Celeb Class this May '09: Rachel Greig

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as promised, here's Rachel Greig and what she has to say about herself :

{ and err... when she says her work has been featured in numerous publications she actually meant A WHOLE LOT! Scroll... scroll... scroll RIGHT down and uh huh you will see what I mean. }

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Who I am?

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I'm a professional photographer & artist, owner of Darkroom Door and have worked in the publishing and creative arts field for 18 years. My photographs have been used for magazine articles, books, layouts, cards and have won many awards, including Master of Scrapbooking (Scrapbooking Memories), and the Australian Photography Kodak Award.

I have authored many articles for photography and papercrafts magazines, including 4 years at My Reflections magazine, 1 year at Scrapbooking Memories magazine and currently writing photography articles for Scrapbook Creations magazine.

My photographs have also featured on a range of scrapbooking and papercraft products for Darkroom Door, Stamp-It Australia and Personal Impressions UK. I am Australia’s only Ranger Inks and Embossing Certified Instructor and enjoy sharing techniques and ideas by teaching at papercraft conventions throughout the world.

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What do I do?

My photography style is very eclectic. I work regularly with still life, travel and portraiture, in both colour and black & white. While I love digital photography, there is still something about the pure magic of my black and white darkroom, so I tend to swing on both sides of the traditional and digital fields. My creative layouts, cards and other items are often a mixture of photography, stamping, and art techniques. Sometimes simple, sometimes detailed, my work varies depending on the products or techniques being used. I love using rubber stamps, and tend to use them a lot in my work. I enjoy trying out new ideas, and often up to my elbows in photographs and ink to create the look I'm after, and loving every minute of it!

My scrapbooking and papercraft projects have been featured in numerous publications, adverts, manufacturer websites and trade show displays. Listed below are the publications I have been published in within the craft industry.
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To view my work, please visit the following websites:

http://www.darkroomdoor.com/

http://www.rachelgreig.com.au/
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Design Team

Darkroom Door
2008 - present

Scrapbook Creations Magazine
Photography Features
2008 - present

Personal Impressions UK

2007 - 2008

Stamp-It Australia
2005 - 2008

Scrapbooking Memories Magazine
Creative Team
2005 - 2006

My Reflections Magazine
Photography Editor
2002 - 2005

Contests

Hero Arts
Summer Celebrations 2006
2nd Place - Scrapbook & Card Duo

Lots of Love 2006
1st Place - Stamp Craft

Handmade Holidays 2005
3rd Place - Scrapbook & Card Duo

Watercolors for Summer 2005
Honorable Mention - Scrapbook & Card

Ribbons & Stitches 2005
Best of Show - Scrapbook & Card

Hearts & Love 2005
3rd Place - Scrapbook & Card

Holiday Messages 2004
1st Place - Scrapbook & Card

Summer Expression 2003
Honorable Mention - Papercraft

Flowers for Spring 2003
1st Place - Papercraft

Scenic Route Paper Co
Belleville & Brighton Contest
3rd Place - Mini Books
Runner Up - Cards
Runner Up - Layout

For Keeps Magazine - Elite Team
Highly Commended 2004

Scrapbooking Memories Magazine
Master of Scrapbooking 2002
Winner

Paper Salon Pub Calls Challenge
Finalist, November 2006


Others

Stamp-It Australia 'Artiology' Rubber Stamp catalogue Idea Book 2007
23 cards used for ideas within the catalogue

Ranger Univeristy - Inks & Embossing
Certified Instructor 2006

Black & White Photos for layouts CD - Scrapbooking Memories
With 20 layouts, 20 alternative layout suggestions, and over 80 photography tips.

Stamp-It Australia 'Wish Upon A Star' Rubber Stamp catalogue Idea Book 2006
12 cards used for ideas within the catalogue

Stamp-It Australia 'Fashion Passion' Rubber Stamp catalogue Idea Book 2006
15 cards used for ideas within the catalogue

Stamp-It Australia 'Jingle All The Way' Rubber Stamp Catalogue Idea Book 2005
4 cards used for ideas within the catalogue

Stamp-It Australia 'Petal By Petal' Rubber Stamp Catalogue Idea Book 2005
11 cards used for ideas within the catalogue ***COVER***

Scholastic Australia Scrapbook Sistas Club
10 issue magazine series for 8-12 year olds. Editor, Writer and Creator for the magazine.

