The Month of Change

New photo of Jimmy Barnes, November 2009

So the exhibition went up, a third of the prints found homes and I found myself getting a bit of free press in the Examiner, which has resulted in more work, offers for some series of prints, a few wedding enquiries and alot of business cards ending up in peoples hands. To break even after the launch was nice so in celebration, all remaining prints from the exhibition are now available for half price, and reprints are availible to those who want something in particular, just contact for reprint pricing and what prints are left.
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This past month has seen the largest amount in growth in myself as a photographer, probably since I first picked up a camera back in college. I've been studying the works of others, appraising my own and most importantly not taking the easy shot. I'm very lucky to have two out of work mentors and mates (thanks Paul and Richard) who have been able to show me some simple visual mistakes that alot of photographers make when first starting out. I've also scored around 8 front pages for the paper in this time, which considering I only work 3 days a week is a fairly grand achievement, so I'm feeling pretty good about what lies ahead for me from here on in. Any how, enough of the grey, here is a selection of pics from some recent Examiner work I've been up to.

Princess Theatre Interior Shot

Feature about Viv Spencer

Halloween

Fire Training

National Chemist of the Year

Save the ATC

Launceston Mayor re elected by 3 Votes

Scottsdale show night patrol with Tasmania Police

TIS Basketball Camp

State Motocross trials 2009

Vintage Car Rally

So, the prints are done, the final 3 big 20X30" ones are being matted up and all systems are go! This exhibition, features only well known acts, 10 from JJJ's Hottest 100 of all time, one act who's sold 145 million albums, some Australian chamipons and a few characters, But to find out who made the cut you'll have to come along or look out for the preview in the Examiner just before the launch date. All the prints are being sold mounted and matted, ready to frame, and they are being priced conservatively, so that people who are fans of music, not just art can afford to buy. Here's a recap:

Brand New Era - Scott Gelston's first exhibition, featuring some of the finest musical faces on the planet.
October 22- November 18th
Blue Cafe, Inveresk (Launceston)

Exhibition's a coming along.

So although it seems quiet on the surface, things have been very busy behind the scenes getting ready for my first exhibition. The Brand New Era will be on display later next month at Blue Cafe in Launceston and I'm flat out ordering frame mounts and sizing up prints as we speak. There will be around 25 pieces on display for people to look at, and buy if they feel so inclined so hopefully it will all go well and be another highlight in an already awesome year here. As I said, if you have any photo requests contact me at info@scottgelston.com before the end of the month as we are finalising lists very soon.

50 Days Away...

Tim Rogers - You Am I

I mentioned before I went overseas about an upcoming exhibition of my images to be held here in Launceston. October 22nd - for about 4 weeks will see a mix of Black and White and Toned images from my personal music archives ondisplay at Blue Cafe in Inveresk. For about the last 5 years I've followed around the music festivals and a few random concerts both here in Tasmania and in Melbourne and as I'm taking this summer off the Falls Festival (the first one in Tasmania I'll ever miss!!!), decided it was time to share some of my favorite pics and offer them for sale as a unique gift for someone you love this Christmas. None of these prints have been available to purchase before, and all will be mounted on matte board ready to frame. Here's a few that may or may not make my final cut... so enjoy and feel free to email me @ info@scottgelston.com if you have a request from a gig or of a band and I'll see what I can do to accomodate your wishes!Chris Cheney - The Living End

John Butler - The John Butler Trio

Daniel Johns - Silverchair

Caleb Followill - Kings Of LeonBono - U2