PMA Australia

The Photo Marketing Association (PMA) and the Photo Imaging Council of Australia is presently holding the second new show concept for the Asia-Pacific in Brisbane.  I visited yesterday and it was amazing - the exhibitors ranged from album manufacturers, equipment retailers, photographic associations, software, printers/labs, services and on and on and on. This coincides with the National Australian Institute of Professional Photography Awards - one of my main reasons for going.

Local Legend Ross Eason (whom I assisted for a couple of years) was judging the Landscape Section. We had a coffee and a chat - local photographers will be happy to know Ross is keen to get a 2-3 monthly pow wow together for photog's to 'chew the fat' (will post/contact details sooner than later when he/we sort it).   Fingers crossed Ross picked up some awards!!!!!

Check out his published book Kokada - Images of a Rugged Journey.

Caught up with Lindsey Merrit on the Asuka stand (gorgeous coffee table books) who runs Pixel Perfect - my preferred Pro Lab - awesome quality and control.  And another drawcard for me was to meet Kelly Munce who was working on the Asuka stand.  Totally admire where Kelly has come from, how she embraces her photography and her creativity. She is so down to earth it was a pleasure and if you haven't heard of her you soon will.  Saw some big name Australian photogs but must mention the local gal photog's I ran into. Calli, Lee-ann, Jennifer and young bubbly Bambi. Good to see some other Coast faces down there. Hoping the rain settles tomorrow for my portrait shoot.