Presenter Profiles
Richard White
Richard has been a professional photographer for over 25 years and has taught workshops since 1995. In 2010 he was made a Fellow of
the Australian Institute of Professional Photography (AIPP) (its highest honour) and is also a Master of Photography with that
organization. Also a past President of the Victorian division of the AIPP. In 2003 he was awarded an Arts Council Grant for overseas
study and won the Victorian Professional Photography Landscape Award. Richard is also a Judge at the Annual AIPP photography awards
and has won numerous other awards for his photography. A regular exhibitor of landscape photography and keynote speaker at
photography functions. He has studied with Bruce Barnbaum (USA) Jay Dusard (USA) Ray McSavaney (USA) and John Sexton (USA,
assistant to Ansel Adams). Also writes regular articles for Better Photography magazine, produces the high quality High Country
Calendar, a range of posters and black & white greeting cards and has worked on major documentary projects for television.
Dean Cooper
Dean is also a member of the A.I.P.P. and won the Victorian divisions Landscape Photographer of the Year in 2006. He is a great believer
in spending time in beautiful places on the planet. "Nature has so much to offer and it saddens me knowing that so many people don't take
time to experience our natural environments, to absorb the stunning scenery, to soak up the tranquillity or be overwhelmed by nature's
power". Through the AIPP, Dean is constantly winning awards for his imagery. He will be a great asset to the team.
Craig Richards
Canadian photographer Craig Richards has lived in the Rockies for more than 30 years. He has an intimate knowledge of the region and knows the absolute best places for photography. Craig is the Photographic Curator of the Whyte Museum in Banff, has had many solo and group exhibitions in Canada, the United States and Europe, the author of many books on various photographic subjects and has taught photographic workshops for more than 25 years. He's funny, enthusiastic, and a great teacher.