Mitchell Pettigrew
by Lume Cube
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Q: What made you want to become a photographer?
A: I purchased a GoPro and didn't use it for a year then started playing around with it in the surf and I was hooked
Q: When did you know that you could make photography a full-time gig?
A: Well I have not made the complete jump yet still have my day job and it is really boring but I find it fuels my creativity
Q: Why do you enjoy using Lume Cubes? Do you have a favorite piece of gear?
A: I love the easy way they can be put anywhere weigh nothing and are really great lighting tools
Q: Who are you inspired by?
A: I'm not sure I can get inspiration from everyone but no one person more
Q: If you weren’t a photographer? What would you be instead?
A: Hmmm maybe haha whatever my wife lets me be haha
Q: If you could only shoot with ONE lens-type for the rest of your life, which would it be? Fisheye, wide-angle, prime, zoom, macro, or a telephoto lens?
A: I think I'd go for a wide lens like an RF 15-35mm f2.8
Q: What is your go-to camera?
A: At the moment, Canon Eos R & GoPro Hero 8
Q: Any advice for new photographers?
A: Practice more and try to only compete with yourself don't worry what others say or think its not about them it's about you
Q: How do you keep your photos fresh and new?
A: I shoot as often as I can and always try new things
Q: You have captured Australia in a truly magical way, what do you do when the landscape is just not cooperating with you?
A: That's the perfect time to change to a lens you're not used to and only use it for that day
Q: What is your preferred editing software?
A: Adobe Lightroom
Q: What is the best part of your day?
A: Ummm probably watching the sunrise or set
Q: Coffee or tea?
A: Coffee
Q: What’s your favorite photo you’ve taken and why?
A: I don't really have a favorite photo but I do like wildlife underwater just a little bit more than long exposure
Q: If you could photograph anything in the world (person, place, thing, etc), what would it be?
A: Maybe check out the Islands of the world
Q: Where is the next place that you want to shoot with Lume Cubes at and how would you use the Cubes?
A: Sunrise in some rock pools to light up the foreground
Q: Describe your photography style in 5 words.
A: Colourful, Calming, Reflections, Fresh & Moody
Q: Marmite or Vegemite?
A: Vegemite
