Pics on the Wall Newsletter #4

NEWSLETTER #4 July 2022

Has a month gone by already?

Time flies when you are having fun….and we have had some fun looking at the flow of RED images that came our way. We really appreciate the support of everyone who took time to submit their photos to the Monthly Photo Competition.

We saw so much RED and felt your passion for sure. The theme certainly fired up your imaginations. This round also found the first STUDENT winner.

In other news:

~ CCP has expanded our days for your passport photo bookings.

~ A new batch of film for sale has arrived.

~ We have some special small framing offers

~ Consultations with Iain for all your printing ideas, choices and needs are available.

BREAKING NEWS…

CCP will hold an annual exhibition showcasing the winners and top entries throughout the year.

Keep reading for more details on all these things and more….

MONTHLY PHOTO COMPETITION

Congratulations to our June OPEN winner:

Eve Baker for her image titled ‘Red Legs’.

Using the power off imagination, foresight and patience, Eve created this stunning image. It perfectly matched the theme of RED with all 4 judges giving it high points.

©Eve Baker [insta: beingeve_ ]

Congratulations to our June STUDENT winner: Lucinda Mott for her image titled ‘Surrounded’

It was a real pleasure for all the judges to see this submission by 11yr old student Lucinda took the theme head on and created a photo just for our competition.

Recruiting her best friend to model, Lucinda set up and directed the shoot to create this wonderful image.

Might we add that we judged her image alongside ALL the photos, names unknown during the judging session, and she scored high up the list in the Top 11.

©Lucinda Mott

Check our website for the TOP 11 photos.

You can vote for your favourite too. Just click on the small heart icon under each image.

https://www.charingcrossphoto.com.au/gallery/ccphoto-comp-june-2022

The NEXT monthly CCPhotoComp is now open to accept your submission.

Check out our website for entry details: https://www.charingcrossphoto.com.au/

Theme and Brief : WINTER

We are well into winter so what better way to celebrate then to make it our next photo competition theme.

Winter doesn’t mean we have to stay indoors - though some days it helps. Either way there are so many beautiful things to see and photograph.

What do you do in winter? How do you keep warm? What are the visual marvels of this season?

Photographs can be newly taken or from your archives.

Submissions can be uploaded from 1st July to 17th July [11:59pm]

Win cash prizes as well as archival prints and framing, and other stuff.

Check our website for all details.

The winning images will be shown on the CCP website and in our social media.

ADDITIONAL NEWS RE PHOTO COMP

Only two months into our monthly photo competition we are seeing so many great photos that we’ve decided to stage an annual exhibition to show the winning prints as well as some highlights from each month.

As we started the series in May the first annual CCPhotocomp exhibition will be in May 2023. More details on this will be shared soon.

Keep submitting your work for a chance to be in this show that is guaranteed to be a real experience and yearly highlight for photographers and the public audience.

We can’t wait to see your next entries.

Good luck!

CONSULTATIONS

Fine Art Consultation

Whether you are a high end professional with extensive experience or an amateur with a great passion for photography, when it comes to making prints it is still a great idea to speak with an expert for advice.

Iain Anderson - the owner and printer of CCP - is here to talk with you about your work. Because he still has to run the business if you would like an in depth talk about photos or your whole exhibition, you can book his time for a personal One on One Consultation.

You will have his undivided attention for 45mins for just $40.

Book online for this and other services:

https://www.charingcrossphoto.com.au/fine-art-printing-consult

We also have other 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. This can happen face to face or by Zoom.

Call us to discuss your needs.

FEATURED PHOTOGRAPHER

Nick Holton

Known as 'Salty Sea Dog', the name is derived from a love of being salty, sandy and sun-kissed, and Nick’s aim is to capture that feeling in all his photographs.

Having lived in Sydney for over 7 years, Nick says he is still struck with its natural beauty on a daily basis. “I'm completely and utterly in love with the ocean; the waves, the marine life and the beaches. I've always been obsessed with photography and found my calling in 2017

Read more about Nick and look at his work on our website:

https://www.charingcrossphoto.com.au/featured-photographers

https://www.saltyseadog.sydney/

STAFF NEWS

Courtney McClelland

Courtney is a recent addition to team CCP. She is with us to help close frames and do a myriad of other things to help continue the friendly CCP service.

When Courtney is not at CCP she studies art at the National Art School. Her specialty interest is in abstract oil painting and says she loves to paint large pieces..

When it comes to favourite music Courtney said - on the day I asked - that Wolf Alice were a band she loves. Perhaps it will be a different band next time we ask.

Come in to say hi and follow Courtney on Instagram: courtneymcclelland

[Courtney holds up some images by Jessica Rossell]

SOCIALS

Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/charingcrossphoto/

Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/CharingCrossPhoto

We know that Instagram is quite popular and a lot of our followers are on this platform but can we just tell you that our Facebook page is alive and well and actually offers a lot more than Instagram can. There is often music, videos and direct links to many interesting things we find for you. Check out the page and follow us there for more goodies.

Quick request:

If ever you are adding photos that have images we have printed or framed to your own social pages, it would be great if you could add the #charingcrossphoto or @charingcrossphoto tags to your posts. Then, if we see your posts we can share your photo news. Thank you!

EXHIBITIONS

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. Of course you can also chat about your framing needs.

Sydney

Wildlife Photographer of the Year

Australian National Maritime Museum

Until 5th March 2023

2 Murray St, Darling Harbour, Sydney

+61 2 9298 3777

Ticketed event - check website for details.

http://www.sea.museum/whats-on/exhibitions/wildlife

Queensland

Pub Rock

Including photos by: Tony Mott, Wendy McDougall, Stuart Spence and more..

ROMA on Bungil Gallery [on tour from National Portrait Gallery]

3 June - 23rd July 2022

Hawthorne St Roma, QLD 4455

https://www.romaonbungil.com.au/

Exhibition image at NPG taken by W. McDougall 2020

Canberra

National Portrait Prize 2022

National Portrait Gallery

25th June - 9th October

King Edward Terrace, Parkes, ACT

Ph: +61 2 6102 7000

Ticketed event - check website for details.

https://www.portrait.gov.au/exhibitions/the-national-portrait-prizes-2022

IN THE SHOP/LAB

Passport Photos

We have expanded our Passport Photos service. These can now be booked on our website for:

Mon - Thurs 4-6pm

Sat 10 - 3pm

https://www.charingcrossphoto.com.au/booking-calendar/passport-photos?referral=service_list_widget

Gift Vouchers

We have 3 different value vouchers available: $50, $100, $200

These make great gifts for your family & friends and have a one year expiry use giving plenty of time for your recipient.

Call for all details. (02) 9369 5783 or 0433 153 635

Film

Our shelves are stocked again.. come and grab your rolls..

Don’t forget we can develop and scan the negs too.

Framing Specials

We are offering quality small custom made frames.

4 x 6”, 5 x 7”, 8 x 6”, 8 x 10” and 8 x 12”

Choose your colour wood from Black, white oak, or we even have a few surprise styles. Ask Eli or Iain when you come in.

These sizes are really handy and easily fit most walls and desks. They make a great gifts or just a great way to keep your images alive and well for all to be seen.

We hope you will consider submitting to our new photo competition too.

There is so much more brewing but we’ll let all this sink in for the moment. And we really do hope that you are all ok. 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

“The more pictures you see the better you are as a photographer”

Robert Mapplethorpe[1946 - 1989]