For me Werner Bischof is the greatest photographer of the 20th century. His use of metaphors (vertical representing life, horizontal death), his non invasive approach, his mastery of lighting and his humanity distinguish his work.

In demonstrating the subtleties of everyday life are worth photographing and in exploring how societal values are formed, David Goldblatt is very important.

Whenever I resent the time I spend on photography I remember Joseph Koudelka‘s extraordinary commitment. Whenever I am pleased with my work, I recall his haunting images and move on

Hiroh Kikai for me is direct descendent of August Sander.

Her book ‘In Britain’is brilliant.

The only photographer to have captured an entire society, August Sander is extraordinary.

Saul Leiter‘s book ‘Early Color’ liberated me from the shackles of seeking technical perfection.

Jan Banning’s book ‘Comfort Women’ is a book of genius – documenting a horrendous practice by highlighting the dignity of its victims

In May 2015 I was invited to take part in the AddOn exhibition, part of the HEAD ON Photo Festival.

The State Library of NSW purchased 25 of my works for its collection and a photobook.

In May 2014 I was invited to take part in the AddOn exhibition, part of the HEAD ON Photo Festival.

My portrait ‘Mourning an Elder’ may be seen here.

My portrait of the poet Peter Skryznecki OAM was purchased by the National Portrait Gallery.

As part of Sydney’s Head On Photo Fesival, I was invited to exhibit my work The Silent Sea’ at Gaffa Gallery, Sydney.

The State Library of NSW purchased 20 of my works for its collection.

To be blogged by Mike Johnson has been the most rewarding recognition to date, if only for the comments made by his readers. Read the blog by clicking Random excellence: John Slaytor

As part of Sydney’s Head On Photo Fesival, I was invited to exhibit my work ‘Lost in transit‘ at Global Gallery, Paddington.

My portrait ‘Young girl in a dance class‘ was a finalist in the National Portrait Gallery’s 2011 National Photographic Portrait Prize

My portrait of Chef Ajoy Joshi of nilgiri’s restaurant delivering a tiffin meal to the Lord Mayor of Sydney, Clover Moore,was a finalist in the 2011 Shoot the Chef Competition.

In May 2011 I was invited to take part in the AddOn exhibition, part of the HEAD ON Photo Festival.

I was a semi-finalist in the 2011 Moran Photographic Prize with my image of a fourteen year old girl putting on her face.

My entry to the 2009 Olive Cotton Award was highly commended.

The National Library of Australia has purchased my works for its permanent collection.