Gemma Clarke Photography » Engagement Photos http://www.gemma-clarke.com Sydney Wedding Photographer Sat, 15 Jun 2013 06:42:47 +0000 en-US hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.5.1 Thoughts about entering Photography Awards http://www.gemma-clarke.com/blog/thoughts-about-winning-photography-awards/ http://www.gemma-clarke.com/blog/thoughts-about-winning-photography-awards/#comments Wed, 08 May 2013 01:54:18 +0000 admin http://www.gemma-clarke.com/?p=6092 I never thought I would be someone who would enter the Photography Industry Awards. I have entered ‘open to the public’ awards and won ‘People’s Choice’ but to be judged by my peers and those with so many accolades in the industry scared me. I was a wedding photographer that liked to produce images that made my clients smile, it wasn’t about being an artist winning awards.

I thought the images that won were always those that didn’t represent my style. To me they were a bit over the top with regards to their editing so it didn’t resemble a photo any more. Then the tide turned and an awesome photojournalistic photographer I know showed me his Gold Award winning image. It gave me faith in my ability to also produce Award quality images with my relaxed, candid, sometimes quirky and fun style!

This year I decided it was time to take a leap of faith and enter the AIPP NSW/ACT Professional Photography Awards. It seems my leap paid off as I received 4 awards out of the 7 images I entered! I scored 85, 84 and two 80s. My highest scoring print was of a Bridal Party at the Mint and received a Silver with Distinction Award. One of the judges said it reminded him of the Annie Leibovitz Vanity Fair shoots with celebrities – this is exactly the look I was going for so I was super excited to hear my vision was shared.

What did I get out of entering the awards other than some pretty certificates to hang on the walls?

1. Recognition from my colleagues and industry that I am producing professional quality work.

2. I have the ability to produce Award Winning images = bonus confidence boost.

2. A thirst for learning more about fine art printing and producing images that look like pieces of art to hang on the wall.

3. A renewed energy for working on personal photo projects to continually stretch my creative vision.

4. A greater appreciation for people who have a different style to me and how that can benefit how I approach my photography.

5. A stronger network with great photographers and opportunities to work on joint projects in the future.

For those photographers who are questioning whether you should enter, I say take that leap of faith and learn along the way!

 

]]> http://www.gemma-clarke.com/blog/thoughts-about-winning-photography-awards/feed/ 1 Yvette and Daniel – a love affair in The Rocks http://www.gemma-clarke.com/blog/yvette-and-daniel-a-love-affair-in-the-rocks/ http://www.gemma-clarke.com/blog/yvette-and-daniel-a-love-affair-in-the-rocks/#comments Fri, 01 Feb 2013 23:53:39 +0000 Gemma http://www.gemma-clarke.com/?p=5490 Yvette and Daniel love the camera. They love being cheeky together. They love doing their own romantic and sexy poses. They love being together. At age 21 they have maturity beyond their years and have been together for 5 years. I call Daniel a young Superman and Yvette his Lois. Please enjoy our little journey in the Rocks on Thursday.

]]> http://www.gemma-clarke.com/blog/yvette-and-daniel-a-love-affair-in-the-rocks/feed/ 0 Alicia and James – Love in the Countryside! http://www.gemma-clarke.com/blog/alicia-and-james-love-in-the-countryside/ http://www.gemma-clarke.com/blog/alicia-and-james-love-in-the-countryside/#comments Tue, 08 Jan 2013 23:18:00 +0000 Gemma http://www.gemma-clarke.com/?p=5377 Centennial Park is certainly a favourite for a lot of my couples and you can see why, it has a lovely country feel and there are so many spots where you can feel like you are the only person there! Alicia and James started the session telling me they were quite nervous and by the time we were 15 minutes in they were suggesting ideas of what they wanted to do in front of the camera and they were able to relax really well and bring out their true feelings in front of the camera!

]]> http://www.gemma-clarke.com/blog/alicia-and-james-love-in-the-countryside/feed/ 0 Elise and Scott’s Portraits at Centennial Park http://www.gemma-clarke.com/blog/elise-and-scotts-portraits-at-centennial-park/ http://www.gemma-clarke.com/blog/elise-and-scotts-portraits-at-centennial-park/#comments Fri, 31 Aug 2012 08:47:43 +0000 Gemma http://www.gemma-clarke.com/?p=3848 I think August has the most beautiful days and the most beautiful sunsets. We enjoyed a glorious day on Sunday with beautiful light peaking through the trees at Centennial Parklands. Elise and Scott told me that they are not photogenic and I told them I could prove them wrong. I received this email from Elise today “I absolutely LOVE THEM. Beyond love. They are very us and make us so, so excited to have you as our wedding photographer!” :) )

