Luke Bakhuizen
Luke Bakhuizen | |
|---|---|
| Born | January 7, 1993 |
| Nationality (legal) | New Zealander |
| Notable work | Collaboration with Tourism Australia, Sony |
| Style | Aerial photography |
Luke Bakhuizen is an Australian photographer and filmmaker. He is known for the aerial shots in his photography.[1]
Early life
Born on 7 January 1993, Luke grew up in South Africa and later moved to New Zealand where he qualified as a commercial pilot at the age of 21.[2]
Career
His passion for photography started as a hobby posting short video clips on social media. As his following grew, he started working for corporate clients and has collaborated with Tourism Australia[3] in 2017 to showcase the country as a destination using a combination of drone and digital photography.[4][5] In 2018, Sony have also partnered with Luke to create promotional 4K action camera videos.[6] His photography is viewed as unique due to the combination of various aerial views captured via drone, paraglider and fixed-wing aircraft.[7]
References
- ^ "Photographer, pilot Luke Bakhuizen combines technology, artistry to showcase aerial beauty". Australian Herald. August 30, 2018.
- ^ "Luke Bakhuizen combines his passion for flight, technology, artistry to showcase aerial beauty". isstories. September 10, 2018.
- ^ "TOP 10 INSTAGRAM SNAPS OF 2017". Tourism Australia. December 29, 2017.
- ^ "Aerial photography is both a science and an art – and no one knows it best than Luke Bakhuizen". Best In Australia.
- ^ "Adventurous Photographer Luke Bakhuizen Celebrates Work With Tourism Australia Using Unique Custom Chase Camera Design". Daily Herald. October 2, 2017.
- ^ "Luke Bakhuizen Partners with Sony to Promote a new 4K Action Camera". Australian Herald. October 6, 2017.
- ^ "Top Manly Daily digital stories from the past week". The Daily Telegraph (Sydney). March 16, 2017.