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AMY & Baby Ryan. Amy is my solicitor, she is great at legal matter AND baby matters. facebook image ***HERE ***

THE FIRST BEGINNERS COURSE WAS ON TODAY. THE ADDICTION  BEGINS.  Pics ***HERE***. Download the 2012 photography & lighting course booklet  ***HERE ***.

2012 PHOTOGRAPHY & LIGHTING COURSE BOOKLET is out NOW!!! 
Download the the 22 page PDF here ***HERE*** BOOK EARLY small classes and dates are limited. Call Maree at the studio on 02 4962 1066 or email her at maree nichols.  See you there !!

A CHRISTMAS CARD for all out friends and clients ***HERE ***

ERICA HAYES writes about paranormal romance. Hot and steamy is the flavour. You cannot tell a book by its cover. We shot here portraits  *** HERE ***

t andMAC WORWEAR had us making images of their gear the other day.Lets make it a challenge...fluro colour and reflective stripes with studio flash....NO WORRIES ***here ***.

ACE O' BREAKS turns on the GLAM for the lens.Proving that these Roller Derby Girls are not all Crash & Bash  **HERE **

EVER FEEL LIKE YOU ARE BEING WATCHED? ***HERE ***. Photography courses beginner to advanced at ric woods photography.

COUPLES with CHEMISTRY  ***HERE***

SLIDESHOW of our portrait images, showing the diverse lighting and subjects.We love our work *** HERE ***.

New Born & Maternity Photography has always been special to us. We have posted a slideshow of monochrome images online. See  ***HERE ***

Meet Terry, he is wearing some of the finest ink Ive seen. By the way "like ric woods photography" on facebook and keep up to date with out images and photography courses. Now here is Terry  ** HERE **

meredith & sams image proofs from their photo session at nobbys beach. lots of love between these two ***HERE ***

ric woods photography is selling some studio and photography gear download 3 page  list and images ***PDF HERE *** . Be quick!

ric woods photography has sent another batch of passionate photographers into the world, shooting on manual ! ***here ***

PASSMORES BUSINESS COLLEGE students corporate shots for 2011 was lots of fun. HEY!!....was that really  Bear Grills in that group? ***HERE ***

THE ADVANCED STUDIO LIGHTING COURSE was a fantastic night. Passionate participants and great models,stylists and make up artists.The Pizza break was a good idea Maree !!  At ric woods photography we love to share.See slideshow ***HERE***

ric woods photography is asked to shoot a diverse range of images.Portraits give us the opportunity to capture people such as pianist Terrance Koo  ** HERE ** and clown and face painter Sarah Rodrigius  ** HERE ** using different lighting. We love to here the word WOW when our subjects see the images.

ric woods photography is pleased to be associated with INDUSTREA MINING EQUIPMENT. maree nichols studio manager and photographer takes you behind the scenes of a photo shoot late last year ***HERE ***

RIC WOODS PHOTOGRAPHY-OUR PHOTOGRAPHY & LIGHTING COURSE BOOKLET FOR THE REMAINDER OF 2011 IS AVAILABLE FOR  DOWNLOAD - 21 PAGE PDF  *** HERE ***

PROOF GALLERY DEMPSEY FAMILY PHOTO SHOOT-will be deleted 1st Oct 2011  ***HERE ***

BEGINEER'S DSLR PHOTOGRAPHY COURSE from last week was a BLAST!  Great bunch in the class **HERE **

CONGRATULATIONS TO SARA the proud winner of the "catfight Collections" Pin Up Competition. See a few images  **HERE **

THE TOMPSETT KIDS had a great time in the studio. See the PROOF Gallery  ***HERE***

CAITLIN takes grunge come goth to another level **HERE**

SOPHIE our tiny dancer, wins all our hearts at ric woods photography ***HERE***

OUR GIRLS FASHION & PHOTOGRAPHY  PARTIES are a riot !! Forget about bowling parties, this is the IN THING...See behind the scenes video  *** HERE ***

OUR GIRLS FASHION PARTY  show us that there are many potential fashion models in the HUNTER> See the gallery **HERE**

ric woods photography studio is located  **HERE** and this is a collection of some of our favourite images  **HERE **

