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Professional photographer Ilan Wittenberg, of Auckland, will be visiting Blenheim on Anzac Day to take part in a major national project to make portraits of New Zealand’s World War II veterans. Wittenberg is a proud member of the New Zealand Institute of Professional Photography.
The photographic portraits will be gifted by the institute to the Royal New Zealand RSA as part of the 2015 centenary ceremonies. The portraits will also be publicly displayed at locations around New Zealand as part of a commemorative touring exhibition.
Wittenberg’s aim is to photograph most of the 50 World War II veterans attending the Anzac Day service in Blenheim. To make this happen, he will set up a small studio inside the Blenheim RSA to make it as easy as possible for veterans to take part after the service.
Wittenberg promises a complimentary print as a gift to every veteran.
23/04/2014
https://ilanwittenberg.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/Portrait-Project.jpg730624Ilan Wittenberghttps://ilanwittenberg.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Ilan-Wittenberg-Logo-version-4.jpgIlan Wittenberg2014-04-28 00:00:002018-10-04 21:35:17Portrait Project – The Marlborough Express
For one professional photographer, capturing the faces of 3000 World War II veterans is more than just a job, it’s a service.
Taking time out from a photography conference he was attending in Blenheim at the weekend, Ilan Wittenberg spent four hours photographing more than 40 Marlborough veterans on Friday afternoon.The pictures were to become part of a project of the New Zealand Institute of Photography, to compile the portraits of all the war veterans still living in New Zealand. The finished product would then be presented to the Royal New Zealand Returned Services Association as a gift, as well as to the national archives.
“This is how I can give something back to the community,” Wittenberg said. “We are here for a bigger purpose and if I can do small things like that for people, those memories are priceless,” he said.
Born in Israel, Wittenberg himself had to serve in the military for a few years. “I understand what military is like and how brave those people are and what they have been through a little bit. I feel honoured to be taking part in this project.”
Prior to his visit to Blenheim, Auckland-based Wittenberg phoned each veteran in the area personally to let them know he would be taking the portraits following the Blenheim Anzac Day service at Seymour Square. “It’s very emotional for me, it’s not a quick job. I couldn’t really do a quick job . . . they came and they waited for an hour, or two, sometimes more to have their photo taken.”
The most rewarding part of the day was the gratitude he was shown by the veterans and their family members, he said. “I engaged with them . . . I connect with these people and they shook my hand and stopped and said ‘thank you’.”
Yesterday, Wittenberg was to call on about three veterans who were too ill to get to the Marlborough RSA Club on Friday, he said.
Capturing our war heroes while we can
A photographic honour roll will be created tomorrow, in what may be the last Anzac Day for some of the 3000 remaining veterans of World War II.
More than 100 professional photographers will volunteer their services at RSA clubs tomorrow, taking regimental portraits of any man or woman who served overseas during the war.
The photos will be gifted to the Returned and Services Association in time for next year’s Gallipoli centenary, and will also form a travelling exhibition around the country.
Veterans who cannot attend an RSA tomorrow can arrange a follow-up portrait, New Zealand Institute of Professional Photographers executive director Megan Jones says.
“The main aim is to provide a record of these people before we can’t any more. It’s a gift to the New Zealand archives, basically.”
A sitting would take about five minutes, and some veterans might be asked to sit for a more creative portrait with a photographer in subsequent weeks, Jones said.
Documentary-style pictures would also be captured of attendees at tomorrow’s Anzac parades, services, wreath-layings and morning teas at RSAs.
RSA chief executive David Moger said the project would result in a collection of national significance.
“The act of taking the photographs will show our veterans that they are remembered and that the sacrifices they made for the freedom of us all are still honoured.”
In Blenheim Professional photographer Ilan Wittenberg’s aim is to photograph most of the 50 World War II veterans attending the Anzac Day service in Blenheim.
To make this happen, he will set up a small studio inside the Blenheim RSA to make it as easy as possible for veterans to take part after the service.
Wittenberg promises a complimentary print as a gift to every veteran.
What a great privilege to be awarded the distinction Associate of The Photographic Society of New Zealand [PSNZ] at the Honours Banquet of the annual conference which was held in Blenhaim this year. Very honoured as I can now use the letters APSNZ after my name!
In order to qualify, it was not enough to submit a number of good images. To be successful, I was required to submit a portfolio: a presentation of photographic work in which the total has greater value than the sum of the individual parts. Being a portrait photographer, I chose to submit only full body portraits. My portfolio starts strongly and takes the viewer on a journey to a memorable conclusion. Each image leads to the next one. Consistent quality was also essential; no one image stands out as being either below or above the standard of the others (one very strong image can be as problematic as a very weak one).
