Ian McKenzie
Bio
Lover of life and all it has to offer. Retired from full-time employment, but keeping busy with things I am passionate about including: family, friends, photography, writing, sustainability and keeping Australian native stingless bees.
Stories (40/0)
Calendars
Most photographers produce calendars at some time during their careers, whether they be for family, clients or perhaps with specific subjects to be sold commercially. Over the years, I have produced several. Some have been personal, just for family members; others I have used for distribution to clients and potential clients to promote my business; others have been produced specifically for clients.
By Ian McKenzie4 years ago in Photography
Passionate About Photography
“Bunny” was the brand name of my first camera when I was only ten. It was a cheap fixed lens 120 format camera. After loading a roll of film, twelve shots could be taken before having to reload. There was then quite a wait until the film was developed and printed before the results of the shooting could be seen.
By Ian McKenzie4 years ago in Photography
- Top Story - December 2019
Whilst Australia BurnsTop Story - December 2019
Water bombing aircraft Assisting fire fighters below. Seemingly have little impact As the fires continue to grow What is the cause of this devastation? Reasons may vary, Cyclical weather patterns, Or of climate change to be wary.
By Ian McKenzie4 years ago in Poets
Intimate Couple Shoots
In all of my portrait photo shoots, I love it when the subjects are candid and behave as naturally as possible. Many clients are happy to work this way and generally it is easier when shooting couples. They are used to interacting together, and the photographer can become an external body photographing that interaction. Limited direction is usually necessary.
By Ian McKenzie4 years ago in Photography
- Top Story - December 2019
Art, the Nude and Photography
The past The world is rapidly changing, and so has photography. My first camera was 120 format film camera which was given to me as a birthday present when I was just ten years old back in 1956. It was a very basic inexpensive camera, but it helped in developing my love of photography. An upgrade for me was a hand me down from my father, a 120 format Rolleicord. The Rolleicord was a less expensive version of the high end Rollieflex twin lens reflex camera. My first 35mm film camera was a Nikon purchased in 1976 prior to an overseas trip. Several 35mm film camera upgrades have been made since then, and some of these I still own, but use very infrequently.
By Ian McKenzie4 years ago in Photography
How to Photograph a Lingerie Shoot
Sexy lingerie has been designed and sold for a purpose. That is, to make the wearer of the lingerie feel and appear beautiful and sexy. And, it is not just for beautiful women in their late teens and twenties. Middle-aged and even elderly women can feel and look both beautiful and sexy if tastefully photographed.
By Ian McKenzie4 years ago in Filthy
Aussie and Kiwi Rivalry
Australians tell jokes about New Zealanders and vice versa. Our countries are close geographically and in many other respects. We have fought together, everyone has heard of the ANZAC’s, Australian and New Zealand Army Corp, and there is even a popular biscuit named in the honour of these soldiers.
By Ian McKenzie5 years ago in The Swamp
Relationships
“Relationships” is a term that covers a broad area. We do in effect, have a relationship with everyone we come into contact with, and that contact does not necessarily have to be personal contact. I suppose that we could even extend the term “relationships” to how we get along with our pets.
By Ian McKenzie5 years ago in Humans
Feline Photos
The cat family, felines, has thirty-seven species. They are all carnivorous mammals that are native to most areas on the Earth with the exception of Australia and Antarctica. These species include: lions, tigers, leopards, jaguars, cheetahs, lynxes, and, of course, the domestic cat.
By Ian McKenzie5 years ago in Petlife