The Art of Framing | Sydney Professional Framing Service

The earliest examples of picture framing date from ancient Egypt. In the Middle Ages (quite a bit later) elaborate ornamental frames decorated religious devotional images. As art became more democratised in the Renaissance and post-Renaissance periods, and artworks found their way slowly into private residences, framing became a craft that was aligned to furniture making and decor.

Today the art of framing is thriving, and it's not just painting, but photograhy that is benefiting.

A beautifully framed professional photo is a tasteful and modern addition to a home. As well, frames protect the artwork, keep it clean.

Its nice to see photos on an ipad or a laptop or a digital frame, sure - but I would argue, not as amazing as a beautifully printed and framed photo on a wall, adding the mood and feel of a room.

twoguineapigs partners with Boronia Park Framing Studio. We like Peter Kenny because of the quality of his work and his frames, plus Peter’s no-nonsense approach.

Peter also frames all of my Award winning prints for this year’s AIPP APPA and Epson PPY Awards. Pretty big responsibility to help me present my artwork.

2012 AIPP APPA Silver Awards Portrait | pet photography

Another late post!

Well it was another nerve wracking experience entering into this year’s Canon AIPP Australian Professional Photographer Award (APPA), what with the production of work, to print selection, to submission and waiting for the judging results of your prints, to having your work judged and critiqued openly by professional photographers.

The judges have only 30 seconds(?) to judge each print and the author/photographer was not there to provide comment or explanation.

Finally though it became worth it - 2 of my images were awarded Silver (and one almost made it to Silver distinction, however the judges were not in total agreement - come on guys! :P)

Why do I put myself through this? Call me mad, crazy, what not. It’s all for my pooch clients and their human parents, who in turn put up with my craziness - thank you!

For those who don’t know what AIPP APPA stands for, here’s a blurb from the official sponsor, Canon:

“The Canon AIPP APPAs are the most sought-after accolade in Australian professional photography and the standard rises each year due to the fierce competition,” says Taz Nakamasu, Managing Director, Canon Australia.

The Canon AIPP APPAs are a celebration of photographic excellence and represent the pinnacle of Australian professional photography – also some of the best in the world.

Roll on next year :)

2 Silvers | 2012 AIPP NSW Epson Professional Photography Awards

I was honoured to get Silver awards for two pet portraits I submitted to the Australian Institute of Professional Photography (AIPP) Epson NSW Professional Photography Awards last weekend.

A dog and cat share these awards with me - Zac the dog, and Lucas the grumpy Balmain cat, got the judge’s approval last weekend at the awards.

Neither of these were studio shots - they were on location work, which is what I value as a pet photographer - so it was gratifying that this kind of approach can be successful and recognised by the AIPP (my peers) as valuable in a world of increasingly processed picture making.

So thanks judges, and thanks also to those beautiful pets that make being a pet photographer such an amazing experience. It’s all for you in the end :)