Robert Gray Email & Phone Number

Brisbane, Australia

I am in the process of digitising my archive of pictures gathered over the years.I have built a couple of camera rigs, which allow me to digitise (with a camera) any of the different film formats which are in the files. They vary from 4x5 inches, through every format available in roll film down to 35mm. Slides, transparencies and colour and B&W negatives. I am binning a great deal of stuff, but there are a number of interesting images appearing.The result will be uploaded to a new Web Site in the next year or so, and I may even venture to other social media platforms

Brisbane, Australia

On return to Australia, I became a Member of the AIPP. Since then, I have had the pleasure to help in various roles.A full list is not required, but in summary (but not in chronological order)Victorian President National Vice PresidentNational PresidentNational ChairmanJudge at Australian Professional Photography Awards (APPA)Panel Chair at APPACommittee Member at APPAConvenor of PPY (for two years after Roger Garwood began the concept).Bestowal by AIPP of the title Honorary Fellow.Now a "retired Member"

Cairns, Australia

For me, at that stage, Cairns provided the potential for growth (after some research).The "Tourism Industry" was about to burst onto the National Scene, after many years of being somewhat 'juvenile" and ready to take it's place alongside other export industries. Within a short space of time, Sheraton, Hilton, Holiday Inn and other large hotels established a presence, along with Reef Cruises, Rafting. Helicopter Services and many other products. The MICE market followed on their heels and I took great pride in being able to be part of the whole growth of the Tropical North.In 2001, I moved to Brisbane, and stepped back from Professional Photography

Melbourne, Australia

Melbourne in the 80's was nuts, really. McKenzie Gray was established to provide photographic services to the corporate sector, graphic designers and PR and advertising agencies, as well as some media freelance photographic work.We grew quickly and had (when computers came along and we had to count them) about 300 clients across all these sectors.McKenzie and I were very heavily involved in the Australian Institute of Professional Photography (AIPP) at many levels, which made for "interesting times" quite often.In late 1986, I made a number of business and personal decisions that decided me to leave Melbourne, and my next location would be to the other end of our great Country.In Tropical North Queensland,

Melbourne, Australia

Returning to City living in Australia after 4 years away...did some teaching, freelance media work, began to get some clients, and worked out of Ian McKenzies studio in Victoria Parade Collingwood. It became obvious that our skill sets were complementary and we decided to combine into one company, at a new location.

Hong Kong

Was kindly treated by Dinshaw Balsara, whose studio I worked out of for some time....worked on fashion, corporate and tourism accounts either directly, or through advertising or PR agencies. Travelled in 1978 to work on the official record book for the Commonwealth Games in Edmonton. Met and worked with some great photographers from across the globe during these 3 years.

Queensland, Australia

Based on The Gold Coast, and travelling (mostly alone) by 4WD to all corners of the great State of Queensland. Shooting human interest stuff and very little news or sport.....gig finished when they folded the Magazine.

Melbourne, Australia

The seventies in Australia were exciting and groundbreaking in politics, society generally, and certainly in The Media. A comprehensive Cadetship was followed by assignments including sport,fashion, politics, crime, general news and magazine style work.The Late Graham Perkin was Editor when I began, replaced by Les Carlyon. Both great men of Australian Media. Managed to win VFL "best picture award" 1975, and VCA "best picture award" 1975/76. I'm proud to say that I am one of "Blackies boys"...a great boss and mentor in Ray Blackbourn. When I decided to resign, it was from the position of Picture Editor at The Sunday Press.