Basic Grey
Featured layout 'Love & Laughter' for their online gallery

Polaroid
'Beach' page used for magazine advertisments

Brother Australia
3 layouts, 1 mini books and various cards used for magazine advertisments

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Phew! even without including Rachel's PUBLICATIONS that was A WHOLE LOT! which only means we have been so fortunate to have such a BIG CELEB in our hands with LOADS of TIPS and TECHNIQUES to learn from over 2-extensive days.
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All we can say at this point is: Don't miss this once a lifetime chance ... and remember to stay tune for updates and registrations in SnC's CROP.mmunity as soon as Val comes back from Scrapbooking Industry Australia on 7th April 2009.

In the meantime BLOCK YOUR CALENDER this 15th - 16th May! and on 7th April as well, since there will be EARLY BIRD discounts for Rachel Greig ART Retreat... ssshssh... I didn't tell you that!

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Copyrights

Please do not use the original photos or reprint any of this blog entry's content without permission. Photos used here are with explicit permission from Rachel Greig - Thanking you kindly.

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Published Pages

Stampers Sampler Dec/Jan 2008: Filmstrip Birthday Card Take Ten Spring 2008: Enjoy Filmstrip Baby Card Winter 2008: White Lily Hello Card, Blossom Card, Be Merry! Card, Filmstrip Friends Card Somerset Studio May/June 2007: Artist Portfolio Portrait Photograph - Tim Holtz Scrapbooking Memories Vol 10 No 2: Photo Tech article 'Weekends Away' Vol 10 No 1: Photo Tech article 'Freestyle' Vol 9 No 12: Photo Tech article Vol 9 No 11: Photo Tech article 'Candids' Vol 9 No 10: Photo Tech Article Vol 9 No 9: Photo Tech Article 'In Motion' Vol 8 No 10: 'Being Mum' Vol 8 No 9: 'Copenhagen' Vol 8 No 7: 'Happy Happy' ***COVER***, 'Good Times', 'Every Day', 'Don't try this at home' Vol 8 No 7: In Focus Article - Couples Vol 8 No 5: In Focus Article - Camera Care Vol 8 No 5: 'Too Funny' layout Vol 8 No 4: In Focus Article - Black & White Vol 8 No 4: 'Nepal' layout Vol 8 No 3: In Focus Article - Pets Vol 8 No 3: 'Love & Laughter', 'Retreat', 'Delight' Vol 8 No 2: In Focus Article - Spring Vol 8 No 1: In Focus Article - Camera Choices Vol 8 No 1: 'It's a Girl' layout Vol 8 No 1: Queen&Co showcase - 'You' layout & 'Birthday Wishes' card. Vol 7 No 12: In Focus Article - Quirky Portraits Vol 7 No 12: 'Create' magazine holder Vol 7 No 11: Brother Feature - 3 layouts, 1 mini book, and 3 cards Vol 7 No 11: In Focus Article - Camera Controls Vol 7 No 11: 'Cheeky' **COVER** Vol 7 No 10: In Focus Article - Flash Vol 7 No 9: In Focus Article - Natural Light Vol 7 No 9: 'Mum & Me', 'Friends' Vol 7 No 8: In Focus Article - Lenses Vol 7 No 8: Beyond The Page - Sweet Greetings Card Tin, Paper Salon Showcase - Cards & Accents, Vol 7 No 7: In Focus Article - Exposure Vol 7 No 7: Celcast Showcase - 'Ethan & Joshua', and tags Vol 7 No 6: In Focus Article - Self Portraits Vol 7 No 6: 'Zoë Beauty' Vol 7 No 2: Xyron Showcase - Mini Book, magnet & luggage tags Vol 7 No 2: 'I'll Love You For Always' Vol 7 No 1: Father's Day Gift Ideas Vol 6 No 11: 'Sweet B' **COVER** Vol 6 No 9: Cards 'Hello', 'Thank you' Vol 6 No 9: Beyond The Page - Stationary Set Vol 6 No 7: Speaking In Accents - Colorbök Vol 6 No 5: 'Family' Vol 6 No 5: Speaking In Accents - Time Vol 6 No 4: Speaking In