographer Lunch Group Wall? The info are in http://www.facebook.com/l/5bcdeAX5ECsM5hRHl65BdzdM-tQ;www.guygowan.com/events

Special for Brisbane Wedding Lunch group, they can get the admission at AUD170 (so they can register as AIPP members straight away) and if the member decided to do the whole 3 days course, it will be AUD 495. For further info, they can contact me at shanty@guygowan.com or 0412 322 812.

Photo's from our recent Lunch's

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The date for the lunch has changed this month only to 13th September , We are holding the Brisbane Forum for all photographers to attend to discuss issues regarding the media, websites, magazines etc . I urge you all to attend to have your say.

This is how Easy weddings is thanking us for advertising on their site.

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July lunch details

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We had a fantastic turnout yesterday with over 35 photographers attending, 6 of them being new for the first time. So many thing were discussed yesterday , topics such as referring on when a studio is already booked, fusion which is what everyone is talking about, the recent Marcus Bell seminar which I attended last wednesday.

John Reyment has just launced his new

Business Coaching Program

2010 One-on-One Coaching Program

“Essentials for Success” – A Series of Eight 2.5 Hour One-on-One Coaching Sessions

Tailored to suit the needs of you and your business, John’s “Essentials for Success” Coaching Program features a series of eight fortnightly face to face coaching sessions discussing essential topics tailored to your business. These sessions are challenging, thought provoking and inspiring. Completing post session homework ensures results will be achieved. Session topics include:

Developing your own self belief; unlocking the power within.
Planning for an extraordinary life; you deserve it!
Writing a practical business plan – it must be done.
Products and Pricing – how much should you charge?
Marketing your business to get and keep the best customers.
Analysis and discussion of your images.
How to photograph for fantastic sales.
Proven album planning techniques; you and your clients will love them.
Managing growth in your business before it kills you.
Developing systems in your business, what works, what doesn’t.
Managing change in you and your business.
Work/family, keeping the balance right.
Delivering uber service – thinking like a client.
Managing the beans! The dollars and cents give you choices.
Fast tracking your personal growth.

for more details contact
John Reyment
Reyment Photographics
183-185 Old Cleveland Rd
Coorparoo, Queensland 4151
ph 07 3397 6552

This year has really flown by so quickly, its great to see so many photographers understand the need to share information , because we really can all benefit from it.
I want to welcome all the new people who attended yesterday I am sure you will get alot out of the lunch's . We are in our third year now and growing bigger every month, we also talked about a mentoring system where new photographers attending are more than welcome to talk with our more experienced members if they need help etc with their own business or a photography related question.

So the Yervant seminar is in full swing down the gold coast , I for one can't wait for him to come to Brisbane in July 21st with David Beckstead , thats going to be a great one day seminar, if you haven't done so already you need to contact anie@yervant.com to reserve your ticket,

anyway everyone thanks again for all your support
cheers
Paula Gray
Thats Me Photography

Yervant Seminars for Brisbane

2010-06-21T01:03:00.002+10:00

Anyone who knows me knows how much I love and respect Anie and Yervant. They both have changed my career path and outlook on my business for ever. I get alot of inspiration and knowledge from them both, as well as my other favorite Jerry Ghionis. Just wanted to mention a few workshops coming up.

Brisbane ( Gold coast Australia) July 5-6-7 2010

Brisbane ( Valley ) One day seminar with David Beckstead and Yervant 21st July 2010

Yervant is eminent amongst the most influential photographers of the last 30 years. He has broken every rule in traditional photography, in particular wedding photography to welcome and encourage fresh concepts and excitement in a predominantly boring and dull practice.

Sensual, fashionista and fine art all concocted in a crazy pot of tradition and the far future… make Yervant one of the most profound artists of today.

These are brand new 3 days’ programmes which we put together to get straight to the core! Show Yervant’s camera techniques, his light, his compositions, his ’Posed…but naturally!’ methods and also how he shoots for ALBUM pages at any given time of the day. Then definitely finishing, this is a must for any professional, that is what sets us apart from the “Shoot & Burn” and amateurs! Professional finishing!!

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I know there must be a whole bunch of news and events we've missed out on, so please fill us in! We're passionate about making the South East Queensland Photography Industry the greatest in the world? Well put your hand up and give me a hand... As always Feedback wanted!
We now have DJ Payne from Studio Promise heading the Gold Coast lunch
Marion Jonkers from Sunshine Coast heading that lunch,
Sydney is about to happen in July, and of course me ( Paula Gray) Brisbane Lunch. 3 years strong now .

