Trained as a scientist, I have a degree in Applied Geology and worked in the mining industry (gold exploration) for fifteen years before changing careers in July 2006. I believe my understanding and love of earth sciences allows me to “see” the world somewhat differently to most other people.

Working part-time as a photographer during my years in the mining industry, I dabbled in weddings, portraits, horse photos and the like. None of these subjects inspired me greatly, since my first love was always the bush. They reckon a photographer should concentrate on photographing the things he loves, so that’s what I do now. When we opened our Kalgoorlie gallery in October 2003, I gave up most other genres of photography to concentrate on the landscapes I really enjoy.

I bought my first SLR camera in 1988 – a twenty year old Minolta SRT101 with a selection of even older lenses. My photographs were stunning from the very start. At least, that’s what I thought at the time: now that I examine them with a more experienced and critical eye, I realise how truly awful those shots were! I keep those first “great shots” as a humbling reminder of how much I had to learn and how far I’ve progressed since. I hereby apologise to the friends I inflicted those photos on.

I’ve never had any formal training in photography or art - and many would say it shows! I taught myself the craft and science of photography by reading, practicing and learning from my (many) mistakes as I made them. I’m more than happy to share the lessons I’ve learnt – as long as you don’t ask to see my mistakes.

I’ve always used film cameras and continue to do so. Due to its primitive design, I believe using my favourite camera has actually taught me more about the craft of photography than any other aspect of my photographic journey. Without a built-in light meter, motor drive, program mode or even a view-finder, I’ve been forced to learn everything from “first principles”. That fundamental knowledge has provided me a solid basis from which to experiment.

I hope I never stop learning about photography and the subjects I photograph.

Thanks for being interested.

 

Now go and look at some pictures before I report you for invasion of privacy :)

You can contact me online here or phone me on 0400 340 900 (in Australia) . I don't bite and I love to discuss photography of any type.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Are you still here? What on earth made you look down here?

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Persistent, aren't you?

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Did you know we have strong anti-stalking laws in Western Australia?

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Alright, I'm starting to freak out now ......

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

.......... scrollin, scrollin, scrollin,

keep them doggies scrollin

Rawhide! .............................

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

BOO!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Oh alright! I'm cornered. What do you want?

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

I'm 42, married with two kids (a girl aged 12 and a boy aged 9). Photography is my obsession. I spend more time thinking about it than any other aspect of my life.

I have been shooting film for about 20 years and bought my Tachihara in 1998. That was a turning point for my photography, because it taught me to see more selectively and it exposed me to Philip Greenspun's LF forum. I also own a 35mm camera, though I rarely use it now. I've also bought a digital SLR recently, but it's just for fun and for teaching with

I have a Bachelor of Applied Science (Applied Geology) (finished uni in 1991) although I gave up full time geology in 2006 to concentrate on my photography. I own 2 galleries selling my own prints.

To be continued .....

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Now, will you go and look at pictures? There are no more secrets down here in the dark.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

:-)