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Trevor Melville is a Canadian photographer based in Victoria, BC, whose work focuses on capturing emotional depth and quiet reflection through imagery. Initially drawn to photography to document family and travel, he now uses it as a storytelling tool to evoke feelings of peace, joy, and solitude in his viewers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Trevor Melville Q1<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

My name is Trevor Melville, I am a non-professional photographer from Victoria, BC, Canada. I remember getting my first camera as a child, as it was a disposable single-use camera my parents bought for me when we were on vacation. Although the photos were of poor quality, it was still inspiring enough for me to want to do more.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

I used photography initially as a way to document my travels and family events. But eventually I discovered that photographs had the power to tell stories and evoke emotions, which is what I try to achieve today.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

For some time now, I have been fascinated with black and white photography. I love the graphic qualities and the challenges in getting the best images using light and shadow, lines and shapes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In my B&W portrait work “Metis Woman Learning to Play The Fiddle”. I had been in a conversation with the subject long before taking her portrait. At that time, she was just learning to play a fiddle her late father had made when she was a child.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Hearing her story and seeing how emotional this was for her. I was inspired to create a portrait that conveyed that sentiment. Winning this award inspires and energises me to keep creating. And it’s an honour to be included with such a talented group of photographers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Q2<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

I take a considerable amount of time to reflect on a select number of my recent images that I think best reflect my work and favourite genres. I also need to be satisfied that the images are technically excellent. And that exposure, focusing and composition are as flawless as I can make them. I try to be a harsh critic of my own work and show only my very best images.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

I love the combination of art and the science\/technical side of creating images. I’ve started photography in the days of analogue, where you didn’t get to see the final images until they came back from the developer, usually a week or so later.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

It was always an exciting moment to open the pack of photos and see the results. The best images were always inspiring, and the not-so-good ones were for learning and improving.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

I have several favourite genres, including landscape and all types involving people and human activity. Landscapes to remind me of the incredible beauty of nature, and as a curious observer. Nothing is more interesting to me than people, the things they create, and often just the day-to-day living everybody does. Every person has a story to tell.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Q3<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

I recently switched to mirrorless digital cameras. Since I have always been in the Nikon family, starting with my first camera, I now have Nikon Z7ii and Z6ii bodies with several Z mount lenses. I have also kept some of my speciality F mount lenses, which I can still use on the Z mount with an adapter.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

I love the lighter weight bodies, the higher resolution of the Z7ii, and since I now shoot almost exclusively in manual mode with live view, the large rear screens are excellent to see how the images will turn out.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

To be honest, I am most satisfied with the images I have created when they can engage and speak to the viewer. I often want to convey strong emotions such as happiness, sadness, loneliness, and the one thing is mostly peacefulness.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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