Photography is an on-going learning process. I read books, magazines and online resources. I have learned to use Lightroom and Photoshop through watching online tutorials (those by Julianne Kost through Adobe are great) and by practising and trying things out. I still have heaps that I’d like to know how to do. I initially did a couple of photography courses with Bob Litchfield through UWA extension, which were very educational and inspiring. Through belonging to WAPF affiliated camera clubs, I have learnt so much from the judges’ critique on competition nights, from workshops, especially on weekends away, and from other members. Photographers form a very helpful and sharing community.
More recently, I have started doing judging myself. I did a course with WAPJA
(WA Photographic Judges Association) and am now an accredited judge, mostly writing critiques for the country clubs in WA that are too far away from Perth to be able to have in-person judging.
Since moving to Bridgetown and joining the local camera club, I have been sharing things I have learnt. Mostly this has been through workshops for the club members. I have also run a couple of “Get Off Auto” courses aimed at club members and the general public.
Please contact me if you are interested in workshops, either general photography, post-processing or nature photography tips.
Nature in Focus 
Hi Jennie,
I would like to seek your permission to use one of your lovely pictures for the cover of a fiction book that I plan to publish soon. Please forgive my unconventional way of asking as it is my first time.
I hope to hear from you soon.
William Kordu.
Hi William, that shouldn’t be a problem. I will contact you via your email to arrange.
Regards, Jennie
Hi Jennie
I would like to use your image of the banded Rottnest rock parrot for an article in the spring issue of Bushland News. The article is a request for help from the public to report sightings of these birds to assist with the research into their population size. Your photo was given to us from the researchers themselves for this purpose and it is perfect. The newsletter is due to be published at the end of this week – sorry for the last minute request however I only just realised that the image belonged to you, however if you can respond before then I would be forever grateful.
Hi Rebecca, no problem with using the image for the article.
Hello Jennie,
My name is Caroline and I work for the Foundation for Australia’s Most Endangered Species Ltd (FAME). I would like to discuss using one of your amazing images as a print in our office. Could you please contact me to discuss?
Many thanks,
Caroline Newman