Ian van der Wolde
Presentation - Long Exposure “Serenity Through the Lens” Saturday 9.35am - 10.35am

Join me for an engaging presentation on the art and craft of long-exposure photography. I’ll share the thought processes that guide my work, from visualising a scene before the shutter opens to understanding how time itself becomes a creative tool. We’ll explore the power of minimalistic composition, the pursuit of serenity, and the sense of calm, deliberate control that long exposures allow—transforming ordinary moments into refined, atmospheric images.
Throughout the session, I’ll offer practical tips and tricks to help you master fine art long-exposure photography, including how to choose the right conditions, work with filters, manage light, and create clean, balanced frames with intention. Whether you’re new to the technique or looking to refine your approach, you’ll leave with clear, usable insights to elevate your own long-exposure work.

Workshop - Colour Management Made Simple - Saturday 3.15pm - 5.00pm

In this practical and easy-to-follow workshop, I take the mystery out of colour management and show that achieving accurate, consistent colour is far less complicated than many people think. Together, we walk through a complete colour-managed workflow—from capture right through to final print—so attendees can confidently take control of every stage of their image-making process.

We begin with the foundations: understanding colour spaces, setting up Photoshop’s colour settings correctly, and establishing reliable white balance at the point of capture. From there, I demonstrate how to maintain colour accuracy throughout the editing process, ensuring your files remain consistent and predictable across devices.

Participants then learn how to prepare images for print, including soft proofing, profile selection, and understanding paper characteristics. I also cover best practices for output to screen, web, and other media to ensure your images look their best wherever they appear.

Whether you're a beginner or an experienced photographer looking to refine your workflow, this workshop provides clear explanations, real-world examples, and practical tips designed to simplify the entire colour management journey. By the end, you’ll feel confident, in control, and ready to produce beautifully accurate images every time.

Cedric Robertson Saturday 11.35am - 12.35am
Presentation - Does your Priceless Photo collection have a single point of failure?

You are all unique, and what works for one does not necessarily work for another.
Best Practices – We look at the pipeline from concept, pre-production, gear check, shooting, off-loading and the all-important storage.
You can cherry-pick what will work best for you and at a budget you can afford.
Is speed a criterion? What about redundancy?
Do I need an LTO, JBOD, DAS or NAS? When is an SSD not needed in the pipeline?
In the presentation, practical demonstrations will take place and equipment will be on show.
The presentation is +/- 20 minutes, and the rest of the hour is for Q&As and trying out your own gear (any brand) with SDXC, CFexpress type A (Sony) and B cards and card readers (USB-C and Thunderbolt).
Photographers who work in teams (2 people make up a team) and want to work off storage at the same time – come and test the NAS on show

Richard Tatti Saturday 1.40pm - 2.40pm
Presentation - Nightscape Photography – Inspiring images taken under the light of the Stars

In this presentation we’ll look at creative ways to shoot nightscape photography. We’ll address what equipment and techniques are needed to master this unique photographic genre. Topics will include light painting, composition, how to find the milky way and editing techniques.

Sandra Curtis Saturday 3.15pm - 5.00pm
Workshop: Creating Beauty and Fine Art in the palm of your hand

The best camera is the one in your hand. These days, often that’s our phone cameras. Sandra will show you what she creates & how. The apps, the techniques, her decisive moments in editing, no AI, it’s all SI “Sandra’s imagination” as it will be YI, your imagination, your image.

Websites:
sandracurtis.zenfolio.com
artworks lightlinespace.com
corporate art (design aspect) @sandracurtisartist - instagram

Jose Gomez & Malcolm Gamble AAPS AFIAP - Saturday 3.15pm - 5.00pm
Workshop – Dramatic Portraiture Photography

Jose and Malcolm will unravel the intricacies of creating powerful, high impact portraits using chiaroscuro lighting. Building on your existing understanding of light, this session dives deeper into the craft, showing you how to shape mood and dimension through a dominant chiaroscuro key supported by selective accent lights. You’ll learn how to highlight key elements of the scene without sacrificing the depth, tension, and shadow language that define dramatic portraiture—all under the guidance of experienced trainers who specialize in cinematic studio lighting.

Topics:

• Light Fall-Off.
• Soft light/hard light
• Blocking light
• Advanced lighting modifiers
• How to create dramatic mood
• Basic colour grading

Lead by Chris Filshie, VAPS Committee member. - Saturday 3.15 pm – 5.00pm
Workshop Action Sports (Water Skiing)

This practical workshop will give participants the opportunity to test and improve their sports photography skills. The experienced and award-winning skiers from the Mulwala Waterski Club Show Ski Team will perform solo and group runs on the Murray River, showcasing Tricks, Slalom, and Show Skiing on skis and barefoot. Be prepared for plenty of action!

Chris, along with members of the Finley & District Camera Club, has gained plenty of experience in photographing water skiing at 3 World championships, several Oceania region, national, and state championships. Their photos from these events have been published on Social Media, on State, National and International Waterski websites and publications, and in the press.

While the workshop will be based on the riverbank or dock, some lucky participants will be able to photograph from on board the ski boats, giving a totally different perspective and experience.
Participants should be familiar with 'Manual Mode' on their camera and bring a 'long' lens (300mm +), tripod/monopod (optional), and be prepared for cool/damp weather for themselves and their gear.

Participants will receive a Guide sheet, suggesting appropriate aperture, shutter speed, ISO, metering, focus modes, and tips to help get the best results.

Parking is limited at the location, so participants will need to carpool.

In the event the workshop cannot be held due to particularly inclement weather or safety reasons, there is a “Plan B”!

Brett Sands Watersports is providing us with access to their facilities on the Murray River at Moama

Port of Echuca Guided Tour Saturday 3.30pm – 4.30pm

Experience the rich history of the Port of Echuca on a 1 hour guided tour. The tour guide will transport you back to the 1800's and set the scene of what life was like in the Port of Echuca's heyday.

This tour is for Convention attendees only.

Please assemble at the entrance to the Port of Echuca Discovery Centre, 74 Murray Esplanade, Echuca.

Kim Wormald GMAPS EFIAP/g Sunday 9.40am - 10.40am
Presentation - Ethical Bird Photography - Why it’s fabulous for your subjects, your photographs and you

I am passionate about ethical bird photography and will share many ideas and insights that will improve your chance of capturing exquisite nature shots, while enjoying the experience, and without the risk of harming your subjects.

website: lirralirra.com
facebook.com/kimwormaldlirralirra

Theo van der Meulen FAPJA Sunday 11.15am - 12.15pm
Presentation: Critiquing club Competitions and what judges look for.
                     
In this session participants will gain a better understanding of the image evaluation process, and the role of APJA in training photo judges to work with camera clubs to deliver helpful and consistent scores and feedback on their competition images.

Presentation: Understanding the role of the APJA and techniques used for image evaluation.

APJA representatives will explain the training opportunities available throughout the year and will conduct a workshop to demonstrate an objective process for image evaluation. Participants will have an opportunity to assess and discuss a range of images guided by APJA instructors. As well as providing participants with a better understanding of how judges approach the process, participants will also acquire the skills to assess their own images more effectively.

David Simmonds Sunday 1.15pm - 2.30pm
Presentation: Dancing with Creativity, Technicality and Fine Art
(In conjunction with Sandra Curtis and Ian van der Wolde)

Shift Perspective. See More. Discover the Unexpected. David, Ian and Sandra will share 10 images, discuss the shift in perspective that created their images. With a beautiful mix of hard ass technique, imagination, and heart, where anything is possible in a context of fun, learning and respect.