LEANNE SILVER LPSNZ
I picked up a camera about seven years ago and fell in love with the art form - the discipline, the creative possibilities, the opportunities to frame and record a moment. Now as an awarded landscape, wildlife and still life photographer I’m usually found with my camera in hand, exploring different photographic perspectives and looking for those images I can develop into fine art prints. I also love all stages of the post-production process - from editing to printing my images.
I’m an active member of the Photographic Society of New Zealand and the Henderson and North Shore Photographic Societies.
I recommend Photoprints for framing my prints and can work with you to help choose the perfect frame for your chosen print.
I love joining my good friend Lesley Whyte in supporting and encouraging other women to develop their photographic skills and confidence on Women In Photography adventures.
I also get to collaborate with an amazing landscape painter, Philip Hansen. You can see some of his beautiful art here.
Most of my portfolio images are available in a number of sizes and printed on a selection of fine art and photographic papers using archival inks. I can also arrange for a canvas print if this what you prefer.
You will also find a selection of my prints for sale at Blue Duck Station. Any of these prints sold include a donation to their amazing conservation work.
Please drop me a line if you have seen something you would love on your wall or as a gift for someone and we can together work out the best size and format for your new print.
Leanne Silver LPSNZ
Photo credit:Wayne Silver
AWARDS AND EXHIBITIONS
2024
ArtPoint Art Trail
Henderson Photographic Society - Presidents Plate, Print Trophy, Portfolio Trophy, Natural History Trophy, Portrait Trophy
Group Exhibition “Creation” - St Paul’s Symond Street
NZIPP IRIS Professional Photography Awards - 1 Silver Distinction, 3 Silvers, Two Bronzes
PSNZ SONY National Digital Salon - 1 Honours Ribbon, 1 Acceptance
Creative Focus - 2 Acceptances
Mawhera National Salon - 8 Acceptances
Group Exhibitions - Henderson Photographic Society, North Shore Photographic Society
NZ Camera 2024
Asia Pacific Photography Awards - 4 Silvers, 6 Highly Commended, top 20 Award “Spring Tui”
2023
Henderson Photographic Society - Natural History Trophy
PSNZ SONY National Exhibition - Arthur Bates Trophy “Dreaming of Freedom”(digital open monochrome), 5 Acceptances
Mono Awards 2023 - 1 Highly Commended, 4 Commended
Space Gallery Whanganui, Group Exhibition - Habitat Treasures
Nelson Triptych Salon - 1 Acceptance
New Zealand Camera 2023 “Dreaming of Freedom”
National Portrait Salon - 1 Acceptance
North Shore Salon - 1 Acceptance
Mawhera National Salon - Bronze Medal “Dystopia”, 9 Acceptances
Whanganui Salon - 1 Judge’s Commendation, 2 Acceptances
North Island Regional Salon - 2 Honours, 6 Acceptances
Group Exhibition - Henderson Photographic Society | Auckland Festival of Photography
2022
Licentiate Honours Photographic Society of New Zealand (LPSNZ)
Henderson Photographic Society - Photojournalism Trophy, Natural History Trophy, Best Print Image
Asia Pacific Photography Awards 2022 - 1 Silver, 6 Highly Commended
Tauranga Portrait Salon 2022 - 4 Acceptances
Creative Focus - 5 Highly Commended, 3 Acceptances
Four Nations 2022 - image chosen for NZ team entry
North Shore Salon - 1 Honours, 3 Highly Commended, 2 Acceptances
NZ Camera 2022 “Wairepo Arm Hoar Frost”
2021
Asia Pacific Photography Awards - 1 Silver, 2 Highly Commended
Laurie Thomas Landscape Salon - Bronze Medal “Midwinter in St Bathans”
Henderson Photographic Society - Champion Print Set, Portrait Trophy
Four Nations 2021 - image chosen for NZ team entry
NZ Camera 2021 “Against The Wind”
26 Habitats Project participating artist
Photographic Society of New Zealand National Exhibition - 2 acceptances
Bristol (UK) Photography Salon - 2 acceptances
North Shore Salon 2021 - 2 acceptances
Nelson Triptych Salon - 1 acceptance
Wanganui Salon - 1 acceptance
Group Exhibition - Expressions of Aotearoa (thanks to sponsors Epson, New Zealand Photography Workshops, Photospace)
Group Exhibition - Henderson Photographic Society | Auckland Festival of Photography
2020
New Zealand Photographer Magazine - winner landscape category
NZ Camera 2020 “Space to Create”
New Zealand International Salon - 1 acceptance
2019
Photography Institute Diploma