The Brag, February 2010
If a story is good and the characters are strong, a great storyteller will relay it with little fuss. Photographer William Yang knows this well. He glides out from the darkness to stand in front of a simple podium as two large screens bloom into life behind him, into another era, showing the first of the evening’s photographs. He begins the story.
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A curious thing happens when you “make it” in the arts. It seems to outsiders as if it’s always been thus: a mysterious line is crossed. It’s hard to imagine established names – icons, to some – like designer Jenny Kee, actress Robyn Nevin, and artist Brett Whiteley as young creatives feeling their way forward.
First published in D-Photo magazine.
Next time you tuck into a beef vindaloo, spare a thought for the camera. A taste sensation it may be but to the keen eye of the food photographer, your dinner is “brown and toneless” and nearly – but not quite – as challenging as shooting ice cream.
Yes, the food photographer sees food differently. They consider aspects such as how fast it deteriorates, the “transient nature” of soufflé and what colours will perfectly offset the delectability of a dish. They even call the main food item a ‘hero’.
Yet according to the professionals, monotone curries and disintegrating deserts are not your main concern. Taking wonderful photos of food depends much more on those time-worn photographic skills: lighting, composition, concept and speed.
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- Cover feature for D-Photo mag (New Zealand).
Got a love for music and photography? Then you’ve probably considered combining the two passions to try gig photography. But before you rush to the nearest venue to demand a photo pass for the next touring act, note one important fact: control freaks need not apply.
