About
Learn more about John’s journey in photography.
"Be yourself; everyone else is already taken." – Oscar Wilde (Writer, poet, and playwright)
About Me
I am a passionate photographer with a keen eye for capturing the beauty and essence of the world around us. My work spans a variety of genres, including landscapes, cityscapes, architecture, and abstract photography. I hope through these to tell compelling visual stories that evoke emotion, inspire creativity, and provide a fresh perspective on the ordinary.
My Gear
I started with an Olympus OM-1, then moved to a Nikon FE2—both solid film cameras that I used with slide film like Kodachrome and Ektachrome. In 2012, I switched to digital with the Nikon D610, followed by the D750.
I use a range of Nikkor lenses depending on the subject. These include a 100mm macro for close-up detail, a 28mm tilt-shift for architectural work and perspective control, a 16–35mm wide-angle for landscapes, and a 35–85mm for general shooting.
I use NiSi 6, 10, and 15-stop neutral density filters to help me capture long exposures, smoothing water and clouds beautifully even in bright light. The graduated neutral density filters help balance tricky skies with darker landscapes, and I use a polariser to cut glare and boost colours.
Website Design
This website is custom-built and is developed using PHP and MySQL to manage and display content dynamically. CSS and Bootstrap 5 provide styling and a responsive layout for a seamless user experience on all devices. Being custom-built, it allows me to tailor the site’s functionality and design precisely to my needs—combining my interests in coding, design, and photography into a unified, hands-on project.
Exhibitions / Publications / Articles
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| Echoes of a Nation in Transition: China in Focus | Edge of Humanity Magazine | View |
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| John Twiname – Australasia’s Top Emerging Photographers 2022 – Featured portfolio | Capture Magazine | View |
| URBAN Photo Awards 2021 Winners Exhibition | Revoltella Museum, Trieste, Italy | View |
| White | Blank Wall Gallery, Greece | — |
| Title (Link) | Venue / Publication / Article | Link |
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| Monochrome | Blank Wall Gallery, Virtual Exhibition | View |
Awards
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| Top Photo Awards: Hidden Gems of Earth Nature Photo Contest | Expert Choice |
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| Australasia's Top Emerging Photographers | Top 20 | |
| Australasia's Top Emerging Photographers | Top 20 | |
| Exposure One Awards - Photographer of the Year Contest | Nominee | |
| Holland Image Salon 2025 | Exhibition Acceptance | |
| International Photography Awards | Honorable Mention | |
| MonoVisions Awards | Honorable Mention |
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| Photography Masterprize Award | Winner (Public Exterior) |
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| Prix de la Photographie de Paris | Bronze |
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| Black and White Spider Awards | 3rd Place - Honor of Distinction |
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| Australasia's Top Emerging Photographers | Runner-up |
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| Fine Art Photography Awards | Nominee |
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| reFocus Awards | Gold Award |
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| reFocus Awards | People’s Vote |
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| Award | Result | Badge |
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| Australasia's Top Emerging Photographers | Joint 4th |
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| Australian Photograper of the Year | Top 20 (6th place) | |
| Australian Photograper of the Year | Top 20 (8th place) | |
| Black and white 7th 35AWARDS | Top 2% Nomination |
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| Black and white 7th 35AWARDS | Top 2% Nomination |
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| International Color Awards | Nominee | |
| Monochrome Photography Awards | Honorable Mention |
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| MonoVisions Awards | Honorable Mention |
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| Moscow International Foto Awards (MIFA) | Bronze Award |
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| ND Awards | Honorable Mention |
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| PX3 Prix de la Photographie Paris | Bronze Award |
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| The Motif Collective Photography Awards | Honorable Mention | |
| Urban Photo Awards | Honorable Mention |
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| Monochrome Photography Awards | Honorable Mention |
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| ND Awards | Honorable Mention |
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| New Zealand Sigma Amateur Photographer of the Year | 2nd Place |
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