INTRODUCING BRIDIE to the ric woods photography team ** HERE **

ZENER ELECTRICS commissioned us to shoot their well made components. We lit them in the studio like jewellery, see for yourself ***HERE***

FASHION & BEAUTY photography & lighting course were ran the other night was fantastic. ric woods photography delivers the best courses....one participants said. See the behind the scenes video  **HERE** 

CUT THROAT CARLY RETRO PIN UP SHOOT was a blast. ric woods photography is doing more and more of these40s 50s and 60s  pin up shoots.The clothes are fantastic. maree has really nailed the make up of this era  ***HERE ***

LUCY commissioned ric woods photography  for a beauty photo shoot. Lucy has one of the bests laughs Ive seen.The shoot had a dash of "Corporate" in some of her images  *** HERE ***

BEGINNERS PHOTOGRAPHY COURSE WEEK 1 went well.At ric woods photography we decided to keep classes small so there is more face to face time with participants. Looking at the grab images it certainly looks like everyone is focused  ***HERE ***

OZZYKLEEN photo shoot .Ken became our model when the talent for the shoot was a "no show". ric woods photography is always looking for the UN-DISCOVERED ...Well done Ken  ***HERE ***.

GIVING STUDENTS THEIR SHOT at ric woods photography.  We will  put a future creative director and a make up artist to the test.  ***HERE***

View the TOCAL COLLEGE GRADUATION GALLERY here IMPORTANT NOTE: Orders placed after 30th June 2011 will be subject to an archive retrival fee of $40 so please place orders asap to avoid this fee. Be sure to use the correct image number when ordering ( e.g. tocal_1111) Your Word Doc order form ( use it to email your photo order ) download  and save file to desktop and **HERE**   OR  your PDF order form (for fax or mailing your order download  is **HERE**  

CREATE PERFECT BLACK & WHITES.the latest course from ric woods  photography  went well ,smiles on the faces, good conversation, chocolate biscuits and the sharing of  tips and tricks. Small classes are great to teach, intimate and comfortable for participants, see  **HERE** 

NATURAL LIGHT PHOTOGRAPHY COURSE. Anna was delighted to learn a few tricks that has changed the way she captures images.  HERE  and  HERE. Download the  ric woods photography and lighting course ourse booklet   HERE. 

ASHLEIGH GRACE talented 16 y.o. singer.See her photoshoot HERE

OUR SCHOOL FORMAL PORTRAITS. Images  with an EDGE !!   HERE  and   HERE

FAVOURITE IMAGES. these are some of our favourite commercial and portrait images **HERE**. Don't forget to check out our Photography & Lighting Course Booklet **HERE** 

WEDDING COLLAGES  a quick look into a special day  here  here  here   and  here.

WEDDING COLLAGES are a way to show case an overview of our wedding style.They are large so you may have to scroll to see all the images. See them    HERE    HERE    HERE    HERE   here    and    HERE.

LUCY'S BEAUTY PHOTO SHOOT great face and lots of fun in this session **HERE**

WOW 2011 Australian Solo Speedway Titles
We shoot Chris Holder mowing them down **HERE**

2 COMPETITIONS 2 CHANCES TO WIN **HERE**

2011 Photography and Lighting Course Booklet Download 21 page PDF HERE....

NEWS: Danielle's Photoshoot HERE 

SANTA has been and gone. He left lots of smiles and wrapping paper behind...

MERRY CHRISTMAS everyone, we  have been very busy getting all our clients orders ready

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2011 Photography Courses Booklet , download HERE

2011 Photography & lighting courses

OUR PHOTOGRAPHY & LIGHTING WORKSHOPS BOOKLET is ready to go for 2011. Maree has put together an exciting format for next year. Small groups, book early to avoid disappointment.
Need more information? email maree@ricwoods.com

GAMBLING, GIRLS & GUNS see our latest self commissioned photo shoot on **Flickr ** Here  is a sample "Bad Ending".

