My photos published in a book.. a real book!
About 4 months ago my sister told me that one of her friends was looking through our photos from our 2008 Europe trip. Her friend works for a publishing company, and was impressed by the shots she saw, and wanted to use them in a book on Paris she was publishing.
While I was excited at the time, didn’t get my hopes up about it, until it was actually done. In true Parmi style, I totally forgot about this until today, when a copy of the book turned up in the mail for me! The book is set for release on Dec 1st
I am currently in a state of shock that 6 photos (5 of mine and 1 of my sister’s) have been used in the book! I had to make a journal entry to commemorate the event :)
Below are the shots from the book and the original photos that I took while in Paris. So fitting that the book itself is PARIS – A Personal Guide To The City’s Best. A 300+ page hard cover book on Paris culture, dining, accommodation, mixed in with some of Bennett’s French recipes. (Shannon Bennett is the owner of internationally renowned restaurant, Vue de monde in Melbourne) Given that Paris is quite possibly my favourite city I have visited so far, this was poetic in it’s own way.


Paris Underground

My sister’s photo

Notre Dame

Notre Dame

Notre Dame

Pantheon
All book shots taken from Shannon Bennett’s PARIS – A Guide To The City’s Best. Published by The Miegunyah Press 2009, copyright to Melbourne University Publishing Limited.
Edit: I left to make a cup of coffee and came back to a massive outpouring of encouragement and congrats from so many of you! YOU GUYS ROCK! I am so supported on here by all of you and I can’t even express in words how incredible that feels! Thank you just doesn’t cut it!!! :)
Scott d'Almeida 14 days ago
outstanding mate,
parmi replied 14 days ago
Thanks heaps mate!
becca2425 14 days ago
thats so cool…
parmi replied 14 days ago
Cheers becca, thanks a lot :)
Shelly Hiebert 14 days ago
SHUT UP! That is so exciting and awesome and great and wicked and all sorts of other things! CONGRATULATIONS Andrew! Big hug from me…..this made me grin big time :D xxxx
parmi replied 14 days ago
Haha, ahh thank you so much Shellfish!!! It’s such a bizarre feeling seeing your my work like this! Thanks heaps for your support, it’s never ending with you, and that rocks mate! :)
Jigsawman 14 days ago
well done, congrats
parmi replied 14 days ago
Thanks a lot mate!
James Niven 14 days ago
Excellent feel good story mate :)) I’m excited for you ,well done !!
parmi replied 14 days ago
Thank you so much mate :)
David Petranker 14 days ago
Fantastic and Congratulation wahoo
parmi replied 14 days ago
Haha, thanks a lot mate!
Clare Colins 14 days ago
Well done..you should be deservedly proud. The chosen images are really good one. congratulations!!
parmi replied 14 days ago
Thank you very much Claire, that’s so kind and I really appreciate it!
Merrilyn Hunt 14 days ago
Congratulations Andrew!!! That’s awesome news!! Well done. And the pics are amazing. Love them!!
parmi replied 14 days ago
Merrilyn, thanks heaps!! I’m still in a bit of shock, very much appreciated mate :)
pmistric 14 days ago
That’s so AWESOME! And it looks so wonderful in the book.
parmi replied 14 days ago
Thank you so so very much my friend!
Maureen Maliha 14 days ago
fantastic!!!!!!!!!!! Well Done, Andrew!!!!
parmi replied 14 days ago
Much appreciated Maureen, thanks so much :)
Bryan Freeman 14 days ago
Congratulations, awesome stuff mate. Well done!
parmi replied 14 days ago
Cheers mate, thank you very much. Just popped the champers :)
tazzina 14 days ago
bravooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo woohoo
great images!!!!!!!!! bravo parmi!!!!!!!
parmi replied 14 days ago
Thanks so so much Taz!
Andrew Bradsworth 14 days ago
Congrats Andrew, totally… what a buzz it must be for you
parmi replied 14 days ago
I’m still pinching myself mate haha! Thanks heaps!!
