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"A Little Book of Inspiration" Book Launch

25 November 2009

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Last Wednesday night, 25 November at a Gala affair at the Mooloolaba Surf Club, on the Sunshine Coast, over one hundered guests celebrated the launch of award-winning photographer Tracy Woolley's Inspire Your Day ~ A Little Book of Inspiration.

Designed to be thought-provoking as well as inspirational, the book is a fusion of memorable quotes and breathtaking photographs. The natural landscape of Australia is used to inspire reflection and self-improvement.

Tracy Woolley is an inspired Australian national and international award-winning landscape photographer based on Queensland's Sunshine Coast. She changed her life from a depressed, divorced, single mother working long hours in jobs she hated, to a life where her positive outlook not only keeps her going, but inspires those around her.

Guests enjoyed the balmy sea air, fine music and book signing whilst perusing Tracy's photographic exhibition of the area.

"Having my book launch at the Mooloolaba Surf Club means more than you'd think, as I was conceived on that beach!" said Tracy. '"This is my home and where most of the photography is taken in the book."

The book has been flooded with praise from photographers and inspirational speakers from both Australia and abroad.

David O'Sullivan, publisher of Photo Review Australia, said that Tracy's positive approach to life was reflected in her photographs. "There's an irresistible optimism in all her images," Mr O'Sullivan said, "from the detail and careful framing of her close up shots, through to her evocative use of sun and sky in the landscape and coastal images."

"Inspiring, refreshing and thought provoking, Tracy's book and its collection of piercing insights and stunning photographs is pure escape. It's a work of brilliance!" said Mike Dooley, bestselling author of Notes from the Universe and teacher in The Secret DVD.

Former Mayor Joe Natoli said in his speech on the night, "Tracy not only inspires me with her enthusiasm, talents and fun, but the world. I have seen her grow from being the Coordinator of the Mooloolaba Chamber of Commerce into being an international award winner (photographer) and motivator to many."

Ms Woolley has been a photographer most of her life, since she was ten years old, and spent hours pouring over equipment with her father in camera shops. But it was when she chose a photography elective during her arts degree in 2005 that she realised it was her passion. It was a natural progression to move from taking photographs to inspiring others.

Inspire Your Day ~ A Little Book of Inspiration is next to be launched in Brisbane at the Interactive Publications Gala event on Sunday 29 November at 4MBS Studios, 384 Old Cleveland Rd, Cooparoo at 2pm. It will also be available for purchase and signing at the Interactive Publications Soiree on Friday 27 November at Punjabi Palace, Melbourne St, South Brisbane at 7pm. Melbourne & Sydney launches are set for December.

For more information, to attend one of the above events or to purchase a copy of Inspire Your Day ~ A Little Book of Inspiration, please contact (07) 3324 9319 or sales@ipoz.biz, or visit ipoz.biz/Titles/IYD.htm

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Australian Woman Photographer WOW's at Elite Exhibition in Los Angeles, USA

Tracy Woolley, international and national award winning Landscape Photographer based on the Sunshine Coast, Queensland, has just returned to Australia from Los Angeles, where she was the only Australian photographer, exhibiting at an elite gathering of the world's best photographers at Fresh Fair 2009.

'Fresh Fair' from 24 - 26 April was created by the 'Lucie Foundation' (International Photography Awards) and is a photography fair designed to feature both new & established artists to collectors and gallery representatives from around the world.

It is juried in advance to ensure that quality work is exhibited and that excellent standards are met.

Tracy's exhibit entitled 'This is Australia' invited established artists to collectors and gallery representatives from around the world to take a photographic tour of the land 'Down Under', her home.

"I was so excited to be chosen as the only Australian photographer to be involved. I was in amongst the elite of the photography world, coming from France, England, the United States and even Armenia." says Tracy. "Even more exciting for me was that I was the only photographer in my area of the exhibition that sold my work!. How's that!"

Tracy's work was greatly admired by all and was even considered 'the best' by many onlookers and several of the organisers of the event. An esteemed photographer in the US also 'gave Tracy the nod' in her blog, touting Tracy's "no tricks style panoramas of Australia's landscapes...particularly interesting."

This is not the first time that Tracy's work has been recognised overseas. Tracy won a First Place at the International Photography Awards in September 2008 for her series 'Into the Sea, Mooloolaba'. Tracy travelled to New York in October to attend the awards ceremony.

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Announces winners of the 2008 Competition.

Tracy Woolley of Australia was awarded 1st place in the 2008 International Photography Awards Competition.

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New York City again hosted the 6th Annual Lucie Awards on Monday 20 October, in a gala black-tie ceremony and awards program held for the second time at the prestigious Avery Fisher Hall, Lincoln Center.

The Lucies - the world's most esteemed photography awards ceremony honoring the greatest achievements in the field - presented awards in categories ranging from Lifetime Achievement to Humanitarian to Achievements in support categories from fashion to advertising to fine art.

As 2003 honoree Douglas Kirkland said, "The movie industry has its Oscars and the photography community has its Lucies."

"Each successive year, we are thrilled to witness the roster of honorees build on the history made the prior years of the Lucies," said IPA/Lucies founder Hossein Farmani. "We are privileged again to have a stellar group of enormously talented honorees, paired with equally fascinating presenters. These men and women are truly the best in their respective fields."

This year, 1600 people attended from 25 countries around the globe, including Tracy Woolley of the Sunshine Coast, QLD, Australia who was awarded a 1st place.