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The PPAQ is bring David Harradine up to QLD for a Mastering Lightroom workshop. Monday 12th July at Queens Arms Hotel Teneriffe.

Master Lightroom is a full day of high powered Lightroom training covering the essential information required to wrap your head around this revolutionary application, as well as the powerful techniques required to give you full control.

David Harradine is a photographer, trainer and Adobe Photoshop beta tester, who since 2001 has trained many of Australia's and New Zealand's leading photographers, graphic designers and imaging professionals in the ways of Photoshop, digital photography and colour management. Coming from a traditional photographic background David was quick to embrace the new digital imaging technologies of the late 20th century.
Check out David at Whack.com.au

or on TWITTER @david_harradinedavid_harradine

2010-06-21T00:52:00.001+10:00

The Brisbane Wedding Photographer's Lunch Group

The Brisbane Lunch is on the FIRST MONDAY of every month and is organized by the dynamic duo of Paula from That's Me Photography & Pete from Turning Heads Photography. The next one is on Monday July 5th at the Norman Hotel - 102 Ipswich Rd, Woolloongabba QLD - The Norman Hotel Website - get there around 11am for a speaker and then lunch. Make sure you visit the Brisbane Lunch's blog or better yet stay connected with the latest on facebook: facebook.com/brisphoto

Hey Fellow Shooters!

It's your old pal DJ Paine here on the Gold Coast with the second issue of the email newsletter; the crazy fun continues!
A big thanks to everyone for all the great feedback and thoughts about this Queensland Photographer newsletter idea! We have almost 200 subscribers to date {which is amazing} and we are only just getting started...

if you have a mailing list of photographers who you think would get anything out of this newsletter PLEASE encourage them to sign up! just send them to this simple short link:
http://bit.ly/QLDphoto

So going forward i'll be doing my best to get this newsletter out twice a month - on the 5th and 20th of each month, give or take a day. No matter what the day is something will be hitting your inbox!
This brings me to the most important request:

PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE send me any of the following:

News - something great happen to you or your business that you'd like to share? Anything "news worthy"? Interesting? Just email me exactly what you like to share and i'll copy and paste it in to the next newsletter - accompanying photos are much appreciated!
Pictures - don't be shy! you're a photographer right? send me pictures or even point me to them online, off your blog, flickr, anything! Won a silver? a gold? a ribbon? a meat tray at the local RSL for your photography? Please send me the photo!
Header Pictures - last month the wonderful Sue Black sent me that gorgeous picture i used as the leading "header" image of the newsletter and this month i pulled out one of my own from a portrait shoot. i would love to include YOUR photo there! Just send me something that is horizontal and eye catching and a minimum of 850 pixels long {wide}. The more "cinematic" the better.
Events - got something on? part of a group that is doing a workshop, class, meet up? Please put us on your mailing list and send us your press releases.
Positions Available - business booming? need a new shooter? assistant? bag dragger? Send me the details of who you are after and we'll let the network know.
Anything! - anything you think is important for other Queensland photographers to know about, please share! Write something! An opinion piece, your view on something to do with the photography industry! Do a report on an event you attended, review a workshop or an educational DVD you watched. Even if the event happened a week or two ago, we would all love to hear your take on it. So put the journo hat on and scribble down a couple of paragraphs....

Anything you want to include, just email me on dj@djpaine.com and either in the subject or in the opening text of the message include something along the lines of "please include this in the next newsletter" - The next newsletter will be hitting your inbox on the 5th July so get it to me before then and it will be included.

aipp fuse.AVI.AVI

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The Brisbane Wedding Photographers Lunch group

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Our lunch will now be held at the Norman Hotel , Ipswich Road Woolloongabba, after the vote it was overwhelming on how many people prefer the Norman compared to the Queens Arms.

Free parking , better menus, new rooms too , as per normal when you arrive just head upstairs, we start at 11am see you there, we're not sure about a surprise guest it, but there will be lots to talk about especially after the awards and the up and coming National Awards in Melbourne. Please rsvp if you haven't done so already.

2010-03-25T10:07:00.001+10:00

I came across this site on facebook. I just wanted to share this with you all. This is why I have the lunch group.

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Our first lunch for 2010

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It was an amazing day at the lunch, our return for 2010, Yohti was our guest speaker, her story was so inspiring to us all.

