Meet the Getpix Nuts
PAULA RUTHERFORD
Paula Rutherford is a lecturer, lifestyle & corporate
photographer, who after living and photographing for 9 years in exciting and unusual countries, such as Turkey, Uzbekistan, Mozambique and Kazakhstan returned to South Africa in 2007. During this time she was fortunate enough to build up a wealth of photographic knowledge, exhibit, sell and run photographic schools. This experience inspired her to share this photographic knowledge. As a result Getpix, in Benoni, was formed.
The photographic school opened its doors in November 2007 and to date, Getpix have trained over 1200 photographic students in photography, digital manipulation, web design and videography. Each course is practically orientated with photographic students having ample opportunity during the class to put to practice what has been taught theoretically.
Every Getpix instructor without exception, have outstanding patience and dynamic inter-personal skills making Getpix courses a winner.
Paula’s extreme love for travel with well planned research has put interesting destinations on the map for annual tours both local and abroad.
Paula has a passion for photography and life which is contagious. ‘‘It’s a case of carry my handbag or my camera bag - and the camera bag wins every time. I see photographs in everything that passes me by. Sharing my passion is very rewarding. I wanted to make sure I had the right calibre of instructors, who share the same passion, before I grew my business. Tuition allows us to grow and develop and stimulates our minds.''
The school prides itself on working in small groups. Our lecturers without exception are available to assist with any question a student might have. They are vibrant, patient and love sharing their knowledge and expertise. Students are assured that they will receive the personal attention they require to make their learning a rewarding, fun experience.
CLARISSA FLETCHER
Clarissa attended Business College and subsequently delved right into photography by attending a course at Getpix.
Clarissa is your 1st link to Getpix telephonically or via email. She mans the support desk, website, charity work, handles your course bookings and makes sure Getpix at all three branches runs shipshape. Her passion for the art, her interpersonal communication skills and sheer dedication make her an asset to the company. If you have a problem or a query, Clarissa is your answer.
VANESSA DA COSTA
Vanessa, whilst working for 13 years as a flight attendant she has been fortunate to photograph all over the world.
‘‘At the beginning of 2008 I attended Getpix School of Photography under the supervision of Paula Rutherford, where I learnt the fundamental basics of photography and how to get the most out of an image. It was a well rounded course; everything I know today is thanks to Getpix. Having knowledge of photography is great, but putting it to practice can be difficult. This is where Getpix came into the picture, hands on, personal training, getting to know your camera, inside and out.
I love the saying ‘‘Capture the present, to preserve the past for the future’’. There is nothing more fulfilling than watching a student grow with confidence in their photography and achieve so much,’’ enthused Vanessa.
After many years of annoying friends and family as the “guy with the camera” at events and parties, Mike started to look into the art and science of photography and slowly but surely was getting hooked. He now can be found wandering around airports and motor racing tracks looking for that one perfect moment to seize the perfect action photograph. He is equally passionate about wedding and studio photography.
“Peoples expressions, faces, eyes & body language can tell more stories in a single captured moment than a best selling author will tell in a lifetime”.
Having attended the advanced photographic course at Getpix in 2008, remained in contact with the school facilitating in the organising of photographic outings etc, Mike is now enjoying sharing his passion as an instructor at Getpix.
Vivienne qualified in marketing management and has worked for the same company for 14 years. In her spare time, she is a passionate photographer, lending her hand to the many creative genres of the art including lomography. Street photography is her passion.
‘‘I decided that it was better for me to be behind the camera, as I am not photogenic,’’ she quirked. My 1st camera was a Samsung point and shoot. Now 22 years later I still have it and use it, and it still produces awesome photographs. ‘‘I don’t read manuals, so my photography was a hit and miss affair, hence coming on course to Getpix.
Vivienne shoots with a host of different cameras: Pentax, lomography cameras Holga, Diana Super Sampler, Action Flash, Fish Eye and Colour Splash.
Steve Allison has been a professional photographer for more years than he would care to remember, specialising in aviation and motoring photography. Steve studied photography in the eighties, has a wealth of experience and he is the only photographer to be published in all of South Africa’s aviation magazines. Steve is passionate about photography and even after several years of professional work, still gets a kick out of producing a good image. In addition to photography, Steve also writes for several publications. " I love photography and I am the sort of person that always wants to share knowledge with others."
As a qualified Computer Programmer/Analyst and Project Manager I have spent most of my working career in the IT Industry. My photographic interests go back some 40+ years (Yikes!). I used to spend many late night hours in my home darkroom (a blackened out bathroom) developing and printing B&W photographs. I still have all my B&W kit including my very first Kodak Instamatic camera. My passion for wildlife goes back to the days when my family owned a Game Farm adjoining Mala Mala in the Sabi Sand Game Reserve. I spent many exciting and memorable years growing up and living close to nature. To me there is nothing better than to be in the bush “armed” with a camera (Canon) and having lots of time to view and capture wildlife in their natural environment. Sabi Sand, Kruger, Umfolozi and Botswana being my favourite wildlife destinations.
I am a past member of the Vereeniging Photographic Society, the PSSA and Boksburg Camera Club where I was Chairman for a number of years. I currently specialize in Wedding, Event and Corporate Photography. What happens inside your mind can happen inside a camera! - Anonymous.
Leslie Murray, studied electronics at Germiston Technicon and for many years was an electronics and PLC draughtswoman at Pelindaba Nuclear Power Station. Leslie commented by saying,'' I grew up intrigued by my grandfather setting up "upside down" pictures on his "Browny" which he then developed in his own darkroom, and so my passion was born.''
I have been fortunate to have travelled extensively with my trusty Canon T50 film camera. This became a way of life and many awesome moments have been captured along the road. I first migrated to using a digital Casio Exilim Z850 that can do just about anything and everything, real time photography just blew me away.
‘’Living in beautiful Cape Town, where the colours are so vibrant just lends itself to beautiful pictures. I have a sports crazy family - a husband who has competed in numerous Dakar and Roof of Africa races and a son that has been chosen to qualify for the 2012 Olympics triathlon – so naturally over the years I was thrown into action photography.
And so my journey continues...........
Bronwyn qualified in graphic design at the Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University in Port Elizabeth, where photography was one of her subjects.
‘‘I am passionate about art and design. Photography and photo manipulation are my favourite forms of expression. I've travelled the world extensively with opportunities to exercise my love for photography and people in places such as Thailand, Australia and Mozambique,’’ enthused Bronwyn.
I started my career way back in 1981, in a drawing office, drawing the traditional way with pens, rulers and the standard A0 drawing board. As time progressed and technology advanced I was fascinated with the change in the draughting world and the ease of use of CAD (computer aided design). I became totally conversant with the very first AutoCAD 9 and I have kept current, (which is imperative), every year, as the latest versions of the software were released. Currently I design in 2D and 3D on AutoCAD 2012.
My disciplines of CAD have been varied and exciting and I have been a contractor my entire career. Working on various projects ranging from designing helicopters and army vehicles to mining and process plants, has led me to meet people from all walks of life- some remaining friends still today. You learn something new every day and I am the type of person that by sharing my knowledge willingly, gives me inspiration to help and be hands on, where ever I can. I care!
I studied at The Open Window, and I qualified in Visual communication in 2010.
I currently design adverts for local Newspapers, and also do freelance work. I chose this qualification as I have an eye for art and beauty and a passion for what art symbolises.
I have specialised in Photoshop, Indesign, Drawing & Illustrations, Dreamweaver and Photography, with these skills, I have enhanced my understanding and appreciation of art.