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Tuesday 25 January 2011

Sapphire Coast Photography CD

Darren Stones Visual Communications supplies high quality digital photographs to businesses so they can improve their image through visual communications.

I've released a product for businesses that are seeking a large collection of Sapphire Coast images. The images contained on the Sapphire Coast Photography CD are designed for businesses who desire to showcase the region on their business website with the intention of increasing their clientele.

Sapphire Coast Photography CD
The Sapphire Coast Photography CD is available to purchase with all images contained subject to licensing. Images are supplied on CD by post.

Images on CD:
50 photos PLUS 10 bonus photos = 60 photos. Images can be previewed online.
Sapphire Coast Photography CD

Permitted usage:
  • One nominated website only
  • Unlimited years licence

Photographs can be used for:
  • Accommodation websites
  • Club and hotel websites
  • Tourist attraction websites
  • Real Estate agency websites
  • Business websites that require images

How to use photographs:
  • Rotate images on your website pages to keep the site looking fresh
  • Showcase the region and increase your clientele

Pricing:
$330.00 Includes GST and postage within Australia - Unlimited years licence.



Further information:
For assistance and more information, contact me by email or phone.
darrengstones@gmail.com  Mobile: 0419 200 469

Wednesday 5 January 2011

Darren Stones Visual Communications Newsletter January 5, 2011

Hi folks, the Darren Stones Visual Communications Newsletter January 5, 2011 has just been compiled.

Included in the newsletter:
  • Merchandise Sales
  • Discover Australia Magazine
  • Travel Photography Tip
The newsletter can be viewed by cliking the following link:
Darren Stones Visual Communications Newsletter January 5, 2011 - PDF opens in new window.

Merimbula, New South Wales, Australia, Bar Beach IMG_8026_Merimbula
Bar Beach, Merimbula, New South Wales
Photo: © Darren Stones

Let's See Australia - travel journalism and photography competition

Travel journalism and photography competition

Please note: This competition has been cancelled. My apology for any inconvenience. Friday 4 February, 2011 - Darren Stones.

Hello and welcome to the Let's See Australia travel journalism and photography competition. This is the inaugural competition for Discover Australia magazine in its new format.

Discover Australia magazine recently changed from a PDF-style magazine to a new website format whereby providing a better platform for growth, whilst also offering greater opportunities for those wanting to improve and share their skills and become published alongside industry professionals.

Discover Australia magazine is respected by industry professionals for the opportunities it's offering writers and photographers, and is well supported by most major Australian tourism image libraries.

The birth of Discover Australia magazine was within the Australian Travel Photography and Writing (ATP&W) group, which was founded by Darren Stones in December 2008 at RedBubble. The group is now on the verge of reaching 1000 members and it's been envisaged that accelerated growth will occur with the ATP&W group and Discover Australia magazine being affiliated.

So, what's the Let's See Australia competition about? As you can read below, the guidelines offer scope for travel writers and photographers to exhibit and hone their skills, whilst also having the opportunity to have their works published. There are prizes being offered with the view of encouraging and inspiring entrants in this area of journalism.

Writing and photography guidelines:
  • An Australian travel article of 600-800 words with 4-6 photographs
  • Your article must be supplied in Word format, double-spaced and include a word count
  • All photographs to be lo-resolution jpegs and supplied via email as separate attachments with your article
  • Your photographs must be 500 pixels on the longest side, Quality 8 in Photoshop or similar at 72dpi
  • A separate photograph captions list in Word format must be supplied via email with your photographs and article
  • One entry per person only

Here are a few story ideas to consider:

  • Places
  • People
  • Tourist attractions
  • Events
  • Festival coverage
  • Dining experiences
  • Accommodation reviews
  • Camping
  • Caravanning
  • Bushwalking
  • Fishing
  • Four-wheel drive trips

First Prize:
  • Travel journalism and photography tutoring by Darren Stones. Retail value $110.00.
  • One Darren Stones Wall Calendar. Retail value approx $35.00 inc. postage. Calendars
  • Article to be featured in Discover Australia magazine.

Encouragement Award:
  • Travel journalism and photography tutoring by Darren Stones. Retail value $110.00.
  • One Darren Stones Wall Calendar. Retail value approx $35.00 inc. postage. Calendars
  • Article to be featured in Discover Australia magazine.

Closing date for entries:
Entries close Monday March 14, 2011 at 9am (Melbourne time).

Send your entry or inquiry via email to:
Darren Stones
Editor
Discover Australia
darrengstones@gmail.com

Competition information:
This competition information can be viewed in PDF format and saved and printed.
Let's See Australia - travel journalism and photography competition


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Saturday 1 January 2011

Exciting times ahead for the Australian Travel Photography and Writing group

By Darren Stones

Hi folks,

Happy New Year to you. The Australian Travel Photography and Writing group will be launching brand new competitions soon which promise to reward people like you who have a passion for Australian travel writing and photography.

We're also spreading our wings wider in 2011 via the Discover Australia magazine website, Facebook and Twitter.

The group has successfully mentored two members with their travel writing and photography in a friendly private group during late 2010 . Malcolm Daughtree and Ross Brighouse have improved the standard of their work and have both been published online in Discover Australia magazine. See link below to Discover Australia.

Folks, the Australian Travel Photography and Writing group continues to provide excellent learning opportunities for its members, and has a solid track record of doing so since launching in December 2008. You simply cannot beat drawing on the experience of professional people who have knowledge and skill, and importantly, a willingness to assist members to improve their skills.

The Australian Travel Photography and Writing group goes beyond just showing works - we promote works, assist our members, and continue to inspire them and reward them.

Become an active member today and you'll soon discover your standard of work improving.

Sites of interest: