I grew up in rural Australia and have had a love of photography since I was a young child. I remember watching my father develop his black and white film in a darkroom and I would be amazed with the results. I have enjoyed photographing a variety of subjects over the years. I don't think the subjects enjoyed the experience as much as I did! I remember my patient old dog finally grew weary of having to pose as I practised trialling various camera settings. As soon as he saw me with my camera, he would bolt under our house! As time has passed...more