RIC WOODS PHOTOGRAPHY location map is **HERE**

2011 PHOTOGRAPHY AND LIGHTING COURSE BOOKLET OUT THIS WEEK. LEARN TO SHOOT IMAGES LIKE **THIS**

RUNGE develops software for the mining industry. See their photo shoot at australia square **HERE**

POSITION VACANT in our studio for a casual junior. Detailed PDF download **HERE**

MY NEW DIGITAL SLR photography workshop was great.All participants shooting manual the next day **HERE** **HERE** and **HERE**

MAREE had a great time developing her first roll of black and white film in the studios REAL darkroom **HERE** and **HERE**. Printing next, its magic to see the image come up in the developer. We are going to add BW film classes to our workshops **HERE**.

INDUSTREA are the largest manufacturer of long wall equipment in the world. Dale Macnamara and his crew have just built 6 of the worlds largest Choc Carriers**here** and **here** at about 2 mill each they a very impressive. Maree and myself shot both the Cardiff site and the Thornton site. Great staff and certainly and impressive set up. **here** **here** and **here** more on the blog **here**

METSO screen proof sheet **HERE**

HOTS RODS & GIRLS this is a proof gallery of Brett's Girls. A test shoot for a photo shoot this Sunday with the cars.**HERE**

Metso mineral (aust)Ltd photo shoot.Behind the scenes . Why the ear plugs Maree?**HERE**

DANCE of LIFE belly dancing open day gallery **HERE**.We are happy to support Sonya and this great school of exotic dance. Give the school a call for more information 02 4952 5420

FOLLOW US at** TWITTER** our **BLOG SITE**. **Flickr** has some of our latest images. Download ourPhotography and lighting course booklet **HERE**

OUR FLICKR site **here** has images from some of our latestportrait and commercial photoshoots. Dont forget to sign up for our photography and lighting courses, download the course booklet ***HERE**.Our studio location is **here**. As we are often on location it is by appointment only.

MOHAMED's FAMILY proof gallery contact studio enquiries@ricwoods.com

RAID MY WARDROBE pre loved fashion event went over fantastic.This first time event attracted 1300 shoppers. See the gallery **HERE**.

Remember you can download our latest studio photography courses **HERE**

MAREE **HERE** was definately happy during this shoot for DRIVELINE magazine. She seems to have a thing for $300k Mecedes trucks**here** * as well as new shoes. Peter Holliday **here** and his crew do a great job getting refrigerated food to our stores.

MOTHERS DAY PROMOTIONS at ric woods photography are always popular, download your voucher and save**HERE** .Our clients know the value of memories. Gift Vouchers seem to be extra popular this year. Offer expires 31st July 2010.Conditions apply..

MIKE MORTLOCK graduated from Newcastle University .Congratulations Mike we are very proud of you.**HERE**

HAANS FAMILY came in for a shoot and brought family from Holland. The folks back home can see the images PROOF images **HERE** Be patient 8 MG PDF download

PAAL KIT HOMES commissioned us to shoot Angie.Angie is a 41 year old grandmother that built her own home **here**.Dont forget to book early for our photography and lighting courses.**download** your course information here.

KIDZ KROOK3D is a very talented band writing some very cool original music. We photographed them other day **HERE** and you can see a behind the scenes clip and still on the blog **HERE**.Keep an eye out , these guys will do well....

SHAYNON was stunning in this shoot**PROOFS HERE**.You will be seeing more of her from this studion

NICOLE'S BIRTHDAY SHOOT was photographed by Maree and it looks like a GREAT TIME was had by all. Nicole's friends arranged that her birthday memories were saved forever. PLEASE be patient download is an 9 meg pdf..Profound to think that these images will be viewed by people that are not even born yet. Fantastic way to capture important events...Mother's Day? Book Now !!!

NICOLE Mcame under the makeup brushes Maree in the studio, guided by Jo Nelson.Nicole's natural beauty was enhanced by Maree as the these **PROOFS** clearly demonstrate.

