An incredible shot of the setting sun behind me, lighting up a passing storm. The sky was filled with the most incredible colour and atmosphere conditions. A truly rare event where the right time and the right place occurred. The sky looked like an eruption.
John Von Hesse is one of Australia’s leading International Awarding Winner Photographer and educator in the field of fine art photography. John traces his journey back to his formative years in year 12 where he study fine art in Melbourne. It was during this period that he first picked up a camera, igniting a passion that would shape his career. Following high school, John delved into the realm of concert lighting, touring and show design, where he honed his understanding of the profound impact of light and colour. This foundational knowledge continues to underpin his photographic approach.