Jane Ussher
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Jane Ussher MNZM
is a New Zealand photographer, best known for her portrait photography work. She has been the chief photographer of the New Zealand Listener
for over 25 years, and is most notable for her portraiture.
Many of Ussher's portraits were collated and published in the book Jane Ussher Portraits, launched in 2004 to coincide with the Listeners 65th anniversary. The book includes many portraits originally published in the Listener of notable New Zealanders, ranging from sport stars such as Jonah Lomu
to actors such as Russell Crowe
.
Ussher was invited to go to Antarctica with the Antarctic New Zealand 2008/09 Media Programme, where she photographed the historical huts in Antarctica which served as expedition bases for Robert Falcon Scott
and Ernest Shackleton
's pioneering expeditions. A series of photographs from this trip were published in the book Still Life: Inside the Antarctic Huts of Scott and Shackleton. The book was launched by New Zealand Prime Minister John Key
in October 2010.
after being hit by a motor vehicle while crossing Ponsonby Rd.
In 2009 Jane received Insignia of a Member of the New Zealand Order of Merit
for services to photography.
New Zealand Order of Merit
The New Zealand Order of Merit is an order established in 1996 "for those persons who in any field of endeavour, have rendered meritorious service to the Crown and nation or who have become distinguished by their eminence, talents, contributions or other merits."The order includes five...
is a New Zealand photographer, best known for her portrait photography work. She has been the chief photographer of the New Zealand Listener
New Zealand Listener
The New Zealand Listener is a New Zealand magazine. First published in 1939 and edited by Oliver Duff and the Monte Holcroft it originally had a monopoly on the publication of of upcoming television and radio programmes. In the 1980s it lost its monopoly on the publication of upcoming television...
for over 25 years, and is most notable for her portraiture.
Exhibitions and publications
Ussher gained acclaim for her 1984 exhibition of New Zealand sporting personalities, The Olympians.Many of Ussher's portraits were collated and published in the book Jane Ussher Portraits, launched in 2004 to coincide with the Listeners 65th anniversary. The book includes many portraits originally published in the Listener of notable New Zealanders, ranging from sport stars such as Jonah Lomu
Jonah Lomu
Jonah Tali Lomu, MNZM is a New Zealand rugby union player. He had sixty-three caps as an All Black after debuting in 1994. He is generally regarded as the first true global superstar of rugby union. He has had a huge impact on the game...
to actors such as Russell Crowe
Russell Crowe
Russell Ira Crowe is a New Zealander Australian actor , film producer and musician. He came to international attention for his role as Roman General Maximus Decimus Meridius in the 2000 historical epic film Gladiator, directed by Ridley Scott, for which he won an Academy Award for Best Actor, a...
.
Ussher was invited to go to Antarctica with the Antarctic New Zealand 2008/09 Media Programme, where she photographed the historical huts in Antarctica which served as expedition bases for Robert Falcon Scott
Robert Falcon Scott
Captain Robert Falcon Scott, CVO was a Royal Navy officer and explorer who led two expeditions to the Antarctic regions: the Discovery Expedition, 1901–04, and the ill-fated Terra Nova Expedition, 1910–13...
and Ernest Shackleton
Ernest Shackleton
Sir Ernest Henry Shackleton, CVO, OBE was a notable explorer from County Kildare, Ireland, who was one of the principal figures of the period known as the Heroic Age of Antarctic Exploration...
's pioneering expeditions. A series of photographs from this trip were published in the book Still Life: Inside the Antarctic Huts of Scott and Shackleton. The book was launched by New Zealand Prime Minister John Key
John Key
John Phillip Key is the 38th Prime Minister of New Zealand, in office since 2008. He has led the New Zealand National Party since 2006....
in October 2010.
Personal life
In 2005, Jane was admitted to Auckland City Hospital with serious injuriesafter being hit by a motor vehicle while crossing Ponsonby Rd.
Awards
Ussher won the Best Portrait award at the 2006 Qantas Media Awards.In 2009 Jane received Insignia of a Member of the New Zealand Order of Merit
New Zealand Order of Merit
The New Zealand Order of Merit is an order established in 1996 "for those persons who in any field of endeavour, have rendered meritorious service to the Crown and nation or who have become distinguished by their eminence, talents, contributions or other merits."The order includes five...
for services to photography.