Read the complete interview with Bronek Kozka.

- What is the most common kind of photographic work you are shooting in your studio?
My work has always been quite varied as I use my art practice as a major part of my folio and new
work is often related (stylistically) to what I am showing in the folio. My clients range from graphic
design fi rms and advertising agencies through to certain charity/welfare organisations. Then there
is my art practice and academic side. I actively exhibit through Australian commercial galleries; I’m
also exhibiting in public galleries too. Linked with exhibition work is my academic side; I’ve recently
completed a MA (masters), very similar to US MFA (exhibition and exegesis) and will be embarking
on a PhD next year.
- What are the typical trends of photography in general in your country? What are the trends in
your photographic work?
“Photography is at an interesting cross roads. I guess this is nothing new as there are always new
directions, but I think the combination of a changing landscape for the industry and new technology
- not just to capture but also for the delivery and internationalisation of markets -all means we
are entering a new era. My feeling is the photographer of the future has to be a visually literate,
and socially aware commentator to an even greater degree than in the past.”
- Where do young people get the education to become photographers in your country?
“Melbourne is very fortunate to be the home of the Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology University.
Our Design and Communication School is one of the largest in the southern hemisphere
and is where the BA Photography course is located. Lecturers are from commercial, fi ne art and
documentary backgrounds, and the course also has a strong academic and theoretical element.
There are also Honours, Masters and PhD avenues that can be pursued. I have been lecturing in
this course for 8 or 9 years, over the years I have seen the course change and develop, responding
to new developments in the industry. We also have a very vibrant community of international
students from Europe (several Swiss students over the years), Asia and the USA.”
- Are you shooting exclusively with digital cameras or when would you use analog cameras? Do
you have a favourite camera and lens? If so for what particular reason?
I pretty much exclusively shoot digitally, very occasionally I will shoot 10 x 8 for a personal project.
I shoot a Hasselblad H series camera for ease and versatility. The Hasselblad with 50 to 110 zoom
or 120mm lens. I have been shooting the Hasselblad since I became a Hasselblad Master in 2008.
I cannot fault this camera, it always delivers and the results are very impressive.
- For how many years are you working with broncolor lighting?
When I was studying, broncolor was always the gold standard, the best. It was Hasselblad cameras
and broncolor lighting. Being introduced to broncolor at Uni was great. My shooting requires
many different types of lighting; one shoot will soon be entirely lit with huge balloon lights that generally
are used only at major night time road works. But when it comes to fl ash equipment broncolor
has always been my fi rst choice.
Asked why he is using broncolor as his fl ash lighting, Bronek Kozka’s answer came as quick as a
shot: “The quality.”
- What broncolor equipment is in your possession and what is your favourite light / light shaper?
I use broncolor Mobil units, Grafi t A4s, and sometimes broncolor monolights. Recently I used the
broncolor Scoro; they are all great !