Here are a few comments from some of our new photographer members from yesterday.
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Hi Pete and Paula,

I just wanted to say thank you so much for organising today. I have been going through some terrible ups and downs during the past 6 months with my photography and after Yohti's talk today I feel very positive and motivated. It was like she was talking about me! I know I've still got a lot to learn but I know that the ups and downs I experience are normal when you're passionate about something, and I've just got to keep going and keep improving. I'll get there in the end!

I'm getting to know people at the group more now, and I'm feeling more confident about asking for help when I need it. I've also started to meet photographers in my local area and we're going to meet up soon to learn more about lighting from each other.

For me, today's talk was better than anything else I've attended. Maybe one day I will be able to give a talk like that.

Thank you again,
Meg x

2010 Return of the new year

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The lunch group returns February 1st at the Queens Arms hotel , James street New Farm. We look forward to welcoming back our regulars as well as our new members , this is our 3rd year now and we hope to grow more,

If you are a photographer in business, or a student photographer you are more than welcome to attend the lunch. From time to time we may be lucky enough to secure a secret guest, we ask for $5 donation for those events , it really just covers the cost of the room and the meal for the guest. The Lunch is not a profit organisation of any kind.

We offer friendship, business help, to anyone who wants to attend. Networking is the most powerful thing and its something I am very passionate about.

Looking forward to catching up with everyone.
Paula Gray

Paula Gray, Glen Knoblauch, Yohti Thomson

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Our christmas Party

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Testimonial

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thank you
I enjoyed yesterday, the professionalism, the comradery, being with a bunch of like minded, passionate people who will make a difference in their chosen field of expertise.In my travels sub contracting for Street's Imaging, I am meeting lots of photographers. Is it prudent for me to mention your luncheon group do you think, do you have a criteria in mind?I myself became aware of your group from a photographer up at Samford, Peter of Redbank Plains, Angela of Angelic and a gent up near Ferny Hills. As Chris Hall loosely led to - networking amongst peers strenghtens relationships, builds life long friendships and with a direction of caliber - can create an abundance in every area of ones' life not just in business. Learning to delegate and "let go" of "my baby" and attracting the right clientele is all part of the bigger picture. Or "buying your time back". These are all great points of discussion to the business person who has chosen photography as their medium for creating a life style - what ever that perception is.So, nice to meet you - great lunch, have an awesome week and an outstanding month.

Warm regardsJinene CoyleBusiness Development ManagerOvations Promotions, Marketing & Event Photography.

Chris Hall

2009-08-03T18:25:00.003+10:00

Today our special guest was Chris Hall , he offered his time away from his own studio,

to discuss with us this amazing software called Studio Web Online, at the moment they are offering 2 months free trial, which I am sure everybody who attended today will take up the offer. Click on the link above to find out more , on how this tool can possibly double your turnover. We had over 54 Photographers attend today , which was a lunch group record, thanks for everyone attending, Its also possible that our group will now have our meetings at the Queens Arm Hotel in James Street New farm, because the venue is much better suited for our ever growing members. A big welcome to all the new photographers coming today.

Those of you who aren't on Facebook please join and add me Paula Gray to your list, alot of information is shared between photographers on their, its a great tool to find out whats going on with the lunch, and events from time to time. Just another way to stay in the loop.

Anyway another successful lunch, our next one will be September 7th would love to see you all again, stay tuned for the location , I am pretty sure it will be The Queens Arm Hotel again.

Also we are starting to organise the Christmas Party for the BWP. If you have any idea's please email me .

Wayne Radford Seminar

2009-07-08T15:58:00.000+10:00

HI Everyone, here's a picture of us at the Seminar on Monday which was held by the PPAQ.
In this photo from the left is Glen, Leslie, Wayne, Alan Khan, Paula , Anna .

Ryan Schembri

2009-04-13T11:49:00.002+10:00

Our lunch in April was fantastic, with our special guest Ryan Schembri and his lovely feonsay Jess, Australia's youngest master photographer , his acheivements are so amazing for someone so young. Ryan wowed us with his amazing slideshow and commentary, We were so lucky to have them both there, with a late arrival into Brisbane that morning, no one had any idea who was arriving, thats why I love the Secret guest feature so much, it builds so much excitement in everyone,
From the moment they walked in the door , everyone's faces were so surprised ,
Here is the link for those who wanted to see more of Ryan , and what he has to offer
www.ryanshembri.com
A big thankyou to them both for coming to the lunch. I will be posting images shortly .

Jerry Ghionis

2009-02-03T15:18:00.002+10:00

Wow can you believe we had Jerry at our lunch yesterday, it was so amazing.