Accents - Male Vol 6 No 3: 'Miracle' Vol 6 No 3: Speaking In Accents - Babies Vol 6 No 2: Beyond The Page - Christmas Gifts Vol 6 No 1: Speaking In Accents - Buttons Vol 5 No 12: Speaking In Accents - Buckles Vol 5 No 11: Speaking In Accents - CD's Vol 5 No 10: Speaking In Accents - Photo Frenzy Vol 5 No 9: 'Midnight Madness', 'Friends', 'Ethan at Forresters Beach' Vol 5 No 9: Speaking In Accents - Keys Vol 5 No 8: 'Favoured Friends', 'Scrappin' Friends' Vol 5 No 8: Speaking In Accents - Jewels Vol 5 No 7: Speaking In Accents - Sports Vol 5 No 6: Speaking In Accents - Tags Vol 5 No 5: 'First Birthday', 'Cheeky', ;My Car' Vol 5 No 5: Speaking In Accents - Easter Vol 5 No 4: 'Stewart & Ethan' Vol 5 No 4: Speaking In Accents - Tutti Frutti Vol 5 No 3: 'Snapshots of Ethan', 'Our honeymoon', 'If the glove fits' Vol 5 No 3: Speaking In Accents - Teens Vol 5 No 3: Black & White Developing Techniques Article Vol 5 No 2: 'Sand sun surf', 'Smile' Vol 5 No 2: Speaking In Accents - Love Vol 5 No 1: 'Boys on the beach', 'Stewart & Ethan', 'Christmas with the cows', 'Merry Christmas' Vol 5 No 1: Beyond The Page - Christmas Cards Vol 4 No 11: 'Just hanging around', 'Precious' Vol 4 No 11: 'Splash of summer' ***COVER*** Vol 4 No 11: Beyond The Page - 'Ethan's Firsts' Box Vol 4 No 9: 'Nelson Bay Beach' Vol 4 No 5: 'Rachel', 'On the farm', 'Family ties' Vol 4 No 3: Beyond The Page - Travel Mini Book Vol 4 No 2: 'Mum', 'Fresh as a daisy' Vol 4 No 2: Beyond The Page - Decorated Frames Vol 4 No 1: 'Country Bumpkin' Vol 4 No 1: Travel Photography Tips Vol 3 No 12: 'Tis the season' Vol 3 No 12: In Focus - Christmas Vol 3 No 9: 'I love my Dad' **COVER** Vol 3 No 7: 'Flower Power', 'Three days old', 'Snow much fun', 'Mum & me' Vol 3 No 6: 'Ethan at 5 months', 'Walk in the woods' Vol 3 No 4: 'There's no looking back now' {These pages have also been published (issue not recorded): Superstar, Beary cute, By the sea, Little hands, Like father like son, Groovy grub, Beach buds, Cool cousins, First solids, Let love rule, Craig & Sonya, Kylie & Jason, Alicia & David, Rachelle & Christopher, Ethan's 1st year.} Scrapbooking Memories - Idea Books Scrapbooking Treasures: 10 pages, 2 articles Scrapbooking By Design: 2 pages, 1 article Scrapbooking Four Seasons: 7 pages, 4 articles Scrapbooking Destinations: **COVER** 5 pages, 4 articles, 1 mini book Scrapbooking About Me: 5 pages, 4 articles Creative Cardmaking & Papercraft #18: upcoming #17: upcoming #16: upcoming #13: Designer Interview 'Behind the door' article #2: Garden Greetings Card Set #2: Love Letter Stationary Set Astarte's Mega-zine #1 Feb 2007: Photo Collage Article #2 May 2007: Photo Affirmations #3 August 2007: Dwelling Places Article #4 October 2007: Self Portraits Article Creative TECHniques Summer 2007: Dim The Lights Photography Article Scrapbooking & Beyond Fall 2008: 'Friends' layout Scrapbook Creations #31: Photographs used in 'Mastering Digital Photography' supplement #24: Capturing Moments Article #24: Enhancing Digital Photos Article #3: 'Merry Christmas' {Three other layouts have been published, but the issue not recorded.