In this episode of The Camera Life, Australian photographer Geoff Webber shares his journey from finance to full-time photography, diving into graduation shoots, Olympus gear, and creative portraiture. Hear how he navigates studio work, personal projects, social media, and long solo hikes with a camera in tow. Learn about the OM system's power, the role of computational photography, and insights from BFOP. A must-listen for anyone curious about transitioning into photography later in life or making the most of their creative drive.

Geoff is a Melbourne-based photographer who retired from corporate life in 2019, having worked across Treasury, Finance, and IT roles. His first memory behind the camera dates back to using a Kodak Instamatic 126 to photograph his best friend at an Observed Trials motorcycle event in Adelaide. A lifelong Olympus enthusiast—what he humorously calls an “Olympus tragic”—Geoff currently shoots with the OM-1, alongside his EM-1 Mark III and a converted infrared EM-1 (original).

After rediscovering his passion for photography in 2018, he pursued formal study at Photography Studies College in 2019 and part of 2020, before stepping back due to the shift to online learning during COVID. Geoff’s photographic interests are diverse, with a strong focus on landscapes—fuelled by his love of hiking—and studio portraiture, where he thrives on creative lighting and control. He’s also begun exploring product photography for small brands and takes on casual and contract work such as university graduations, corporate events, and headshots.

While his professional goal is to make photography self-funding, Geoff’s creative ambition is to continuously evolve, experiment, and enjoy the freedom of working across multiple genres, with no current plans to niche down.

https://www.instagram.com/geoffaus/

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