Visual Brain Shake - In Venue
Image credit: Annie Park
Here her creative perspectives transform the ordinary into the extraordinary. This exhibition takes you on a visual journey, prompting interpretation and discovery. Through abstractions of both natural and man-made forms, textures and details emerge. Combining traditional and modern techniques, black-and-white and vivid colour, minimalism and complexity, this sequence explores contradictions and showcases her passion for photography and artistic experimentation.
300 Main Rd, Huapai | Opening 5-7pm Fri 30 May
Tues to Fri 9am-5pm | Sat 10am-4pm
Cosmos In Your Hood - Outdoor
The ‘cosmic’ in midst of the ‘ordinary’. Large prints of deep space & wide-field astrophotography by photographer Rohit Vig will be visible at venues across Point Chevalier & at Mt Albert Library in weeks leading up to Matariki day.
This exhibition is an encouragement to connect with the night sky like our ancestors did, to let in its beauty and to sustain it for future generations.
As most of us now live in midst of light pollution that increasingly obscures our view of the night Rohit will show you distant galaxies, nebulae, planets, star constellations, night landscapes – many shot from Rohit’s inner city backyard using telescopes & everyday lenses.
Rohit will also run a free public workshop on “Stargazing from your backyard” at Mt Albert Library on Saturday 14th June at 2pm.
Cosmos In Your Hood | 20 May to 20 June
Coyle Park | Shopfronts on Pt Chevalier Road | Pt Chevalier Primary School entrance | Twisted Tomato Cafe & Mt Albert Library
When Harri Met Sally - Online
uckland Festival Of Photography offer you something completely different!
When Harri Met Sally – A Photography Podcast is co-hosted by Harriet Tarbuck from Photo Collective and Sally Brownbill from The Brownbill Effect.
This engaging podcast delves into the world of photography through insightful, candid conversations with industry professionals. Whether you’re an aspiring photographer, a seasoned pro, or simply passionate about visual storytelling, this podcast offers inspiration, expertise, and a fresh perspective on the craft.
Book Recommendation
A book that brings innovative creative thinking techniques within reach, giving you the tools to tackle everyday challenges in new ways.
Michael Michalko researched and analyzed hundreds of history’s greatest thinkers across disciplines, from Leonardo da Vinci to Pablo Picasso-to bring the best of their techniques together and to teach you how to apply them in your own life. Cracking Creativity is filled with exercises and anecdotes that will soon have you looking at problems and seeing many different solutions.
Enter Now!
The 2025 Māwhera National Salon of Photography is now open for entries.
This affordable competition is open to residents of New Zealand and PSNZ members residing overseas.
Categories for 2025 are :
• Open Colour
• Open Monochrome
• Nature
• Creative
• Portraits
• Photojournalism
Up to four images may be entered in each section. The entry fees are $30 for the first two sections entered, plus $10 per additional section entered:
BONUS!! Enter 5 sections and get the 6th one FREE:
The salon will close for entries at 11:59pm on May 31, 2025
From The Pit - Music Photography
FromThePit is a curated collection of live music photography, focusing exclusively on Aotearoa musicians performing in local venues. In 2025, 59 photographers contributed their recent images, providing a rich view of the nation’s diverse music landscape.
The 2025 edition features an impressive audio-visual slideshow of over 100 carefully selected images, showcasing both established and emerging talents. Supported by a soundtrack of Kiwi musicians, the goal is to celebrate the depth and diversity of talent both on and off the stage—offering a glimpse into the heart of our music culture. This year’s AV was previewed at the Taite Music Prize at Auckland’s Q Theatre, offering a first look at the powerful visual storytelling that defines FromThePit.
Beyond the imagery, FromThePit embraces an educational kaupapa, offering events throughout the year for both aspiring and experienced live music photographers. These gatherings provide insight, inspiration, and practical guidance within this dynamic and ever-evolving field.
So sit back ….relax…turn up the volume and enjoy watching the
‘ From The Pit ‘ video here…..