All up there were over 42 photographers there who were just blown away from our Secret guest,

Checkout all the images on facebook, we'll be posting more on here in the next few days.

With so much talent and creativity Jerry never ceases to amaze me with his passion for turning ordinary images into something incredible, It was such a exciting time for the group, considering there are so many of us who have never had the chance to get near this man,

stay tuned for more pics. Thanks Jerry for a memorable afternoon.

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Christmas Party and New Year lunch will be February 2nd 2009

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Hi everyone this is just to remind you all Sunday night, at this stage we have around 50 rsvps . Its going to be amazing, those of you who haven't rsvp me, you still have time,

Also the new lunch will resume on February 2 at the Norman Hotel starting at 11am sharp , however I won' t need Rsvps until January , thanks everyone, see you all Sunday night
cheers
Paula Gray

Christmas Party final date decided

2008-11-06T11:15:00.008+10:00

HI Everyone I have decided to have the final christmas meet at our House,
For the lunch group, Sunday 7th December 2008 starting at 7pm , We're having a huge barbecue and Cocktails night, dress casual, the cost will be $15.00 per person , plus you must bring a cocktail mix of somekind, please let me know which one as we don't want to end up with 40 bottles of Vodka, This is going to be a huge night and Leigh and I want to welcome you all into our Studio, and Home, as well we have a huge christmas Light display , those of you who know us , will remember our last display, and if you don't , you can go to this youtube link to see how mad we are, http://au.youtube.com/watch?v=NkeyIQAeI0M

We need RSVPs now , so we know how much food to buy, we want to pack the house , so bring your partners ( as we don't have the facilities for children ) also the amount of alcohol here, it will be a good idea to the kids babysat.

There will be music , dancing , lots of cocktails and photo's and great friends , we need to finish the year off with a bang, I mean it totally, all of our members please come,

Leigh is a chef, your $15 each will go towards a huge buffet and some drink mixes, which you all can pay at the door, we accept eftpos ( lol) and credit card on the night ( with a 1% surcharge) ahahahahh ,

Lets make this a night to remember guys , I can't wait its going to be awesome.

cheers
Paula Gray
Thats Me

I need rsvps immediately

Our day with Greg Dries

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Our next lunch is November 3

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Hello everyone, thought I'd blog about the up and coming lunch, by now I am sure you've heard we'll be having Greg Dries as our special guest, those of you who went to the August exposure will know him quite well, his inspirational talk touched alot of photographers, and we at the BWP are very honored to have him attend and spend some time with us,

Also just a quick mention our Christmas party will now be on December 8th , with other committments on the orginal date we have made it now that day instead ( 2nd Monday in the month) what an amazing year its been with our group which is growing to a membership of over 94 photographers , videographers etc, we've had some amazing guests this year attend, Yervant, David Oliver, Tero Sade , Andrew Kopp, Rob Cobcroft , Monte Homebush from Google, Website developers, and so on, I want to personally thank all of our guests for giving up their time and sharing all their wonderful stories and information to us,

At this stage I am in the process of organising a international Photographer to attend our lunch, if not at Christmas , it will definately be next year, so stay tuned for that you won't want to miss out.

cheers Paula Gray
Thats Me Photography

Rob Cobcroft

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What an amazing lunch we had today, our special guest was Master Photographer Rob Cobcroft, he shared his love of photography to everyone that came , we had around 27 Photographers turn up, This mans passion was heard by all , I must say I really enjoyed it, he also bought along some of his amazing images , thanks to Rob for coming today and sharing with us, and leaving the message of going after your dreams , always evolve, photograph for your self sometime, us Wedding photographers probably never get to do that , but its something I am going to try and do , next Month we'll be having another guest speaker, and then our big christmas lunch which Pete Williams and myself are in the process of organising now,
cheers for now
Paula Gray

A testomonial from New Life Photographics.

2008-09-04T10:33:00.002+10:00

I wanted to let you know about a lunch that has been going for nearly a year and a half and it’s been so successful….
It began as a casual get together between a couple of photographer friends and has now grown to over 70 photographers on the list with a regular attendance of approx 25- 40 ppl.

The lunch is held on the first Monday of every month at ‘The Norman’ in Wooloongabba….. The lunch group is now officially called “Brisbane Wedding photographers” or BWP for short. Many photographers who attend are masters and leaders in the industry and have been a wealth of knowledge to the newer shooters…

Essentially it is a social and casual networking lunch with Topic discussion time however occasionally we have the pleasure of a guest speaker. We even had an awesome surprise a few months ago with a secret guest speaker who no one knew the identity of and guess who walked in the door… none other than YERVANT… YES!!!! The regular 30 or 40 ppl who attended that day got to spend an awesome time with one of our greatest Heros…

Pls see the special BWP Blog for photos…. You may see a few familiar faces!

