Mike Mortlock- Ironman and Tri Athlete-ric woods photography

Mike is representing Australia on the triathlon team heading to the World championships in London.Mike asked us to prepare a portfolio of images for press releases and to present to his sponsors.He wanted something dynamic and moody. he was very pleased with our images...
The price too....we are one of mikes sponsors...www.ricwoods.com

TIP: When Quoting a Corporate Client….ric woods photography

When quoting a new corporate client remember to explain to them what they are paying for, try to get an idea of their budget.See these images above. The top image was a production snap shot of the shoot, it was made by Maree with the available light to document the scene during the photo shoot.( its a couple of years old)

We shot the second image of the athlete for a promo image to raise funds for the children’s hospital.It is practically straight out of camera.This location shoot on Nobbys Beach used 4 small strobes with coloured gels.

When a recent client asked me for a price on a job,Ill take the time to explain that there are many options, they can choose the image on the top or the hero shot on the bottom.It takes time and people (thanks to those who braved the cold and struggled with the lighting rigs) for the second shot and that means higher costs. Often people , as you know, will shop primarily on cost, be it for wedding, portrait or corporate photography.

If you can show them what you do you have a better chance of educating the client as to why our costs for the HERO shot will be higher than some one shooting available light.

By the way, they still may go with a cheaper quotation from myself or another photographer.

CHRISTMAS PARTY & EXHIBITION ric woods photography studio 2010

ric woods photography's Christmas Exhibition & party went off as a great success, we will move it forward next year so more folk can attend .

Les Porter judged the exhibition of prints submitted by participants of of our Photographic and Lighting Courses we had held through out the year.

Id like to send a thanks to Les Porter Photographics and David Barnes and Natasha from Pro Am Photographic Lab for their generosity in providing gift vouchers for the winners.

It was great to hang out with like minded people who are visual like myself

Mike Mortlock did a great job providing the music, it helped us consume the food and drink in a relaxed manner.

Les PorterPhotographics , ric woods photography and David Barnes of Pro Am

Onlookers all deciding that the correct pose for the evening was a bent right arm

Maree and Bridie did a great joib of the organisation of the night

Michelle takes the award for the BEST ADVANCED PRINT

David and Natsha were there to greet Santa.Santa was recovering from a hard day in the dept store toy section

Santa and Maree enjoy a relaxing Twiggy Salami? I donyt know if they wer lit?

Justine and Mary gave santa a thrashing .Claiming that Santa had not delivered the goods they wanted on Christams Day in 2009

Santa had a little something for those that had been Naughty throug out the year...strangely some got in line for a second go of punishment

Maree launched the draft for the 2011 Photographic & Lighting courses.The 212 page booklet will be available in the next week or so, watch this space !!

It was fun to link up with friends and fellow photographers...Its a change looking at people NOT through a viewfinder.

OUR TEAM, ric woods photography.

Bridie,ric,maree and of Course Santa....Santa , is that lipstick on your cheek???