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Sydney Workshop announced Feb 2012

admin — Thu, 19 Jan 2012 00:28:18 +0000

Dates for my Exploring Photography workshop in Sydney are set for 10 and 11 February. I only run 2 or 3 of these workshops a year, so act fast and let me know if you’re interested in attending. More info here…

Devenish Family Portraits

admin — Wed, 04 Jan 2012 00:13:21 +0000

Flying Fish Arctos finish 3rd in Sydney Hobart 2011

admin — Mon, 02 Jan 2012 01:37:04 +0000

Afternoon-tea and photography with knife maker John Hounslow-Robinson

admin — Wed, 09 Nov 2011 07:17:49 +0000

The clean, fresh air and pure running waters rushing off the south-western valleys from Mt. Wellington towards the Huon are a fitting place for John – a man who’s distinctive sparkling blue eyes, and wild mop of grey hair shout – although softly, of a life chasing one party after another. “Almost one too many” John Hounslow-Robinson recounted, as he shared the story of how one day whilst chasing an escaped pig he was struck with excruciating chest pain. He was immediately rushed to the Royal Hobart Hospital where he received a second lease of life, in the form of a quadruple heart bypass.

We spent the afternoon together, sipping tea, chatting, eating abalone caught locally and prepared by his son Tom.

As we walked around the property, John showed me some of the treasures that he had stored up, ready for future knife handles to be made from: Pieces of old timber recycled salvaged from convict-built homes, a piece of Dugong bone, some stag antler a bowling ball. “These make great dishes. Bowls for cutting up herbs. I’ve been working on this one for a couple of years now.”

John has a careful eye for detail, and his highly sought after knives are used by gourmet celebrity chefs, and foodies from all across the world. I asked John if he’s up early every day forging these beautiful Damascus knives. “Oh. Depends. I might spend a morning working on a few.” He shares with me how his enjoyment for the natural environment and living simply allows him to manage a slower pace. I enjoyed the time that John generously spent chatting with me as we shared our passion for photography with each other. John enjoys shooting with his pinhole camera and medium format Bronica. I fired off a few shots as we explored his neighbours home-bar, the “rusty nail”. I look up to the ceiling and spot dozens of rusting nails that have been punched through the floor boards above. “Good job I’m a short pome!” I joke.

I look forward to getting to know John some more, and getting some photography in the forge capturing the process of crafting one of the Damascus knives that he’s so well known for creating.

Australian Christian Churches (ACC), Tasmania State Conference 2011

admin — Tue, 25 Oct 2011 05:37:00 +0000

The ACC TAsmania State Conference is being held Monday 24 – Wednesday 25 October 2011. Featured below are a small collection of photographs that I captured during last night and this mornings meetings.

HEAL Africa book launch – Launch celebration Hobart

admin — Mon, 17 Oct 2011 11:27:10 +0000

Stu Harris was engaged to produce a photographic documentary book to tell the story about the partnership between Australians and Congolese to help bring healing to the nation of DR Congo through the work of Goma based hospital HEAL Africa. Learn more about this exciting project.

On Friday 2 December 2011 at 7pm we will be holding a launch celebration at 45 Melville Street, Hobart. Save the date. More info to follow very soon. Save the date and RSVP via Facebook.

Storyco. The new name of Stu Harris Photography.

admin — Thu, 01 Sep 2011 22:00:34 +0000

Since establishing Stu Harris Photography in 2008, this business name has become increasingly non-descriptive of the services that have been fulfilled and are offered. Over the past 16 months since leaving Apple, I have been involved in producing motion graphics, corporate videos, documentaries, iPhone apps, software training, websites and of course, photography.

My passion for photography has not wavered, in fact quite the contrary. As I continue to market what I do it is clear where the demand is and as such I need to make it very clear the services that are offered.

In the broad sense the marketing services that I offer are in the following categories: Photography, Video, Web and Apps. More specifically, I prefer to describe myself as a visual story-teller. That could be for commercial businesses, or a family. What type of media is used to communicate the story is not restricted to photography, but it is determined as we discuss the brief and decide upon the most appropriate vehicle for sharing your story.

As I’ve described in my introductory video, Storyco is all about people. We go beyond the corporate veneer to the heart of the business. People. I work with other local talent, web-designers, writers, software developers, voice-over artists, artists, graphic designers and other creatives in virtual teams to scale up or down to meet the smallest or largest of client’s needs.

We’d love to tell your story. Call today, and let’s meet via Skype or in person for a coffee.

Tel: 0402 891642

Skype: stuharrisoz

Celebrating the Golden Years of Marriage

admin — Wed, 31 Aug 2011 07:12:48 +0000

This afternoon couples assembled at Parliament House, Hobart to celebrate the Golden Years of in honour and support of traditional marriage. Twenty-seven “Golden Couples” – those married for 50 years of more - attended the event hosted by FamilyVoice Australia. Certificates were given to all the couples in recognition of their enduring commitment to one another and their valuable contribution to society.

Together the 27 couples represented 1,447 years of married life, and had produced 415 descendants between them!

Politicians, ministers of faith, the media and members of the public joined together to celebrate this event – a first in Tasmania.

Below is a collection of some of the photographs from the event, together with several Golden Couples portraits that we captured.

The Mercury Newspaper also reported on the event. More can be read here.

Grace Church building project launch

admin — Tue, 16 Aug 2011 02:44:42 +0000

Following the launch of the Generations – Building for our Future launch I’m pleased to present the photographs that were taken to celebrate this exciting event in Hobart’s history.

SPECIAL GRACE ‘GENERATIONS’ OFFER: Buy a 5″x7″ unframed print (includes matte) and get a Facebook-ready Profile digital version included. Price $65 inc GST. I will donate 30% from sales raised from this offer to the Generations building project.

Next step, send an email to stu@stuharris.com to place your order.

For more information about our family portrait photography, check out our family portrait gallery page.

Click on the thumbnail images below.

Sleep Out for the Salvos 2011

admin — Fri, 05 Aug 2011 07:48:55 +0000

39 of Tasmania’s business leaders, politicians and state dignitaries slept rough last night for the annual Sleep Out for the Salvos event held on the forecourt of the Grand Chancellor Hotel, Hobart. Except for rain at 4 am, it was a mild Tasmanian winter night. “Sleepers” got to experience a little of what it must be like to sleep outdoors, although as State Premier Lara Giddings pointed out to me, “it would be nothing like being homeless. We were at least safe here.”

The Salvation Army succeeded in smashing their 2010 record fundraising efforts by bringing in $119,904.30. These funds have been allocated to fund a new officer that will work directly with homeless people in and around Hobart.

I was asked by the Salvos Major Gifts Director, Mr Peter Atkinson to photograph the event as well as to interview Lara Giddings, Federal Member for Franklin Jacquie Pertrusma and other CEO’s, and other business leaders that attended this event. Here are just a few photographs from the event last night.