What pieces or projects have you been working on lately?
I generally photograph my life and the places I go, landscapes in particular are my jam. I have been lucky enough to source some legendary Kodak Aerochrome film in both 35mm and 120 formats. I have shot two test rolls so far, and plan to shoot more in the next few years. I hope to have a body of work to create a photobook.
What did you learn (or unlearn) while working on them?
So far, I’ve learnt a great deal shooting just two rolls of it. There are many quirks with shooting Aerochrome that are vital to understand. I’ve spent many, many hours reading blogs, watching YouTube videos and chatting to other photographers to get my head around it. Got to make sure I can do it some justice.
What words, ideas or emotions were going through your head?
Honestly, it’s a mix of emotions shooting Aerochrome. There’s a direct contrast between the pressure of ‘getting the shot’, (especially considering the film's cost and rarity) and the slow, methodical nature of the shooting process, allowing me to connect to the scene.
Were there any conversations, movies, music, or books that made their way into that work?
While in Tasmania on an artist residency late last year, the cabin I stayed in had a lovely old refurbished record player. They also had a copy of For Emma, Forever Ago from Bon Iver, which many of you will know is the perfect soundtrack for the melancholic artist alone in a cabin vibes.
What's been the most difficult thing you've faced recently in your creative process?
I work full time as a graphic designer for a furniture company so the thing I find most difficult is just finding time for photography. I sometimes get out on weekends but otherwise I always have something on and only really get to delve into taking photos when I travel, which I'll hopefully be doing soon.
What is your favorite restaurant and what do you recommend we order?
Anything Mediterranean. Especially seafood. Also, Italian-style salsa verde.
If your life were a movie this month, what would it be called and who would write the soundtrack?
Wide Angle Smile. Soundtrack would be a mix of artists Dijon and Mk.gee, and other artists that have a similar raw, intimate and nostalgic feel.
Recommend one or more artists you follow who inspire you, and tell us what you like most about their work or their way of working.
There are many who inspire me, but a couple of my favourite iconic works come to mind… Infra from Richard Mosse and images of the Pangolin Men by Adrien Stern. Both incredibly powerful sets of images.
Other talented film photographers I like include: Cole Custer, Jade Stephens, Roland Clairvoyant, Philip Reekers, Flip Twogood, Robert Walwyn and Luke Dallas. Obviously, also the king of film photography on YouTube: Jason “grainydays” Kummerfeldt.
I'm an Australian graphic designer and photographer. Design is my work, film photography is my passion.