*** UPDATED: I have now contacted everyone who has written to me – thank you again so much everyone for opening your hearts to me. If you have not received a response from me, please check your spam folders, or please contact me to let me know if you’re still waiting on a response. ***
***UPDATED 10/12: Thank you SO much to everyone who has emailed me – I am completely overwhelmed and thankful for all of your messages. I’m just trying to get through everyone’s emails and as soon as I have a chance to I will be in contact with everyone – thank you xx ***
***UPDATED 1/12: Umm… woaaah!!!! I must admit, I was wondering if I was going to put this out there and not have anyone reply, but your responses have been overwhelming to the point of having to create a whole new email folder just dedicated to your replies! I had no idea people were that interested in what I do (really, I’m serious!) and to have replies not only locally, but from interstate and… overseas (!), boy – you know how to make a girl blush. I must say, reading all of your beautiful emails just makes this such a wonderful experience – I’ve laughed, I’ve cried… you are all beautiful souls – thank you. I will be in touch next week with you all. xx **
Meaning: Dis (discuss, not diss!) the biz (the biz…) with Kris (me!)
Ok, so that’s my lame-o attempt and trying to come up with something ultra cool for the title of this post, but it will have to do…
When I wrote my last Photographer’s FAQ I did so because of the many emails I would receive from people asking me questions in all shapes and forms about my work. Flattering and humbling, completely and I appreciate that there are people that care enough out there to contact me to ask questions. Most of the time however, I don’t have the opportunity to go into any great detail as much as I would like to due to time constraints and the inability to answer a lot of things over one email – a lot of things just can’t be summed up easily.
I decided a little while back to see if I could meet up with one person out there who is interested enough to spend some time with me, and just hang out for a day doing what I do. I know there are some amazing people out there that have contacted me in the past asking about doing something like this, and so, here’s your chance!
What’s up for grabs? One full day with me from dawn until dusk (well, not literally, I’m a terrible early morning person) where you get to do whatever you want to do. Want to know what a typical day consists of? Ok! Want to join me on a real client shoot? Sure! Want to play around with some concepts you want to try out? Would love to! Want to sit down and edit some images? No problem! Want to talk biz? Of course! Want to watch The Notebook with me while eating Cookies and Cream ice-cream straight out of the tub? Even better!
What’s the catch? Nothing – apart from me only being able to spend one day with only one person! I would love to make some proper time for someone to hang out properly and get to know you – and as much as I would like to do so for everyone that asks, for the moment, there’s only just time for me to do this with one person for now.
What do you need to do? Email me by the end of Sunday, 6 December 2009 (with the subject “Dis the biz with Kris” because, let’s face it, it’s way cool peeps…). I need you to tell me about you – who you are, where you are from, what you do, what you are interested in, what you want to do, telling me everything! You can be creative, spontaneous, daring, boring - just give me the low down on you and what you want from this. This is available for anyone from anywhere - you don’t have to be in Melbourne if you’re interested in this (although I’m very flattered if anyone outside of Melbourne considers this a good enough reason to drive/fly here… ) and so you can be from anywhere, I don’t mind in the slightest! I love anyone willing to make an effort 
I’ll then contact someone after the 6th from the list of people that email me to come and spend a day very soon, so we can hang out and have some fun!
My big disclaimer: I am not an expert in anything, nor do I claim to be. I can only share what I know and what I do, and talk to you about my experiences. I’m not a teacher – all I can promise is that if you ask me something, I will either answer you or tell you I don’t know!
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Not an expert??? I beg to differ. And while I’m begging, maybe I should talk to the hubby about a what if trip to Melbourne. :- D Oh, I’m jealous of the local ladies that have this opportunity! Lucky, lucky, lucky! What a cool (and generous) thing to do, Kristen!
Oh, how I wished I lived near Melbourne! (or on your continent, for that matter!) What a wonderful, generous idea Kristen.
Oooh Ahhh Kristen!! Thanks so much for offering this fantastic opportunity
I now have my fingers and toes crossed, could get kinda uncomfortable, but hey, if it brings me a little extra luck then YAY! 
This is a wonderful thing that you’re doing and an amazing opportunity. I’m a beginning photographer and big fan girl and would love to win–alas, I live in Canada and a trip to visit just isn’t in the cards right now. I hope you and the winner both blog about the experience so we can live vicariously!
This is so great! You are very generous. I wish I live in Australia, but I’m glad for whoever will be the lucky person!
My hubby has always wanted to go to Australia…I wonder if I could talk him into a trip? Wow that would be such an awesome experience. EEk! Whoever wins is going to have such a treat.
is it time for you to decide yet lol?? so excited about it
Oh my gosh kristen this would be my dream id love to learn newborns ill be emailing you for sure such a fabulous gift you are giving this lucky person id definatly fly ;-0)
Oh my god im so excited about this i have been checking my emails every hour.
I even dreamt about it last night lol.
Please,Please,Please,Please,Please,Please,Please,Please,Please,Please,Please,Please,Please,Please,Please,Please,Please,Please,Please,Please,Please,Please,Please,Please,Please,Please,Please,Please,Please,Please,Please,Please,Please,Please,
PICK ME!
ohhh how sad am I, I seem to check back everyday to see if you have updated this…..
thank you for the updates Kristen. Look forward to hearing who the lucky person is
OH MY WORD! Here is me trying my darndest not to be the most craziest of blog stalkers, pop out for a week or two and you go and throw something like this around! INSERT MY BIGGEST POUT EVER! Kristen, you seriously rock, how generous are you? I have missed the deadline, wish it was me, hope you get some awesome spunk monkey join you for a day and hope you get as much out of giving your time as that one lucky person does. I would be there with bells on, had I known about the opportunity
Love ya work!
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XXX
Hi Kris
Is there any chance at all you will be doing Dis the Biz again this year?
And if so, what can I do now to be best positioned (no guarantees I know) to stand a chance?????
The very much less competent Kris (my name)!
Any chance you are doing the Dis the Biz this year? I just discovered your blog and so jealous I didn’t know about you sooner. You are an amazing photographer and I am so impressed with the lighting in each and every image you post. I want to learn how to use the proper lighting and exposure from you so bad! I would fly all the way from California to Melbourne for even just an hour of advise from you if I could be so fortunate! PLEASE…….