At the 2006 W.P.P.I. awards he became the most awarded photographer of the past 4 consecutive WPPI conventions by winning first and second place in the bride and groom together category print competition and third in the bride alone category.

Jerry was also awarded with first and second place in the Wedding Album of the Year competition which brings his tally to 3 wins out of 4 attempts. Top honours were once again received by him with the acceptance of his third Grand Award in 4 years. A feat unprecedented in the 26 year history of the W.P.P.I. convention.
The A.I.P.P. Australian National Awards in 2006 were held in Sydney, Australia. After coming runner up in the Australian Wedding Album of the Year award in 2005, Jerry won the event in 2006 and also was awarded with the best Audio Visual of the Year for the third time in a row and came runner up to the Australian Wedding photographer of the year with 3 silver distinctions and 1 gold award.

As one of the most celebrated photographers in the world, he continues to raise the benchmark of excellence as an artist who is admired and respected by his peers, loved by his clients, inspiring audiences with his dynamic presentations all over the world and proving his natural business acumen that has made his company XSiGHT Photography and Video, a leader in the wedding industry. Boasting a team that Jerry describes as “the best in the business”, XSiGHT are in demand, photographing over 200 weddings a year and are commissioned to shoot several fashion editorials and covers for various magazines. XSiGHT have pushed the industry to be a better place but have always been one step ahead of their competition.

David Beckstead lives out-in-the-middle-of-nowhere, NE Washington. He mixes his passion for art and travel to run a destination wedding photography business. He attributes his success to the Internet, pro forums, digital cameras, seminars, WPPI, SWPP and Gary Fong. Kassandra, his wife (of 15 fabulous years!) and business partner, shares his passions. Together they have successfully mixed their lifestyle with their business.

David has a reputation for being honest and helpful and taking on life with passion and a smile!

Beckstead was named “The Top 10 Wedding Photographers in the World” by American Photo magazine - March 2007 issue.

Yervant was born in Ethiopia (East Africa), of Armenian origin, lived and studied in Venice (Italy) prior to settling in Australia 28 years ago. He continued further studies at the Photography Studies College in Melbourne and is now a renowned Wedding & Portrait Photographer, esteemed as one of the Top 5 of the world (BBC TV UK,  ABC TV Aust).

Yervant’s passion for photography and the dark room became evident at a very young age, after school and during school vacations, young Yervant spent his time working in his father’s photography business. In Addis Ababa, Ethiopia where his father Hagop was photographer to the Emperor Hail Silass. Yervant accompanied his father on numerous assignments then helped with processing, developing and printing.

Yervant won his very first photography award at age 11, his father submitted a landscape image of Yervant's into a photographic competition, alas…surprising all, 11-year-old Yervant was the foremost winner!

Yervant's passionate about wedding & portrait photography because of it's unique challenge to spontaneity; “I have to be portrait photographer, landscape photographer, fashion photographer and photojournalist all within the few hours of a wedding day” says Yervant,  ''A wedding is the perfect canvas to allow me to be an artist in all genres of photography, and yet capture the reality and special moments''

Yervant's images are  renowned with a  'Signature' style which has inspired professional photographers world wide.  The international fraternity now knows and respects. Yervant as one of the most influential fathers of Professional wedding & Portrait Photography over the last  few decades. 
He is a quintuple Master of Photography AIPP (Australian Institute of Professional Photographers) and the youngest to be bestowed with a Fellowship to the institution by recognition in setting significant industry milestones.
 
Yervant owns one of the most prestigious photography studios of  the world and is based in Melbourne (Australia).  He travels globally to service a discerning clientelle.

Yervant is a sought after speaker at numerous professional photography conventions and conferences. He  addresses up to 2000 professional photographers in a single audience who greet him with praise and ovation.

Yervant is a pioneer in the introduction of Digital Imaging in professional wedding & portrait photography, he is the creator of the magazine layout album presentations which is now the most sought after style.  Yervant is the creator of Page Gallery™ album layout software which is now a sought after tool for professionbal photography studios worldwide.

Rob’s portraiture relies on the use of natural subtractive lighting – finding situations in which the natural, occurring light resembles the lighting contrasts and qualities of light we manufacture in the studio.

Children and family portraits play a most important part in his wedding/portrait business and it is this that has attracted most interest in the photographic community. Rob’s seminars and workshops often include a live portrait session that shows his method of evaluating light and his rapport with his subjects. As important as lighting is, it is this rapport that results in his memorable portraits. Rob’s family portraiture has been described as highly emotive, sometimes too emotive. Rob’s reply …families and children are an emotional subject, especially to their loved ones.’

Rob Heyman is a triple master photographer with the Australian Institute of Professional Photography, awarded nationally and internationally for his unique and original portraiture and wedding photography. He has been keynote speaker in every state of Australia and New Zealand for AIPP, APPA, WIPM, NZIPP, Fuji, Kodak, Leica society and many laboratory sponsored educational sessions.

Rob’s speaking style is variously described as: fast-moving, noisy, animated, entertaining and most importantly, informative and educational. Rob has the ability to break down a potentially heavy portrait lighting education session into very absorbing, memorable, bite sized pieces that stick. Rob has been called upon to judge portraiture and wedding images in every level of photographic competition at state and national level.

Watching Marcus shoot, his passion for his craft, his respect for his subject, and his technical expertise are evident. He is lightening quick, purposeful and completely absorbed by his work. Genuine and courteous to everyone present, Marcus manages to keep himself focused with a remarkable ability to disappear into the background. Rarely orchestrating shots he instead relies on years of experience, careful preparation and zealous observation, to guide him through the important moments, allowing the natural emotions and interactions between the couple and their families to occur. Having mastered his understanding of light, composition, and the boundaries and abilities of his equipment, he can deal with the technical aspects of his work in seconds and simply concentrate on “seeing the decisive moment”.

Marcus has gone on to be one of the most consistently awarded photographers in Australia and America, recently adding the coveted titles of AIPP Australian Wedding Photographer of the Year, Queensland Photographer of the Year and WPPI International Portrait Photographer of the Year.  Marcus also holds a double Masters of Photography in Australia, USA and his fellowship of photography in the UK. 

Over the course of his career, Marcus has garnered numerous international photographic awards including International Wedding Photojournalism Print of the Year and Australian Wedding Photographer of the Year multiple times. His images have been heralded a ‘new approach to wedding photography’ in the U.S.A where he has quickly become a sought-after speaker on the international convention circuit. He has also produced two books of his images with a ‘how to’ book just released “A Masters Guide to Wedding Photography”.

For Marcus Bell the studio experience, techniques and technology that go into producing one of his images are only a small part of what makes Studio Impressions unique. At the end of the day for Marcus it comes down to the couple – it begins and ends with their story, their lives, their memories. He remains, simply a romantic dreamer at heart.

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