THE LADY JUGGLER-Llynda Nairn was in the studio the other day for some new PR images.Great fun was had by all.Your can book. You can see images of the shoot **HERE** **HERE** and **HERE*

WE SHOT WIL & PETE I like to shoot families...especially these two very funny brothers **HERE**. Remember to register for our 2010 photographis and lighting courses, the booklet **HERE**

PHOTOGRAPHIC & LIGHTING COURSES 2010. Many people have been asking us to teach more photography and lighting courses and here we have them. Maree has created a selection of copurses to suit EVERY level of ability. You can download the PDF of information **here** Direct further enquiries to maree on 02 4962 1066 or by email to maree@ricwoods.com

WE PHOTOGRAPHED RACHEL on location in Newcastle the other day. You can see the results on our** blog**Thanks to rachel,xanthe,william and maree . Maree not only managers the studio but did a great job of rachels make up

ETHOS HEALTH commissioned us to shoot their **staff** . We saw many healthy and happy faces as they flashed passed our lens.

WOOLWORTHS KNOWS A GOOD FACE...OR 2. I see that Woolworths enjoyed the faces of our little **groomsmen** as much as we did at a recent wedding.

AUSTRALIAN SOLO SPEEDWAY TITLES were a blast.The **action** made for great images

Doherty Family had a great time in the studio .We got to meet the newest member JACK. Gallery **HERE**

CONGRATULATIONS to Mary & Nathan it was a pleasure to shoot your wedding **HERE**

LUCKY LUCKY STEVE !! **here** was reluctant to put an entry in the box at the local vets clinic. He eventually did and scooped a $10,000 cash prize sponsored by Beyer.. Steve said he will holiday in Canada with the winnings. Sadly his pet has to stay home. Last year his brother won $5,000 in a competitioin at the same vet !! Where do I sign ?

LITTLE LIGHTS-BIG RESULTS. We have posted details of our latest lighting seminar on our blog **HERE**

THE SECRET.. I don't know what Darren said to Simone, but is sure got her attention **HERE**

BABY HUGH, dazzled us with his blue eyes **HERE**

MY PHOTOGRAPHY COURSE at PROAM will be lots of information blended with fun. More details on Flickr thread **HERE**

CLICK !.. and I see gold. I shoot many ,many portraits....and every so often, I see GOLD. That is why I make images, it's all just perfect when that happens.See **HERE**

CASEY & DALE gave their mum a FANTASTIC birthday present. A portrait shoot and images The shoot was at Nobbys Beach and the was weather PERFECT. There are lots of images so give the gallery time to load. See the gallery **HERE** The FAMILY can download print order form **HERE**

BABY EVELYN has got to be one of the cutest I ever photographed **here**. She was not only cute, but beautiful personality won our hearts INSTANTLY !

CONGRATULATIONS to Lisa a Curves success story. We did a photo shoot and were amazed to hear Lisa lost an astounding 95kg. We will have a behind the scenes look at the shoot on our BLOG soon **here** . See Lisa **here**.

MAREE my ever willing production manager was on hand to help with the "INTRUDER" image setup. You can see the set up **HERE** . More to come on the BLOG soon.

TEMPLE HAIR & FASHION SHOW .Congrats on a great show. You can view the proof gallery 1 **HERE** gallery 2 **HERE** Gallery 3 **HERE** Gallery 4 **HERE** and Gallery 5 **HERE**. Then download your PDF print order form **HERE** Please note : these galleries will be deleted on the 1st Sept 2009

SIMONE & DARREN dropped in the other day for a pre wedding shoot and after a little practice they we trying some stunts so I could capture their image for the invitation **HERE**

DONT FORGET to check out my new blog hit the icon in the top right hand corner of this page

LORRAINE'S FAMILY ON-LINE PROOF GALLERY  ++HERE ++

GIRLS FASHION PHOTOGRAPHY PARTY  **HERE**

BEHIND THE SCENES of a commercial photographic shoot is interesting to some people and thats why I've strated the ric woods photography BLOG.You can access it throught the BLOG icon on the top right of this page, or **HERE**

KRISTIN produced some great expressions at the recent shoot. See **HERE**

XANTHE found our Photography Session uplifting. See **HERE**

MICHELLE & XANTHE came over the other day,we shot some portraits.The theme? Broken Dolls. See **HERE** and **HERE**

INTERNATIONAL PAINT BALL GROUP commissioned me the other day to do an image for the home page of the UK website, it was a serious looking weapon I dont think Id like to get hit by this bad boy **HERE**

VISION FP commissioned me to do some corporate portraits for their advertising documents. We shot it in front of some glass buildings in Newcastle. The setup images are **HERE** and one of the finished images is * *HERE**

THE GRIFFITH TRIPLETS were back into the studio the other day.FANTASTIC fun, it has been a year since their last shoot.Kate & Chad ( the parents) along with myself ( the photographer) Maree ( assistant) and Katie and Steph ( kid wranglers ) we into the shoot. It was was amazing to see how relaxed Kate and Chad are.....It was like photographing the run of the bulls...See em **HERE** and **HERE** and behind the scenes shots **HERE** and **HERE**. Can't wait for the next shoot....they will all be running !!!

