a Blog for Benjamin Liew Photography: Melbourne PMA & APPA

I am here in Melbourne in the Docklands after two full on days surrounded by photography at PMA and the APPA judging. It's been a great experience so far and I've resisted spending money on all the cool gadgets, lenses, albums, casings, cameras, printers etcetera etcetera.

While the expo is on in town, I am staying at the place I used to live at with my old time friend Sam, and now also with his girlfriend Kim. When the expo finishes I head back to Rowville to hang out with my Auntie and Colin, her husband, as well as their cute little dog Anthony.

So far the experience has been great. The prints being judged are amazing - the people I've met have been fantastic too. A lot of well known, skilful, world class photographers as well as new comers who are eager to learn and others who have fantastic products. The quality of some photographic products are stunning and I look forward to having samples of these in my office.

Friday night was the first night in town. I caught up with Sam and met his Girlfriend for the first time. We went to a place called JWOW for drinks. We then went to Spicy Fish in little bourke street for some awesome food. Saturday was an early start at PMA. At 8am the judging was on and I was there to watch. That evening, a bunch of SA people went to Southbank for dinner at a place called Noodle House. The Lamb Rendang Curry was A-grade. Following this, we went to a place in the casino for dessert and drinks. I was introduced to the b-52 shot.

Now I am in the docklands apartment and about to begin the journey back to the exhibition centre to resist buying everything.

Here's some pics I've taken so far.