EXCIO JOURNAL | VOLUME II - ISSUE 3 | SEPTEMBER 2022
Creating iconic images of Aotearoa with Judi Lapsley Miller
WHAT IS YOUR BACKGROUND IN PHOTOGRAPHY? I’ve always been drawn to photography, but it wasn’t until I was in my forties that I had the means and motivation to invest in some serious kit. The catalyst was when a friend twisted my arm to join a photography tour in the Galapagos in 2014 with the incredible wildlife photographer Tui de Roy. It was a life-changing experience and sent me on my way to advocate for our endangered species through art.
I’m not a formally trained photographer but instead have used many online resources and courses to learn. I created the Art of Birding Wildlife & Nature photography challenge as a framework to push myself, and it’s been wonderful to have so many others share this journey. I stumbled upon photo-artistry and loved how it emphasizes creativity and imagination. It’s been my main creative outlet for my photography to date.
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