In conjunction with the West Australian branch of the Australian Institute of Professional Photography we will be presenting a personal insight into our photography, our business, our development, our philosophy and our albums. We want to inspire, provoke and encourage other photographers to best themselves.

This is a unique opportunity for us to speak in tandem. We never do this. Its easy as photographers to become self centered so having the two of us creates a balance of 'selves'. We want this to be interactive and informative. Its two days on growing, surviving, nurturing, and why coffee is important.

We have nothing to sell but so much to give. We have won too many awards to worry about, we have shot in many amazing places, but when it comes down to the everyday truth of being a photographer for the people, we are singly most motivated by striving to give our best to the ones who gave us the trust to be their photographer.

We look forward to seeing you in Perth

Johannes Jo and Ida

Immediately we were trying to unravel the intricacies of the meaning of love.  This lengthy conversation lasted ten days and never came to a conclusion. We walked across town in the search of the perfect Paella.

I met with Virginia, (the original Barcelona Bride, and sister of the groom for Saturday,) and Desi , the bride-to-be of her brother. We went hunting locations, something there is no shortage of in Barcelona. The one we loved, The Railway Station wanted to charge 2500 Euros for the opportunity ... we declined.

On the Tuesday I trained to Bezier (in France) to meet my friends Rachael, Charlize and Andy. My greatest challenge is photographing photographers. Rachael is a wonderful animal and people photographer. It was an absolute joy to be their guest in their 'under construction' French home. We went out early Wednesday morning and played in some French Light.

An impulsive decision by Maria Via gave me the opportunity to photograph somebody who was willing but reluctant. Maria is famous as the translator of Shutter Island and Mystic River to Spanish ... no easy task. But what is fame?

The beautiful people at H2O gallery allowed us the use of their space to create some images.

The weird thing is that none of these images are what we discussed initially. When I create portraits I want to be fluid in my thinking so that I can be spontaneous and creative.

We talked about the implications of soul stealing .... but never resolved what I would do with it once I had captured it.

Jo has her exhibition of Lyttel People running at the moment.

You have to come and see it.

The hours for it are a bit inconvenient as we have weddings happening all over the place.

We will probably run it again in May as an exhibition ... once the Chaos has died down a little ... but if you are over our way over the next few weeks check it out.

these are some of Jo's images from last year ....

Scarlet

Finn

Asti

Hugs Johannes