About Me - Iain D. Williams
| "I am very critical of what I shoot and how it looks to me when I see it in print or on my monitor, the majority of shots never go beyond my eyes, if I can't see what I saw at that moment…then it gets discarded…Call me fussy - Maybe!" |
I've been involved in surface and underwater photography for several years, changing from film to digital in 2004. Initially, I completed a Certificate in Photography at Seven Hills College of Art, however, other pursuits lead me elsewhere and I worked for several years in the Ambulance Service and in operating a SCUBA diving business. During this time, photography remained a strong interest. In the late 1990's I completed a Bachelor of Science Degree with First Class Honours majoring in paleontology. I also hold a SCUBA Diving Instructor rating (FAUI & PADI) and am qualified to teach advanced first aid.
With my formal quallifications in science and photography I have a unique perspective on the environment; I have the ability to see nature, the environment and wildlife through an artistic eye, however, I also have the knowledge to understand the science behind the image.
As the world becomes more developed, and regions of natural beauty become smaller in size, nature photograhy becomes an important key in securing a tangible link between us and wild places, which in turn may increase awareness for the need to conserve wild places and their inhabitants.
LEFT: Searching for landscapes on Mount Wellington, Tasmania (image courtesy Margaret Morgan)
Clientele
My work has been used or published by the following:
- National Parks and Wildlife Service, Australia
- Thomson Reuters (Reuters Group Limited)
- Canadian Bureau of Land Management
- Department of Environment (Tasmania, Australia)
- Monash University (Melbourne, Australia)
- The Courier Mail Newspaper (Brisbane, Australia)
- Various private purchases
Assignment Availability
I am available for assignment / contracting work in most commercial fields.
I am also available to provide instruction in photographic technique and to lead/co-lead photographic workshops.
Please use the contact form if you wish to contact me.
Professional Memberships
Current member of the North American Nature Photographers Association (NANPA).
Member of Canon Professional Services (CPS Australia)
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