The portfolio exhibits not only a high level of technical of proficiency but also skill with the camera as well as in processing and presentation, demonstrating artistic and creative qualities. Of utmost importance is the manner in which the portfolio was put together as a presentation . The images must “hang together” in order to provide a pleasing demonstration of both technical skill and artistry.
Comprising of six voting members, the Honours Board is appointed by Council to make recommendations on the granting of Honours for photographic achievements. Below is the sequence as presented to the PSNZ Honours Board:
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Had a great time with Katerina creating these edgy portraits on the rocks!
Model: Katerina Narovcova
Hair and makeup: Meira Livschitz
(C) Ilan Wittenberg 2014
On Anzac Day, 25 April 2014, I will be visiting Blenhaim to take part in a major national project by the The New Zealand Institute of Professional Photography [NZIPP] to create portraits of New Zealand’s World War Two veterans. The photographic portraits will be gifted by the NZIPP to the Royal New Zealand RSA as part of 2015 centenary ceremonies. The portraits will also be publicly displayed at locations around New Zealand as part of a commemorative touring exhibition.
Photographing our WWII veterans is vitally important. Not only will the resulting body of work make an immense contribution to New Zealand’s national archives during the centenary commemorations of WWI, but the act of taking the photographs will show our veterans that they are remembered and that the sacrifices they made for the freedom of us all is still honoured.
On Anzac Day this year, NZIPP members will combine efforts nationally to make portraits of New Zealand’s last surviving World War II veterans. On April 25th, over 3,000 World War II veterans will attend ANZAC day services at more than 140 venues around New Zealand. Our hope is to make a portrait of every one of those veterans.
The Chief Executive of the Royal New Zealand RSA, David Moger, believes that the project will result in a collection of national significance.
“Not only will the body of work make an immense contribution to New Zealand’s national archives during the centenary commemorations of WWI, but the act of taking the photographs will show our veterans that they are remembered and that the sacrifices they made for the freedom of us all is still honoured,” David says.
https://ilanwittenberg.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/IMG_3433-Edit.jpg725725Ilan Wittenberghttps://ilanwittenberg.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Ilan-Wittenberg-Logo-version-4.jpgIlan Wittenberg2014-04-02 00:00:002014-04-02 00:00:00Tonya and Chris
Very honoured to win the Best Photojournalism Print: a gold medal and the Shirley Peverill Memorial Trophy for my image: ‘The Scholar’. The Trophy was awarded by The Photographic Society of New Zealand [PSNZ] at national conference in Blenhaim. The Nelson Camera Club is organising the PSNZ National Exhibition [Natex] this year in association with the Marlborough Camera Club which is hosting the 62nd National Convention.
Founded in 1953, PSNZ is the national body for camera clubs and their members throughout New Zealand. With over 3,000 members and more than 60 affiliated photography clubs throughout New Zealand, the aims of the Society are the advancement of photography as a craft and art form, while promoting friendship, cooperation and the exchange of ideas among members. Club members have a wide array of photography skills and knowledge, ranging from the ‘keen to learn’ novice through to the full time professional. Activities include national and regional conventions, photographic competitions and exhibitions, field trips, educational workshops, publications and importantly, the wonderful opportunities to achieve highly respected photographic distinctions.
PSNZ is the exclusive New Zealand affiliate to the worldwide prestigious photographic organisation, La Fédération Internationale de l’Art Photographique (FIAP) so members are given access to their distinctions, salons and events. The annual national convention features world class photographers who inspire and educate through their presentations and workshops, to experience the latest trends, techniques and development of the photographic art.
Delighted and honoured on winning a PSA Gold medal for ‘The Scholar’. The image came first out of 2,128 photos, submitted by 534 authors from 61 countries in the Monochrome category of the “Ecological Truth 2014” exhibition. The competition was held by the Photographic Association of Bosnia and Herzegovina.
The Photographic Society of America [PSA] is an International organisation open to anyone with an interest in photography. Established in 1934, the Society members include ‘shutterbugs’, serious amateurs and professional photographers from over 70 countries. Its mission is to promote and enhance the art and science of photography as a means of communication, image appreciation, and cultural exchange, while providing education, information, inspiration and opportunity. It also fosters personal growth and expression, creativity, excellence, and ethical conduct in all aspects of photographic endeavours.
IAAP Silver medal in the Journalism category of the international exhibition of art photography Paracin with 2797 photos by 213 authors from 51 countries.
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It was a great honour to be the judge at the Open competition of the North Shore Photographic Society last night! Some beautiful prints and digital images were presented by members and lost of Honours. Thanks again for giving me the opportunity to train and become a qualify judge for PSNZ [Photographic Society of New Zealand] .
