Sunshine Coast

Beth Whitaker, model and art & design student, approached DNA to create a modelling portfolio.

Her look is dynamic and versatile, she trained as a synchronized swimmer which enables her to holding complicated gestures and poses with ease.  She was such a joy to photograph and work with as she maintain a fresh and positive attitude throughout the multi day shoot.

Beth is now represented by the  Patti Falconer agency.

View the portfolio  Beth Whitaker + Model Portfolio

Anji Smith’s recent work with the Community Forest was published with their 2021 Annual Report.

Although Anji’s photographic roots are steeped in the fine art B&W photography and printing, her interest in travel and underwater photography fuel her passion for visual storytelling.

Since 1984 Anji has worked and exhibited internationally before relocating to Powell River to surround herself in the natural beauty of landscape and ocean.  Anji is a principle at DNA and a Community Forest photographer.

one roll | twelve exposures | one moment
Davis Bay Series

This B&W series of photographs were taken of ‘davis bay’ on the sunshine coast last january with a vintage Rollieflex on 120 ilford film.  They were printed using traditional analogue processes.

After spending this past autumn fine tuning the chemistry to achieve the look I was after for larger 16*20 prints, this is my take of a spectacular moment at ‘davis bay’ as the world frolics about on a brilliant January morning.

This series will be exhibited at Redecor + Design in Sechelt, BC, Canada from January 9th to February 6th, 2020.

CAMERA                    | ROLLIEFLEX 3.5F
CAMERA LENS         | CARL ZEISS PLANAR 75MM
FILM                           | ILFORD H5P PLUS 120
FILM CHEMISTRY     | KODAK D-76
ENLARGER                | BESELER DICHRO 67
ENLARGER LENS      | SCHNEIDER – KREUZNACK 4/80
PAPER                        | ILFORD MULTIGRADE IV RC DELUXE PEARL
PAPER CHEMISTRY  | ILFORD HARMAN WARMTONE
LOCATION                 | DAVIS BAY, SUNSHINE COAST, BC

Series images can be viewed at davis bay series