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The Best of Welly… Our Natural Environment.
The Two Week Challenge.
Enter a Photography Competition that has Wellington and our region at heart.
We would like to celebrate Wellington and its stunning Natural Environment.
This is an opportunity to showcase how wonderful our land, marine, city and wildlife environment is. Wildlife in relation to city adaptation is allowed, as are Cityscapes with an emphasis on our Green Spaces and Reserves.
We will be exhibiting the best 20 photos at Takina as part of The World Press Photo/ Spencer Digby/ Woolf Collection 90th Anniversary Exhibitions and Public programme. during September.
This is a recreational/amateur competition, and for photographers who do not earn a living from Photography
Photos, and they can be taken by phones too, should be entered and sent to hello@woolf.co.nz by 3rd September
By entering the photographers agree to:
A. Having their photos exhibited/displayed at Takina during September
B. Having their photos used for the purposes of promoting and marketing the events and activities around Takina in September, whether that be in traditional or social media.
C. That the photographers hold the copyright to their photos, and that the photos won’t be used for any other purpose than for The Takina World Press Photo/ “The Best of Welly Our Natural Environment.” Exhibitions, Events and activities.
D. That their files will be destroyed after the exhibition, so they cannot be used for other purposes.
E. Those photographers whose work is selected to be exhibited will each receive Certificates and Photo Printing Vouchers to the value of $100.
F. That there will be other awards recognising excellence and an overall Champion Award where a trophy will be awarded. There will be a Youth Award for an Under 18 year old entrant should an image be worthy of selection. The overall winner will also receive an Epson Photo Printer.
G. Photos should be submitted as jpegs and be of a size and quality that they can be printed to A3 in size. All the photos submitted should also be rectangular in format and not be panoramas or circles. Files submitted should be formatted or cropped to fit an A3 size if possible.
H. The Selectors' decisions are final with no further communication or correspondence being entered into.
I. The selected images may appear in the media and or social media.
J. Titles and names should be incorporated into the file name and number that is submitted.
K. The winners of awards will be announced on September 19th at Takina
L. Entrants must be recreational/amateur photographer and that they are not professionally engaged in photography.
M. The images supplied may be enhanced but not manipulated. Essentially they should be as pure as possible. Digital Composites and the like will not be accepted. In Camera Movement or other In Camera techniques are allowed.
N. The photos supplied need to be the work of the photographer.
O. “The Best of Welly … Our Natural Environment” is limited to two image files per person. Photos may have been taken in the last two years.
P. When the files are emailed, name, phone and physical address details should be sent with that email. Additionally, if the entrant is Under 18 that should be specified too.
Q. The entrant also confirms by entry that they own the rights to their image(s) and that should people appear in the images there is permission to fulfil the competitions criteria.
R. Most importantly when photos are taken, that the environment, the wildlife, people and property will be respected and not endangered in any way.
S. When displayed, exhibited or used for the promotion of “The Best of Welly” Photographers work will be acknowledged and/or credited.
Now that all the conditions are “out there” it's time to get your entries prepared to submit.
Entries should be submitted to hello@woolf.co.nz with The Best of Welly in The Subject Line.
Have a look at our Fine Art and Photo Decor Galleries, where you will see Wellington, New Zealand, our Wildlife and Landscape, PLUS MORE at Its very Best!
When Families are Together we are able to be there to capture those Moments! Believe it or not Winter and Spring is a great time to have family Photos taken! We have some great Specials on Offer too! Book your appointment Now by ringing Simon on 027 5016789
Portfolio and Headshots are great for a number of different Purposes, and where we excel. Whether its in our studio or on location, more formal or in a documentary sense we give offer amazing results which we and our clients are proud of!
The Woolf name is synonymous with beautiful imagery of Wellington, New Zealand, and from other destinations. Our Wildlife, Floral and Fine Art Photography is also sought after. Whether it be for a Home or Office Wall, we enjoy working with our clients to ensure that the presentation of our imagery is special and unique. Whether the image is from our extensive Library of diverse Imagery or a Commissioned work we aim to make the experience seamless and enjoyable. To see some of the many images we have on offer go to:
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- portraits -
From Families, Babies & Pets, through
to Corporate, Graduates and young professionals. We offer every kind of portrait you could think of and after years of experience, they really are our specialty! Woolf Photography continues to develop and produce award-winning portraits.
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- Workshops -
Whether you are new to photography or very experienced but keen to learn new tricks, we have a range of Photographic Workshops to inform and inspire. Workshop Vouchers also make a fantastic gift!
Workshop dates are refreshed frequently to suit Wellington Seasons, so it is recommended you check back regularly for new dates!
- Fine art & Gifts -
Looking for a Corporate Gift or something for your home? Visit our Online Shop to discover our stunning range of Fine Art Photography. Our range reflects our love affair with Wellington, Nature and Landscapes. All of our work can be customised in terms of size, and the surface it’s printed on. From Archival Prints, to Canvas or Acrylic, the options are endless.
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- Corporate -
From Corporate Profiles, Board photography and Team Events, to web imagery and Annual Reports: Woolf Photography has the skill and creativity to do it. Commercial Business Portraits especially, are one of our real strong points. We are really lucky with our City Central Studio locations, however also offer the option of bringing a whole studio set up to your office for your convenience.