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Brooke on the Rocks
Steampunk
Bailey
Portrait Project – The Marlborough Express
Professional photographer Ilan Wittenberg, of Auckland, will be visiting Blenheim on Anzac Day to take part in a major national project to make portraits of New Zealand’s World War II veterans. Wittenberg is a proud member of the New Zealand Institute of Professional Photography.
The photographic portraits will be gifted by the institute to the Royal New Zealand RSA as part of the 2015 centenary ceremonies. The portraits will also be publicly displayed at locations around New Zealand as part of a commemorative touring exhibition.
Wittenberg’s aim is to photograph most of the 50 World War II veterans attending the Anzac Day service in Blenheim. To make this happen, he will set up a small studio inside the Blenheim RSA to make it as easy as possible for veterans to take part after the service.
Wittenberg promises a complimentary print as a gift to every veteran.
23/04/2014
National Photography Convention
WWII Veterans Portrait Project: The Marlborough Express 28/04/2014
Veterans happy to be captured
For one professional photographer, capturing the faces of 3000 World War II veterans is more than just a job, it’s a service.
Taking time out from a photography conference he was attending in Blenheim at the weekend, Ilan Wittenberg spent four hours photographing more than 40 Marlborough veterans on Friday afternoon.The pictures were to become part of a project of the New Zealand Institute of Photography, to compile the portraits of all the war veterans still living in New Zealand. The finished product would then be presented to the Royal New Zealand Returned Services Association as a gift, as well as to the national archives.
“This is how I can give something back to the community,” Wittenberg said. “We are here for a bigger purpose and if I can do small things like that for people, those memories are priceless,” he said.
Born in Israel, Wittenberg himself had to serve in the military for a few years. “I understand what military is like and how brave those people are and what they have been through a little bit. I feel honoured to be taking part in this project.”
Prior to his visit to Blenheim, Auckland-based Wittenberg phoned each veteran in the area personally to let them know he would be taking the portraits following the Blenheim Anzac Day service at Seymour Square. “It’s very emotional for me, it’s not a quick job. I couldn’t really do a quick job . . . they came and they waited for an hour, or two, sometimes more to have their photo taken.”
The most rewarding part of the day was the gratitude he was shown by the veterans and their family members, he said. “I engaged with them . . . I connect with these people and they shook my hand and stopped and said ‘thank you’.”
Yesterday, Wittenberg was to call on about three veterans who were too ill to get to the Marlborough RSA Club on Friday, he said.
Capturing our war heroes while we can
A photographic honour roll will be created tomorrow, in what may be the last Anzac Day for some of the 3000 remaining veterans of World War II.
More than 100 professional photographers will volunteer their services at RSA clubs tomorrow, taking regimental portraits of any man or woman who served overseas during the war.
The photos will be gifted to the Returned and Services Association in time for next year’s Gallipoli centenary, and will also form a travelling exhibition around the country.
Veterans who cannot attend an RSA tomorrow can arrange a follow-up portrait, New Zealand Institute of Professional Photographers executive director Megan Jones says.
“The main aim is to provide a record of these people before we can’t any more. It’s a gift to the New Zealand archives, basically.”
A sitting would take about five minutes, and some veterans might be asked to sit for a more creative portrait with a photographer in subsequent weeks, Jones said.
Documentary-style pictures would also be captured of attendees at tomorrow’s Anzac parades, services, wreath-layings and morning teas at RSAs.
RSA chief executive David Moger said the project would result in a collection of national significance.
“The act of taking the photographs will show our veterans that they are remembered and that the sacrifices they made for the freedom of us all are still honoured.”
In Blenheim Professional photographer Ilan Wittenberg’s aim is to photograph most of the 50 World War II veterans attending the Anzac Day service in Blenheim.
To make this happen, he will set up a small studio inside the Blenheim RSA to make it as easy as possible for veterans to take part after the service.
Wittenberg promises a complimentary print as a gift to every veteran.
Associate of The Photographic Society of New Zealand
What a great privilege to be awarded the distinction Associate of The Photographic Society of New Zealand [PSNZ] at the Honours Banquet of the annual conference which was held in Blenhaim this year. Very honoured as I can now use the letters APSNZ after my name!
In order to qualify, it was not enough to submit a number of good images. To be successful, I was required to submit a portfolio: a presentation of photographic work in which the total has greater value than the sum of the individual parts. Being a portrait photographer, I chose to submit only full body portraits. My portfolio starts strongly and takes the viewer on a journey to a memorable conclusion. Each image leads to the next one. Consistent quality was also essential; no one image stands out as being either below or above the standard of the others (one very strong image can be as problematic as a very weak one).