LIFESTYLE IMAGES Ive been making for the Little Green Frog Marketing have been lots of fun.Ive worked with horses,dogs,kids and the elements outside. Most of the time I spent laying on the ground **HERE**

Metso Minerals (Aust) Pty Ltd The Western Australian office ommissioned me to photograph some screens and textures for a brochure. I really enjoy working in the industrial sector.You can see 6 images **HERE** and you can see me trying not to look nervous in a very jerky lift target**HERE**

SCHNEIDER ELECTRIC AUS PTY LTD commissioned me to document a safety talk at Wests Club. It was very interesting.The safety gear they were talking about WILL save injuries and lives.It was a vacuum operated safety throw-out swith for really big voltage.The guests were very interested in what will provide them much safer working enviornmnents.You can see that they are very focused on the speaker and the safety fims shown from CCTV cameras **HERE**.

TRIATHLETE MIKE MORTLOCKS PORTRAIT at Nobbys Beach the other night had many breakwall walkers stopping to see the production. Mark, Jacqueline,Therese,Maree were there to help...and of coures MIKE MORTLOCK was the talent.You can see the setup shot **here** and you can see the finished portrait of Mike** HERE**

FREE* PORTRAIT SITTING UNTIL AUG 31st 2008. We have decided to generate some excitement for the slower winder months by offering this FREE* portrait sitting.This is a genuine saving to you of $199.00. Time to update that family portrait. Call 02 4962 1066 and book your indoor or outdoor portrait session NOW !! Download the flyer*** HERE***. *Conditions apply, length of session, venue etc.Our prints start at $15.00

THE THOMAS & ELITH FAMILIES ***HERE*** PLEASE NOTE: THIIS GALLERY WILL BE REMOVED 31st MARCH 2012

APRIL 2008 -The Eddie Spaghetti Cartoon Class participants from the 23rd were VERY TALENTED!! See them **HERE** I have two new T shirt models...see emma and clare **here**Still only $15 + postage

APRIL 2008 -The Eddie Spaghetti Cartoon Class participants from the 18th were FANTASTIC !!,see them **HERE** here** here** and **here** I have two new T shirt models...see emma and clare **here**Still only $15 + postage

APRIL 2008 -The Eddie Spaghetti Cartoon Class participants from the 16th had lots of fun,see them **HERE** . We still have EDDIE SPAGHETTI T-Shirts for sale ***HERE***

MARCH 2008 -BOOK NOW for the APRIL EDDIE SPAGHETTI CARTOON CLASSES at our Carrington Studio. Only 3 sessions Wed 16th,Fri 18th & Wed 23rd April.Download the flyer **HERE**. EDDIE SPAGHETTI T-Shirts for sale ***HERE***

January 2008 EDDIE SPAGHETTI CARTOON CLASS at our Carrington Studio was full of kids doing wonderful drawings.You can see them **HERE**. We also have some Eddie Spaghetti T-Shirts for Sale.You can see them **HERE** also.

AutumnFest 2011 Picture Gallery   ***HERE***  PDF order form to fax your order  ***HERE *** Word DOC orderform for email orders  ****HERE ****. After the 31st July 2011 there is a $40 fee to retrieve images from our archives.

Jane's Gallery- Download **HERE** and the studio products discription and price list **HERE**.

January 2008 -BOOK NOW for EDDIE SPAGHETTI CARTOON CLASSES at our Carrington Studio. Only 3 sessions . Monday 21st Jan, Wed 23rd Jan and the last one on Fri 25th of Jan 08. Meet EDDIE SPAGHETTI ***HERE***