NZPhotographer Issue 23, September 2019

NAME: LUCAS REID
AGE: 18
WHY DID YOU CHOOSE TO STUDY
PHOTOGRAPHY?
I wanted to do a fun and creative subject. I didn’t
want to choose a subject where you are restricted
to exams and study – I wanted to do something
more relaxed and be creative in a fun classroom
atmosphere. I enjoyed the class in year 12 so I ended
up taking a double line of it in year 13.
WHY/HOW IS PHOTOGRAPHY IMPORTANT TO
YOU?
To be honest, photography is not part of my career
plan, but it is part of my creative outlet. Life is busy
with work and school, and there is not much time to
just take time to enjoy creating something – This is my
space to do that.
CAN YOU CHOOSE A FAVOURITE PHOTO?
The reason I have chosen this photo as my favourite
is because it shows all the elements from my level 3
NCEA board. It shows all the bright colours and all the
objects in one photo as well as a clear photo of my
model. I started my board by creating photo art in
the style of Emily Blincoe but I used everyday NZ food
like hundreds and thousands biscuits and Liquorice
Allsorts. I then introduced my model, who I have
dressed as a colourful, yet grungy drag queen. He
is shown with these other elements to try and make
an extraordinary picture out of an ordinary boy and
ordinary objects.
WHAT CHALLENGES YOU MOST IN CLASS?
HOW ARE YOU OVERCOMING THAT?
The challenges I face are following the NCQA rules
for the external photography boards as well as being