Insight: Lisa Saad

How to Become a Multi-award Winning Photographer and Create Images that are Timeless

Come and spend some time with the 2016 AIPP Australian Professional Photographer of the Year Lisa Saad and learn Why, How and What Lisa did in order for her to be a successful image maker.

Lisa will give you the insights you need in order to create an image that will stand out. Lisa will demonstrate the techniques to create mood and light within an image and discuss her unique perspective on image making theories plus she will then show you what you need to do in order to print an image to get the most out of your file.

Lisa will cover the process of preparing an image from start to finish:

• How to choose your images
• How to prepare your file and basic retouching techniques
• How to get the most out of your file for printing and choosing the right paper stock
• How to finish an image and what is the right size for the image and why presentation is important

Sponsored by Tamron

Bio

Lisa Saad

Director. Photographer. Perfectionist.

Lisa Saad combines creativity, 30 years of industry experience and a relentless passion for the art of photography to create award-winning work that speaks for itself. Her promise of quality and experience in all platforms of digital and analogue media adds a unique flavour to her distinctive style.

Lisa’s photographic work has gathered acclaim both locally and internationally. She is currently the 2016 AIPP Australian Professional Photographer of the Year as well as the 2017 & 2016 Victorian Professional Photographer of the Year. Apart from over 200 awards to her name, Lisa is also an Ilford Master and the brand ambassador for Manfrotto, Phottix, Epson, Tamron and Eizo.

Her most recent project ‘The Anonymous Man’ series has even found its way to the silver screen. Many pieces from the collection adorned the walls of the award-winning TV show Utopia, throughout its season 3 showcase.

Lisa is an accomplished Advertising and Commercial Photographer and a Director of Photography. She owns and operates two photographic businesses from her studio in Melbourne. One is targeted towards high-end imagery for Advertising and Corporate client needs. The other supplies high-end photography to B2B clients.

She is also an expert in producing imagery, digital manipulation and old school techniques. She has an in-depth knowledge of every single facet that contributes to the final product. From composition to video-editing and everything in between, she’s committed to being a part of the entire process.

Lisa believes that anyone and everyone should have the ability and access to quality and professional photography. When she’s not creating epic work for brands and businesses, she’s busy lending her knowledge to help young and established photographers enhance their skill set.

Watch Lisa Saad's Insight Lecture from Melbourne's Photo Show 12 May 2018