David Bonython of Strategic Sourcing Australia photo shoot-ric woods photography

We created a commercial portrait portfolio for David Bonython of Strategic Sourcing Australia today, it was a rush job for the printer.The images needed to portray David as competent, confident and approachable. Its great when the client brings their outfits on coat hangers, it takes lots of time to either re iron shirts of photo shop wrinkles...and on a striped shirt that is a huge task.

Davis was easy to work with and has a face that has great smile lines.We look forward to seeing Davis profile article in print.

FIVE STAR FAMILY DAY CARE a ric woods,ross carroll and little green frog marketing collaboration

Going through my archives TRYING to make a filing system that other humans can understand I came across this TVC ad.This was lots of fun this shoot. Little Green Frog marketing think tank commissioned me to shoot the stills and then got Ross Carroll a very talented and creative friend to drop an animation over the images. Ross has a wonderful creative mind and is so passionate about his work its inspiring.

Jamie Gilmore the owner of Little Green Frog has a mind that sends out a never ending stream of "What if we.......'s". Its so good working with passionate professionals......Oh yeah it sounds like Ross doing the voice overs....but its not

Five Star Family Day Care TVC from Ross Carroll on Vimeo.

ProAm Photography Course Drawn Today

Congratulations to Xanthe the winner of the Pro Am Photographic Course Competition.
Xanthe is able to choose a course that suits her needs valued at $220.
Download our 21 page course Booklet HERE
Thanks to David the owner of Pro Am ( our lab of choice) and everyone that entered.There will other chances to join our workshops in the future.

MY NEW Digital DSLR CAMERA PHOTOGRAPHY COURSE was a blast

Our NEW DSLR Beginners Course part 1 & 2 has finished and we have set more passionate photographers lose on the world !!
We have always believed that smaller classes work better to get the information to the participants as there is more one on one time.

I leave them conscious of how they hold the camera and knowing the reasons they get grey snow or that white shirt that was supposed to be white looks like it needs the bleach.

We show them tricks about hard light,diffusion ,reflectors so that their images rise to a better quality of imagery.....

Many many photographers are visual learners and we have discovered techniques to simplify getting correct exposures for skin tones and how to drop the background out of focus with kit lenses...

Its also a great time for people to share their ideas and images with like minded people

We are looking forward to the 3 workshops in February

*Editing Basics a computer based course

*Capture the Action a live sports event

*Now I know my Camera my first studio photo shoot

If you would like more information email maree@ricwoods.com or dowload the 21 page PDF Couse Booklet **HERE**

2 COMPETITIONS 2 CHANCES TO WIN- ric woods photography

Maree in conjunction with 2 of our favourite business Pro Am Colour Laboratories and The Framing Game is running a competition for their customers.Both are free to enter and there are two very different prizes to be had.


The first competition is with The Framing Game. You could win a fantastic studio photo shoot and included is a beautiful framed collage of the images you choose. FREE to enter, just drop into the Framing Game located at shop 3 Charlestown Mall, Charlestown and fill out and entry form,put it in the box provided and GOOD LUCK.

Our second competition involves Pro Am.Pro Am has been printing our quality images for years.David Barnes the owner comes from a Commercial Photography background and can be a a wealth of information for the amateur photographer.
our prize for the Pro Am competition is a place in one of our photographic or lighting courses.We have courses for beginner's to professional

Free and easy to enter ,just drop in to Pro Am Adamstown Plaza Adamstown, fill out an entry form and drop it in the box...EASY !!

Download the 2011 21 page PDF Photographic & Lighting Course Booklet HERE

2011...A great year to make images

Maree Bridie and myself are so looking forward to making images this year.Last year with the studio and admin changes we made we increased our client base by about 300% and look to do better again this year.

We were have Australian and OS clients giving us the figure that we should charge for some photo shoots and the cost they were presenting left no room for creativity and growth of the studio through profit. After making the decision to step up a level and let those commissions go that are not cost effective something shifted, and we have seemed to attract better paying commercial and portrait work.
Running a full time photography studio costs and there is lots of folk that don't have our overheads who's fees are lower.There is room for everyone we feel, doing the sums and calculating profits is very important.We purchased lots of new equipment in 2010 including 4 new Bowens strobes,soft boxes 2 cameras etc, more insurance, staff .....Its good to have the good gear and the secure feeling of back up EVERYTHING ....