This lunch has grown to what it is today with the driving force of a wonderful and inspirational woman – Paula Gray from ‘That’s Me Photography’, joined with one of the greatest photographers I’ve ever met and my personal mentor – Peter Williams from ‘Turning Heads Photography’.

I have found this lunch to be one of the most powerful tools to my business growth. Since I’ve been going to the lunch from it’s beginning, I’ve grown in confidence, learnt essential strategies and techniques both for the business and camera or photoshop usage and most of all I have met some wonderfully talented photographers who not only continue to inspire me and keep me on track with my vision and excitement, but who have become some of my closest friends. Regardless of our experience or ability everyone sees each other as an equal. We all have something to give and share and we can equally impact each others lives in a positive and exciting way!

Please try to come. I know its last minute notice for you however once you attend, you won’t want to miss one ever and it will become an automatic inclusion in your business schedule. After all, we do deserve a break once in a while and what a great way to do it!

REMEMBER TO RSVP

September Lunch notes

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Another great turnout , 27 in total, it was great to see everyone again, a welcome back to
Lesley and Glen returning from Holidays and Jan from eye on Photography, and a big welcome to Tina Metcalf from Fivestar Photography,
topics of discussion were whats happening in your business, Contracts , corrupted images,

Definately we'll be discussing these issues again, Alan Khan flew up from Sydney to be with us,
and shared some of his latest weddings , later on that night Turning Heads Photography ( Pete & Jenny Williams) Thats Me Photography & Video ( Leigh and Paula Gray) took Alan out to our favorite Indian Restaurant in Toowong,

Next Months Lunch is October 6th , we may have a special guest this time, I have to say that this is not a given each month, I really don't want to reflect away from the real reason why the Lunch is what is it, all about helping and uniting Photographers.

Christmas is coming up quick, so we are in the process of organising the Christmas Lunch, the lunch has been going now for 17 months amazing,
if anyone has ideas please give them to me at the next Lunch, Yohti mentioned a huge party with all the photographers in Brisbane attending, that could be great, this year has gone so fast,
anyway looking forward to catching up with everyone again, those who couldn't make it this time we hope to see you in October,

cheers
Paula

Testomonial from a member of our Lunch group

2008-07-01T21:59:00.000+10:00

Hi Paula
I’ve just had 4 wedding interviews last week and booked all four of them. I’m so happy. I’ve been getting 100% hit rate for my interviews this year. It’s awesome. (two from bridal shows and one from online search and one from Weddings weddings weddings magazine)….

I did two bridal shows within 4 weeks and had a few enquiries from each straight away before I’d even done my mail out and got the bookings for those straight away as well. I’m stoked.!

I also had a dear old friend of mine who I haven’t seen for 14 yrs who found me again on facebook, come and stay with me on Friday night. She lives in Coffs harbour and wants to be a photographer. She has done a few weddings and other shoots and is doing quite well for the little experience she has. Anyway I spent many hours teaching her things on photoshop and also giving her business advice some of which I’ve learnt myself over the years and some of which I’ve learnt from you and Peter. I felt so thrilled to be able to “Pay it forward”…. It felt wonderful to have someone admire me and look up to me and to be able to pass on such valuable information the same as has already been done to me by you guys. It’s a rewarding feeling. I’ve come so far and I can see where she is now, is where I use to be 5 yrs ago and I can see how much I’ve grown and I hope I can help her get to where I am now in a much quicker time than it took me. And now I look to others more experienced than me and look into the future of where I will be too, a few yrs from now and it’s soooo exciting!

I love you Paula for all you’ve helped me with. You’ve helped me to believe in myself and that’s one of the most important things of all!!!!
Love YO xxx

2008-06-24T22:05:00.001+10:00

The Lunch group is all about uniting Photographers , we also have Videographers , who compliment each other, since starting The Lunch as its known now over 12 months ago it has grown to be very popular, I guess I put that down to the momentum that gets created with the different dynamics in the group, we all share idea's and discuss the Business, lots of lives have been changed for the better, with much better support and encouragment to those of us who are'nt a part of any organisation , there is no requirement to be part of the group , only that you are a professional Photographer who wants to improve the industry and unite with other photographers . There is more than enough work for everybody, we need to get away from the old way of thinking, instead of worrying about our competitors , Unite together , we really have friends in the business, because if you don't have friends in business , your not sucessful .

