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Photograph by Shelton Muller.

Last Tuesday night saw a group of brave photographers risking wind and waves at Mordialloc pier for the Five Minute Photographer end of year meet. Most of the regulars turned up but we had one keen individual fly in from Queensland just to hang out with the Guru and the rest of us.

This night saw the unveiling of my “Voice Activated Light Stand” t-shirt and Shelton decided that it needed an appropriate image.

It was a great night with much laughter, mateship and photography. Can’t wait for the next one, which means I better organise it!

Richard, originally uploaded by Austscapes.com.

A photo from the latest Shelton Muller Portrait Workshop (I go along to assist my good friend and mentor).

Who Is This Man And Why Is He So Concerned?, originally uploaded by awmalloy.

Tony photographed me during Erin and Steve’s ceremony on the 29th of November.

James, a member of fiveminutephotographer.com posted a great comment about a photographer that inspired him, Joe Bussink. Joe has been an inspiration of mine for many years now and i aspire to on day meetng the man and thanking him for all he has done for my vision and approach.

My (edited for clarity) reply is below.

“He (Joe) is the master of capturing “moments” and I too have looked at him in awe for many a year now. I was first bought to his attention when he was endorsing Aperture for Apple.

His way of thinking is superb. Although he could nail an exposure bindfolded if he had to, he is very much a fan of the equipment he uses. I heard a lecture he gave online once and he says (I’m paraphrasing) “When you shoot like I shoot you have not got the time to be in Manual. Your cameras are fantastic pieces of technology. I shoot in P for professional. I trust my gear”.

I pointed this out to this “person” I come accross on a forum once (not here of course I love you guys!) who was spouting that only amatures shoot in P. He said (and I quote) “People like me and Joe Buissink shoot in Manual, all the time”.

He was not pleased when I provided the link to the episode.

Joe gave one lesson which I adhere to every day of my life. “You want to capture great moments? You have to train yourself to find great moments and recognise them when you see them.” I now do what he does. As I walk around (even without a camera. If I see something that would make a great moment I click my fingers or say “click”. That gets the body in tune with the mind so they act as a cohesive photographic solution.

Joe is a great man who loves his job. He has had three heart attacks in the last two years and now relies on another photographer to do the “posed” photographs whilst he lurks in the background capturing moments. He says he prefers this as people come up and ask for a photo so he points them to his partner and says “He’s the photogapher, I’m just helping”

If you ever get a chance to hear him talk either in person or online, let me know because I wanna be there. “

I’d love to hear who inspires you and why? Please leave a comment below.

1/365v2 Hello, my name is Richard, originally uploaded by RXAphotos.

Once again I am going to attempt to take a self portrait every day for a year. Why? I do not know.

Just had this thought come to me as I was editing wedding images. If I could have a photograph session with any five people I have met, who would they be?

#1 - My ex-wife

I don’t actually have many photographs of her at all and our marriage ended before I really got into photography. I love the chance to sit her down and photograph her properly.  She has the most expressive eyes and her face lights up when she laughs like noone else I know.

#2 - My ex-girlfriend Lucy

Although I have many photographs of Lucy (much more than I do my ex-wife) I never really got the chance to do a proper shoot with her.  Again, the eyes. I reckon I could get some amazing shots.

#3 - Meagan Morris

Meagan (excuse spelling) has been a bridesmaid at two of my weddings and I would love the chance to work with her one-on-one both in a studio and on location somewhere.  Once again … the eyes.

#4 - Musician Tommy Emmanuel

Such an expressive man and musician would be amazing to work with. I have had the hounor of many moments with the great man but have never nailed him down for a photo session. One day.

#5 - My Son

My favourite photo of him was taken on the one occasion he stood still for more than ten seconds. I’d love to be able to shoot him properly.

I’d be interested to hear your lists and reasons. If you haven’t left a comment before it goes into a moderation queue before being published.