PUSHING THE
BOUNDARIES
Photo Yanni
By Melissa Walsh
I
t’s been four years since local photographer, Josh Brnjac, sold his first photograph of the Dromana Pier. He was completely self-taught, and a primary school student who simply loved taking photos. He had only just picked up his first camera 18 months before.
“I got a point and shoot digital for my 11th birthday because I just wanted a camera to take on holidays. But I soon got bored with it and borrowed my parents Canon EOS 1000P,” said Josh. “I started out taking photos of the flowers in the backyard and the birds in our aviary, and everything was pretty much trial and error back then, and many hours were spent researching on the internet.” Now 15 years of age, the young artist and entrepreneur is proof that a lot can happen in four years.
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This year Josh won the inaugural Peninsula Young Entrepreneur of the Year Award, and is now running his own business in Frankston. “When I started I had about $400 invested with a camera and a lens; now I have put about $10,000 into equipment for the business,” said Josh with a laugh. “I was thrilled to receive the award and have already invested the grant back into my business,” said Josh. “I have moved from home to lease an office at the Frankston Foundry co-working space to work among other thriving local business owners. Last year, the photography business was in such high demand that I enrolled in online schooling with the support of my parents as it was the only way to keep up with business commitments.” continued next page...