Soul DeLight Photo

23/10/2023

“Imitation is part of the creative process, but I would argue it is not where you should stop … imitation is where you should begin.”

You can find out more about why I think this in the blog post, “Creativity – you never know what you are going to get” that I sent out in my last newsletter. https://www.souldelightphoto.co.nz/blog/creativity-you-never-know-what-you-are-going-to-get

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15/10/2023

“I have always liked the visual effects of long exposures; the simplicity and removal of visual distractions is really appealing to me. I wanted to increase my understanding of this to improve the images I was getting but was really confused by the mathematical calculations involved.”

You can find out more about how I tackled this and applied it to my own photography in the blog post, “Simplicity through Long Exposure – Top Tips” that I sent out in my last newsletter. https://www.souldelightphoto.co.nz/blog/long-exposure-tips

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12/10/2023

“It is only after immersing myself in a place and the experience it is offering that I begin to notice the emotions and feelings it evokes with in me and then I can begin to make my images and my interpretation of my experience.”

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02/10/2023

I enjoy a good triptych, so love the opportunity to submit images to the annual Nelson Camera Club Triptych Salon. When I received the results of this years salon, I was excited to see that three of my images had been accepted, but was even more excited to see that my "Burning" image took out the champion image. After seeing the other entries I am humbled. There is so much talent and imagination in all of the images that are submitted in this salon.

If you want to see the other images I submitted head to my website (https://www.souldelightphoto.co.nz/blog/champion-image-2023), there is also a link to the website where you can see the other amazing images that were entered this year.

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29/09/2023

Did you know that I have a newsletter that I send out 3 times a year? I use it to keep you up to date with events and happenings in my world of photography. I also include insights on my photographic processes and thoughts on the creative process. You can sign up via the link on my website www.souldelightphoto.co.nz or the link in my bio.

26/09/2023

In August the 2023 NZIPP Iris Awards were held in Christchurch. As always it was great being able to listen to the judges and hear their thoughts on the amazing images that were entered and be inspired by the talented folks that entered. This year I received 9 awards; 4 bronze, 4 silver and 1 silver distinction. Which I was pretty thrilled about. Here they are. These are pretty small so if you wanted to see larger ones check them out on my website https://www.souldelightphoto.co.nz/portfolio/awardwinners or at the link in my bio.

20/09/2023

In July, I was fortunate to have had four images selected to be part of the inaugural Selwyn Photography Collective Exhibition - The Art of Photography. It was great to be part of an exhibition that was all about photography. It was an honour and a delight to learn that one of my images "Rain and Light" had one won Best in Show.

The image is pretty small on here you can check it out a bigger version and see the other images on my website blog (https://www.souldelightphoto.co.nz/blog) or at the link in my bio.

13/07/2023

If you are in and around Canterbury this long weekend, make sure you pop into the Art of Photography Show. Details below.

Ladies and Gentlemen, it's time for an exhibition! Our official opening is tonight and members of the public can view the exhibition from Saturday 15 July till Tuesday 25 July giving you plenty of time to come and enjoy a wide range of printed photographic artworks from over 30 local photographers! Exhibition is open during normal opening hours at Te Ara Ātea, Rolleston. Don't forget to come along to one of our free talks or join in a workshop for some practical photo skills. Check out all the details at www.selwynphoto.nz

29/06/2023

Its almost July when my first newsletter could be making its way to your inbox. Have you signed up yet? I'll be sending it out a few times a year. It includes personal thoughts and insights on life, photography and the creative journey. I'll also share some photographic tips and tricks I have learnt along the way. You can sign up on my website www.souldelighphoto.co.nz or follow the link in my bio.

28/06/2023

Here's another one from the session last week trawling through photos for the . Another beach scene. Again, a long exposure shot. I've always loved the way the tide rushed in when I took this image. It was the biggest wave during the shoot and despite waiting patiently it never happened again while I was there. Still, at least I got this one shot.

26/06/2023

If you've been following me on here for a while you know that I am rather erratic with posting content. I have little flurries and then life gets in the way and posting becomes a lesser priority. You'll also have noticed that I have mentioned a newsletter in some of my recent posts. I have a constant struggle with social media for many reasons, not least of all the pressure it adds to life. So, the idea behind the newsletter is to create a more authentic engagement with you all where I will have the time to think about the content that I share with you and that it will be more meaningful for both you and I. I don't plan to stop social media content but the authentic connection will be through the newsletter. So here's the plug again! 😉 The newsletter will include personal thoughts and insights on life, photography and the creative journey. I'll also share some photographic tips and tricks I have learnt along the way. The first one is being sent out in July. Are you in? ... Yes! ... I knew you would be. 😉 You can sign up on my website www.souldelightphoto.co.nz or follow the links in my bio. It will be great to have you along for the ride.

23/06/2023

I've spent some time today trawling through photos in anticipation of the and have found a few older images that I have re-edited not necessarily for the awards but because I got distracted and thought I could make some of them better. This is one of those from my time up in . It has also made me remember why I loved playing around with long exposures so much and the effects you can get with water. Fun!