Take a break from the grind and spend a weekend with people who get what you do. The Pro Photography WA Weekender is all about good chats, fresh ideas, and getting inspired.

We’ve lined up two absolute legends—David Dare Parker and Russell Ord—to share their stories, tips, and the real side of working as pro photographers.

We’ll also have super-chilled, chat sessions to talk business, creativity, staying inspired, and building a sustainable career behind the lens.

It’s a weekend to connect, shoot, share ideas, and be part of WA’s professional photography community. Whether you're just starting out or have years behind you, there’s something here for everyone. Photographers of all kinds are welcome.

The weekend is a mix of enjoyng some downtime in the WA South West, and "spark sessions" designed to get you thinking, speaking, sharing and learning about diverse aspects of working in the industry and running a sustainable business. Highlights include speaker sessions with amazing and intrepid photographers David Dare Parker and Russell Ord; and a biz breakfast round-table chat focusing on sharing ideas and discussing strategies and solutions to successful development of an imaging business.

FEATURED PRESENTERS

David Dare Parker

Join Perth‑based Walkley Award–winning photojournalist David Dare Parker, a Nikon Australia Ambassador, as he shares his vast experience documenting global conflict zones and human resilience—from East Timor and the Middle East to the Rohingya crisis. David will lead an immersive session drawing on decades of fieldwork and film‑production stills.

Russell Ord

Dive into the world of oceanic storytelling with Russell Ord, Margaret River–based surf and lifestyle photographer. From ex‑firefighter turned mentor and international award‑winner, Russell is famed for capturing the raw power and beauty of waves often placing himself in extreme conditions to get the shot.

VENUES AND ACCOMMODATION

The sessions will be spread across a couple of venues and venue locations will be communicated to attendees before that weekend. You will need to organise your own accommodation in Busselton if you are attending the weekend from Perth or regions outside of the WA South West.