It’s been a long road as a photographer.
Getting noticed and getting your name out there is a big part of the process.
I have worked tirelessly for Assistance Dogs Australia and Dame Quentin Bryce was the first ‘famous person’ I photographed.
I was part of a media contingent and was {looking back} way out of my league.
She was an absolute class act.
She was warm, considerate and absolutely cared about every single person she met.
I was the new kid on the block and she new that…
I took her to a more photographic place at Yarralumla to take a portrait of her with her namesake assistance dog ‘Quentin.”
She couldn’t have been more accomodating.
I got a great shot which subsequently raised my profile as a photographer.
Thanks Quentin, I personally want to wish you all the best. You made me feel ‘normal’ and made me feel as is ‘famous people’ were normal too.
I had the privilege of photographing her another few times during her role as Governor General and I really thank Assistance Dogs Australia for giving me the opportunity to photograph such a high profile Australian.
Today is the day she exits her role as ‘Governor General of Australia.’ Thanks for all you’ve given us as a female Governor General of Australia, you are a wonderful woman and I really enjoyed meeting you.
enjoy the family and the grandkids….and by the way, pink is also my favourite colour….
yours sincerely
Chris Bernasconi
http://www.bernasconiphtoography.com
