by Leah Rando
Lend Me Your Eyes And I Will Change What You See
by Leah Rando
don ’ t believe in accidental meetings , although it was not until later in life that I understood just how the Universe has the power to connect people at a specific time for a specific purpose . These meetings have a purpose , a life lesson , whether we choose to acknowledge it or not , and often this purpose is not realised until much later , long
after the connection was made .
This article is based on one such introduction . I first discovered Peter Adams-Shawn ’ s photography , ( I dare not say by accident !), many months prior to meeting him in July 2017 through mutual friends . I was immediately captivated by his images . My interest in photography , unique photography , was something that my Grandfather gifted me as a child , as this was his passion . Human interest pieces and landscape photography of the Western Australian outback was where his lenses were always pointed .
The colours , shapes , contours and the lighting on the land and sea were always captivating and magical to me . Nature at its best . So , to come across Peter ’ s “ Memories of Tomorrow Photography ” and Instagram pages earlier on this year , without knowing him , became that reminder of the beauty that surrounds us , and just how much I missed not pursuing my creative arts , like I did when I was much younger . I had to learn more about Peter ’ s journey . How did a boy born in Yorkshire , England in 1978 , acclaimed worldwide for his unique photography style , end up living in the small coastal hamlet of Binningup Beach , Western Australia ? Honouring my Grandfather , Roy Milner , also a Yorkshireman , I share Peter ’ s Story .
Born , raised and educated in Sheffield , southern Yorkshire , studying languages and Mathematics led Peter to an Accounting degree and a Masters in Software , where he worked as a Network Engineer for around 8 years . Always interested in photography , Peter became self-taught through the Canon camera manuals , taking the opportunity to refine his craft at family weddings and events , however , it was not until 2003 , at an Italian wedding , that Peter met the internationally acclaimed vintage wedding and travel photographer , Edoardo Agrtesti , who ’ s style , technique and the ability to capture a moment with a difference , became a notable influence in his photography .