Since the group started our driving force behind it is , leave your ego out the door come in and share your knowledge , We want to bring photographers up to charging what they are worth, not undercutting each other , educating the photographer is really where it all starts, and then the client, I stand behind this because of my own life experiences , We have people in our group like Peter Williams who is a master with photography and Photoshop , gives all his time to members of the group who need help, also alot of other prominant people who believe in what we are doing, attend our lunch every month and freely offer advice, I too offer my help to anyone who puts their hand up and asks,

Every now and again we have a special guest who wants to attend the lunch, recently we have been so blessed to have my idol attend YERVANT, and his wife Anie, it was amazing, I'll never forget it. And just at our last lunch, David Oliver, Tero Sade, Andrew Kopp , Richard Muldoon.
wow, yes so its great to be a part of something which I think is a stepping stone between photographers and the AIPP, you don't have to be a member of any organisation to be invited to the lunch, at this moment our group has 79 members and counting, alot of photographers have been contacting me wanting to come to the lunch, which is free to attend, however if we do manage a special guest , a gold coin is greatly appreciated, just to cover there lunch .

I am really interested to hear what you think of this lunch, as has it changed your life in any way, I will put up the posts as soon as I get them in,
Thanks guys
cheers
Paula Gray

More Yervant

2008-06-24T21:37:00.000+10:00

This is the shot of the day.

John Reyment and Paula Gray

Andrew Porfryi and Paula Gray

Stephen Walker and Paula Gray

Yervant and Claire Sophia

Yervant and Chie

Kris Singleton and Yervant

Normy from Divine studios and Yervant

Some of the lunch group

Yervant , Stephen Walker, Andrew Fallon

Yohti and Yervant

Leslie Downie and Glen Knoblauch

Yervant , Paula , Anie

Some of our lunch group

Catherine Lowe , Yohti, Andrew Fallon

Lunch Date

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July 7th is the next lunch, which is held at the Norman Hotel which is on Ipswich Road Woolloongabba, RSVPs to info@thatsmephotography.com.au.

David Oliver , Tero Sade, Andrew Kopp

2008-06-23T21:51:00.000+10:00

Straight after the PMA we had the fox special for the AIPP, it was there I ran into David Oliver, Tero Sade, and Andrew Kopp, which was good timing because the Lunch was the next day, so I cornered them all ( its amazing what you can get if you go after it) and got them to attend the lunch, just so happens most of the group was hung over from the weekend and the night before, we only had 15 attend, it was an amazing day with these guys, we had our very own private lesson with David Oliver, and a quick marketing chat with Tero, and Andrew shared some of his experiences with us, here are a few pics

Yervant

2008-06-23T21:38:00.000+10:00

April 7th was the day that Yervant attended our photographers Lunch, we had over 47 attend and they all had no idea Yervant was our secret guest, it was amazing to spend a few hours with him and his wife Anie, We had the pleasure in watching his slideshow, this man has the most humble heart , he truely believes in what we are doing for the Industry which is uniting Photographers together through our Lunch, here's a few pics.

This is the reason I want to unite Photographers together

2008-06-23T20:13:00.001+10:00

Hi Pete & PaulaI'm excited to say that I have done my first album sale I did it over the phone!! I can't beleive how easy it was!!!It took about 2 hours - over 2 sessions today.She has a 35 sided album - but gave her 5 free sides, a briefcase and a metal cover. Therefore giving me a $4190 wedding album sale alltogether!!! - it started out as a $1950 matted album and ended up here!!Unfortuantely I had already said the CD Rom was hers to keep at the time of booking last year but I am still very happy!!!Thank-you so much both of you for the encourgagement and support. I can't beleive I did it!!!!! WOO HOO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! ONWARD AND UPWARDS!! thanks you legends in photography!!
With best Regards,Jo HodgeDirector/PhotographerAdore Photography0418 180 949e. adorephoto@optusnet.com.auw. http://www.adorephotography.net.au/

ALAN KHAN

Recently we had the pleasure of Alan Khan attending our lunch, I actually met him last year at one of Turning Heads Changing lives Seminars , I was really impressed by his personality, He is a gold winner with the ABIA , anyone who knows how that works would realise its a huge honor,

After the lunch , we decided to Alan out for dinner, when we arrived there he bought along a friend, The great Rob Heyman, anyway here are a few pics of that night.

Lesley Downie , Glen, Rob Heyman, Alan Khan

Alan Khan