SHOOTER: HEATH HOLDEN

Name: Heath Holden
Age: 28
Location: Tasmania, Australia. Last few years I’ve been on a pretty amazing, random wander. I’d like to thank Commonwealth Bank for all their support!

How long have you been shooting?
About four years, very casually the first couple, now I’m addicted and can’t seem to get enough of it.

Film or digital?
I shoot digital 95% of the time, mostly because my budget doesn’t allow for film and processing all the time. With digital you still kinda have that wait time (depending where you are) to see it on a big screen to know if it’s a keeper or not cause digital screens suck. I want a 6 x 17 panoramic camera loaded with Velvia 50, for landscape, I think you know what I mean.

Best thing you’ve ever shot?
Bike related: Tied between locals shredding at Catty Trails, PA woods and Redbull Elevation 2006 in Whistler, Canada. Other: North American wildlife. (Right now I’m on the Spirit of Tasmania (a massive red and white boat) drinking beer heading to Melbourne to drive with Random Mike to shoot at the UCI World Cup mountain bike event in Canberra, Australia, I love shooting anything involved with bikes and action.)

Fave rider to shoot with?
Haven’t really had the chance yet to spend a lot of time with one particular rider, Luke and Leigh from here in Tassie would be the winner of this question.

Dream rider to shoot with?
I think Ruben Alcantara would be a fun rider to shoot a bunch of stuff with.

What do you tell security when the try to throw you out of spots for taking pics?
Give them some shit to test the water. If they are hot headed, it’s easier to leave and know that you will be back the next day.

Fave BMX photographer?
I like Joe Rich’s photography. When those guys came to Tasmania years back on their T-1 trip, somehow it triggered something and that’s when I started to look at photos as more than just a snapshot. That was the begining.

What do you want to be when you grow up?
Easiest question all night! I don’t want to grow up! But it’s bound to happen so I’m working hard towards making a living from photography. Also, I’m really interested in earth science/geology, so maybe a science degree in the future.

Where can we see more of your work?
Check it out at www.heathholdenphotography.com and you will see some prints in a few random cafe’s in Devonport, Tasmania!