AIPP JOURNAL is the official newsletter of
The Australian Institute of Professional Photography (AIPP).
Editor Peter Eastway
B.Ec CPA APP.L FNZIPP Hon. FNZIPP G.M. Photog. 1 P.B. Hon. FAIPP FAIPP
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Dan O'Day APP M.Photog. III
AIPP AUSTRALIAN PROFESSIONAL WEDDING
PHOTOGRAPHER OF THE YERA
2018 AIPP AUSTRALIAN PROFESSIONAL PHOTOGRAPHY AWARDS
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John Swainston's President Message
What's the AIPP's strategy for the future? Where are
we going? Where is the AIPP taking us? The President
outlines what's happening now.10
AIPP National Board - Meeting
Summary
The following summarises the outcomes of the March
2019 AIPP National Board meetings, as compiled by
Steve Wise.14
AIPP Honours Committee Meeting
2019
Melinda Comerford APP M.Photog. reports on who the
Honours Committee are, what the Honour Committee
does – and what our various honours mean.18
Are You Attending Refocus Retreat
2019?
Refocus Retreat is on again this year, from 24 - 27 May
in the gorgeous Macedon Ranges in Victoria. It's a 4-day
3-night all inclusive conference and it is unique in that
it is the only female-focussed photography conference
in Australia. Victoria Mckay reports.