Looking at the dates at the top of the page, it appears that this website has reached another milestone. It was 8 years ago that this site was first published, not only as a reference point for my own work as a photographer, but also to provide platform of ongoing experience in web publishing.

In 2001 after completing a communications degree, the experience gained from this site for myself was critical. It was a time when despite achieving the best marks one would hope to get from academic study, opportunities within the Australian media and in particular, anything related to web publishing just did not seem to exist for someone over 30 and lacking many years of previous experience within their CV.

Eight years on, the site has evolved into quite a bit of a different beast altogether, from that of an online CV. In 2005, the site was opened up to provide a channel of opportunity for a limited number of other like-minded freelance journalists, photographers and artists; looking to combine their knowledge and skill to extend their web presence and enhance their own level of online publishing experience.

What is now an online collaboration, this site will continue down this path of providing the same opportunities it has provided me over the last 8 years, to others worthy to receive such support. And in the process, it will also continue to provide access to quality photographic and other editorial coverage of various events as it has done in the past. There will also be some new genres appearing within the site’s production cycle, hopefully not too far into the future.

At the end of 2007, the photo lab that had provided Outimage with access to an online facility for clients to purchase prints had unfortunately closed it down. Since then, what was the original Outimage Online Sales Gallery established in 2006 was suspended. With a considerably small demand for purchasing prints when it was available and having assessed the cost of similar off-the-shelf programs provided by internet development companies and various banks, it is currently not economically feasible to purchase one of these programs to replace the old sales gallery. However, a new business relationship with a new photo processing lab has been established and ad-hoc purchases can be fulfilled.

As for the rest of the website, it will be business as usual with new features and articles as they become available for publication within what s this editorial section of the website. The photo gallery for visitors who just view the photos will also continue to grow. As local events are covered, the gallery is usually the first place on the entire website where any new photos will appear, ahead of any editorial coverage.

Future plans also include publishing further unpublished material within the existing Rolex Sydney Hobart Yacht Race coverage for previous years and will include unpublished photographs and press releases provided by the Rolex Media Team. In time, more pages will also be added to extend current coverage of the Rolex Trophy One Design and Ratings Series, for all previous years covered.

Editor and publisher,
Peter Andrews,
March 1, 2009.