Australian Photography – September 2019

(Jacob Rumans) #1

DEPARTMENTS


COVER
Sharron Leppien's winning image from the 2019 Mono
Awards graces the cover of AP this issue. The sky
has been extended to fit the Australian Photography
masthead, but you can see the original image on page 36.
Nikon D850, 24-120mm f/4 lens. 1/320s @ f10, ISO 64.

54 PROFILE: ALLEN KOPPE ACS


While it may be easy to assume Allen
Koppe’s beautiful black and white images


are intimately linked to his work as one


of Australia’s top cinematographers, in


reality it’s far from the truth. Sam Edmonds
explores the work of one of our most talented


up-and-coming black and white shooters.


64 SHUTTER SOUNDS: PRO TIPS
FOR BETTER MUSIC PHOTOGRAPHY


Despite spending the bulk of his career touring the


world with one of Australia's best-loved bands, it’s
photography where Darren Middleton has spent


the last few years honing his craft. He shares his


pro tips for better live music images, regardless if
you’re in the crowd or on the stage.


CONTRIBUTORS


STEVEN TEE
Steven Tee is senior
photographer for F1 Racing
magazine and perhaps
F1’s most respected
photographer. See more at
latimages.com

NICK RAINS
Nick Rains has been a
professional photographer
for over 30 years, and as well
as being a Leica ambassador,
runs the Leica Akademie
in Australia. See more at
nickrains.com

SAM EDMONDS
Sam Edmonds is a
photographer, writer and
antarctic expedition guide
focusing on issues of
ecology and conservation.
See more of his work at
samedmondsphoto.com

DARREN MIDDLETON
Songwriter for hugely succesful
Australian band, Powderfinger.
Darren Middleton pursues a
solo career as a musician, film
scorer and photographer. See
more at darrenmiddleton.com

8 BEHIND THE LENS
What was meant to be a straightforward
start grid shot at the Malaysian Grand Prix
turned out to be anything but for pro F
photographer Steven Tee, in this white-
knuckle behind the lens.

10 STR AIGHT SHOOTER
It's safe to say there's a ton of curious and
ill-informed information out there, especially
when it comes to camera gear and settings.
Darran Leal shares some of his fake-news-
busting tips for better images.

12 QUICK SNAPS
The latest news and products from the world
of photography.

16 YOUR BEST SHOT
Take a look at the best images from our
'Portrait' photo competition.

74 APS GALLERY AND COLUMN
News, views and images from the Australian
Photographic Society.

78 FUJIFILM IMAGE DOCTOR
Saima Morel critiques a selection of readers'
images, and picks the winner of the Fujifilm
XP140 printer.
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