Business & Professional
Building, Sustaining, and Evolving a Life in Photography
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189 Durham Street, Christchurch
Majestic on Durham, Christchurch
Join Melanie Jenkins—commercial photographer, contemporary artist, and author—for an inspiring and honest look at building a lasting creative career. From her early beginnings in the industry to sustaining long-term success in a highly competitive field, Melanie shares the realities behind the work, including balancing motherhood with a demanding career and keeping creativity alive through personal projects.
Exploring the dynamic relationship between her fine art and commercial photography, she reveals how each has shaped and strengthened the other over time. Melanie also reflects on the importance of adapting to industry changes, staying relevant, and continuing to evolve creatively.
This talk is a candid and uplifting journey about starting out, staying the course, and continually redefining what success looks like—offering inspiration for creatives at every stage of their career.
What you’ll get:
Access to this workshop by Melanie Jenkins, held in space called 25 right next to the Majestic on Durham, 189 Durham St South, Christchurch on Saturday 8th August 2026 at 5pm – 6.15pm.
1 entry into the draw to win a Sony prize Pack worth over $11,000NZD
See the Prize page for more details on the prize: https://nzphotoshow.co.nz/prize/
Make sure you are at the closing event, Saturday 8th August 2026 from 7.30pm – you need to be there if you are the winner!
Pricing
General Admission
$99.00
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