Before we start talking about photography and the competition I thought I would just let you know a little bit about myself.
My name's Alex and I’m currently studying a Bachelor of Business/Bachelor of Arts at Australian Catholic University. I have been a keen photographer for around five years and worked as a sports photographer while I was in high school.
I have been using the arts side of my double degree at the University as a creative outlet to complement my business degree. In arts I am majoring in Drama and Visual Arts. I was given an opportunity by the University to introduce a photography competition to high school students, one which not only provides prizes but, more importantly, gives those successful entrants the opportunity to be part of a public exhibition in a gallery at a university. Getting your work seen by other photographers, the public and other people in the industry is a very important step in pursuing photography as a career or as a serious hobby.
Over the years I have continued to add to my equipment. I currently shoot with a Canon 40D and predominantly use two lenses: a 17-40mm f/4 L series, ultra-wide zoom lens and a 70-200mm f/2.8 L series, telephoto zoom lens. Although good equipment is great to have, I am firm believer that expensive equipment doesn’t make you a good photographer; a good photographer will get a better photo on a mobile phone than a bad photographer will get on an expensive Digital SLR camera.
I am interested in a number of different styles of photography as well as post production and image editing software (such as Photoshop). You can have a look at some of my work by clicking here.
If you have any questions or want to know anything else about me feel free to ask. I will be continuing to post some of the things I have learnt over the years on this Blog and so will others. So stay tuned.
Alex
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Hey Alex,
ReplyDeleteI had a look at your photos they are awesome. You have a pretty cool set up with all your camera equipment. I really need a better camera, perhaps if I win I could get a new camera.
I am thinking of studying a Bachelor of Arts and Business at ACU in Melbourne next year. What is it like there? Are you enjoying ACU? Is pretty cool you get to run a photography comp. My older brother did Education at ACU and said it was a great uni, he has a job in a very good private school now.
Anyway just wanted to say that I think this photography comp is mad. Best of luck with it.
Jack
I really want to be a fashion photographer. How did you get a job as a photographer in high school. How do I get some experience to see if thats what I want to do as a job or at uni?
ReplyDeleteAnnabelle
Hi Jack,
ReplyDeleteThanks, I am enjoying my studies at University, looking forward to doing a bit of study over in the States as well.
Anabelle,
Fashion photography is a very difficult industry to get into but it definitely has the most perks so its well worth it. You could always try going to different newspapers/websites/magazines/publications and seeing if you can do an internship or get some work experience. The hardest part about building your fashion portfolio will be finding models so make sure you get your photogenic friends to help you out on this one. Read heaps of fashion magazines and look at the different styles used as well as how the models are lit. Find a fashion photographer you really like and really research their style, who they have shot for and how they got into the business.
Good-Luck
Alex