one more shot: photographer profiles
The One More Shot Exhibition is back for another spectacular night of photography at Kingsize Studios. Now in its fourth year, the One More Shot Exhibition will showcase the works of eight upcoming professional assistant photographers. Because we just love the emerging photographers who help bring the pages of Remix to life, we’re a sponsor of the One More Shot exhibition alongsideKingsize, Canon, Hancock & Co, AIPA, Red Bull and Resene Ponsonby. Word on the street is that this year’s exhibition is going to be bigger and better than ever! So just who are the lucky eight chosen for 2013? Flora recently caught up with them to find out more…
JAMES VEALE
What is your background in photography?
I’ve studied but consider myself to be self-taught. The first turning point for me was in 2008 working for Plymouth University in the UK. I landed the job based on snapshots taken during my travels using a point and shoot camera. I was asked to produce time-lapse footage, event photos, equirectangular and equisolid photography with a DSLR for a concave “dome” screen. Fumbling and perplexed I proceeded to learn photography basics, hoping I could “get by” bit by bit and do the job I was hired for. I’ve been learning everything I can about photography since from books, dvds, YouTube and trial and error.
Who have you assisted/learnt from?
I’ve assisted Alex Wallace, Lee Howel, Todd Eyre, Alistair Guthrie, Mark Carter, Helen Bankers, Geoff Hedley, Jeff Brass, Yuki Sato, Warren Payne, Stephen Landgdon, Craig Haybittle, Russ Flat, Anais Chaine. I’m inspired by photographers like Steve McCurry, David Hobby, Brian Smith, Chris Orwig, Blair Bunting, Gregory Crewdson, Joey L, Dean Bradshaw, Erik Almas.
How would you describe your artistic and photography style?
Most of my work falls into the "environmental portraiture" or travel category. I aim to produce work somewhere between documentary photography and lifestyle photography. I like reaching out to characters I consider genuinely interesting who have talent and soul or just a passion for what they do out of love rather money. I try to add as much production value possible given an extremely minimal budget.
Do you prefer shooting in studio or on location?
I´ve learnt everything outside of the studio. I enjoy seeing new places. In terms of lighting I like to blend ambient light with flash therefore location wins
Tell us about the shots you will be exhibiting. I’m exhibiting a 92 year old Dutch man called Frans with many books about the world at large, like a dictionary in seven languages (just in case you might want to look up the word for coffee in another language or two). It’s shot with a medium format film camera and studio lights at his Auckland home. Conceptually it’s based around changing technology, how we store and record information and that there’s something to be said for each alternative despite some people remaining inflexible about their preferred method.
BLAIR McTAGGART
What is your background in photography?
“Find something you love to do and you'll never have to work a day in your life. “ For me that something is photography & creating compelling images. 2010 I started studying towards a Bachelor of Design and Visual Arts majoring in Photography to pursue my love of photography and increase my exposure to photographic techniques. After more than a decade working in a ‘soulless’ corporate environment I truly appreciate being the master of my own destiny and having the opportunity to spend my life doing something I love. Photography has real meaning for me and hopefully audiences get a sense of this when viewing my work.
Who have you assisted/learnt from?
I really started to learn what being a photographer meant by assisting a number of professional photographers across a variety of fields, from product shoots through to covers of fashion magazines including on-going commitment to my own personal projects.
How would you describe your artistic and photography style? I’m discovering this more as I continue to develop and learn. I’m leaning towards creating more of a narrative which may be sensual, provocative, shocking, exotic, surrealistic, and sometimes sinister then I associate it with a product, message or fashion. Main influences for me have always been the works of Helmut Newton, Guy Bourdin and Richard Avedon.
Do you prefer shooting in studio or on location?
I enjoy both. It’s completely dependent on the look and style of the brief. At this stage of my career I’m keen to do as many different types of shoots as possible whether fashion, beauty, art, documentary or something else as long as it enables me to continue to learn and develop my skills by gaining exposure to new, interesting facets of photography.
Tell us about the shots you will be exhibiting.
