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Hello there, and great job on finding this page.  If you’re new to the Queensland Camera Group we’ll share a secret with you:  there are three ways to improving your photography.  The first is putting your camera in your hands and going out and using it.  Daily!  The second is YouTube.  University of YouTube has taught all of us so much. 

The third way to improve your photography is the most important. 

It’s learning from each other, and that is what QCG is all about.  Here we share our most useful insights, from guest speakers, judges and fellow members.  But unlike the University of YouTube, the people featured here are people we know, trust and see on a regular basis. 

Want to improve your photography?  Read on to see the insights shared by our members and mentors.

On the QCG Virtual Couch with Judy Greer

About me: I work fulltime as an Accountant for the Convention Centre and love my job.  No pets - I had two cats that made it to nearly 20 and I cannot do that again. I work to travel so no pets makes this easier. This is the first holiday/break from work that I have not flown away for a long time.

Camera Gear:  I only have one camera and one lens - Nikon D3100 with a Tamron 18-270 mm lens (known as a traveller’s lens). I am this sure will change in the future and since joining QCG I am looking at what else would work for me. 

Style of Photography: I love taking photos of people so I guess Social Documentary and Travel photography.  I am trying out Macro stuff now as Jasmine has showed me an area that I find really interesting. 

Anterior, multi-award winning macro image by Jasmine Westerman.

Anterior, multi-award winning macro image by Jasmine Westerman.

Best Holiday:  Where do I start? China/Mongolia/Russia on the Trans  Mongolian then the Trans Siberian was a big trip but so was South America.  Galapagos/Peru (the Inca Trail)/Bolivia/Brazil/Argentina. I never thought I would make it but am so proud I did. I have just come back from India at Christmas.  Not sure I loved everything I did, but it did tick off some of the bucket list. 

Image by Judy Greer

Image by Judy Greer

Image by Judy Greer.

Image by Judy Greer.

Judy’s holiday memories.

Judy’s holiday memories.

Favourite image by another QCG member: Too hard to choose but I love Anne's Puffins and lots of Jasmine's macro stuff. I also like Martin and Elizabeth's travel photos. 

Puffin with sand eels by Anne Pappalardo

Puffin with sand eels by Anne Pappalardo

Water for Elephants by Martin Riley.

Water for Elephants by Martin Riley.

Favourite image of my own: I am too tough on myself but I love taking photos of people when travelling.

Food: I love Asian food - mainly Vietnamese. I am Coeliac so Asian is easy for me.

Favourite Song: I am a Meatloaf tragic 😊 so "I'd lie for you (and that's the truth)".

What am I doing at the moment (because of Covid-19):  Apart from writing this my kitchen has never sparkled so much. OMG the things you do when you can't travel. I have also done some gardening and walking daily. Now I am into a photo book (or more hopefully).  I am currently on stand down from work for 3 weeks. 

Judy’s workspace, sans Judy but with a cake replacement which is sweet enough.

Judy’s workspace, sans Judy but with a cake replacement which is sweet enough.

Judy Greer (below). Portrait by Gaye Edwards.

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