| Year joined DPS | 2016 |
| Signification positions held in DPS | Current council member – Print secretary |
| Honours | LPSNZ |
| Current camera | Canon 6D |
| Favourite camera you have ever used/had | Although not my favourite camera I was recently amazed at how good my LG3 phone camera was. In 2016 all the photos I took and entered in any competitions were taken on my phone and lots of these are among my favourites. So easy! |
| Which do you prefer: Film or Digital? | Digital |
| And why? | While digital may not have the mystery of waiting to get 24 or 36 slides back the duds are way less expensive |
| Which do you prefer: Print or Projected? | No preference |
| And why? | I do like to see and hold a print but I like the flexibility of projected, particularly as it offers a economic way to get feedback |
| How did you get into photography? | I started taking photos at high school when I was tramping as I have always enjoyed trying to capture the landscape but with little real thought. At teachers college I did a photography course. While developing and printing was interesting I was more excited by the challenge to look more carefully around me for photos and now believe one of the greatest benefits of photography is that it has changed how I see the world and there is potential for this to keep changing and growing. |
| What is your most memorable moment from your time at DPS so far? | Most memorable moment was assisting the judges (not actually judging) at the Dunedin Festival of Photography. It reminded me how subjective the process is and how brutal it is. So best to try not to take things too seriously |
| What keeps you inspired with your photography? | The reason I keep taking photographs is because it keeps giving me the opportunity to be out in the environment and loose myself in the process. Getting a photo that i like is a great bonus but the the being there is most important. |
| Do you have a particular theme that would summarise your photographs? | Most of my photos can be summed up as anything other than people or pets. I particularly like trying to abstract out compositions in the landscapes natural and urban |
| Where is the best place that you have been to take photos? | Christchurch after the earthquake was a unique opportunity and when ever I stayed in the centre of town I would go out in the morning with my phone.I think I have some great images that show how I saw the changing town. |
| What piece of equipment could you not do without in your camera bag? | The most useful thing I have bought recently is a pair of waders. Not having to worry about getting wet means I can access places and set up for shots in places I could not get to before. |
| Do you have any advice for your fellow photographers? | Take what you are excited by because the process of taking is at least as important as the product so do something you enjoy. |
Do you have any favourite photography related websites or web resources that you’d like to share with other members? |
I found a book by Ulrich Hensel called Sites which shows images can be abstracted out of the city environment http://ulrich-hensel.de/en/slides
I also enjoy Guy Tal whose website features a section of images abstracted out of the natural landscape http://guytal.com/ |
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