} Stamping & Papercraft Vol 14 No 3: Celebrate Joy Christmas Card Vol 13 No 12: Day at the Zoo Card Set Vol 13 No 10: 10 Quick Cards 'Birthday' Vol 13 No 8: upcoming Vol 13 No 2: 12 Colours of Christmas Card Vol 12 No 9: Eat Cake Card Set **COVER** Vol 12 No 8: Textured Backgrounds Card Set Vol 12 No 3: In Vogue Card Set Vol 11 No 9: Fathers Day Cards Vol 11 No 4: Words of Wisdom Accordion Book Vol 11 No 2: Sunburnt Blooms Cards Vol 11 No 1: Blossoming Birthdays Cards Vol 10 No 4: Garden Flowers Cards Vol 9 No 6: Bleached Cards Vol 9 No 5: Dedicated to Daddy Mini Books Vol 9 No 3: ABC Swap Book Vol 7 No 12: Filled With Flowers Cards Creating Keepsakes May 2006 (AUS): 'Love Is' BH Sketches #2: Tour de l'Europe Dec 2003 (AUS): Country Cricket, Sun sand sea, Letters to Barbs Handmade Vol 25 No 8: Filmstrip Gift Card Set Vol 25 No 6: Floriade Fiesta Card Set Vol 25 No 6: Deja Views Blueberry Card Set Vol 25 No 4: Smitten Card Set Vol 25 No 2: Poinsettia Card Set Vol 25 No 1: Summer Christmas Card Set Vol 24 No 10: 5 Minute Chat Interview Vol 24 No 9: Floral Friends Card Set Vol 24 No 4: Bright Greetings Card Set Vol 24 No 1: Frangipani Summer Cards Vol 24 No 1: Autumn Cards Vol 23 No 12: Cupcake Invitations Vol 23 No 11: Inspirations Artist Interview Vol 23 No 11: Christmas Boxes Vol 23 No 11: Christmas Calendar Vol 23 No 11: Christmas Cats Cards Vol 23 No 8: Christmas Cards Vol 23 No 6: Beaded Greetings Vol 23 No 5: Christmas Candles Vol 23 No 4: Yesteryear Cards Vol 20: Little Chickadee Paper Crafts July/Aug 2009: upcoming Jan/Feb 2009: 'Dream, Inspire, Imagine' Card Aug/Sept 2008: Gerbera Gift Bag **COVER** June/July 2008: G'Day Postcard Jan/Feb 2008: 'All Yours' Card Holiday Cards: Poinsettia cards Oct 07: 'Something Wicked' Card Aug/Sept 07: 'Charming' card June/July 07: 'Summer Frangipani' card Aug/Sept 06: 'Explore, dream, discover' card June/July 06: 'Dad' greeting card Card Creations Quick & Easy: 'Dotty Thanks' Card Paper Crafts Special Issues Paper Crafting With Kids: Nan & Pop Mini Album, Child Door Name plate Holiday Cards Vol 2: Poinsettia Peace & Joy Cards Paper Crafting With Photos: 'Discover, Explore' Card, 'Live Out Loud' Card, Tips for Perfect Photos Everytime Photography Article. Memory Makers 601 Great Ideas: ‘Parenting 101’, ‘Flower Child’, ‘Zoë’s Quirks’, ‘Daughter’, ‘Happy Happy’ Best of the Masters 05: 'Joy & Comfort' Scrapbook Trends Baby Idea Book: 'Congratulations' card Simply Cards Magazine Feb 2008: upcoming Scrapbooking M.M April 07: 'Blink & you're 5' layout Australian Paper Crafts #69: Happy Holidays Alcohol Ink Cards #60: Hello Alcohol Ink Cards ***COVER*** #47: Floral Inspiration Cards #46: Christmas Cheer Cards #45: Bright Flower Sentiment Cards #33: Filmstrip Cards #21: Mail Art Envelopes For Keeps Creative Paper #68: Masking Technique Workshop Article #67: Distress Ink Workshop Article #58: '100% Original' #57: 'Fruitloops' #54: ***Cover Photograph*** #24: 'Proud Nan', 'Wish' #21: 'Just Ethan' #19: 'Winter Wonderland' #17: 'Journey' #14: 'Amsterdam' My Reflections Vol 4 No 1: My Self Interview, '31 Facts' Vol 4 No 1: My Photography - Summer Vol 3 No 12: My Photography - Seascapes Vol 3 No 12: Deluxe Designs Road Test - 'Christmas Smiles', 'Florence', Friends Forever', Siblings' Vol 3 No 11: My Photography - B&W Vol 3 No 10: My Photography - Candids Vol 3 No 10: 'Ethan at 3' ***COVER***, 'Just Ethan', Maya Road Showcase. Vol 3 No 9: My Photography - Bulb Setting Vol 3 No 8: My Photography - Babies with parents. Vol 3 No 8: Nepal Adventure Article Vol 3 No 7: My Photography - Cross Processing Vol 3 No 6: My Photography - Grandparents Vol 3 No 5: My Photography - Sports Vol 3 No 5: 'Ethan' Vol 3 No 4: My Photography - Infrared Vol 3 No 3: My Photography - Still Life Vol 3 No 2: My Photography - Teenagers Vol 3 No 2: Wedding photos for article