- graduation -
Woolf Photography has been capturing Graduation milestones for generations. It’s not every day that you graduate, so celebrate this momentous occasion with your loved ones. We offer private studio sessions, out door photo shoots, as well as being the official photographer for both Victoria and Massey.
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- Events -
We have extensive experience in Wellington Event Photography and thoroughly enjoy doing it! No job is too big or too small for our team, so get in touch to bounce ideas. We’ve covered it all including Office Events, Award Evenings, Expos and Parties. No matter what the job is, we’ll have you covered and supply you with an array of professional imagery to document the whole event.
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- vouchers -
Woolf Photography offer a multitude of different vouchers, meaning there truly is something for everyone! We can personalise these to the recipient and there is no limit on how much you would like to spend. Vouchers can include (but are absolutely not limited to) Photographic Workshops, Framing Credit, Family Portraits, Maternity shoots or a simple dollar amount to any value.
- WEDDINGS -
As experienced Wellington Wedding Photographers, couples have trusted us to capture their special day for years. Our style is classic and timeless, meaning the photos you receive from your most special day, will never date. Find out about our Bridal Packages & Winter Wedding Special.
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- TUITION -
One on One tuition with Simon Woolf is a great experience, as you have the ability to learn specific skills you’re interested in, as well as ask as many questions as you like over the 2 hour period. Simon will completely tailor the session to your needs, as well as ensuring you have a totally enjoyable time. Photography is a wonderful skill to have, so come and learn from one of New Zealand’s top photographers.
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- promotions -
Check out our specials, which are updated all the time!
Our Fine Art and Decor Photography looks great on most Home and Office Walls. Photography is a great way to exhibit and display affordable original art!
To see some of the many options head to our Fine Art Decor Gallery Pages at:
- Framing -
Professional framing and presentation will enhance and protect your Art Work. We pride ourselves on our ensuring quality and craftsmanship. There are many different options we can talk you through in terms of custom framing. If you are in the need for a last minute frame, we also offer stock frames and have a wide selection available in our studio.
- Restoration -
Preserve your precious memories with our skilled restoration service. We’ve taken images split in half and faded, to a refreshed colouring and whole image again.
Restoring old imagery means you can pass the photographs on to the next generation to enjoy. We can also digitalize your prints to ensure you always have a backup.
Fine Art Photography and The Red Chair Project
The RED Chair Project is about a chair, it’s travels, it’s Originality, and it’s ability to start a Conversation!
The Red Chair Project is about Original One Off Fine Art Photography, beautifully constructed composed and created. It is also about the pureness, printing and final presentation of a piece of art no one else will be able to have. The Red Chair, in each of it’s locations, guises and moods is a one off, not to be replicated the same twice! Oh and these Red Chair Originals are big, and not for the faint hearted!
The Red Chair Projects also aims to raise some well needed funds for charities, two of which are the Women’s Refuge and The Wellington Hospital Foundation.
The First Matted, Framed, Archivally Printed ,Red Chair piece of Art was auctioned on March 6th at an event at Wellington’s Sky Stadium, with the total proceeds going towards the valuable work Women’s Refuge achieve.
To Learn more about the Red Chair Project please keep an eye on our website.
2018 saw the visit of Matariki The Southern Right Whale. I was fortunate enough to photograph this stunning marine mammal during its time in Wellington Harbour. An image of Matariki breaching in front of the Beehive went viral on Social Media gaining millions of views. It was an exciting time for our city. Two years ago we released a Limited Edition of 12 Black and White Framed Fine Art images for the express purpose of raising funds for some of our Charity Partners. In its first outing, The Matariki image went at auction for $7,000.00 benefitting The Wellington Children’s Hospital. To date the image has raised $27,000.00 with the total funds going towards four great charities. Photography by Woolf and the Woolf family support a number of charities through a variety of initiatives, including The Wellington Hospital Foundation, The Victoria University Foundation, Women’s Refuge, The Wellington Women’s Homeless Trust, Te Omaga Hospital. The Dream Days Trust, Rotary initiatives, The Marsden and Chelsea Clubs ( which support people in Dementia care), various Schools and Kindergartens. Photography by Woolf also support Youth in relation to both the performing and visual arts.
Should you know of an initiative or a charity or individual who we may be able to support, please email Simon at: hello@woolf.co.nz
Ron and Inge Woolf purchased Spencer Digby Studios( which was formed in 1934.) Spencer Digby mentored many young photographers, including Brian Brake, Barry Woods and a young Ron Woolf. The studio has always been located in Central Wellington, and has adapted to the times, remaining an industry leader, and capturing important moments in peoples lives, and also recording aspects of The Wellington Region, New Zealand and further afield, in respect of landscape, wildlife and the natural and built environment. Ronald Woolf tragically passed away in a Helicopter accident in 1987. He was one of New Zealand’s leading photographers at the time of his death. His family have carried on building on his successes ever since, and Photography by Woolf remains built around quality, creativity and value for money. A large volume of the files and imagery is held by Te Papa Tongarewa and is searchable online via The Spencer Digby Ronald Woolf Collection.