Biography

Jeff Drabble is a photographer, videographer and sculptor who has been a member of NZIPP for over five years.  He is a multiple award winner with both NZIPP and AIPP.

Jeff spent fifteen years living in Sydney, where he worked in the film industry until his return to New Zealand.  He then lectured in film and television production for eleven years, with camera operation, lighting and art direction being his main subjects.  After leaving the film school he moved into professional stills photography and commercial videography.  His sculptures have won awards at several New Zealand wide art competitions.

Awards and Recognition

2012
Exhibitor at East 2012 Invitational, Hawkes Bay

2011
Taranaki Art Awards – 1^st place, Sculpture
Taranaki Art Awards – 2^nd place, Photography
Waikato Art Awards – Merit Award, Sculpture

2010
Taranaki Art Awards – 1^st place, Photography
Napier Photographer’s Gallery – 6 piece exhibition

2009
Wildflower Sculpture – Exhibitor
Hawke’s Bay Artists’ Invitational Exhibitor Photography
Australian Institute of Professional Photography Awards – 1 Silver Distinction, 1 Silver
New Zealand Institute of Professional Photography Awards – 1 Silver, 3 Bronze

2008
New Zealand Institute of Professional Photography Awards – 3 Silver, 3 Bronze
Creative Hastings committee member

2007
New Zealand Institute of Professional Photography Awards – 1 Silver