Allan Johnston Photographer AjP

Allan's Work

Allan’s’ photographic lineage spans 50+ years, including family and highly respected mentors from both New Zealand and the USA.
Photography has always been a natural passion and through his work he tells the story of his love affair with this country and landscapes around the world.Allan’s’ work has an organic feel that balances nature and emotion, capturing the essence of his subject matter with honest reflection and a synergistic approach.

When not on a major shoot Allan will be found on the mean streets of Auckland or Queenstown, or Internationally as required, camera in hand, searching out new subjects and aspects. Always with a smile and companionability that is apparent in his images

Equipment: Film - Cambo - Nikon - Pentax | Formats: 6x7 to 10x4
Digital 35 mm Nikon DSLR & Hasselbald Medium Format | Panoramic Ratios 1:4 6x24 & 1:2.5 on 4x10

Location scouting

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Wine & Vines

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People & Animals

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Tourism

Allans inspiration

Allan's parents and family gave him his first cameras in 1966 and by watching his aunt and uncle, who owned Rykenburg photograpy Allan acquired an eye and passion for photography.

Along with family and friends Allan has a number of photographers that inspired him, most notable Jim Krantz studio photography, Monte Kruse the essance of people, Richard Avedon fashion photography, Pete Turner for his vide color, Ansel Adams for landscapes photography, Brian Brake for composition and who was the only New Zealand photographer to be apart of Magnum agency in New York.

How and where to buy Allan Johnston Fine Art Prints

Specifications for Allan's Fine Art Giclee Prints The Iris Giclee ("zhee-clay") process produces prints that are renowned for their super-fine resolution, brilliant colour, and attention to detail.

Medium & Large: Photographic Image produced on cotton Rag White and imported muesium quality Cotton Rag Canvas

Limited and Dated Edition Sizes:

Edition sizes of 10, 20, 50 and 100 prints - (1 - 3 Artist's Proofs)

Image Dimensions and Pricing: 21 x 90cm 40 x 160cm 100 x 400cm and custom sizes. Print prices are based on edition size and individual print sizes POA.

To order limited or dated Prints Contact Allan by e-mail or call +64 21 2373 444 Gallery enquies welcome.

You can also buy via Redbubble by clicking the redbubble below.

News

Allan's next New Zealand Exhibition Pinot and Merino the tast of Otago helted at Big Picture Wine in the Auckland Fish Market. Dates 5 6 7th Feb 2010, Seating is limited be quick.
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Would you like to learn what Allan knows and how he see the world, even use his gear. Limited offer POA Contact AjP now!

A very special thanks to Andrew and Nona Budd of TradeScans in Rangiora for all the help and presistance, without you much of Allan's work would never been seen. You really are the very best.

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