Leon Green

About...

Name

Leon Green

Big Idea

I am a young photographer, currently living in Wellington, New Zealand. I was born in London but raised on Tyneside, in the North East of England
I began to study photography at Newcastle College, Newcastle Upon Tyne, & developed a style based on my relationship to the mood & architecture of the Newcastle & of the North East in general.
During my studies, I met Kiri Cook, a New Zealander, who would later become my wife. When Kiri went home to Wellington, New Zealand in 2003, I decided to follow, arriving in July of that year.
Initially New Zealand seemed like paradise for a young photographer, but I soon found it difficult to connect with Wellington, in the same, instinctive way that I could with Newcastle.
It took me some time to build a relationship with my new environment. I had to learn to adapt my style to New Zealand & approach the country as an artist rather than a tourist. Recently the birth of my son, William, has given me a new sense of purpose & determination in my work.

I receive inspiration from many sources. I am interested in an eclectic range of art, cinema, music & literature, all of which have probably had some influence on my work, but most of my inspiration simply comes from my surroundings.
My photography is not driven by a desire to faithfully record reality, nor am I motivated, as an artist, by the search for anything as elusive & insubstantial as truth. Instead I am searching for something within myself & it's reflection in the landscape around me.
Have a look at my website; http://www.wix.com/leongreen/leon-green-photography
Or go to Myspace at; www.myspace.com/leongreenphoto
Facebook at; www.facebook.com/people/Leon_Green_Photos/1630272522#/profile.php?id=163...
View my Storefront at Lulu.com http://stores.lulu.com/leongreen1981
or http://twitter.com/leonbianchi

Ultimately I am passionate about photography. I am happiest when I have a camera in my hand or a computer in front of me, producing imagery that speaks to me & hopefully to others as well.

Contact Details

Email

leongreen1981@gmail.com

Organisation Website URL

http://leongreen.freehostia.com/photo.html

History

Member for

4 years 39 weeks

Connected With

Photography

Wellington Region