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Issue 90

13 May 2019

In D-Photo issue 90, we delve underwater with award-winning photographer Craig Parry, as well as into the realm of the subconscious with this year’s Auckland Festival of Photography Annual Commission recipient, Yvonne Shaw. Michelle Hyslop documents the people trying to preserve Aotearoa’s giants and looks at the impact of kauri dieback on local communities, and Todd Henry reflects on his visual-anthropologist approach to documenting people in light of his big win earlier this year.

Our Picks 3: Sigma D-Photo Amateur Photographer of the Year 2019

10 May 2019

Take a look at the latest batch of beautiful entries to the Sigma D-Photo Amateur Photographer of the Year competition. With more than 3,500 entries overall, it’s definitely getting harder to pick out our favourites! What you see here is just a tiny proportion of worthy entries.

Our Picks 2: Sigma D-Photo Amateur Photographer of the Year 2019

18 April 2019

Just in time for some Easter inspiration, here’s the second installment of Our Picks for the Sigma APOTY 2019! More than 2000 images from photographers around the country have been entered so far. Here, we share just a few of the images of what is turning out to be an amazing assemblage of photographs, both in quality and quantity.

Olympus announces Pro Service for Photographers

14 April 2019

Late last week Olympus Australia announced the Olympus Pro Service for Photographers. Developed to meet the requirements of professional photographers, the programme provides support for photographers to concentrate on what they do best; taking inspiring photos.

Huawei P30 Pro

11 April 2019

Over the past two to three years, with its ‘P’ and ‘Mate’ series, global tech behemoth Huawei has taken on the immense challenge of turning the traditional weaknesses of the smartphone camera into its key strength and selling point. Last year’s P20 Pro and Mate 20 Pro arguably set the bar as high as it’s ever been in smartphone camera technology. And, with the release of the brand new P30 Pro in April 2019, an even higher standard has seemingly been set.

Project Street to hit Wellington in June

8 April 2019

Project Street is a street photography event that sees 30 photographers explore the streets of a nominated city, capturing the city from their perspective. In just seven hours, the photographers must shoot, select, edit, print, and exhibit a single image. We find out more and share a gallery from a past event.

Cathy Carter’s Weird Fishes

8 April 2019

We featured Cathy Carter’s latest series, Weird Fishes, in D-Photo 89. Check out the magazine for the full article, but as a taster and an insight into Cathy’s work, we’ve shared the curatorial statement from the exhibition in Auckland in late 2018.

How to not mess up your friend’s wedding photos

8 April 2019

You can check out Jessica’s top wedding photography tips by grabbing a copy of D-Photo 89, but to get your started, we’ve shared one of Jessica’s blog posts for an insider’s look into one of the fantastic weddings that she’s photographed.

Our Picks 1: Sigma D-Photo Amateur Photographer of the Year 2019

4 April 2019

With the return of the Sigma D-Photo Amateur Photographer of the Year for 2019, we’re also bringing back the ‘Our Picks’ series we ran last year, where the team at D-Photo chooses some standout entries to share for your viewing pleasure — and as inspiration to get your own photos out there.

Behind the awards curtain: PSNZ Central Regional Convention

2 April 2019

This April, local photographers will have the opportunity to peek behind the scenes of one of our most respected national awards programmes, as veteran photographer Bruce Girdwood explores the secrets behind successful image sets

Amateur Photographer Student category to include tertiary students

1 April 2019

Throughout the years we’ve refined our categories, and we continue to do so. This year we have had particularly strong calls to include tertiary students — and we’re listening. You will now find two entry forms in the Student category: one for high school students and one for tertiary students.

Huawei’s P30 series pushing the limits of smartphone photography

27 March 2019

Huawei unveiled its new flagship phone, the P30 Pro, along with its little brother, the P30 at a press conference on 26 March in Paris. We take a first look at what it means for smartphone photographers.

Every Body is a Treasure

19 March 2019

Through body-positive imagery and social activism, prominent creative photographer Mandi Lynn is fighting mainstream media and aiming to change the way women see themselves, for the better.

Issue 89

19 March 2019

Issue 89’s stunning cover is by Whakatane-based photographer James Stanbridge, who explores spirituality in nature in his latest exhibition, Nature is my Church. We also feature prominent creative photographer Mandi Lynn, who is helping women and girls find self-confidence through body-positive imagery. We talk to Cathy Cater about her new series Weird Fishes, which explores humanity’s deep ties to the ocean, and Steve Scalone about his street-photography event Project Street 7.30, which sees photographers shoot, select, edit, print, and exhibit a single image in just seven hours. Plus, how to not botch your first wedding shoot, how to make it big on Instagram, and how to create powerful advocacy images.

Win one of five double passes to Mandela ‘My Life’: The Official Exhibition

17 March 2019

With more than 200 original artefacts, documents, personal items, and artworks on display, this exhibition provides visitors with a glimpse into the amazing personal life of Nelson Mandela.

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