About Michael and Mark

A selection of Michael's covers

 

Michael Snedic

Michael Snedic lives in Brisbane, Queensland, Australia with his wife, Dena.  He is one of Australia’s most published nature photographers and has been specialising in nature photography for 10 years.  His subjects include wildlife, landscapes, plants, insects and fungi.   Michael’s photos have been published in numerous books, magazines, calendars, diaries, brochures and other publications.

Some of these include: 

• Australian Geographic magazine

• Wildlife Australia magazine

• Wingspan (Birds Australia) magazine

• Australian Photography magazine

• Ecovoice online magazine

• ABC Shop products

• The Wilderness Society calendars

• Hallmark publications calendars

• Artique Designs calendars

• Nucolorvue calendars

• Australian Conservation Foundation diaries

• Rainforest Rescue publications

• N.S.W. Parks & Wildlife Service brochures

• Byron Shire Council brochures

• A Guide To Lamington National Park – book

To date, his photos have appeared on numerous covers including magazines, books, calendars, DVD, CD and video cases.

Apart from being a professional nature photographer, Michael is also freelance writer and has written feature articles on photographic techniques published in Australia’s best selling photographic magazine, Australian Photography.

Since 2005, Michael has regularly presented Binna Burra Mountain Lodge’s “Photography Week”.  He has also presented many nature photography workshops for government agencies, university students and many private groups. 

In 2006, Michael was selected as guest Photographic Judge for the Gold Coast Photographic Society’s “Brian Hall Nature Photography Awards”

Photographing Australia’s natural world is Michael’s passion and he looks forward to sharing his knowledge and enthusiasm with new participants.

To see more of Michael's work, please visit www.michaelsnedic.com

 

Mark Rayner

 

 

 

 

 

 

Mark lives near the Sunshine Coast in Queensland and has been an avid photographer since his early teens. He cut his teeth in photography while assisting his uncle Geoff Rayner, a well respected professional photographer in the Stanthorpe-Granite Belt area.

Mark often accompanied Geoff to weddings and other events which enabled him to acquire first-hand, knowledge of photographic techniques used by a professional photographer, which would stand him in good stead in the years ahead. 

Mark's first published photo was of the RAAF Dog Squad at work, taken during the Stanthorpe Apple and Grape Festival, using a medium-format Hasselblad.  The photo was published in the local paper and at only fourteen years of age, Mark was very proud indeed.

Times have changed and Mark now uses the latest state-of-the-art digital equipment from Nikon.  Mark's passion for photography is second to none and he has developed a love of all things tiny, as well as the wide expanses of Australia.

Macro and landscapes may seem at opposite ends of the photographic spectrum but Mark's results are testament to his skill in these areas. Mark’s work is as diverse as it is creative.  It includes surreal landscapes, insects, flora and fauna, as well as wedding and portrait photography.

Mark recently achieved Overlander Magazine Photography Forum "Photographer of the Year" for 2006, the second year in a row he has achieved this hotly contested title.

Mark  is also skilled in digital workflow and post-processing of  photos as well as being accomplished in the use of Photoshop.

Mark gets a real kick out of helping people with their photographic pursuits. He will be happy to share his experience with you and bring out the best in your photography, whether you own a simple “Point and Shoot” digital camera or a sophisticated digital SLR.

Please visit www.photographicaustralia.com to view more of Mark's photography.