Woodyk2 14 days ago
Absolutely brilliant news! Many congrats.
parmi replied 14 days ago
Thanks heaps mate!! :)
Wayne Pearson 14 days ago
Kudos to you Andrew, an inspiration for all of us, and it couldn’t happen to a nicer guy !!
parmi replied 14 days ago
Ah thanks so much Wayne! Been here since the beginning of this journey. That means a lot to me mate!
Nicole Finlayson 14 days ago
TOTALLY marvellous, a huge congratulations!!
parmi replied 14 days ago
Thanks so much Nicole :)
trueblvr 14 days ago
Oh My Gosh, how fabulous for you…...Wow. I had the biggest grin on my face while looking at this!!! congratulations
parmi replied 14 days ago
Very very much appreciated! Thank you, that makes me smile even wider!!
madworld 14 days ago
Yayyyyyyyyyyyy awesome and well done you!! Im a tiny bit envious right now ;P
parmi replied 14 days ago
Haha, thank you so much Tracey :)
Linda Yates 14 days ago
Congratulations! You do such very good work!
parmi replied 14 days ago
So kind of you to say Linda, thanks so much :)
ADMarshall 14 days ago
Congratulations
parmi replied 14 days ago
Thanks heaps mate!!
Maria Moro 14 days ago
FANTASTIC!!!!!.... FANTASTIC…. this is BLOODY Fantastic….. you’re totally going PLACES Andrew…Congratulations & Well Done my friend.
parmi replied 14 days ago
I really can’t thank you enough Maria! Constantly encouraging me to go for gold! Thanks so much for the ongoing and never ending support to me and my work :)
bronbennie 14 days ago
AWESOME! congrats brother!
parmi replied 14 days ago
Thanks heaps my man! Much appreciated :)
Mark Elshout 14 days ago
Beautiful book. Congratulations. It must be really nice to have your work in a place that will surely be seen by so many. Great work!!
parmi replied 14 days ago
Thanks a lot Mark! It’s surreal actually seeing them in the book. Will take a while for reality to sink in yet haha :)
hsien-ku 14 days ago
oh wow! congratulations! that is very impressive! and the photos are outstanding.
parmi replied 14 days ago
Thanks so much HK, that means a lot from you :)
Andre Furlan 14 days ago
Bravo et CHAPEAU A VOUS DEUX !!!!
AMITIE,
Andre
parmi replied 14 days ago
Ah, merci beaucoup Andre :)
Yvonne Hoffmann 14 days ago
WOW … congrats…I think that it is expected itself what one, nevertheless, always in petto that own photos or works are published and one finds with it a lot of recognition. Your photos have earned it in this book published to be… all all goods and a lot of success furthermore!!!
parmi replied 14 days ago
What a lovely thing to write, thanks so much Yvonne, that’s made me smile so much!
Maria Moro 14 days ago
Yeah… just don’t forget your friends when you’re RICH…....lol
parmi replied 14 days ago
Haha copies and pastes into brain :)
Angie Muccillo 14 days ago
Oh how wonderful Parmi!!!! Congratulations…..they are terrific images and look so great in the book. Tremendous achievement….well done! :-))
parmi replied 14 days ago
Thank you so much Angie! I’m absolutely stoked at the moment. Really appreciate the support :)
Rosemary Scott 14 days ago
OMG!!! WOW!!! That’s so bloody exciting!! I’m really happy for you !
parmi replied 14 days ago
Thanks heaps mate! It’s a thrill, I’m still off in lala land with this one haha :)
thomasroessler 14 days ago
Congratulations! Hope the publisher paid well for your photos.
parmi replied 14 days ago
Thanks very much Thomas!
DragonFlyer 14 days ago
Whoa – MUP!!!???? That is one awesome big deal!!!!! BIG BIG CONGRATULATIONS :D
K xxx
parmi replied 14 days ago
Thank you so much K! I am incredibly lucky to have come into contact with this opportunity. Still reeling from the excitement :)
DevineDayDreams 14 days ago
That is awesome!!! Congratulations Andrew!
parmi replied 14 days ago
Daisy, thank you so much my friend!! :)
Pat Shawyer 14 days ago
Congratulations Andrew !
parmi replied 14 days ago
Thanks so much Pat :)
Denis Dalby 14 days ago
That’s so cool Andrew. Well done!
parmi replied 14 days ago
Thanks a lot Denis! Appreciated mate.
