NEWSLETTER #3 June 2022
Welcome to our monthly newsletter where we offer a good catch up and overview of all that is happening here in the shop/lab - and a lot has happened in the last month.
We finally have our Film Development & Scanning service back up and running; we have our first photo comp winner; we said farewell to Michelle and Marley; there is a new Featured Photographer to introduce; and ok the rain didn’t quite stop but we do have a new Prime Minister.
Most of these things will be discussed in detail in the Newsletter...
Read on…
MONTHLY PHOTO COMPETITION
CCP would like to send a big ‘Thank You’ to everyone who entered their photos in our inaugural monthly CCPhoto Competition. We had a great response, the judging session was lively, but we did find a winner.
Congratulations to
Rhydian Thomas for his image titled ‘Tama Waiting’.
Though the Eastern Suburbs in Sydney is more than just the beaches a lot of the submissions showed this aspect because, let’s face it, the Eastern Suburbs is well known for its amazing beaches and waterways. After all the scores from the 4 judges were tallied Rhydian’s image came up a worthy winner. Rhydian captured a moment that was not only extremely well composed and exposed but was also taken in a moment when all elements were aligned. You can imagine that Rhydian was there waiting for the right time take the photo just as the surfer is waiting for the right time to enter the water. The image also shows us that our backyard, nature, is vulnerable and even though we love beaches and water, it cannot be taken for granted.
Check out more of Rhydian’s work on his website: https://www.rhydiantphoto.com/
Rhydian wins an archival framed print - which will first hang in our window for a month so you can come and see the real thing and how good it looks on paper - as well as $460 [$250 plus 50% of the entry proceeds]. Rhydian has asked us to donate 30% of the remaining entry fees to Waves for Water charity, which amounted to $126. Read all about how they help people receive fresh clean water no matter where they are. https://www.wavesforwater.org
Rhydian also receives a signed copy of ‘it’s only rock’n’roll but I like it…’ by Wendy McDougall. A retrospective of her music photography from the past 40 years.
Wendy was our professional judge along with three CCP team members Iain, Eli and James.
The process to find the winner was based on each of the judges scores that included points on composition, idea, and if the photographer had followed all the criteria details. The points were tallied to find the Top 20 and then the winner.
The NEXT monthly CCPhoto Competition is now open to accept your submission.
Check out our website for entry details: https://www.charingcrossphoto.com.au/
PLUS, we have a new Instagram page dedicated to the photo competition.
Username is: ccphotocomp
Theme and Brief: RED
We love red - so much so we used it in our logo colours.
Red attracts the most attention and is associated with strong emotions such as love, passion, and excitement. It's the universal colour to signify strength, power, courage, energy, and danger.
We’d love to see how you see red.
Photographs can be newly taken or from your archives.
Submit via our website to enter
https://www.charingcrossphoto.com.au/ccphotocomp
Submissions can be uploaded from 1stJune until the 19th of June [3rd Sunday] in the month... [deadline 11:59pm]
Winner Prizes:
Open section
$250 cash + 50% of the section’s entry proceeds
+ Print & Frame - The winning image will be printed on archival paper, framed, and hung in the window at Charing Cross Photo lab/shop in Waverly for the duration of 1 month. [approx. value $250] After this, the winner can take home their framed photo. [size, paper and frame style is at the discretion of CCP]
+Book - A signed copy of the book - ‘it’s only rock’n’roll but I like it…’ Retrospective of the music photography by Wendy McDougall
Student section
$100 cash + 50% of the section’s entry proceeds
+Print - The winner will receive an archival print of their winning image.
+Book - A signed copy of the book - ‘it’s only rock’n’roll but I like it…’ The music photography by Wendy McDougall
All the winning images will be shown on the CCP website and in our social media.
The Top 20 images will also be shown.
Good luck!
FEATURED ARTIST/ PHOTOGRAPHER
Laura Reid
Laura Reid is an art photographer whose practice focuses on her strong love of water, urban landscapes and coastal communities and was recently selected by Canon Australia as 1 of 10 Inspirational Female Photographers to follow.
Laura has exhibited both nationally and internationally. She was a Finalist in the 2021 National Photographic Portrait Prize.