]]> http://www.gemma-clarke.com/blog/elise-and-scotts-portraits-at-centennial-park/feed/ 2 Kate and Simon’s Portraits at Bondi Beach http://www.gemma-clarke.com/blog/kate-and-simons-portraits-at-bondi-beach/ http://www.gemma-clarke.com/blog/kate-and-simons-portraits-at-bondi-beach/#comments Sat, 07 Jul 2012 04:08:22 +0000 Gemma http://www.gemma-clarke.com/?p=3708 Kate and Simon live at Bondi and love the area. My International friends will enjoy having a sneak peek at what Bondi is really like – not just what you see on Lifeguard shows! Kate and Simon are lovely and it was great to spend this time with them enjoying their local area. I have a new appreciation for Bondi and LOVE the cafes at the Pavilion – so much character. Please enjoy seeing all the fun we had ;)

 

 

]]> http://www.gemma-clarke.com/blog/kate-and-simons-portraits-at-bondi-beach/feed/ 0 Sarah and Tim’s Unique Portraits – featuring Lego people!! http://www.gemma-clarke.com/blog/sarah-and-tims-unique-portraits-featuring-lego-people/ http://www.gemma-clarke.com/blog/sarah-and-tims-unique-portraits-featuring-lego-people/#comments Sat, 07 Jul 2012 03:45:01 +0000 Gemma http://www.gemma-clarke.com/?p=3645 Sarah and Tim love lego. Their wedding will be lego themed so it was no surprise to see giant lego heads during our session. Sarah and Tim are a lot of fun and have tons of personality. Sarah loves red so we both share this passion and I LOVED her oversized red balloon. I want one! Please enjoy this fun session on the streets of Wahroonga.

]]> http://www.gemma-clarke.com/blog/sarah-and-tims-unique-portraits-featuring-lego-people/feed/ 0 Madeleine and Neil’s Portraits at the Armoury http://www.gemma-clarke.com/blog/madeleine-and-neils-portraits-at-the-armoury/ http://www.gemma-clarke.com/blog/madeleine-and-neils-portraits-at-the-armoury/#comments Thu, 10 May 2012 08:17:34 +0000 Gemma http://www.gemma-clarke.com/?p=3321 What an awesome place the Armoury is – so many little secret places to take sneaky shots! I loved that Maddie couldn’t stop laughing when Neil would look at her – so much fun energy here! And I loved her idea at the train tracks with the boots :) They are a great couple and I look forward to an even greater wedding day in June in Richmond.

]]> http://www.gemma-clarke.com/blog/madeleine-and-neils-portraits-at-the-armoury/feed/ 1 Sarah and Simon’s engagement photos in the Bush! http://www.gemma-clarke.com/blog/sarah-and-simons-engagement-photos-in-the-bush/ http://www.gemma-clarke.com/blog/sarah-and-simons-engagement-photos-in-the-bush/#comments Fri, 27 Apr 2012 01:18:54 +0000 Gemma http://www.gemma-clarke.com/?p=3169 Sarah and Simon are a laid back couple and despite the mud, the spikey bushes, the massive spiders and my very graceful ‘stack’ on the ground we had a lot of fun! Please enjoy the beauty of our local bush land in Picnic Point and the glorious sunlight trickling through the trees :)

]]> http://www.gemma-clarke.com/blog/sarah-and-simons-engagement-photos-in-the-bush/feed/ 0 Claire and Nathan’s Engagement Photos on the beach – Balmoral http://www.gemma-clarke.com/blog/claire-and-nathans-engagement-photos-on-the-beach-balmoral/ http://www.gemma-clarke.com/blog/claire-and-nathans-engagement-photos-on-the-beach-balmoral/#comments Mon, 09 Apr 2012 23:02:36 +0000 Gemma http://www.gemma-clarke.com/?p=3029 Eight years she waited for her ring and she was not disappointed. Claire and Nathan are now planning their wedding but wanted to celebrate their time of being engaged with some relaxed photos on the beach. Claire, like myself loves little quirky accessories and she brought them along to enhance the session. What caught my eye though was her gorgeous sapphire and diamond ring ♥ Please enjoy this lovely sunrise over one of Sydney’s most popular places, Balmoral Beach.

]]> http://www.gemma-clarke.com/blog/claire-and-nathans-engagement-photos-on-the-beach-balmoral/feed/ 1 Jess and Dan’s Portraits at Camp Cove http://www.gemma-clarke.com/blog/jess-and-dans-portraits-at-camp-cove/ http://www.gemma-clarke.com/blog/jess-and-dans-portraits-at-camp-cove/#comments Tue, 27 Mar 2012 21:45:13 +0000 Gemma http://www.gemma-clarke.com/?p=2877 Their wedding is on Sunday and they are both in Sydney for the first time in a while so I had to nab a little time with them beforehand. Please enjoy the constant giggles from Jess and the self assured Dan. Cannot wait for Sunday!!

 

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