3 questions: ryan thomas kenny

Q: Was there a deciding moment when you decided to pick up a camera?

A: The first time I picked up a film camera was in October 2008 when I went to Sydney with some friends. I was always into other forms of art like painting and drawing but there was something addictive about the process of taking a picture. Since then I haven’t really stopped taking pictures; it’s a drug which I can’t get enough of.

Q: How does your relationship with your natural environment, specifically the sea affect your work?

A: I grew up in the foothills and I was forever going exploring through the national parks and down into the creeks. I love big cities but nothing compares to being in the middle of nowhere. The sea is no exception, except that it freaks me out. I believe the sea is the most remarkable part of the world, no matter where you are. I’m fixated with its mass, colour and sound. There’re special feelings in these locations which is what I try to create and evoke in people with my photos.

Q: What do you know about shooting now that you wish you knew when you started out?

A: Well, being eighteen and untaught I really only know the absolute basics about taking a picture. The SLR I use was my father’s from the 70s so he showed the fundamentals. I am keen to learn more whether I attend some classes or continue to learn from my own mistakes.

Check out some of Ryan’s work after the jump!

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