Whilst studying I began working with a group of performing artists including dancers and actors. So the shots are from my most recent collaboration with some of those emerging and established practitioners. It’s called ‘Demi God Half Human’ and the concept is based partially on an excerpt describing dance work. I wanted to create juxtaposition between the subjects and the location. Being a partially burnt down derelict house, covered in graffiti that’s a fairly unwelcoming place which provided the contrast between urban and human. The dancers were styled with a pseudo- glamour fashion feel to contrast the feral background. As the shoot progressed they slowly unveiled and showed more and more skin until finally they were naked – human.
HAMISH MELVILLE
What is your background in photography?
I bought my first DSLR camera back in 2008 and my passion grew from there. I studied Photography at South Seas Media School and there I learnt so much from my tutor Marco Hidalgo.
Who have you assisted/learnt from?
Renee Lansdowne, Guy Coombes and Simon Devitt.
How would you describe your artistic and photography style?
I love to use simplicity in my images and my style could be described as clean.
Do you prefer shooting in studio or on location?
Studio. It’s like a blank canvas, the creative possibilities are huge.
Tell us about the shots you will be exhibiting.
In 2012 I travelled through Europe for 5 months so I’m exhibiting some of my personal work from that trip.
JULIE HUANG
What is your background in photography?
I actually studied graphic design initially but soon realised I wanted to do photography instead! After university I worked briefly as a retoucher for a portrait studio then landed a job shooting fashion products part-time for a shoe company. I did that for about a year then got my lead into freelance assisting which is where I am currently.
Who have you assisted/learnt from?
I interned with fashion photographer Garth Badger. Garth’s been an amazing mentor and friend over the past 1 ½ years. He’s been a pretty big influence for where I am today. I’ve also had the great pleasure of working for many of the country's top photographers in fashion and advertising.
How would you describe your artistic and photography style?
I’m still finding my style… I haven't been shooting for very long and am constantly changing my mind about things. My inspirations for work can be super varied. My background in graphic design has really had an impact though as I tend to lean towards clean, minimalistic, graphic aesthetics and fine details.
Do you prefer shooting in studio or on location?
I’m better in studio so I lean towards that a little. I’ve done a couple of location shoots recently and really enjoyed the experience. I would definitely like to do more location work.
Tell us about the shots you will be exhibiting.
That's hard because I haven't actually shot the images yet…it's all just an idea in my head at the moment! Although one of is from some still life images I did a while ago and the rest will be new works to accompany the shot.
So gather some friends and head down to Kingsize studios on Saturday 27th July from 7pm onwards for a chilled night of mixing and mingling with industry professionals and of course to see the works of some future stars as they step into the world of photography on their own!
Stay tuned, we'll have four more photographer profiles next week...
JAMES VEALE
What is your background in photography?
I’ve studied but consider myself to be self-taught. The first turning point for me was in 2008 working for Plymouth University in the UK. I landed the job based on snapshots taken during my travels using a point and shoot camera. I was asked to produce time-lapse footage, event photos, equirectangular and equisolid photography with a DSLR for a concave “dome” screen. Fumbling and perplexed I proceeded to learn photography basics, hoping I could “get by” bit by bit and do the job I was hired for. I’ve been learning everything I can about photography since from books, dvds, YouTube and trial and error.
Who have you assisted/learnt from?
I’ve assisted Alex Wallace, Lee Howel, Todd Eyre, Alistair Guthrie, Mark Carter, Helen Bankers, Geoff Hedley, Jeff Brass, Yuki Sato, Warren Payne, Stephen Landgdon, Craig Haybittle, Russ Flat, Anais Chaine. I’m inspired by photographers like Steve McCurry, David Hobby, Brian Smith, Chris Orwig, Blair Bunting, Gregory Crewdson, Joey L, Dean Bradshaw, Erik Almas.
How would you describe your artistic and photography style?
Most of my work falls into the "environmental portraiture" or travel category. I aim to produce work somewhere between documentary photography and lifestyle photography. I like reaching out to characters I consider genuinely interesting who have talent and soul or just a passion for what they do out of love rather money. I try to add as much production value possible given an extremely minimal budget.
Do you prefer shooting in studio or on location?
I´ve learnt everything outside of the studio. I enjoy seeing new places. In terms of lighting I like to blend ambient light with flash therefore location wins
Tell us about the shots you will be exhibiting. I’m exhibiting a 92 year old Dutch man called Frans with many books about the world at large, like a dictionary in seven languages (just in case you might want to look up the word for coffee in another language or two). It’s shot with a medium format film camera and studio lights at his Auckland home. Conceptually it’s based around changing technology, how we store and record information and that there’s something to be said for each alternative despite some people remaining inflexible about their preferred method.
