Member Spotlight: Andrew Ford
Andrew has loved photography for 50 years. But lately he’s taken his hobby to new heights, winning the Guild of Photographers 2021 Photographer of the Year Award. “If you stop learning, you lose interest,” he says.
Andrew has loved photography for 50 years. But lately he’s taken his hobby to new heights, winning the Guild of Photographers 2021 Photographer of the Year Award. “If you stop learning, you lose interest,” he says.
For years, Faten Smith assumed that studio-flash photography was strictly for professionals only. But since joining Visual Education, Faten’s confidence and expertise has blossomed. “I love the excitement of learning new techniques,” she says.
Aidan has always enjoyed the creative arts, but it was only a couple of years ago that he began to get serious about photography. Thanks to his commitment to acquiring new skills, he’s already taking commissions from commercial clients impressed by his growing portfolio.
For many years, photography was just a hobby for Sam Jamison. Today, he’s a professional product photographer with a roster of clients, plus prints on sale in multiple galleries.
Though he enjoyed photography growing up, other interests took Stephane away from it for many years. But a trip to South Africa rekindled his passion, and in 2022 he was named one of Australasia’s Top Emerging Photographers.
Travelling the world as a teenage tennis prodigy, Andrei Duman developed an enthusiasm for photography that has stayed with him ever since. Now a full-time professional photographer based in Los Angeles, he regards his relationship with the form as an ongoing, open-ended journey.
Pete used to dream of rock stardom. Today, he’s expressing himself with his camera – with chart-topping results.
Nicola first discovered the joys of photography in her teens. Today, she’s a proven professional, impressing clients across Australia and beyond.
The first spark for Michele’s love affair with photography was a casual job assisting a wedding photographer. Today, he’s a professional food and product photographer working with a wide range of clients across Italy and beyond.
When Masa decided to become a professional photographer, Visual Education gave him the skills and confidence to make the leap.
‘If you enjoy what you do, you don’t work a day in your life’