NZPhotographer Issue 59, September 2022
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The explosion of White Island in 2019 reminded everyone of the powerful destructive capabilities of volcanic activity. Unfortunately, there were 22 deaths from 47 visitors that day, and the island remains closed because of ongoing activity and safety concerns. Whilst my first fears of volcanic activity were realised in the unfortunate events of 2019, when I visit Aotearoa’s volcanic landscapes, I feel alive and connected to them. I enjoy exploring wide-open landscapes and connecting elements in the landscape with my photography. These locations are remarkable in many ways. I felt compelled to capture them in different ways to create a body of work with a cohesive feel that tells a story of their beauty and why they are important to New Zealand. MY VOLCANIC AOTEAROA PROJECT Volcanic Aotearoa is a photography project that captures New Zealand’s volcanic landscape’s beauty, colours and organic shapes. It is a collection of photos that encapsulates a three-year study of New Zealand’s volcanic and geothermal national parks, conservation areas and one world heritage site. The Volcanic Aotearoa collection of images has always intended to shine a light on the power and beauty of New Zealand’s volcanic landscape. 70 September 2022 NZPhotographer
My book is not only a dedication to volcanic New Zealand, but it is also a dedication to film photography. In 2019, I decided to start using medium format analogue film for the project. All the photos were taken with film using three different film cameras; the Mamiya 7, the Hasselblad 503CW, and the Mamiya 6. PCL Imaging in Auckland developed the photos in my book, and I digitalised them using a flatbed scanner. I have enjoyed using film for this project; it has taught me many things. Film photography has its ways of shining a light on my technical and creative strengths and weaknesses. I have learnt to appreciate the value of a single photo. Film photography requires patience and perseverance to create compelling imagery. It has taught me things that modern-day digital cameras automate. I am grateful that film still exists for its teachings. I find that my digital work is better because of film photography as I create more portfolio-worthy photos. Volcanic Aotearoa is a beautifully crafted 285 x 285mm case-bound hardcover book with over 100 pages of photos, GeoNet information and Maori legend stories with the forward by Bruce Percy as follows: NZPhotographer September 2022 71
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My book is not only a dedication to volcanic<br />
New Zealand, but it is also a dedication to film<br />
photography.<br />
In 2019, I decided to start using medium format<br />
analogue film for the project. All the photos were<br />
taken with film using three different film cameras; the<br />
Mamiya 7, the Hasselblad 503CW, and the Mamiya 6.<br />
PCL Imaging in Auckland developed the photos in my<br />
book, and I digitalised them using a flatbed scanner.<br />
I have enjoyed using film for this project; it has taught<br />
me many things. Film photography has its ways of<br />
shining a light on my technical and creative strengths<br />
and weaknesses. I have learnt to appreciate the<br />
value of a single photo. Film photography requires<br />
patience and perseverance to create compelling<br />
imagery. It has taught me things that modern-day<br />
digital cameras automate. I am grateful that film still<br />
exists for its teachings. I find that my digital work is<br />
better because of film photography as I create more<br />
portfolio-worthy photos.<br />
Volcanic Aotearoa is a beautifully crafted 285 x<br />
285mm case-bound hardcover book with over 100<br />
pages of photos, GeoNet information and Maori<br />
legend stories with the forward by Bruce Percy as<br />
follows:<br />
<strong>NZPhotographer</strong><br />
<strong>September</strong> <strong>2022</strong><br />
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