Michael Snedic
Michael Snedic lives in Brisbane, Queensland, Australia with his wife, Dena. He is one of Australia’s most accomplished and published nature photographers and has been specialising in wildlife and nature photography for the past 14 years.
His subjects include wildlife, landscapes, plants and macro. 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
- BBC Wildlife 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
- Various Council brochures
- A Guide To Lamington National Park – book
- Museum billboards and banners
To date, his photos have appeared on numerous covers including magazines, books, calendars, DVD, CD and video cases.
He currently has his own exhibition of 20 wildlife photos at the prestigious, world-renowned “Wilderness Gallery” in Cradle Mountain, Tasmania, Australia.
Apart from being a professional nature photographer, Michael is also freelance writer and a regular feature writer for Australia’s best selling photographic magazine, Australian Photography, a regular feature writer on wildlife photography for Wildlife Australia magazine. He has also presented many nature photography workshops for government agencies, universities and private groups.
Michael has been a Photographic Judge for the Gold Coast Photographic Society’s “Brian Hall Nature Photography Awards”, Caloundra Camera Club, Beaudesert Camera Club and the Tweed Photo Arts Group. He is also a regular speaker at photography clubs and was honoured to be asked to be guest speaker at the last two Photographic Society of Queensland (PSQ) Conventions (2009 – hosted by the Caboolture Camera Club and 2010 hosted by the Brisbane Camera Group).
Photographing Australia’s natural world is Michael’s passion and he looks forward to sharing his knowledge and enthusiasm with new and repeat photography workshop participants.
To see more of Michael's work, please visit www.michaelsnedic.com
Mark Rayner
Mark lives at Woodford near Queensland's Sunshine Coast 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.
He 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. Rolleiflex Twin Lens reflex and Hasselblad medium format cameras were the tools of the trade back then but times have changed and Mark now uses the latest state-of-the-art digital equipment from Nikon.
Mark is now, himself, an accomplished wedding and portrait photographer who has also developed a love of nature photography from the tiny to 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 is a member of the National Association of Photoshop Professionals and is skilled in digital workflow and post-processing techniques using Photoshop and other commercial software.
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.markraynerphotography.com to view more of Mark's photography.