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Kodak Moments – Discussing All Things Photography with Oli Sansom

Exploring the unfamiliar and the invigorating, Oli Sansom won’t let boundaries – both physical and conceptual – define his work. Instead, he embraces the pauses found within the art of creating and points his lens in that direction. Taking us from the start of his career as a music photographer to his work on A Strange Atlas, Oli has continued to seek the organic, dynamic nature of life. Approaching his portrait photography with clear intention, Oli thrives on the excitement and anticipation of working with film, finding the traditional form a fantastic tool to engage his subjects. Drawn to delicate and quiet moments – and how that translates to bolder, busier scenes – Oli continues to find a refreshing point of view, standing out as both distinctive in ambition and yet somehow inherently universal.

At the Intersection of People and Place with Ben Thomas

Having previously worked in video and animation in Adelaide, it was a move to Melbourne in 2005 that set Ben Thomas on the pathway to pursue photography professionally. Armed with a camera to capture his new city and surrounds, Ben’s career quickly started to gather momentum with the advent of his Cityshrinker project in 2007. Applying what was at the time a rather novel concept in tilt shift, the project gained Ben plenty of exposure, before ultimately leading to a reassessment about the kind of work he wanted to produce.

A Curious Mind – Discovery Through Photography with Sarah Pannell

Curiosity spurs Pannell to travel as often as she can to where she can observe and explore shifting cultures and changing spaces. This fascination with humans’ ever-evolving dance with their surrounding environments has led to an array of projects focussing on everyday life, preservation of traditions and communities around the world. Sarah’s soft and human gaze aims to diffuse and enrich perspectives of cultures and societies that are often overwhelmingly shrouded in negativity by outside eyes.

The Turbulent Journey of Motherhood – Ying Ang on Her New Book The Quickening

Discussing her deeply intimate exploration of motherhood, Ying Ang spoke with us about her new self-published book, The Quickening. A visual story that follows Ying’s pregnancy, premature birth and journey as a mother, The Quickening pushes boundaries of what it means to be a photographer and storyteller. The physical copy of the edited art book engages more than just sight, as its purposeful paper selections and bright red binding allow touch to become part of the visual experience – reflecting the often-tactile nature of motherhood itself. Breaking free of the unrealistic standards of placed upon maternity, Ying’s The Quickening is a dark and truthful portal into what it means to be a mother in a modern and chaotic world.

Experiencing Story – Exploring the Creative Realm with Lilah Benetti

As an award-winning creator, Lilah Benetti has always been drawn to the moving image. “I am a director by nature and an artist at heart,” they say. “I’ve always found it difficult to have definitive lines in my work as I feel like each discipline bleeds into the next so, for the most part, I just call myself a filmmaker.”

Exploring Uncharted Realities with Tom Blachford

Striding into a revolutionary convergence of technology and artistry, renowned architectural photographer Tom Blachford, based in Naarm (Melbourne), is transforming his creative practice by incorporating Artificial Intelligence (AI) into his work. Tom opens up about his venture into the realm of AI imagery, expressing a mix of enthusiasm and apprehension over this emerging facet of image making. His reflections shed light on the shifting paradigms of traditional photography and raise important ethical questions surrounding AI usage. In the midst of these sweeping changes, Tom's insights offer a fascinating preview of the future of this rapidly evolving sector.

Marissa: Joey Knox's Journey Capturing America's Beauty & Complexity

As a highly acclaimed cinematographer based in Australia, Joey Knox has made a name for himself in the industry through his work in commercials, music videos, and narrative films. However, Knox's talents extend beyond the world of cinematography. In his debut publication, Marissa, Knox offers a unique and personal view of America through his journey exploring the country's landscape, culture, people, and places. Through his visual exploration, Knox was able to capture a world that he had only seen in films before, but with a new understanding of how it could look.

Uyghur: Reclaiming our Story

The Uyghur community's story is often defined by external voices, including the Chinese government, western journalists, politicians, and international legal experts. However, missing from this narrative is the Uyghur people's perception of their own story.