We will of course continue to contribute or services to the community at times with no fee as we believe that if everyone gave their skills at times to the community it would be a better place for all.

This year we will do more teaching for those that want to learn the way we do things and we will also have some exciting personal photo shoots in the planning stages...

Looking forward to meeting lots of new clients and students this year.......

thanks to Glenn Judd for the behind the scenes images

O'grady Family- a new addition- by ric woods photography

For more information on family portrait sessions and our fine art products email maree@ricwoods.com or call ric woods photography 02 4962 1066

Kids are Great to Photograph

Maree and myself have been having a great time making portraits for families Christmas gifts
Some of little subjects have been fantastic

Dont forget all those that completed 2010 photography workshops ,we are inviting you to our christmas driunks and exhibition of your images. details from Maree at maree@ricwoods.com.

Christmas Gathering & Exhibition- ric woods photography studio 2010

Its in the Stars-astrology reports and gift hampers-product shoot-ric woods photography

Elizabeth Ball commissioned ric woods photography to to shoot her hampers.Elizabeth is a very interesting woman and her background is worth a read.

Drop over to It's in the stars and check out her site.Soon to have bright new images.

There is more behind the scenes info posted at our flickr collection

Photography and Lighting Courses for 2010 by ric woods

Amanda our subject, provided the subjects with a beautiful face and animated personality in the studio. Maree discussed make-up for photography. Explaining the differences in the way digital sees make up, and what to do with application of lips for colour and black and white images.

Participants have just completed 2 of our courses."My new DSLR" and "Now I know my camera"


It was excellent for me to be able to de mystify the histogram and have them all shooting manual. Their homework had them bringing back images displaying shallow DOF (depth of field/focus),movement in images and conquering back lit portraits.

Some our students making fun of their teacher, encouraged by the co owner of ric woods photography, Maree Nichols.

MAREE: MAKE UP ARTIST & PHOTOGRAPHER

Maree having finished her make up course has now added another string to her bow. Seen her shoting Nicole after completing her make up.

Lady Juggler-ric woods photography

NOTE: DOWNLOAD PDF FOR PHOTOGRAPHIC & LIGHTING COURSES 2010 HERE



What a great job we have at ric woods photography.We had the opportunity to photograph The Lady Juggler-Llynda Nairn. Llynda wanted new images to update her.Llynda said she had difficulty obtaining images of her performance that she liked.We showed her that we are the "GO TO" studio for performers images....

Lttle Lights -Big Results-lighting seminar

Hi it’s maree,
I’m excited to announce that I am now taking bookings for

‘Little Lights, Big Results’ – a seminar based on off camera flash.
The seminar will take place in the Carrington studio on;
Thursday 19th November 2009 from 6.30 – 9.30pm
The seminar will cover;
• Light Shaping
• Light Modifiers
• Creating a pure white background
• Working with grided spots
• A Great Studio experience
The seminar will be structured as follows;
• Studio set up before students arrive
• One hour of the " Nuts & Bolts"
• Two hours of practical, participants shooting
• Two sets / lighting changes
• Model Supplied
• Students will be paired with a shooting partner to maximise time with the model. Shooting time will be structured to ensure everyone get equal opportunities to shoot.
• Certificate issued to all students who complete the seminar
• Special voucher to save money on future seminars
I have limited the group to 8 students to maximise learning and more importantly shooting time!!!
Plans are already in place for a dynamic set, theme and model for the shoot session.
The cost of the seminar will be $70 for pro-am students and $80 for others. This price includes your worksheets for the night, tea/coffee and the guarantee that your memory card will be loaded with outstanding and unique images.
Spaces will fill up fast so contact the studio asap to put your name down and bring your money/credit card along on Tuesday to pay your deposit and secure your spot.
maree nichols – production manager

contact :maree@ricwoods.com

Rod Bathgates-art work documentation

An intersate collector commissioned us to document a recent purchase.It was a pastel by Newcastle artist Rod Bathgate. Some of Mr Bathgate's images may be seen from a previous exhibition at Cooks Hill Galleries, Newcastle.