Vol 3 No 1: My Photography - Designing With Colour Vol 2 No 12: My Photography - Around The Home Vol 2 No 11: My Photography - Christmas Vol 2 No 11: 'Joy to the world', 'Zoë Olivia' Vol 2 No 10: My Photography - Flash Vol 2 No 10: 'Hang Ten' Vol 2 No 9: My Photography - Textures and Patterns Vol 2 No 8: 'Top Five' Vol 2 No 8: My Photography - Pets Vol 2 No 7: My Photography - Filters Vol 2 No 6: My Photography - Rain, mist, fog Vol 2 No 5: My Photography - Exposure Vol 2 No 4: My Photography - Parades Vol 2 No 3: My Photography - Sunrises & Sunsets Vol 2 No 2: My Photography - Shutter Speed Vol 2 No 2: 'Takuma & Linda' Vol 2 No 1: My Photography - Aperture Vol 1 No 7: My Photography - Composition Vol 1 No 7: 'Do not open' Vol 1 No 6: My Photography - Capturing Motion Vol 1 No 5: My Photography - Black & White Vol 1 No 4: My Photography - Close Ups Vol 1 No 4: 'By the seashore' Vol 1 No 3: My Photography - Low Light Vol 1 No 2: My Photography - Portraits Vol 1 No 1: My Photography - Landscape Scrapbook Trends Baby Idea Book: 'Congratulations' card Simply Cards Magazine Feb 2008: upcoming Scrapbooking M.M April 07: 'Blink & you're 5' layout Australian Paper Crafts #69: Happy Holidays Alcohol Ink Cards #60: Hello Alcohol Ink Cards ***COVER*** #47: Floral Inspiration Cards #46: Christmas Cheer Cards #45: Bright Flower Sentiment Cards #33: Filmstrip Cards #21: Mail Art Envelopes For Keeps Creative Paper #68: Masking Technique Workshop Article #67: Distress Ink Workshop Article #58: '100% Original' #57: 'Fruitloops' #54: ***Cover Photograph*** #24: 'Proud Nan', 'Wish' #21: 'Just Ethan' #19: 'Winter Wonderland' #17: 'Journey' #14: 'Amsterdam' My Reflections Vol 4 No 1: My Self Interview, '31 Facts' Vol 4 No 1: My Photography - Summer Vol 3 No 12: My Photography - Seascapes Vol 3 No 12: Deluxe Designs Road Test - 'Christmas Smiles', 'Florence', Friends Forever', Siblings' Vol 3 No 11: My Photography - B&W Vol 3 No 10: My Photography - Candids Vol 3 No 10: 'Ethan at 3' ***COVER***, 'Just Ethan', Maya Road Showcase. Vol 3 No 9: My Photography - Bulb Setting Vol 3 No 8: My Photography - Babies with parents. Vol 3 No 8: Nepal Adventure Article Vol 3 No 7: My Photography - Cross Processing Vol 3 No 6: My Photography - Grandparents Vol 3 No 5: My Photography - Sports Vol 3 No 5: 'Ethan' Vol 3 No 4: My Photography - Infrared Vol 3 No 3: My Photography - Still Life Vol 3 No 2: My Photography - Teenagers Vol 3 No 2: Wedding photos for article Vol 3 No 1: My Photography - Designing With Colour Vol 2 No 12: My Photography - Around The Home Vol 2 No 11: My Photography - Christmas Vol 2 No 11: 'Joy to the world', 'Zoë Olivia' Vol 2 No 10: My Photography - Flash Vol 2 No 10: 'Hang Ten' Vol 2 No 9: My Photography - Textures and Patterns Vol 2 No 8: 'Top Five' Vol 2 No 8: My Photography - Pets Vol 2 No 7: My Photography - Filters Vol 2 No 6: My Photography - Rain, mist, fog Vol 2 No 5: My Photography - Exposure Vol 2 No 4: My Photography - Parades Vol 2 No 3: My Photography - Sunrises & Sunsets Vol 2 No 2: My Photography - Shutter Speed Vol 2 No 2: 'Takuma & Linda' Vol 2 No 1: My Photography - Aperture Vol 1 No 7: My Photography - Composition Vol 1 No 7: 'Do not open' Vol 1 No 6: My Photography - Capturing Motion Vol 1 No 5: My Photography - Black & White Vol 1 No 4: My Photography - Close Ups Vol 1 No 4: 'By the seashore' Vol 1 No 3: My Photography - Low Light Vol 1 No 2: My Photography - Portraits Vol 1 No 1: My Photography - Landscape