Hi friends,
Please note that I have launched my new website/blog/blogsite/whatever you'd like to call it, and I will no longer be calling Blogger home.
Please direct yourselves here to my new site or jump here to get stuck straight into the blog :)
Hank
Monday, 17 November 2014
Thursday, 23 October 2014
Album Arrival
What an exciting day it's been!
Not only did I get a haircut, but look what came in the mail today! Imi & James' wedding album. And it is so beautiful, I cannot even begin to explain how amazing it is.
As soon as I arrived home with it I pulled out the rug Nan made me last year and snapped away.
Don't forget October's wedding offer: you can have one of these gorgeous babies thrown into your wedding package absolutely free if you book your wedding before 31st October.
Not only did I get a haircut, but look what came in the mail today! Imi & James' wedding album. And it is so beautiful, I cannot even begin to explain how amazing it is.
As soon as I arrived home with it I pulled out the rug Nan made me last year and snapped away.
Don't forget October's wedding offer: you can have one of these gorgeous babies thrown into your wedding package absolutely free if you book your wedding before 31st October.
Wednesday, 22 October 2014
Stocktake
“Comparison is the death of joy.” ― Mark Twain
Often I like to set aside time to be inspired. Every couple of weeks I will do stocktake on where other photographers and artists are headed with their art and spend time thinking about where I want to take my art.
Art is never static. It moves and grows and changes and propels. It shouldn't be forced to move, it will occur naturally. But I absolutely believe that by intentionally observing, analysing and experimenting with my art, the growth and expansion is going to happen a lot faster and with a clearer vision of the purpose behind it.
Some artists don't want or don't need to have a purpose for their art. But I do. I strive to document life in a way that is genuine and emotional. My aim is to capture moments that make people smile, laugh and cry. By keeping this objective at the very core of my art, I have a greater sense of how I want to use my tools and talents to achieve it.
I leave you with a few shots from the very first wedding I ever shot solo a couple of years ago. It was interesting for me to see what areas of my work have grown and changed, as well as which areas have remained very similar.
Often I like to set aside time to be inspired. Every couple of weeks I will do stocktake on where other photographers and artists are headed with their art and spend time thinking about where I want to take my art.
Art is never static. It moves and grows and changes and propels. It shouldn't be forced to move, it will occur naturally. But I absolutely believe that by intentionally observing, analysing and experimenting with my art, the growth and expansion is going to happen a lot faster and with a clearer vision of the purpose behind it.
Some artists don't want or don't need to have a purpose for their art. But I do. I strive to document life in a way that is genuine and emotional. My aim is to capture moments that make people smile, laugh and cry. By keeping this objective at the very core of my art, I have a greater sense of how I want to use my tools and talents to achieve it.
I leave you with a few shots from the very first wedding I ever shot solo a couple of years ago. It was interesting for me to see what areas of my work have grown and changed, as well as which areas have remained very similar.
Sunday, 12 October 2014
Ok Nishi
I've just come home after 24 hours in Canberra, my favourite city in the world. I managed to sneak away from Parkes briefly to catch up with my good friend Katie, who is the featured artist in boyandgirlco's exhibiton Anew.
boyandgirlco are in the business of pallet furniture: recycling old pallets and repurposing them for home and business furniture. I met Carlo and Anita yesterday (boy and girl respectively), and it was such a pleasure seeing their work. For them, this isn't just about a business. It's about combining a passion for sustainability with a knack for creativity.
I look forward to one day owning a home and getting these guys to fit it out with their stuff!
Anew is in New Acton, the hippest part of Canberra, at the Nishi Gallery and is running until 31st October.
boyandgirlco are in the business of pallet furniture: recycling old pallets and repurposing them for home and business furniture. I met Carlo and Anita yesterday (boy and girl respectively), and it was such a pleasure seeing their work. For them, this isn't just about a business. It's about combining a passion for sustainability with a knack for creativity.
I look forward to one day owning a home and getting these guys to fit it out with their stuff!
Anew is in New Acton, the hippest part of Canberra, at the Nishi Gallery and is running until 31st October.
Monday, 22 September 2014
New Albums, and an exciting offer!
I am insanely excited to announce that Henry Paul Photography now provides wedding albums!!!! And this announcement also comes with a very special offer:
For a limited time only, receive a FREE fine-art wedding album when you book your 2015 wedding.* The album is fully customisable, with various covers and styles to choose - including animal friendly leather :)
These babies are valued at over $300 and will serve as a keepsake in your family home for years to come. Don't pass up this limited time offer.
For bookings, visit www.henrypaul.com.au
*Offer applies to weddings held before 1st January 2016. Offer ends 31st October 2014.
For a limited time only, receive a FREE fine-art wedding album when you book your 2015 wedding.* The album is fully customisable, with various covers and styles to choose - including animal friendly leather :)
These babies are valued at over $300 and will serve as a keepsake in your family home for years to come. Don't pass up this limited time offer.
For bookings, visit www.henrypaul.com.au
*Offer applies to weddings held before 1st January 2016. Offer ends 31st October 2014.
Tuesday, 9 September 2014
Learning how to Live
Listening to: Vance Joy's new album Dream Your Life Away. Can't get enough of Red Eye.
My studies have started up again, and I have found myself struggling daily to put time aside for it. Although my experience with studying online has been great, these past few days I've been so consumed in everything else going on in my world that I've been putting uni on the back burner.
My studies have started up again, and I have found myself struggling daily to put time aside for it. Although my experience with studying online has been great, these past few days I've been so consumed in everything else going on in my world that I've been putting uni on the back burner.
I like to say that my life's not 'busy', but 'full'. Currently I juggle two part-time jobs, a photography business and university as well as church/youth group commitments and sport activities (yes, you read that correctly - sports). It's a process of learning how to live I suppose. Learning how to commit to things, learning how to prioritise, and especially learning how to say 'no'. I'm not perfect at it, but I try my hardest. It's not even a new process for me either. It's been part of my life since I began high school - juggling homework with shift work at the ice cream shop. I don't know if I'm getting better at it, or just managing to handle more on my plate as I get older.
Yes, having a nice European holiday was relaxing and life-changing, but I am more excited for what's happening right now. I am immensely grateful that I am living in a town where I have the chance to pursue some of my life's goals, and to do it around some of the best people I know. I won't be in Parkes forever, but I am today - and that's what's exciting for me!
Ok, I'd better go do some uni work now.
H
Tuesday, 2 September 2014
Happy September
In case you haven't been paying attention lately, it's September! My favourite month in the year :) And in fact, it's my brother's birthday today! Happy birthday Josh :)
September marks the beginning of wedding season, warmer weather and my birthday all the while the countdown for Christmas is still too far away to start worrying about those carols.
I thought I'd begin the month with a flashback to something that I promised a couple of months ago (and I really try to keep my promises). So on that note, I'd like to take you on a brief journey across the oceans to a quaint little place called Weymouth.
September marks the beginning of wedding season, warmer weather and my birthday all the while the countdown for Christmas is still too far away to start worrying about those carols.
I thought I'd begin the month with a flashback to something that I promised a couple of months ago (and I really try to keep my promises). So on that note, I'd like to take you on a brief journey across the oceans to a quaint little place called Weymouth.
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