See and read more about Laura on our website.
https://www.charingcrossphoto.com.au/featured-photographers
SHOP/LAB
We are happy to let you know that after a short hiatus our ‘Film Develop & Scan’ for 35mm negs and slides is back up and running.
We are able to develop 120mm negs and slides, though the scanning can only be done on a flatbed scanner - Epson V800 reflective scanner - and any dust mark cleaning will need to be done by the client, though at an extra cost that service can be provided. Priced pending requirements.
Check out all the details and pricing on our website:
https://www.charingcrossphoto.com.au/filmprocessingandscanning
PHOTOGRAPHY WORKSHOPS
The Workshops by Wendy McDougall have new dates.
Street Photography - at the beach.
Upcoming dates: Sunday 19th June at Maroubra Beach.
DURATION: 3hr session
COST: $150 [inc 1 - 18” x 12” print and chat with CCP owner Iain in the lab at Charing Cross]
CLASS SIZE: Minimum 3, Maximum 8
EXPERIENCE LEVEL: Basic understanding of photography a plus but not essential
Go to the website for all details and terms & conditions.
https://www.charingcrossphoto.com.au/general-6-1
Stay tuned to the website and our social media for new dates to be added.
CONSULTATIONS
We also have One on One Consultations available for anyone who needs guidance with editing, plans for exhibitions, or has specific photographic questions or a project they would like to talk about. Call us to discuss your needs.
The Workshops and Consultations will be given by Sydney professional photographer Wendy McDougall. Wendy has exhibited in 19 solo and over 55 group shows since 1984. She has also helped curate many shows and projects for theatre productions and music events.
STAFF NEWS
This month, with sad but excited emotions for them both, we said farewell to the fabulous Michelle and her pooch Marley as they decided to move on from their work here in Charing Cross Photo.
After about 4 fabulous years it was time to find new pastures.
With one last paw shake from Marley, everyone at CCP wishes them well in their new adventures. They will be missed.
SOCIALS
Keep your eye on our Charing Cross Photo facebook page and Instagrams for all sorts of information, news and just good old plain entertainment.
Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/charingcrossphoto/
https://www.instagram.com/ccphotocomp/
Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/CharingCrossPhoto
If ever you are adding photos that we have printed or framed it would be great if you could add #charingcrossphoto tags to your posts. If we see your posts we will be happy to share your photo news.
EXHIBITIONS
Whether it be for photographs or any other type of art medium, If you are planning an exhibition let us know so we can share the information.
Come in and check out the variety of paper stock we have for your work too if you are planning to put on a show. Of course, you can also chat about your framing needs. We are a one-stop shop after all.
Sydney
World Press Photo Exhibition State Library of NSW, Sydney, Australia
21 May 2022 to 19 June 2022
Free Admission
Robert Rosen
Glitterati Powerhouse Museum, 500 Harris Street, Ultimo (Sydney) Exhibition continues to 19 June 2022 Free entry
Melbourne
Tony Potts [our Featured Photographer during May]
Lyons Gallery is holding an exhibition upstairs at:
Home Italia at 485 Church Street, Richmond, Victoria
Entry is free.
Further information: https://thelyonsgallery.com/.../15-the-lyons-gallery-x.../
Helmut Newton
‘In Focus’
Jewish Museum of Australia, St Kilda
Open now until 29th January 2023
SIGN UP
Sign up via our website: charingcrossphoto.com.au
You will receive news of upcoming events, offers and deals, and have access to submit for the new monthly competitions amongst many other things.
If you choose to become a Member, we offer 10% discounts for Professional Photographers who sign up.
We will also be looking out for photographers to feature on our website from our members section too.
We hope you will consider submitting to our new monthly photo competition to win great prizes and recognition, but more than that, we hope it helps you feel like you are in a vibrant community engaged in a shared passion of expression.
With so much going on in the world remember to be kind to yourself and those around you..
Take care..
Iain and the team at CCP
All photos on the newsletter are by ©Wendy McDougall unless otherwise stated.
‘It takes a lot of imagination to be a good photographer. You need less imagination to be a painter because you can invent things. But in photography everything is so ordinary. It takes a lot of looking before you learn to see the extraordinary’
– David Bailey