In this episode, landscape photographer Pete Mellows joins the Camera Life Podcast to share his journey from shooting live music to running mountain bike tours and capturing Tasmania's wildest locations. He dives into the pros and cons of Pentax gear, the value of shooting multiple genres, his YouTube ambitions, and how he’s showcasing Tasmania’s beauty through both stills and storytelling.
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Pete Mellows is a Nipaluna/Hobart-based landscape photographer driven by a lifelong curiosity and love for the road less travelled. From childhood family drives down forgotten roads to exploring remote corners of Lutruwita/Tasmania, Pete has always sought the unexpected—and captured it through his lens.
Now in his fifties, Pete continues to photograph evocative scenes that stir emotion, earning recognition in the Australian Mono Awards, Australia’s Top Emerging Photographers, and Wilderness Photographer of the Year. His journey has taken him from a mining and logging town to sound engineering, graphic design, and running one of Hobart’s iconic pubs—all while deepening his connection to Tasmania’s rich landscapes and history.
As the founder of Wild Bike Tours, one of Tasmania’s first mountain bike tourism businesses, Pete helped adventurers discover the wild beauty of Southern Tasmania. Today, he brings that same spirit to photography, creating powerful single-shot images collected both locally and globally.
https://www.petemellows.au/https://www.youtube.com/@petemellowshttps://www.instagram.com/petemellowsphotographer
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================CONNECT WITH US================Greg Cromie - Writer and Photographer➡IG: https://www.instagram.com/gcromie/➡Greg's Blog: https://gregcromie.blog/
Justin Castles - Photographer and Founder of Lucky Straps➡IG: https://www.instagram.com/justincastles
Jim Aldersey - Wedding and Boudoir Photographer➡IG: https://www.instagram.com/jimaldersey/➡Wedding IG: https://www.instagram.com/justinandjim/
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EP84 | The Random Photography Show
In this hilarious and insightful episode, the hosts unpack the ongoing Fujifilm X-Half drama, react to viewer comments, and dive deep into Canon and Sigma lens news. They also explore the ethics of AI photography contests, including a live image generation showdown. Plus, hear firsthand thoughts on shooting with the Olympus OM-3 and catch all the latest industry rumors.
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================CONNECT WITH US================Greg Cromie - Writer and Photographer➡IG: https://www.instagram.com/gcromie/➡Greg's Blog: https://gregcromie.blog/
Justin Castles - Photographer and Founder of Lucky Straps➡IG: https://www.instagram.com/justincastles
Jim Aldersey - Wedding and Boudoir Photographer➡IG: https://www.instagram.com/jimaldersey/➡Wedding IG: https://www.instagram.com/justinandjim/
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EP83 Lucinda Goodwin | Melbourne Live Music Photographer
Live music photographer Lucinda Goodwin shares her 16-year journey capturing artists like Elton John and Foo Fighters. From shooting packed festivals to managing gear in chaotic photo pits, Lucinda discusses everything from her Canon setup and social media strategies to organizing exhibitions and winning major photography awards.
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Lucinda Goodwin is a household name in the Australian music industry and a family favourite in the Geelong music scene.
From a spark ignited at Falls Festival in 2010, to being a photo pit resident at our biggest venues and festivals, Lucinda has spent a decade developing both her craft and illustrious career.
Lucinda is a prominent Australian music photographer whose portfolio includes iconic artists like Elton John, Ed Sheeran, Foo Fighters, and Sia, among many others. She regularly covers major music festivals such as Bluesfest and Splendour in the Grass, and also works red carpets like the ARIA Awards. Her work has been widely published in major outlets including The Music and Beat Magazine. Recognised as one of Beat Magazine's "Five Females to Know" in 2020, she supports both national acts and local talent through press and portrait photography. In 2023, she was a finalist in the Australian Women In Music Awards and won the Ross Lipson Award for her contributions to the Geelong music scene.
Lucinda has recently produced a solo show Retrospect 001 @ Platform Arts that featured over 250 works from her 13 year career, The biggest collection of work exhibited by her to date.
https://www.lucindagoodwinphotography.com/https://www.instagram.com/lucindagoodwinphotography/https://www.youtube.com/@lucindagoodwinphotography
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================CONNECT WITH US================Greg Cromie - Writer and Photographer➡IG: https://www.instagram.com/gcromie/➡Greg's Blog: https://gregcromie.blog/
Justin Castles - Photographer and Founder of Lucky Straps➡IG: https://www.instagram.com/justincastles
Jim Aldersey - Wedding and Boudoir Photographer➡IG: https://www.instagram.com/jimaldersey/➡Wedding IG: https://www.instagram.com/justinandjim/
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EP82 | Did We Ruin Photography? The Random Photography Show
In this lively episode of The Random Photography Show, Justin and Greg dive deep into the controversial Fujifilm X-Half, explore the rise of “cosplay cameras,” and unpack the nostalgic allure of the new Yashica FXD. They review viewer comments, spotlight award-winning fine art projects, and tease exciting Canon and Ricoh gear rumors. Plus, Justin shares his first hands-on impressions of the OM-3. A must-watch for photographers curious about where gear trends are heading.
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================CONNECT WITH US================Greg Cromie - Writer and Photographer➡IG: https://www.instagram.com/gcromie/➡Greg's Blog: https://gregcromie.blog/
Justin Castles - Photographer and Founder of Lucky Straps➡IG: https://www.instagram.com/justincastles
Jim Aldersey - Wedding and Boudoir Photographer➡IG: https://www.instagram.com/jimaldersey/➡Wedding IG: https://www.instagram.com/justinandjim/
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1:57:44
EP81 Fujifilm X Half: The Most HONEST Review of the X-HF1
Greg gives his first hand experience of testing the new Fujifilm X Half, also known as the X-HF1.
Read his full review on ShotKit here:https://shotkit.com/fujifilm-x-hf1-half-frame-review/
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================CONNECT WITH US================Greg Cromie - Writer and Photographer➡IG: https://www.instagram.com/gcromie/➡Greg's Blog: https://gregcromie.blog/
Justin Castles - Photographer and Founder of Lucky Straps➡IG: https://www.instagram.com/justincastles
Jim Aldersey - Wedding and Boudoir Photographer➡IG: https://www.instagram.com/jimaldersey/➡Wedding IG: https://www.instagram.com/justinandjim/
Live weekly podcast featuring long-form discussions on all things photography with hosts Greg, Justin and Jim. Join us live on Youtube at 9am every Thursday (Australian Eastern Time) to join in on the conversation or listen back later on your favourite podcast player.
From photography gear reviews and new camera rumours to discussions about the art and business of making images, this is The Camera Life Podcast.
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