NATURE OF THE BEAST

Tell us a little bit about yourself:

I’m actually a 3rd year communication design student at Swinburne University, Melbourne. I love nature and love animal since I was young. I love travelling around when I got time, especially in school holiday.







How and when did you discover your love for photography?

Since I got my photography subject at school and since I got my DSLR last year.

I kept practicing how to use the camera and found it quite challenging. Especially when you learn how to shoot different style of photography.



Was there a defining moment when you decided that ‘nature’ was your favourite subject matter?

I can’t remember exactly when I decided that nature is my favourite subject matter, Like I said above I’ve been in love with nature since I was a kid.



How much of your talent lies with intuition as opposed to training?

I would say that I haven’t really got decent photography training. Most of my photography knowledge are acquired through just by going out and do more experiment with my camera. They didn’t teach you much in school due to the limitation. It’s only 1-2 hours per week in class. But I have learnt some studio photography technique in school.







Which subjects inspire you the most?

I love every subject that is related with nature and also everything related with humanity.



What is your favourite time of day to work?

For photo editing or everything related with computer, I love doing it at night , but in taking photo, I love to go out in the very early morning when the weather is permitting.



What cameras do you use to produce your work?

I use Nikon D70 with some lens to produce my work. I think the most important thing in doing photography is not only the cameras but the lens you used also holds a very important role.

Changing and testing lens is one of my favourite things in photography. I feel that it’s very challenging to learn and to use new and different lenses.



Do you have a favourite? Why?

One of my favourite is “the zebras” which I think is unique as we can see the two zebras look like the reflection of one zebra. I also the way it looks like a pattern to me.



What’s your opinion on film vs. digital?

It think it doesn’t matter what kind of camera you use either film or digital can get you a good photograph. Both of the cameras got their own benefits, in digital, you can get a correct exposure easier rather than film but you have to sacrifice the quality a bit with digital.







How would you describe your style?

I don’t think I have any specific style in my photography. I’m just adopting others style and mixing it together which I described it as freestyle.



What is the most important element to capture in your photography?

I think the most important element to capture in my photography is the sharpness and the detail of the subject.



Which photographers and artists do you admire?

Some of the photographer names that I could remember are probably Tom Nagy, and Lee Frost.



What inspires the subject and theme of your photography?

The love of nature and animals since I was young has inspired the subjects and theme of my photography. 



Where do you live and work?

I live in one of the busiest area in Melbourne city J. I’m currently jobless and more concentrating to school and hoping to graduate as early as possible.



In what way do your surroundings influence your work?

All people live in my apartment has the same hobbies like me which is photography, we always share our opinion and we often learn it together, in that way we can improve our work.







What interests do you have outside of photography?

I have too many interests outside of photography such as design, art, travelling, games, computers, cars, etc.



What is the most rewarding aspect of what you do? The most frustrating?

When someone really love my work and giving you extra support and the most frustrating things is when everything doesn’t come out as good as you’ve expected.



What would be your favourite subject/s to photograph?

I love taking photos of children, animals and birds. Children and babies, I love them because of the cuteness. Birds and animals, because it has a lot of challenge to shoot a bird, once you’re too slow they might be flying/running away and It also needs a lot of patience.



Do you have any new projects coming up that you can tell us about?

Actually there’s no specific project I would do in this short period but I was thinking to go out somewhere around Victoria when I got time.



Where do you see yourself in 5 years time?

I’d like to be recognised for my works and I’ve always wanted to have my own decent studio where I can work on my design projects and also my photography projects.







Any advice for budding photographers out there?

Practice and know your camera as much as you can. Reading photography magazines will also help you to improve your photographs. 




To see more of Willy's work, or to get in contact with him, please note the details below. Alternatively, send an email to us via helpme@melbournepixel.com and we'll help you with your enquiry.

Willy
Melbourne, Victoria
wiltz.deviantart.com
wiltzzz@hotmail.com






Interviewed by: John Walter








































































Site and contents are © 2006 Melbourne Pixel. All rights reserved.   |   Hosting by Media Temple   |    Banner stock thanks to Jason Andrews

                   

Get Firefox!
   Get Thunderbird!

Download Melbourne Pixel Logo Pack