NZPhotographer Issue 24, October 2019
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HOW HAVE YOU BENEFITED FROM BEING PART<br />
OF LESLEY WHYTE’S WOMEN IN PHOTOGRAPHY<br />
GROUP?<br />
I first went along to one of Lesley’s coffee catchups<br />
last year and loved meeting other female<br />
photographers. Lesley has a passion for connecting<br />
women and helping them find their photography<br />
confidence and strengths. Being able to share ideas,<br />
ask questions, and hear other people’s stories in a<br />
relaxed environment has been invaluable.<br />
Recently, Lesley organised an evening with Rhonda<br />
Cockerton, a police forensic photographer. I think<br />
it’s safe to say all of us who attended were both<br />
challenged and inspired to learn about an unheralded<br />
but vital role photographers play behind the scenes.<br />
WHAT DO YOU THINK THE ADVANTAGES ARE<br />
OF BEING A FEMALE PHOTOGRAPHER?<br />
Over my many years as a mum I have learnt how to juggle<br />
competing priorities, this skill is very helpful when you are<br />
trying to fit photography deadlines in with a busy life!<br />
But also, as both a mother and a grandmother,<br />
I am comfortable around babies and children and<br />
I think that helps both them and their mums to relax.<br />
I also think that sometimes a female photographer<br />
(particularly a slightly older one) can be less daunting<br />
– I am reluctant to have my own photo taken so I can<br />
empathise with women who feel the same way.<br />
WHAT’S NEXT FOR YOU?<br />
I have a couple of potential projects/collaborations<br />
in the pipeline, and have started working with Lesley<br />
Whyte as her business expands – so I’m very excited<br />
about what the future holds!<br />
WHERE CAN WE FIND YOU ONLINE?<br />
www.instagram/argent_photography<br />
www.facebook.com/argentphotographynz<br />
www.argentphotography.me<br />
albums.excio.io/profile/argentphotography<br />
PROUDLY BROUGHT TO YOU BY:<br />
DOING THE ROUNDS<br />
F5.6, 1/1600s, ISO320<br />
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