MENTORSHIP PROGRAM & NIKON ANNOUNCMENT
PROGRAM EXTENSION & NIKON ANNOUNCEMENT
The closing date for applications to our Mentorship Program has been extended to 31st July 2023. There are five mentorships available, with one mentee to receive $5000 worth of camera gear of their choice, generously provided by Nikon – read on for more detail.
We are also pleased to announce that Nikon is joining Image Makers Association Australia as a Founding Industry Member and becoming an exclusive sponsor of the Assistant/Emerging category of Membership.
Nikon Australia is a long standing supporter of the imaging community - from working professionals, students, media, and emerging creators.
As a brand that continues to deliver innovative product solutions for creatives, the alignment with Image Makers Association Australia is one that will allow even greater understanding of how to best to support an ever changing industry.
Their support enables us to further our work promoting the sustainability of photographic practice and we are incredibly grateful for their commitment to this important undertaking.
THE MENTORSHIP PROGRAM
Many photographers will agree that engaging with an industry professional they look up to and admire has been an invaluable source of information and inspiration, setting them on their pathway to success and forging long term relationships and friendships.
No matter how many forums you join, there is something to be said about genuine connection with an individual. Mentoring is about building long standing relationships and swapping knowledge for knowledge.
All Student & Assistant/Emerging Members who join Image Makers Association Australia on or before 31st July 2023 are eligible to apply to be mentored by one of Australia’s pre-eminent photographers who have generously donated their time to support the development and evolution of emerging talent in Australia.
All applications will be considered by the mentors, with five successful candidates announced on 31st August 2023. The Program of Mentorship will commence at a time agreed between the mentor and their successful candidate and will include:
12 months mentoring
Monthly 1 hour mentoring sessions to be mutually arranged
2 photo shoot attendances over the course of the year providing an opportunity to observe and understand the mentor’s processes and professional practice.
After 3 months of working with their mentor, each mentee will be asked to present two images which have come about as a result of their engagement/relationship; they will also present a brief outline of how these images were informed by mentor feedback. A survey about mentor experience will also be completed by mentees. From there, the IMAA Committee will be responsible for selecting one successful mentee to receive $5000 worth of camera equipment of their choosing, generously provided by Nikon.
