Jonathan Bourla is a fine art photographer, living in the township of Snells Beach, New Zealand. His black and white photography has been influenced by American photographers, Ansel Adams, John Sexton, and in particular Howard Bond. Jonathan attended one of Howard’s workshops in 1997 and it had a huge impact, from Howard’s inspirational photographs to his generosity and kindness. It was wonderful seeing a master photographer at work. Jonathan’s artistic journey has been inspired by three books, all given as gifts. Jonathan’s wife Julie early on gave a fantastic book of Ansel Adams’ landscapes which had Jonathan determined to learn the use of a large format camera together with printing in the darkroom. Another book was given by his brother Michael showing a range of landscape photographs spanning the history of photography. And finally a gift from good friend Matthew of a book of photographs by Ellen Auerbach, and Jonathan particularly admired the rendition of details and textures. And it is really a passion for details and textures which excites Jonathan in his own photographs. Jonathan's equipment has changed over time but his artistic voice and style endures.
