THE INDIAN WEDDING – NOT THE WHITE WEDDING by Margaret Chandra. This highlights the difference between the  European based “white” wedding and the very colourful Hindu form of wedding originating in India. Hours are 11 – 4  Sat to Mon to Easter Monday, 9 April. GALLERY 40 40 Mollison St, Kyneton – opposite the RSL. Contact Margaret on 0438 356 025  web www.gallery40.com.au.

The Goddon Gift Over the past year, MGA’s exhibitions have highlighted Australian photography of the 1970s. This exhibition celebrates the generous donation of 69 photographs to the MGA by the photographer and curator Christine Godden. Ms Godden’s donation reflects her close association with Australia’s leading photographers of this period. To 11th March 2012  http://www.mga.org.au/exhibition/view/exhibition/100

What’s on in NSW

Phil Ramsden

Philip Ramsden 50 YEARS OF PHOTOGRAPHY Opening 23 Feb 6 – 8pm. Exhibition runs from 24 Feb to 5 March 2012 Gaffa Gallery, 281 Clarence Street, Sydney

Anne Lynam

Anne Lynam Double Event Anne Lynam is one of the most innovative photographers ever to use classical monochrome photography to express herself. In this exhibition Anne brings together some of her best work from the past ten years as well as many new images to delight and intrigue the viewer. All of the photographs are reproduced in Anne’s new book Enigma which will be available during the exhibition.17th March to 15th April 2012 weekends from 11am to 5pm or by appointment point light  4/50 Reservoir St Surry Hills NSW  0408 461664 www.pointlight.com.au  gallery@pointlight.com.au

Bob Kersey

Bob Kersey at Meyer Gallery  Finishes 4th March 2 Danks Street Waterloo http://www.meyergallery.com.au/Exhibit_Detail.cfm?ShowsID=52 +61 (0)409 971 940

Head On Photo Festival 2012, 4 May – 3 June 2012 Now Open for Expression of Interest http://headon.com.au/content/about-head-photo-festival

What’s on in Queensland

Queensland Centre for Photography www.qcp.org.au/

QFP4 http://www.festivalofphotography.com.au/

HEAD 2 HEAD Queensland Festival of Photography, Portrait Prize  Photographers of all ages are invited to submit their photographic portraits for a chance to win the first Queensland Festival of Photography Portrait Prize.Entries Open Wed 4 Jan 2012 more info: http://www.festivalofphotography.com.au/competition/introduction?utm_source=MailingList&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=QFP4+Newsletter+December+2011

Memory, Myth and the 1/4 Acre Block: Bronek Kozka  Opening: Thurs 19 January Runs: 18 Jan to 4 March 2012 Wed to Sun 10.00am–4.00pm  22 Omrah Ave, Caloundra http://www.caloundraregionalgallery.org.au/exhibitions.html

Spy & Camera Museum A unique and intriguing collection http://www.spycameramuseum.com.au/Site/Home.html

What’s on in Tasmania

The Wilderness Gallery, Cradle Mountain http://www.wildernessgallery.com.au/

Prizes: Awards: Competitions

The Epson International Pano Awards Entries are now open with a huge prize pool of over US$30,000 Early bird entries are open for all professional and amateur panoramic photographers until Friday 20th of April 2012.www.thepanoawards.com

Check this web site for current grant and prizes http://www.visualarts.net.au/grantsprizes/

Art of Photography competition closes June 30 2012: www.artofphotographyshow.com

YOUNG JOURNO OF THE YEAR AWARD deadline for entries is 5pm, Friday, March 16. Visit https://youngjournalistawards.alliance.org.au/

 Books:

A New Magazine THE COLLODION QUARTERLY http://www.collodionquarterly.com/About..html

The Salt Print Manual by Ellie Young Available on line

The Australian Environment:Landscape as Art & Inspiration Photographs by Siegfried Manietta for more info contact Siegfried Manietta s.manietta@griffith.edu.au

The Australian Photography and Gallery Compendium An exquisite collection featuring 95 photographers. This is the inaugural publication of an annual book to promote the appreciation of Australian photography, photographers and their galleries To purchase a copy http://www.thecompendium.com.au/

Paradeisos is a beautiful 96 page soft-cover book by Christopher Koller’s photographs of gardens.
http://queenslandcentreforphotography.shop033.com/p/4965912/christopher-koller-paradeisos.html

Other Suppliers

Blanco Negro Foma Paper and Film – New arrival of film 35mm to 8 x 10 Check for specials http://www.blanconegrosupplies.com.au/BNS/specials%21.html Tel 0412 025 956

Archival Products Australia Pty  - Bookbinders – specialising in storage for longevity – acid free papers and acid free glue. Pockets or sleeves made from polyester and polypropylene for storage for maps,or documents. ecialise in custom made presentation albums and boxes.Contact Mario on Archival@internode.on.net

Photographic Trader Magazine For Subscriptions 07 32455721 or email enquiries@phototrader.com.au

DARKROOM for hire in Brunswick Melbourne VIC with 8 x 10 enlarger – Zaeem Burq 0412 597 884. email zaeem.burq@gmail.com

Looking for dry mount tissue starleaton.com.au/

Photo Resources for traditional photographic supplies including Ilford 8 x 10 Sheet film http://www.photoresource.com.au/

Blanco Negro Foma Paper and Film – New arrival of film 35mm to 8 x 10 Check for specials http://www.blanconegrosupplies.com.au/BNS/specials%21.html Tel 0412 025 956

michaels camera video digital for wide range of traditional photographic supplies and books http://www.michaels.com.au

Mainline Photographics Pty Ltd - Australia’s traditional imaging source http://www.mainlinephoto.com.au/

If you would like a free copy of the 2012 Photographic Workshop booklet please email your postal details to ellie@goldstreetstudios.com.au 

gold street studios spacious studios and darkrooms are just over an hour from Melbourne CBD – set in tranquil surroundings at Trentham East Vic 3458  workshops@goldstreetstudios.com.au