Photography
Secret Launch Party in Brisbane

I’ve created something new and exciting in the world of Fashion and Wedding Photography. Come support me as I officially reveal my new online photo store, the first of it’s kind in Brisbane and Australia.
If you want to see what I’ve been working towards the last 2 years in the world of Photography, come have a drink with me at ONYX on Park Road at Milton on April 21, 2008 at 7:00pm.
There will be a cash-bar offering cocktail and drink specials to invited guests. I have 2 prizes that will be drawn at 7:30pm, and I have a special surprise for all guests that attend.
Looking QUT Fashion Design Graduate Photos?
I’ve finally finished editing these pictures, I’ve had such a backlog of jobs to do and setting up my online photostore has taken longer than I expected.
Here are the fashion photos from the QUT Fashion Design Graduates Parade from 2007.
I’d love your feedback on these, please leave a comment!
2008 Nivea Hand Model of the Year!

Last night I was at the Nivea Annual Hand Modeling Awards and after a year off, I was back in action in the 2007/08 Summer. I didn’t think I had done enough catalogues to get up for the win, but I was able to snare some crucial votes during the February vote count.
Although I didn’t think my work last season was as good as my fall 2004 season with my award winning “VB hard-earned-thirst” beer catalogue. I think my attitude has matured and you can really see that in my modeling.
I had a year off over the 2006/07 summer as a mouth model, and whilst it was great to be the mouth of Evian water, I really missed my hand modeling and couldn’t wait until that contract was over.
Guess was quick to get me on their roster for their autumn watch magazine ads and so I was really lucky to get a “feel” for it all again.
Thanks to all my support. The girls at professionNail, Steve at Minit Solutions for those late night grind sessions, Kelly and Ross at “Your hands is your face” and finally and most importantly, Nivea for the award and the years supply of Nivea Hand Lotion which comes in “handy” just before I go to bed each night. Thank you so much everyone!
Online Photostore Live - Download my photos!
I’ve spent a few hours over the weekend working on my new online photostore. It’s brand new and I’d love your feedback on how it’s working atm.
http://christianbowman.com/photostore/
At this stage, the following photos are available for download/prints:
Adam and Taryn Wedding
Lauren and Nathan Wedding
NRA Fashion Design Awards Finals 2008
And the Winners Are… (NRA Fashion Design Awards Finals 2008)

Lisa Brown - AMP Capital Shopping Centres Supreme Award Winner
Gold Coast designer Lisa Brown took out the NRA Fashion Supreme Award at last night’s fashion gala event. This was the first time Brown has entered the awards and her bohemian silk dress collection, was the winner in the Evolve Make-Up Lifestyle Collections category. One of which was recently purchased by Kate Hudson whilst filming in Queensland. This was a surprise win as the supreme award has most often gone to a Bridal or Evening wear designer.

Brides Desire by Airs & Graces - QEvents Bridal Award Winner

Emily Black - Moreton Institute of TAFE (MSIT) -
Student Designs presented by Gold Coast Convention & Exhibition Centre Award Winner

Dimitria Bridal Couture - Bose Couture Award Winner

Zoo Ski - NRA Fashion Design Rising Star Award

Darb Couture -Cabcharge Australia Fashions on the Field Award Winner

Karen Neilsen - Conrad Jupiters Gold Coast Swim-Surf Award Winner

Little Workers - Pacific Fair Shopping Centre Kids Award Winner
Bose Viewer’s Choice Awards
Bridal - Ja Delle Designs
Kids - Little Workers
Special Awards presented this year included:
Soul by Juniper Award for Fashion Excellence -
Collette Dinnigan
Australian Fashion Design Awards Rising Star presented by Business GC -
Zoo-Ski
Chic Management New York Model Search
Hayley Fitzpatrick
Winners Announced for Not-For-Profit Network Awards!

The Not-For-Profit Network Awards recognise the efforts of nonprofit organisations, people, and projects who are achieving outstanding work within the Australian and New Zealand sector. Not-For-Profit Network received more than four times the nominations that we had expected for an inaugural program. The awards program was judged by an external panel of judges from the nonprofit sector. We would like to thank them for undertaking this extremely difficult task for us. Four awards recognise those people, organisations and projects that have made a huge impact on achieving their organisation’s vision.
Congratulations go to the following people and organisations:
Not-For-Profit Network Organisation of the Year Award:
National Breast Cancer Foundation
Sponsored by BDO Kendalls
For advances in organisational sustainability that support the organisation’s vision.
Not-For-Profit Network Project of the Year Award:
Hospitality Association of New Zealand,
HANZ Training Passport
Sponsored by Software Design Group
Awarded to a not-for-profit leader whose vision and innovation is recognised within and without their organisation.
Not-For-Profit Network CEO of the Year Award:
Peter Rothnie, Hunter Integrated Care Inc
Sponsored by Suncorp
For a staff member or volunteer who has shown creativity, innovation and dedication to achieving the organisation’s vision.
Not-For-Profit Network Team Member of the Year Award:
Helen Widdop-Quinton, Gould Group
Sponsored by Rydges Hotels and Resorts
For a project that has achieved buy-in from a variety of partners/supporters to help the organisation achieve its vision.
Special judges commendations for Team Member of the Year go to Sue Cameron from National Breast Cancer Foundation and Max Lay from Villa Maria.
Click below to see acceptance speeches of the winners.


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