He has been dubbed the "Godfather" of black and white photography, Australia's answer to Ansell Adams, but Dupain creates a league of his own. Through raw emotional content, and majestic composition, Max Dupain captured and interpreted the rarity and strange beauty of Australia.
Dupain was given a Box Brownie Camera in 1924, creating a means of expressive outlet for his curious Artistic appetite.
Quote.... "I latched onto photography immediately. The intrigue of producing a light picture the way we had to in the 1920's and earlier was so fascinating that it has stayed with me all my life.…