The portfolio exhibits not only a high level of technical of proficiency but also skill with the camera as well as in processing and presentation, demonstrating artistic and creative qualities. Of utmost importance is the manner in which the portfolio was put together as a presentation . The images must “hang together” in order to provide a pleasing demonstration of both technical skill and artistry.
Comprising of six voting members, the Honours Board is appointed by Council to make recommendations on the granting of Honours for photographic achievements. Below is the sequence as presented to the PSNZ Honours Board:
Beautiful Katerina
Had a great time with Katerina creating these edgy portraits on the rocks!
Model: Katerina Narovcova
Hair and makeup: Meira Livschitz
(C) Ilan Wittenberg 2014
Charming Mackenzie
WW II Veterans Portrait Project
On Anzac Day, 25 April 2014, I will be visiting Blenhaim to take part in a major national project by the The New Zealand Institute of Professional Photography [NZIPP] to create portraits of New Zealand’s World War Two veterans. The photographic portraits will be gifted by the NZIPP to the Royal New Zealand RSA as part of 2015 centenary ceremonies. The portraits will also be publicly displayed at locations around New Zealand as part of a commemorative touring exhibition.
Photographing our WWII veterans is vitally important. Not only will the resulting body of work make an immense contribution to New Zealand’s national archives during the centenary commemorations of WWI, but the act of taking the photographs will show our veterans that they are remembered and that the sacrifices they made for the freedom of us all is still honoured.
On Anzac Day this year, NZIPP members will combine efforts nationally to make portraits of New Zealand’s last surviving World War II veterans. On April 25th, over 3,000 World War II veterans will attend ANZAC day services at more than 140 venues around New Zealand. Our hope is to make a portrait of every one of those veterans.
The Chief Executive of the Royal New Zealand RSA, David Moger, believes that the project will result in a collection of national significance.
“Not only will the body of work make an immense contribution to New Zealand’s national archives during the centenary commemorations of WWI, but the act of taking the photographs will show our veterans that they are remembered and that the sacrifices they made for the freedom of us all is still honoured,” David says.
Here is an article clip from the Blenhaim Sun April 16 edition:
Jeremy and Chantel
Baby Sam
Tonya and Chris
Best Photojournalism Print award
Very honoured to win the Best Photojournalism Print: a gold medal and the Shirley Peverill Memorial Trophy for my image: ‘The Scholar’. The Trophy was awarded by The Photographic Society of New Zealand [PSNZ] at national conference in Blenhaim. The Nelson Camera Club is organising the PSNZ National Exhibition [Natex] this year in association with the Marlborough Camera Club which is hosting the 62nd National Convention.
Founded in 1953, PSNZ is the national body for camera clubs and their members throughout New Zealand. With over 3,000 members and more than 60 affiliated photography clubs throughout New Zealand, the aims of the Society are the advancement of photography as a craft and art form, while promoting friendship, cooperation and the exchange of ideas among members. Club members have a wide array of photography skills and knowledge, ranging from the ‘keen to learn’ novice through to the full time professional. Activities include national and regional conventions, photographic competitions and exhibitions, field trips, educational workshops, publications and importantly, the wonderful opportunities to achieve highly respected photographic distinctions.
PSNZ is the exclusive New Zealand affiliate to the worldwide prestigious photographic organisation, La Fédération Internationale de l’Art Photographique (FIAP) so members are given access to their distinctions, salons and events. The annual national convention features world class photographers who inspire and educate through their presentations and workshops, to experience the latest trends, techniques and development of the photographic art.
Delighted and honoured on winning a PSA Gold medal for ‘The Scholar’. The image came first out of 2,128 photos, submitted by 534 authors from 61 countries in the Monochrome category of the “Ecological Truth 2014” exhibition. The competition was held by the Photographic Association of Bosnia and Herzegovina.
The Photographic Society of America [PSA] is an International organisation open to anyone with an interest in photography. Established in 1934, the Society members include ‘shutterbugs’, serious amateurs and professional photographers from over 70 countries. Its mission is to promote and enhance the art and science of photography as a means of communication, image appreciation, and cultural exchange, while providing education, information, inspiration and opportunity. It also fosters personal growth and expression, creativity, excellence, and ethical conduct in all aspects of photographic endeavours.
IAAP Silver medal in the Journalism category of the international exhibition of art photography Paracin with 2797 photos by 213 authors from 51 countries.
Judging at the North Shore Photographic Society
It was a great honour to be the judge at the Open competition of the North Shore Photographic Society last night! Some beautiful prints and digital images were presented by members and lost of Honours. Thanks again for giving me the opportunity to train and become a qualify judge for PSNZ [Photographic Society of New Zealand] .
John and Sue
Beautiful family portrait at One Tree Hill
Vanessa and Roger
Lauren, Greg and Monty
Jean-Paul and Dominique
Beautiful Kris