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JONATHAN CHERRY: What got you started with photography?
TYSON MILLAR: Falling into the gen-y (just) clan doesn’t help… It was the digi-revolution of cameras that got me into chasing light and shadows. I dipped my toes into the photography-pond with a Nikon D70. I began shooting my cousin who is a professional vert skater from Melbourne, although I shot him in my home town of Perth, at an X-Games event. It was a good event to join him at the coping of the ramp. I soon realised I was having no fun with post-processing and moved rapidly in to the deep end by purchasing a med-format Twin Len Reflex Yashica for $180 Aussie dollars on Ebay and it all spawned from there. I don’t like to talk about studying photography as I don’t feel it gave me much inspiration or drive to pursue long term desires in my passion.
I now exclusively shoot film running through anywhere between 2-10 rolls a week, developing and scanning it myself at home. Life’s good.
JC: Any emerging artists inspiring you at the mo?
TM: There’s so much to trawl through these days with web-hosting and blog sites being built for exploiting your images, it’ rad. But I really get impressed by those who live and die by the sword, you know, those film camera kids who lug their equipment everywhere. And anyone who can emulate that nostalgic, vivid feel of film. Artist’s like William Broadhurst & Karla Read, google them if you have to, but for me these guys have got life dialed.
I have a strong passion for music and I see great prospects from bands like Two Wounded Birds and The Vincent Gallows as well as solo artists; Joe McKee and Andy Citawarman.
JC: Whats your current project all about?
TM: I still consider my stuff as foot-finding, and I am not sure I’ll ever be comfortable with one set project but I am concerntrating on emulating the 60/70’s film era of music and bands. I spend a lot of time sifting through gig-guides and reviews trying to find the the emerging artists who usually prove elusive or difficult to shoot in low light situations. It’s an ongoing portion of work that is a perpetually concurrent passion for me.
JC: Where are you currently living and how is it shaping you?
TM: I am living in London, UK and have been here for a little over a year now (since moving from Brisbane, Australia). Every eye-popping walk through Liverpool Street, every homeless man, every corporate banker riding to work with his hem tucked into his socks has shaped me since moving on from a difficult time in my life last year. The capital city is so fast paced especilly when you hail from the most isolated capital city in Australia. But it’s the contrasts of the city that grip you - the scum is awe inspiring and beautiful is simple and alluring.
JC: One piece of advice to recent photography graduates?
TM: I think I am better at giving my solemn views and opinions than giving anyone photography advice so I will say that the more the camera is in your hands firing that shutter the more you will grow as photographer. For me, I don’t try to think about the shots I take, instead I believe I capture what I think about.
JC: Any big plans for 2012?
TM: Nothing big, but my plan is to shoot and develop more rolls than I did last year, but I am not going to count them out. I know I will already surpass it. I also know that it will shape me more in terms of personal progression and experience.
I will hang photos in a gallery also, but when and where is really up to those who would want my work cluttering their wall.
JC: Favourite tree?
TM: The tree I shot on my 13th Jan Tumblr post. It’s evil and beautiful in the same breath. I love all tress though, they’re a little harder to come by in a place like London.
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