Photo Live Expo – Perth

Venue: Novotel Langley, Perth
Location: 221 Adelaide Terrace, Perth, WA
28 Jul, 2019
Web: http://www.photoliveexpo.com.au

Back for its 5^th year is Perth largest photographic expo, presented by Camera Electronic: Photo Live Expo. The event has grown exponentially over the years with sessions for amateurs, emerging, and professional photographers. And each year, it features more exhibitors, speakers, and workshops, including with some of Australia’s best known and respected photographers.

Not only will attendees have the opportunity to see the latest innovations from the world’s leading brands as well as try the gear and quiz the experts, the event also features an impressive list of speakers across a wide variety of photographic genres and a number of practical workshop sessions to attend.

Date: Sunday 28 July 2019

Location: Novotel Langley Perth

Why attend?

See the latest photography equipment from the world’s leading brands
Try the equipment and learn from the experts
Speaker schedule by leading photographers
Participate in two-hour workshops
Prizes, giveaways, and great deals available on the day
Photo walks with your favourite supplier
AIPP print critique session open to all

Speaker sessions

Photo Live Expo’s speaker sessions feature award-winning photographers who will share their wisdom and tricks of the trade in 30-minute talks, as well as help you learn how to capture the perfect shot in their specialised areas of photography. The MC of the speaker sessions will be Tony Hewitt, twice awarded AIPP Australian Photographer of the Year.

Tickets are $13 (pre-sale) or $22 (on the day, unless sold out prior).

Action Photography – Mark Galer
Baby Photography – Kelly Brown
Documentary Photography – Megan Lewis
Landscape Photography – Tony Hewitt
Portrait Photography – Mark Strahan
Sport Photography – Manuel Goria
Travel Photography – Michael Haluwana
Underwater Photography – Matty Smith
Wedding Photography – Nikki Fox
Wildlife Photography – Alex Cearns

Please follow this link for all the details on the sessions, including times and what will be covered.

Workshops series

Photo Live Expo workshops last two hours. Tickets are $75 (pre-sale) and $95 (on the day).

Print Workshop – Adam Monk
Lightroom – Nick Melidonis
Pet Portrait Workshop – Alex Cearns
Baby Posing – Kelly Brown

Follow this link for more information: www.photoliveexpo.com.au

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