BLAIR McTAGGART
What is your background in photography?
“Find something you love to do and you'll never have to work a day in your life. “ For me that something is photography & creating compelling images. 2010 I started studying towards a Bachelor of Design and Visual Arts majoring in Photography to pursue my love of photography and increase my exposure to photographic techniques. After more than a decade working in a ‘soulless’ corporate environment I truly appreciate being the master of my own destiny and having the opportunity to spend my life doing something I love. Photography has real meaning for me and hopefully audiences get a sense of this when viewing my work.
Who have you assisted/learnt from?
I really started to learn what being a photographer meant by assisting a number of professional photographers across a variety of fields, from product shoots through to covers of fashion magazines including on-going commitment to my own personal projects.
How would you describe your artistic and photography style? I’m discovering this more as I continue to develop and learn. I’m leaning towards creating more of a narrative which may be sensual, provocative, shocking, exotic, surrealistic, and sometimes sinister then I associate it with a product, message or fashion. Main influences for me have always been the works of Helmut Newton, Guy Bourdin and Richard Avedon.
Do you prefer shooting in studio or on location?
I enjoy both. It’s completely dependent on the look and style of the brief. At this stage of my career I’m keen to do as many different types of shoots as possible whether fashion, beauty, art, documentary or something else as long as it enables me to continue to learn and develop my skills by gaining exposure to new, interesting facets of photography.
Tell us about the shots you will be exhibiting.
Whilst studying I began working with a group of performing artists including dancers and actors. So the shots are from my most recent collaboration with some of those emerging and established practitioners. It’s called ‘Demi God Half Human’ and the concept is based partially on an excerpt describing dance work. I wanted to create juxtaposition between the subjects and the location. Being a partially burnt down derelict house, covered in graffiti that’s a fairly unwelcoming place which provided the contrast between urban and human. The dancers were styled with a pseudo- glamour fashion feel to contrast the feral background. As the shoot progressed they slowly unveiled and showed more and more skin until finally they were naked – human.
HAMISH MELVILLE
What is your background in photography?
I bought my first DSLR camera back in 2008 and my passion grew from there. I studied Photography at South Seas Media School and there I learnt so much from my tutor Marco Hidalgo.
Who have you assisted/learnt from?
Renee Lansdowne, Guy Coombes and Simon Devitt.
How would you describe your artistic and photography style?
I love to use simplicity in my images and my style could be described as clean.
Do you prefer shooting in studio or on location?
Studio. It’s like a blank canvas, the creative possibilities are huge.
Tell us about the shots you will be exhibiting.
In 2012 I travelled through Europe for 5 months so I’m exhibiting some of my personal work from that trip.
JULIE HUANG
What is your background in photography?
I actually studied graphic design initially but soon realised I wanted to do photography instead! After university I worked briefly as a retoucher for a portrait studio then landed a job shooting fashion products part-time for a shoe company. I did that for about a year then got my lead into freelance assisting which is where I am currently.
Who have you assisted/learnt from?
I interned with fashion photographer Garth Badger. Garth’s been an amazing mentor and friend over the past 1 ½ years. He’s been a pretty big influence for where I am today. I’ve also had the great pleasure of working for many of the country's top photographers in fashion and advertising.
How would you describe your artistic and photography style?
I’m still finding my style… I haven't been shooting for very long and am constantly changing my mind about things. My inspirations for work can be super varied. My background in graphic design has really had an impact though as I tend to lean towards clean, minimalistic, graphic aesthetics and fine details.
Do you prefer shooting in studio or on location?
I’m better in studio so I lean towards that a little. I’ve done a couple of location shoots recently and really enjoyed the experience. I would definitely like to do more location work.
Tell us about the shots you will be exhibiting.
That's hard because I haven't actually shot the images yet…it's all just an idea in my head at the moment! Although one of is from some still life images I did a while ago and the rest will be new works to accompany the shot.
So gather some friends and head down to Kingsize studios on Saturday 27th July from 7pm onwards for a chilled night of mixing and mingling with industry professionals and of course to see the works of some future stars as they step into the world of photography on their own!
Stay tuned, we'll have four more photographer profiles next week...
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