News & Updates
News and Announcements from evapolak.com
4 May 2026
NEW BOOK - Impressionist Photography: Seeing the World Differently
I’m excited to share my latest ebook, Impressionist Photography: Seeing the World Differently. This book is an invitation to move beyond simply recording what you see and begin creating images that express how a moment feels.
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16 February 2026
NEW BOOK - SPRING IMPRESSIONIST PHOTOGRAPHY GUIDE In-Camera Techniques & Creative Mastery
Spring Impressionist Photography Guide—a 168-page journey through the mindset, techniques, and creative mastery that bring spring’s atmosphere to life.
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27 December 2025
NEW BOOK - Seeing Differently A 52-Week Impressionist Photography Planner
A year-long creative companion for photographers who want to slow down, observe more deeply, and create expressive, meaningful images.
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10 November 2025
NEW BOOK - Creative Exercises for Winter Light A Guide to Impressionist & Abstract Photography in the Cold Season
This 136-page guide is more than a technical manual—it’s a creative journey. Designed for photographers who crave inspiration when days are short and light is fleeting, this book blends artistry, mindfulness, and visual experimentation to awaken your imagination during winter’s stillness.
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7 July 2025
NEW BOOK - Summer Impressionist Photography Guide A Seasonal Masterclass in Movement, Light & Creative Vision
Summer is the season of expansion—of light, colour, warmth, and energy. This guide is my invitation for you to explore movement not just as technique, but as language.
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18 June 2025
Exhibition - Part of Auckland Festival of Photography
A group exhibition to support Brest Cancer Foundation
22 April 2025
NEW BOOK - Impressionist Photography Techniques II - Unleash the Magic of Movement, Light, and Colour – In-Camera
This guide is designed to deepen your skills and awaken your imagination through a rich collection of in-camera techniques that bring expressive artistry to your photographic practice.
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3 March 2025
NEW BOOK - Wonderland’s Impressions Creative Macro Photography A New Way of Seeing
Through step-by-step guidance, inspiring examples, and hands-on exercises, you'll learn to capture the hidden magic in the world around you.
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9 October 2023
NEW BOOK - The Vibrant Palette of Colour – Unlocking the Magic of Hues
This inspiring and practical guide explores how colour, light, and emotion work together to transform ordinary photographs into expressive works of art.
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10 April 2023
NEW BOOK - The Magical World of Slow Shutter Speed The step-by-step guide to in-camera impressionist photography techniques
In this book, you will learn how to transform everyday scenes into dreamlike masterpieces with the help of your trusty camera and some creative experimentation.
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3 January 2023
NEW BOOK - Secrets of the Sea - Capture the Sea and Shoreline using In-Camera Techniques of Impressionist Photography
The book guides photographers through the process of capturing the ever-changing moods of the sea. Packed with practical advice, creative exercises, and artistic inspiration, Secrets of the Sea encourages photographers to slow down, experiment, and discover their own unique vision of the coastline.
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25 March 2022
Margaret Soraya Podcast
I'm chatting with Margaret about Impressionist Photography.
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13 February 2022
The Midsomer Norton & Radstock Journal
Norton Radstock Photographic Society sharing their experience with my online presentation 'How to be an artist with a camera'
See inside →22 February 2021
Dorchester Camera Club
Review - "The Power of Photography as an Art and a Science" with Eva Polak.
See inside →1 September 2019
Deja-Vu Magazine
I'm talking to the editor of Deja-Vu online Magazine about impressionist photography.
See inside →1 March 2018
NZPhotographer Interview
I'm talking to the editor of NZPhotography Magazine about my photographic journey.
Download →15 January 2018
PARALLEL UNIVERSES
I'm happy to announce my new book Parallel Universe. This is a collection of macro images from the Land of Moss.
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1 December 2017
NZPhotographer SHOWCASE
My photos in the December issue of NZPhotographer
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Download →24 September 2017
My Balm
a collaborative exhibition between poet and artists
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31 July 2017
Featured on Artsy Shark
An interview and a selection of my work published on artsyshark.com.
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26 March 2017
North Shore Salon of Photography
I will have a privilege to judge this prestigious salon.
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24 March 2017
Foreign Vistas
My image "Wattle Bay" is featured at Arttsy Shark.
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10 February 2017
65th PSNZ National Convention Auckland
6-9 April 2017
I was running a workshop and led one of the field trips.
Great weekend and great photography!
1 November 2016
Digital Camera World - Hotshots
My photo in the November 2016 issue of Digital Camera World.
Continue Reading →3 September 2015
A giveaway to celebrate the launching of my new website
I am super excited to announce the winner of my giveaway - Andrew Mitchell, who will receive a printed copy of my book The Secret Life of Dandelions.
A digital copy goes to Lee Cleland.
Congratulation!
5 June 2015
Kohia Terrace School ART
An Exhibition & Sale of Contemporary Art organized by Kohia Terrace School
15 June 2014
20th Anniversary of the Nature Photography Society of New Zealand
I was invited to do a presentation and then run a twoday workshop for the Nature Photography Society of New Zealand in Christchurch.
1 February 2014
Creative Nature and Nudes Workshop in DPhoto Magazine
25 June 2012
PSNZ Central Regional Convention November 2012
I was invited to speak at the PSNZ Central Regional Convention in November 2012.
1 March 2011
"Walking the Dog" Exhibition in Fetch! Magazine
20 October 2010
Practical Photography showcase
My photos in the November 2010 issue of Practical Photography.
See inside →1 October 2010
PhotographyBB Online Magazine
I'm talking to the editor of PhotographyBB Online Magazine about my photographic journey.
Continue Reading →29 October 2010
Rhythm of Light 2010
Northern Regional Convention
I was invited by the Auckland Photographic Society to run two short workshops during the 2010 Northern Regional Convention.
1 September 2010
Urban Living Magazine
Urban Living Waterfront Lifestyle & Leisure featured an article about me. Check out this article written by Virin Gomber.
Continue Reading →7 June 2010
Mindfood Magazine
Mindfood magazine featured an article about me.
31 July 2009
Digital Studies II ... from the impressionism to the abstract photography ... Online Exhibition
Digital Studies II ... from the impressionism to the abstract photography ... Online Exhibition by Eva Polak (NZ), Don Thorpe (USA), Gregor Pchalek (D), George Baloghy (NZ), Johann A.G. Baloghy (D)
Continue Reading →1 July 2008
Practical Photography Showcase
My photos in the July 2008 issue of Practical Photography.
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