Photographer in Focus

Local Perth photographer Dylan Fox has recently re-ignited a personal desire to capture the beautiful surrounds of our capital city. Hailing from rural areas, I am the first to admit that I find the concrete jungle a rather inhospitable, uninspiring photographic environment. With an ever-present camera and his trusty tripod, Dylan has already demonstrated that he is a well-capable photographer and doesn’t hesitate to voraciously seek out the beauty in life.

Some of my favourite shots from his collection

He is the image (so to speak) of a budding young photographer at the beginning of a highly decorated photographic career. The guy's got a lot going for him: great images (in colour, composition, and elegance), great marketing strategy, great direction, and plenty of years up his sleeve. He clearly has his financial head screwed on with his marketing emphasis and decision to complete business school. People-savvy, tech-wise, and money-smart would be just a few very apt descriptions for this boy from Perth. Sinking his teeth into the industry is paying profile-raising dividends for him with a variety of accolades and media articles already up his sleeve.

However, these things and the unfolding potential in his career are not what I find intrinsically inspiring about Dylan. Many people piss up their youth on nonsense and trivialities only to regret their rash behaviour once their opportunities have come and gone. To me, it appears that Dylan has possibly grasped something important: this life is here one moment, gone the next. Photography is undoubtedly a part of Dylan’s life that he values – it runs hot in his blood. From reading his personal reflections on various photographs, I know Dylan also – very importantly – enjoys the company of good friends and partaking in the lighter (unintended pun) things in life.

Yes, there are fleeting thoughts that I too could have followed an attractive career path such as this. Yes, when playing with our beautiful six-month old monster, I have the occasional twinge of jealousy at the flexibilities I was afforded at his age. Have I been one of the aforementioned rash individuals? No, I think not. However, I am glad to be inspired by individuals such as this. Specifically, I hope and aim to continually push my own boundaries in life rather than to sit back and ultimately languish in the sorrow of my own laziness. 

Back to Dylan. Without having actually purchased any of his prints, I would guess that they are high quality. Have a look at his website or blog and if you like his style, I'm sure he'd be happy for you to hit him up for an image. 

Have a good week!!