Vanessa Anderberg 14 days ago
Excellent news…congrats!!
parmi replied 14 days ago
Thank you so much Vanessa!
ctheworld 14 days ago
Fantastic news Andrew! A triumphant accomplishment for sure!!!!!!!!!!
Bravo, my friend!!!!
parmi replied 14 days ago
I really appreciate that, thank you so much my friend! :)
Troy W. Smith 14 days ago
That’s awesome Andrew, congratulations. Way to go, great job buddy.
parmi replied 14 days ago
Troy, thank you so much mate, really appreciate your support!! :)
Alixzandra 14 days ago
:-)) Well done you! fabulous news to hear and so deserving.
parmi replied 14 days ago
Hey Alix, thanks heaps mate! That’s so kind of you :)
LouJay 14 days ago
Far out, how fantastic. I can imagine how chuffed you must be feeling! Fabulous photos – well done!
parmi replied 14 days ago
Thanks so much Lou, chuffed beyond reason here lol! Still excited a day later!!
KazM 14 days ago
Congrats on your Clever Captures
and
Bravo on the inclusion in the book.
parmi replied 14 days ago
Thanks very much Kaz!
Fiona Christensen 14 days ago
ANDREW!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! YEAH!!! Thats frikken fantastic!!!!!! oh wow, how awesome, your photi’s will be in that book for the WORLD to see and enjoy forever!!!!!!! oh what an achievement and of course, most deserved!!!!!! :D and of course, great shot, i like how they have a different edge and view on Paris! STunning mate!!!! And like i said, its who you know! ;) hahaha! well done parmi, much deserved!! :D
parmi replied 14 days ago
Oh thanks Fiona!! Thank you thank you thank you! It still feels like a dream, mainly because I forgot about it lol! Your support is beyond words, but all I can say is thank you for the constant encouragement. Means a great deal! :)
Tara Turner 14 days ago
that’s awesome…..a big congrats!
parmi replied 14 days ago
Thank you so much Tara! :)
monaiman 14 days ago
wow that’s a way to finish the year ;) Congratulations my friend !
parmi replied 14 days ago
I couldn’t ask for a better finish! Thanks so much Mona :)
kreesor 13 days ago
That’s FANTASTIC!!! Congrats Andrew and your sister as well!! :)
parmi replied 13 days ago
Thanks very much Keith! Both of us are still so happy!
Ann Palframan 13 days ago
So awesome, Andrew; I’m thrilled for you. Don’t forget the ‘little people’ when you’re rich and famous :))
parmi replied 12 days ago
Haha, I don’t think I’m quite ready for Hollywood just yet, but I would never forget the early days on here, your art was one of the first pieces I commented on Ann :)
MoonSpiral 13 days ago
parmi replied 12 days ago
Oh that’s really really awesome! Thanks to you MoonSpiral :)
Ursula Rodgers 13 days ago
Wow-ee Andrew! I’m only just catching up now, and I’m glad I came back this far! It’s so wonderful to see your images in a book! Well done mate, I’m absolutely thrilled for you! :))
parmi replied 12 days ago
Ah thank you so much Ursula! That means a great deal to me!! I can’t get over the overflow of support on here :)
bellmusker 12 days ago
Congratulations!! And very well deserved, I must say – your photos are beautiful. Nothing like seeing your name in print, hey? :-)
parmi replied 12 days ago
Thank you so much! That’s really kind of you to say. It’s like reading a strangers name! So surreal until it all sinks in. Such a great great feeling :)
Tracy Edgar 11 days ago
congratulations, Andrew, this is wonderful news. how exciting for you and your sister! enjoy the accolades. they are deserved. :)
parmi replied 11 days ago
Thank you Tracy! This was such a huge rush for us, really appreciate your support :)
Trish Woodford 11 days ago
How freakin awesome is that Parmi, so happy for you (and your sister), such a great accomplishment – well deserved recognition (really love the Paris Underground shot). How stoked must you be right now :)))))
parmi replied 10 days ago
Thank you so much Trish! It still feels like a dream, and I have to keep checking the book to make sure it’s real! Your support is way beyond words my friend, thanks heaps! :)
armadillozenith 11 days ago
Congratulations! Well done to you and your sister both!
