Photography workshop
From big events to small backwaters, and in sheds all over the country, maritime photographer Paul Gilbert has been documenting NZ’s classic heritage vessels for more than 20 years.Depending on leads from a network of boating and history enthusiasts, he travels widely to document the rich and varied history of the nation’s watercraft.
Paul documented the relaunch in Waiuku of the scow Jane Gifford , its sad demise beside skips full of her rotting timbers at Orakei and her near miraculous, resurrection and re-commissioning in Warkworth.
A regular attendee at The Tall ships Regatta in the Bay of Islands and a keen sailor on Northland's east coast, Paul is responding to demand and running a photographic workshop at
Milestone Cottages in Mangwahai this month.
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Drawing on his many years experience as both a technical commercial and fine arts photographer, he has been more recently teaching photographic technique in a tertiary art school setting, freelancing, mentoring and running workshops.
Paul is looking forward to sharing his knowledge and experience from a wide background in photography, in a course described as “a No.8 wire” approach to creative freedom.
The emphasis will be on getting the most from digital cameras, demystifying the menus and gaining control of technology to express creativity.
“Small numbers and a stunning venue overlooking the Mangawhai estuary will allow for a personal, inclusive approach in which all ranges of experience are catered for and skills moved ahead,” Paul says. “Of course, the chance to find new projects and boats to document is never far from my mind either.”
The course will be run on the weekend of September 11 and 12.
Images: Examples of Paul Gilbert's work. For more info: www.aquapx.com
