Semi N00bie

[Benny L]

Hi all, I have been a member since December 2005 but i guess you could say that i have been in hibernation :lol:

anyhoo about me:

Have been doing photography since I was 14 and have been badgering my dad about the stars since as long as I can remember.

Now 21 I am running a Water Well Drilling Business as well as My Professional Photography Business, in partnership with my Dad.

Primarily I shoot Weddings and Portraits but I would like to expand my photographic expieriences beyond the church and the living room.

I see this website as a valuable resource and an avenue of contact with various astrophotographers to aid in my portfolio building and perhaps share some of my experiences along the way.

Credits:
Comet McNaught Astrophotography Published:
http://www.castfvg.it/comete/mcnaught/06p1_levis_001.htm
http://www.castfvg.it/comete/mcnaught/06p1_levis_002.htm
http://www.castfvg.it/comete/mcnaught/06p1_levis_003.htm
http://www.castfvg.it/comete/mcnaught/06p1_levis_004.htm

Photo Assistant to Justin Aveling for Black & White's Models Only (2006)
Minter Ellis Exhibition Candidate for Central TAFE (2005/2006)
Advanced Diploma of Applied Sciences in Photography (2005)
Shot For Lifestyle Magazine FOCUS ON (2005)
Diploma of Applied Sciences in Photography (2004)
Work Published in Site Unseen (2004) www.siteunseen.com.au
Certificate IV in Photography (2003)
Photography Student of the Year @ Lesmurdie Senior High School (2002)
Runner Up Overall Science Talent Search (2001)
Winner Scientific Photography in Science Talent Search (2001) Project was on Astrophotography

Phew I suppose id better say hello after all that... Hello :)

[Ric]

Hi Benny and welcome to IIS. You have some great photographic credentials, it looks like I'll be asking you the questions.

Cheers

[Benny L]

any time dude ;-)

[iceman]

Hi Benny, great to have you out of hibernation! :) Terrestrial photography is a side hobby of mine and a few mates (Rocket Boy included) so I look forward to seeing both your terrestrial and astro work.

With the composition and photography skills you already have, you'll get into the astro side very quickly I'm sure. I look forward to watching your results improve rapidly!

[ballaratdragons]

Very nice collection Benny :thumbsup:

Insert Something Smart, Witty and Intelligent here: ummm . . do'oh!

[Blue Skies]

Ben, if you're Vic's son you should be asking him the questions, he's a recognised master of the art here in Perth! (I know him through Perth Obs, by the way) ;) I remember the last lot of aurora shots he showed us, phoawr!

[Benny L]

What a small world it is :lol: Yes Vic is my dad, and i am pretty sure that we will be spending a few nights together working some magic :thumbsup:

[RB]

Welcome Benny, great to see you posting on here.
What wonderful credits and achievements you have there.
Looking forward to seeing more of your work.
I love all the gear you've got BTW ! :eyepop:

Cheers.
Andrew