Tracy Woolley, was awarded 1st place in Nature, Professional category for her entry, "Into the Sea, Mooloolaba" .

Tracy is the only Australian professional female photographer ever to win a first place in any category for the five years the competition has been in existence and one of only three Australian Professional Photographers to achieve a first place ever!

"I was so honoured to be the only Australian at the awards ceremony, " says Tracy. "When I was acknowledged for being one of the best photographers in the world I was overwhelmed, that is until Tony Bennett presented an award to an honouree! It was definitely like the Oscars. "

The 2008 honorees and presenters are:

Gianni Berengo Gardin (Lifetime Achievement) presented by Elliott Erwitt
Sara Terry: The Aftermath Project (Humanitarian Award) presented by Anne Wilkes Tucker
Richard Misrach (Achievement in Fine Art) presented by Elizabeth Siegel
Josef Koudelka (Achievement in Documentary) presented by Elliott Erwitt
Susan Meiselas (Achievement in Photojournalism) presented by Sylvia Wolf
Herman Leonard (Achievement in Portraiture) presented by Tony Bennett
Patrick Demarchelier (Achievement in Fashion) presented by Pascal Dangin
Erwin Olaf (Achievement in Advertising) presented by Kathy Ryan
John Iacono (Achievement in Sports). presented by Bert Sugar
Visa Pour L'Image Festival (The Spotlight Award) presented by Kathy Ryan, picture editor, New York Times Magazine and Scott Thode, deputy picture editor, Fortune Magazine

Additionally, AtEdge presented the International Photographer of the Year Award with Brent Stirton claiming the Award from among finalist's David Burdeny; Oleg Dou; Livia Corona; Mark Holthusen; Nadav Kander, Paolo Pellegrin; and Nick Veasy. Susan Baraz, co-chair of the Lucie Awards and Glen Serbin, both of AtEdge, presented.

Mike Short of Pilsner Urquell presented the Discovery of the Year Award to John Delaney chosen from among the finalists including: Faisal Almalki; Rachel Blaser; Weronika Gesicka; Benny Haryanto; Lung Liu; and Marcin Stawiarz. Stirton and Delaney win $10,000 and $5,000 prizes, respectively.

Mike Short of Pilsner Urquell also presented Justin Maxon with a prize of $5000 and a Lucie statue for the International Photographer of the Year - Deeper Perspective Award. Maxon was chosen from finalists: Malcolm Craig Gilbert; Henrieta Haniskova; Claire Martin; Brent Stirton; Jimmy Williams.

Also making Lucie history, the Spotlight Award, was bestowed celebrating the specific achievements of an individual, organization or corporation whose endeavors have significantly changed the landscape of photography. Kathy Ryan of the New York Times and Scott Thode of Fortune Magazine proudly presented this award to Visa Pour L'Image, Perpignan.

The IPA also conferred awards in six support categories:

Picture Editor of the Year - Michele McNally was presented by photographer Platon

Photo Magazine of the Year - EyeMazing was presented by photographer duo Markus Klinko and Indrani

Fashion Layout of the Year - Harper's Bazaar, Fairy Tales by Jean-Paul Goude, was presented by David Schonauer of American Photographer
Book Publisher of the Year - 21st Editions, Jamie Baldridge - The Everywhere Chronicles, was presented by photographer Amy Arbus

Print Advertising Campaign of the Year - 180 Amsterdam/ TBWA Chiat Day-China/ Client Adidas/ Campaign Impossible is Nothing / photographer Marc Zibert was presented by Richard Rabinowitz

Photography Curator of the Year - Terence Pepper and Vanity Fair Editor David Friend for Vanity Fair Portraits 1931-2008/ National Portrait Gallery, London was presented by Benoit Lagarde, Splashlight Studios.

After the ceremony, honorees and presenters celebrated at a dinner at the Landmarc Restaurant at the Time Warner Center.

Actor, comedian, and Broadway star Mario Cantone (Sex and the City) both inspired and amused the crowds with his clever comedy and charm while hosting the award show.

The Awards actually cap a weekend of celebration of photography hosted by the Lucie Awards' governing body, the Lucie Foundation. The kick-off was a Thursday night launch party held at the powerHouse Library at Mansion New York. Saturday evening's Best of Show exhibition and party were both at Splashlight Studios in Soho with over 600 guests enjoying the debut of the exhibit. On Sunday, the honorees, along with selected worldwide media, celebrated with a press lunch also at Splashlight. This year, Lucie Lectures east produced two artist talks. Saturday evening was the Herman Leonard artist talk and Sunday evening, along with Nueva Luz Photographic Journal, Sara Terry and Hank Willis Thomas enthralled the audience with their images and stories.

The Lucie Awards official media partner is PDN and Photo Plus International. In addition to title sponsor Pilsner Urquell, support is provided by Blurb, Amvona, AtEDGE, Canon and Splashlight Studios.

About IPA

The 2008 International Photography Awards has received over 22,000 submissions from 124 countries across the globe. IPA's mission is to salute the achievements of the world's finest photographers, to discover new and emerging talent, and to promote the appreciation of photography. Since 2003 IPA has had the privilege and opportunity to acknowledge and recognize contemporary photographers’ accomplishments in this specialized art form.

Visit www.photoawards.com.

Please see below Tracy's Entry:

A Series ~ 'Into the Sea, Mooloolaba'

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