Telles sont quelques photos très belles.
Great for them to get recognition through publication.
The first one of Nôtre Dame makes it look like some baroque ship, an ornate overgrown ocean-liner cruising the Seine.. neat!
-Graham
parmi replied 10 days ago
Thank you very much Graham!I really appreciate the support. I can see the baroque ship in that shot, very well seen, I like that interpretation of it.
Isa Rodriguez 8 days ago
aaaaaaaaaaaaaaaah
wooooooohoooo .. hola .. Parmi!!!!!!!!!! dude.. now this isi just sooooo cool. im excited for you and happy and a gazillion hugs for you
Super congratulations. this is really such great news and so well deserved. Bless ya man
parmi replied 7 days ago
Haha, you always know how to make me smile so wide Isa! Thank you so much my friend!!! Your support is so great to me and I always appreciate it!!
Charuhas Images 8 days ago
What a wonderful achievement. I am so happy about your achievement. Hearty Congratulations!! Outstanding photos.
parmi replied 7 days ago
Thank you so much Charuhas! That really means a great deal to me!! :)
blueeyesjus 8 days ago
Wow….how come I missed this. Congratulations my friend, I am so truly happy for you and so so well deserved, couldn’t have happened to a nicer person
Jus
parmi replied 7 days ago
Mate, thank you so much! I really respect you as an artist and a mate on here too, so this means a lot to me Jus! :)
RRoca 8 days ago
Many congratulations Andrew!!! Your talent is outstanding and your pictures being published in a book was the most logical next step. I truly believe it’s only the beginning! I click my shutter to you… :) Congratulations again Andrew.
Rosa
parmi replied 7 days ago
Thanks so very much Rosa!! Your words are so kind and encouraging, I really appreciate it. Click of the shutter!!! I could not think of a better toast, your support is very much appreciated my friend :)
RiSH : 8 days ago
Congrats … its always a great feeling.
parmi replied 7 days ago
Indeed it is, quite unexplainable! Thanks so much RiSH!!
Kenton Elliott 8 days ago
Congratulations, Andrew! Absolutely outstanding! A fitting event for an outstanding artist!
parmi replied 7 days ago
So kind of you Kenton, thank you very much my friend!! :)
Photo57 8 days ago
Great stuff mate, well done.
parmi replied 7 days ago
Thanks heaps mate, really appreciate it!! :)
amko 7 days ago
Huge congratulations to you….that is really something worh shouting about and celebrating! :))))
parmi replied 7 days ago
Thanks a lot amko! I have done a decent amount of shouting about this one! lol, still doesn’t feel real. I appreciate your support a lot!
LTPhotography 7 days ago
Many congrats parmi, the photos and book look wonderful, great achievement :-)
parmi replied 4 days ago
Thank you so very much! I really appreciate the support :)
Shoaib . 6 days ago
congrats mate, great achievement.. very happy for your success mate
parmi replied 4 days ago
Thank you so much man! That means a great deal to me bro :)
Adrian Kent 3 days ago
Good onya mate, be proud, great achievement!
parmi replied 3 days ago
Thank you very much Adrian! Means a lot mate :)
Sally Green 1 day ago
WHOOO… HOOOO!! way to go parmi!! (i was wondering what you bin up to recently too!!) huge congrats to both you and your sister. next step… get your OWN book published mate!! xxx
parmi replied about 10 hours ago
Ah thanks so much Sally!! I’ve been all over the place recently, things are starting to move now. My own book.. that’s a nice idea, might end up being a 2010 goal! Really appreciate the supprt mate, thanks heaps!!! :)