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EDITOR The one thing that differentiates a great creative from an OK one boils down to ways of seeing, rather than just ways of doing. Sure, technique is incredibly important, yet developing the ability to view the world in unique ways is at the core of any memorable creative pursuit; it is the vital attribute that may eventually lead to a personal style, an honest narrative, and poignancy. In this issue we talk to incredible New Zealand photographers who have meticulously developed a personal way of interacting with their subjects. Product designer David Trubridge’s passion for nature is evident in the way he seeks communion with the world that surrounds him well before he clicks the shutter. Simon Devitt’s quest for art and narrative in architectural photography has pushed him into the…

The New Zealand Photography Show — the annual two-day event presented by the New Zealand Institute of Professional Photography, in partnership with Canon New Zealand — is scheduled to take place in Nelson 14–15 August. On the agenda are some exciting presentations by some incredible talent with expertise on weddings, child portraiture, nature, lifestyle, and beyond. Some of the highlights include: Billy Plummer, Zhuo Ya, Summer Murdock, and Simon Runting. This is a great chance to meet like-minded photographers, make lifelong friends, feel part of something special, learn new skills, be inspired, rekindle your passion for photography, and go home inspired to take your business to the next level. nzphotoshow.co.nz…

/dphotonz /dphotomagazine SUE WETERINGS @_sue_weterin90_ The image was taken at our property, The Lazy Fish, in the Marlborough Sounds on a beautiful clear evening, while enjoying the company of good friends around an outdoor fire. The friends had momentarily gone inside to see the All Blacks beat the Irish in the first test match, giving me the perfect opportunity to capture the scene. The image is made up of six stitched files. SONY, ILCE-7RM4, LENS FE12-24MM F.2.8GM, 23MM 20SEC, ISO1000 ROLF SIGGAARD @rolf_siggaard I was fortunate to revisit Aoraki/Mt Cook National Park recently, an area offering rugged beauty and spectacular scenery. Aoraki/Mt Cook is the highest mountain in New Zealand at 3724m. The image was made just before sunset. The many blocks of ice in Hooker Lake were moving around a fair bit but for some reason stood…

Although industrial designer David Trubridge is best known for lighting and furniture pieces, his latest book — ‘The Other Way’ — reveals an adept photographer with a distinct style and a personal and fine-tuned way of looking at the natural world David Trubridge’s new book is not exactly what one would expect from one of New Zealand’s most celebrated product designers. There are no images of prototypes or perfectly balanced objects that come from a synthesis of craft, industry and a well-distilled idea. There are no bits of timber or clever little joints, and if you are looking for the list of accolades his pieces have garnered … you are well out of luck here. What you do get, however, are phrases such as this: “The birds have vanished down the skyNow the…

RACHEL, 1987 This might have been one of the first images where I felt I could see something of my own style coming through in a portrait. I had photographed Rachel quite a few times, and I thought this wasn’t an overly traditional composition. At the time I was very much into photographers from the 1920s who were part of the surrealist movement: Man Ray, André Kertész, the whole Dada thing. For me, this image was quite a big shift away from what I had been doing. They were using large format for the most part. Their images were what got me into using large-format cameras, and that format has stayed with me until today. I feel comfortable because I like the structure; the considered nature of a portrait and slowing…

In true rock ’n’ roll fashion, 25-year-old Katikati native Jared Tinetti, failed his high-school photography class. Nowadays, he makes his living from photographing renowned local and international musicians on and off the stage. We talked to Jared about his trajectory I read somewhere that between the ages of 13 and 17 you raised more than $120,000 to help save your favourite skatepark? Yup! Throughout high school I petitioned and fundraised with my mum and a group of friends to upgrade my home town’s old skatepark and actually raised the funding and got it built. Did your photography career start at that park? Yes, I always used to head down there after school with my camcorder and film my friends. [Later] I had a good mate who was starting to make it big in his…