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Journalist - Photographer - Writer

Achievements

Photography and Writing Achievements
My photography and writing is used by businesses, organisations and individuals for their business requirements and personal projects. My photography achieves awards and I also participate in competitions and exhibitions.

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Darren Stones
2008 Henry Lawson Festival of Arts Bronze Statuette Winner for Photography

Photography Awards
A selection of photography awards:

2013 Destination Australia Redbubble Group

2013 Toowoomba Royal Show 4th National Exhibition of Photography

2013 Harden-Murrumburrah Camera Club Photographic Competition and Exhibition

2013 Essendon Camera Club March Competition

  • Open DPI Category - Highly Commended for Ring-tailed Lemur 

2013 Australian Digital Photography Awards

2013 Essendon Camera Club February Competition
  • Open DPI Category - Highly Commended for Gibsons Beach
  • Open DPI Category - Highly Commended for Surfing at Winkipop
  • Set Subject DPI Category - Highly Commended for In A Split Second

2013 Destination Australia Redbubble Group
  • Aussie Sheds Challenge - Runner-Up for Shearing shed at Shear Outback

2013 Destination Australia Redbubble Group

2012 Essendon Camera Club End of Year Competition

2012 Kevin Phelan Landscape Award - Essendon Camera Club

2012 Australia at Large Redbubble Group

2012 Destination Australia Redbubble Group

2012 Essendon Camera Club October Competition

2012 Destination Australia Redbubble Group

2012 Essendon Camera Club September Competition

2012 Gary Lewis Memorial Trophy Three Way Interclub Competition
Essendon Camera Club, Ivanhoe Photographic Society, Rosanna Photographic Club

2012 Essendon Camera Club July Competition

2012 40th Warragul National Photographic Exhibition

2012 25th Western Districts National

2012 Essendon Camera Club June Photography Competition

2012 Hervey Bay 1st National Digital Salon
2012 Essendon Camera Club May Photography Competition

2012 Destination Australia Redbubble Group
  • Australian Country Towns Challenge - 2nd Place for Beechworth

2012 Australia at Large Redbubble Group

2012 Australia at Large Redbubble Group

2011 Australia at Large Redbubble Group
  • 2011 Challenge Final - Winner for Dog Rocks

2011 Australia at Large Redbubble Group

2011 Australia at Large Redbubble Group
  • Your Best Work Challenge - 3rd Place for Dog Rocks

2011 Australia at Large Redbubble Group

2011 Australia at Large Redbubble Group
  • Best of Victoria Challenge - Winner for Dog Rocks

2011 Australia at Large Redbubble Group

2011 Australian Photographic Society National Digital Exhibition

2011 Grenfell Henry Lawson Festival of Arts Photographic Competition

2008 Grenfell Henry Lawson Festival of Arts
  • Bronze Statuette Winner for Best Photograph of the Exhibition for Dog Rocks
  • Open Category - Winner Award for Dog Rocks

2008 Australian Digital Photography Awards
  • Open Section - Highly Commended for Dog Rocks 

National Library of Australia Picture Australia
  • Outstanding Contributor - April 2009
  • Outstanding Contributor - December 2008

Publishing, Editorial, Exhibitions, Events, and Products

Books
  • Geography by Pearson Australia (photo)
  • The High Country Atlas & Guide by Hema Maps (photos)
  • Australia Photo Atlas by Hema Maps (photo)
  • The Complete Guide To The Great Ocean Road by BestShot (photos)
Magazines
  • Australian Traveller (writing and photos)
  • HealthSmart (writing and photos)
  • Mercedes-Benz Magazine - Hardie Grant (photo)
  • Camera (photo)
  • Batemans Bay First National Real Estate (cover photo)
  • Kindle Creative publication (photo)
Newspapers
  • Moonee Valley Leader (writing and photos)
  • Moreland Leader (writing and photos)
  • Grenfell Record (writing and photos)
Products
  • Calorama Calendars - 2012 Land of Promise Wall and Desk Calendars (photo)
  • Freeman Productions - 2013 Australian Beauty Calendar (photo)
  • Dingo Maintenance Systems - Canvas Print (photo)
  • Don Cochrane - Photographic print (photo)
  • Viola Designs - Walks In Nature Melbourne Card Pack (Explore Australia) (photo)
  • Ron and Leanne Cleghorn - Photographic print (photo)
Events
  • Hervey Bay Whale Festival (photo)
  • Grenfell Henry Lawson Festival of Arts (photos)
Exhibitions
  • Harden-Murrumburrah Camera Club Exhibition - March 2013 (8 photos)
  • First Peoples at the Melbourne Museum - 10-year exhibition 2013-2023 (photo)
  • Incinerator Gallery Moonee Ponds - 2012 Essendon Camera Club Exhibition (1 photo)
  • Grenfell Henry Lawson Festival of Arts - 2011 Exhibition of Photography (8 photos)
  • Grenfell Henry Lawson Festival of Arts - 2009 Exhibition of Photography (8 photos)
  • The Melbourne Story at the Melbourne Museum - 10-year exhibition 2008-2018 (photo)
  • Grenfell Henry Lawson Festival of Arts - 2008 Exhibition of Photography (8 photos)

Websites
  • Bunyip Tours (photos)
  • Business Spectator (photo)
  • Australian Geographic (photo)
  • Glenroy RSL (photo)
  • Hervey Bay Whale Festival (Fraser Coast Regional Council) (photo)
  • Grenfell Henry Lawson Festival of Arts - Website and Facebook (photos)
  • Australian Growers Direct (photo)
Newsletters
  • Glenroy RSL (photo)
Promotional materials: brochures, flyers, catalogues, displays, calendars
  • The DM Group (photo)
  • Bunyip Tours (photos)
  • Hervey Bay Whale Festival (Fraser Coast Regional Council) (photo)
  • Outback Theatre For Young People (photo)
  • Ashiko Studio for Bio Nutrient Solutions (photos)
  • Juggler Design for Frank Trimboli Real Estate (photos)
Corporate Journals
  • Complete Wealth (cover photo)
DVD Covers
  • Women's Centre For Health Matters (cover photo)
Booklets
  • Research Centre for Nursing and Midwifery Practice (back cover photo)
Interclub Competitions
  • Essendon Camera Club Vs Southern Suburbs - October 2012 at Southern Suburbs (2 photos selected to represent Essendon)
  • Essendon Camera Club Vs Geelong Camera Club - August 2012 at Geelong (1 photo selected to represent Essendon)
  • Essendon Camera Club Vs Ivanhoe Photographic Society Vs Rosanna Photographic Club - July 2012 at Rosanna (1 photo selected to represent Essendon)
  • Essendon Camera Club Vs Camberwell Camera Club - June 2012 at Camberwell (1 photo selected to represent Essendon)
Competition Judging
  • Henry Lawson Festival of Arts - June 2012 Grenfell. Co-judge of nine categories.
  • Attended the official judging of the AIPP Australian Institute of Professional Photography Victorian State Awards at the AIPP Head Office- April 2012.
Photography Workshops and Presentations
  • 2013 Essendon Camera Club Landscape Photography Master Class Presenter - February 2013 Essendon, Victoria. Presentation: Landscape Photography - Research, Plan, Accomplish
  • 2012 Grenfell Festival Travel Photography Workshop - June 2012 Grenfell, New South Wales. Workshop Developer, Promoter, Marketer, and Facilitator (endorsed by the Henry Lawson Festival of Arts)
Industry Memberships Achieved
  • Accredited Member of the Australian Institute of Professional Photography April 2012-March 2013