Dane Beesley
Born1978 (age 45–46)
Brisbane, Australia
NationalityAustralian
Known forPhotographer

Dane Beesley (born 1978) is an Australian photographer.[1][2] He has created photography books; exhibited widely; and his photographs are held in public and private collections. Using the family basement as a darkroom, he began taking pictures from an early age but when he purchased an enormous jumble of old cameras and photography equipment from a deceased estate, he started experimenting.[3]

Australian photographer Dane Beesley

Dane's work

Dane Beesley has been described as a "leading Australian music photographer" by Melbourne street press Beat Magazine.[4][5][6][7] Marei Bischarn, photo editor at Rolling Stone Australia, described his work as "honesty in photos; nothing planned or fabricated – just pure energy and great times. It’s like having a drink while you’re getting ready to go out." Continuing to say of his book Splitting the Seconds: A Photographer's Journal "Flick through this book, grab your jacket and run out that door ‘cos something magical has to happen."[8][9][10][11] Splitting the Seconds: A Photographer's Journal is Dane Beesley's account of ten years behind the camera, behind the scenes of Australian rock n roll. Splitting the Seconds was launched in Brisbane at Metro Arts Gallery with an exhibition of his Brisbane music photos.


Beesley co-founded the street print magazine, Text & Image, in 2013. As the pictorial editor and co-founder, Beesley played a pivotal role in shaping the magazine's unique aesthetic and editorial direction. The magazine became a platform for emerging artists, photographers, and writers to showcase their work, providing a voice for the vibrant creative community in West End, Brisbane. The Text & Image office, located in the iconic Absoe Building, was a hub of artistic energy and collaboration. This historic building, known for its rich cultural heritage, served as the backdrop for the magazine's creative endeavors. Text & Image came to an end when the Absoe Building was demolished, making way for the development of modern apartments. The loss of this artist space was a significant blow to the local creative community. [12]


Books

  • Splitting the Seconds: A Photographer's Journal (released 2011) ISBN 978-0-646-55215-6
  • The Road (released 2012) ISBN 978-0-646-58254-2
  • Shades (released 2016) ISBN 978-0-646-94961-1
  • Yelseeb Enad (released 2017) ISBN 978-1-366-06890-3

References

  • Official Website
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