talan
25-08-2009, 11:09 AM
Hey guys,
Saw this on the news last night and did some searching today.
Paul Gummer a photography lecturer from UCOL - Palmerston North has taken out the 2009 NZIPP NZ Photographer of The Year.
A huge congrats to Paul (Y). His work is awesome!
News article courtesy of D-Photo (http://www.dphoto.co.nz/news/6900/paul-gummer-is-photographer-of-the-year-2009)
A photography teacher from Palmerston North has been named New Zealand’s best photographer at the Epson/NZIPP Iris Professional Photography Awards. Paul Gummer, a lecturer at the Universal College of Learning, picked up the New Zealand Photographer of the Year award in recognition of his exceptional ability across a diverse range of styles. Gummer was also named the 2009 Landscape Photographer of the Year, and across numerous categories his prints ranked as amongst the best in their fields.
“I photograph what I’m passionate about and believe an award winning image is mysterious in that it is up to the viewer’s imagination to complete the story,” said Gummer. “It should draw the viewer in, and trigger a response whether it is positive or negative or even what the photographer intended.”
A lecturer at the Photography, Art and Design School at UCOL, Gummer worked as a freelance photographer before teaching in both the United Kingdom and New Zealand. He holds a Masters in Art and Design, is an Associate, Master and Fellow of the NZIPP, and has previously taken out both gold and silver awards during previous Iris competitions.
“Paul’s creativity is underpinned by technical excellence and that extends to the presentation of the photograph,” said head judge, Mike Langford. “The ideas were original and executive was gold as well.”
Gummer’s win, however represents only one note the Palmerston North region’s list of achievements, with Photographer of the Year finalists Shelley Amerio-Higgins and Gerald Wilson both from the area.
The lauded photography college also performed exceptionally well, with UCOL being named tertiary institute of the year. UCOL graduate Bradley Boniface was named Student of the Year last year and went on to beat his more experienced counterparts to be named Creative Photographer this year. In keeping with tradition, winner of the student category, Kevin Bone, was also with UCOL.
In fact, nearly half the photographers award gold medals this year past or present students at UCOL. This years other category winners included Photographer of the Year finalist, Amerio-Higgins, who took out the People category; Christchurch’s Johannes Van Kan for his Wedding Album; Tony Carter from New Plymouth for Weddings; Auckland’s Becky Nunes for Commercial; and The Photographer’s Mail Editorial/Illustrative Award was claimed by D-Photo columnist previous Photographer of Year, Jackie Ranken.
This year’s competition proved Iris’ most popular, with a record number of entries received by the NZIPP. 1208 across eight categories were submitted for judging.
“The awards are about challenging the photographers to improve and develop their skills,” said incoming NZIPP President Craig Robertson. “As a consequence, the overall standard of photography across the industry as a whole improves year on year.”
I have contacted Paul to see if we can get some insights into his photography. Please refrain from posting his images up unless you have got written consent :)
Saw this on the news last night and did some searching today.
Paul Gummer a photography lecturer from UCOL - Palmerston North has taken out the 2009 NZIPP NZ Photographer of The Year.
A huge congrats to Paul (Y). His work is awesome!
News article courtesy of D-Photo (http://www.dphoto.co.nz/news/6900/paul-gummer-is-photographer-of-the-year-2009)
A photography teacher from Palmerston North has been named New Zealand’s best photographer at the Epson/NZIPP Iris Professional Photography Awards. Paul Gummer, a lecturer at the Universal College of Learning, picked up the New Zealand Photographer of the Year award in recognition of his exceptional ability across a diverse range of styles. Gummer was also named the 2009 Landscape Photographer of the Year, and across numerous categories his prints ranked as amongst the best in their fields.
“I photograph what I’m passionate about and believe an award winning image is mysterious in that it is up to the viewer’s imagination to complete the story,” said Gummer. “It should draw the viewer in, and trigger a response whether it is positive or negative or even what the photographer intended.”
A lecturer at the Photography, Art and Design School at UCOL, Gummer worked as a freelance photographer before teaching in both the United Kingdom and New Zealand. He holds a Masters in Art and Design, is an Associate, Master and Fellow of the NZIPP, and has previously taken out both gold and silver awards during previous Iris competitions.
“Paul’s creativity is underpinned by technical excellence and that extends to the presentation of the photograph,” said head judge, Mike Langford. “The ideas were original and executive was gold as well.”
Gummer’s win, however represents only one note the Palmerston North region’s list of achievements, with Photographer of the Year finalists Shelley Amerio-Higgins and Gerald Wilson both from the area.
The lauded photography college also performed exceptionally well, with UCOL being named tertiary institute of the year. UCOL graduate Bradley Boniface was named Student of the Year last year and went on to beat his more experienced counterparts to be named Creative Photographer this year. In keeping with tradition, winner of the student category, Kevin Bone, was also with UCOL.
In fact, nearly half the photographers award gold medals this year past or present students at UCOL. This years other category winners included Photographer of the Year finalist, Amerio-Higgins, who took out the People category; Christchurch’s Johannes Van Kan for his Wedding Album; Tony Carter from New Plymouth for Weddings; Auckland’s Becky Nunes for Commercial; and The Photographer’s Mail Editorial/Illustrative Award was claimed by D-Photo columnist previous Photographer of Year, Jackie Ranken.
This year’s competition proved Iris’ most popular, with a record number of entries received by the NZIPP. 1208 across eight categories were submitted for judging.
“The awards are about challenging the photographers to improve and develop their skills,” said incoming NZIPP President Craig Robertson. “As a consequence, the overall standard of photography across the industry as a whole improves year on year.”
I have contacted Paul to see if we can get some insights into his photography. Please refrain from posting his images up unless you have got written consent :)