1956: Born in Sydney, Australia
1974: Began photographing with Pentax Spotmatic F then Pentax MX 35mm film cameras.
1979: Bachelor of Science (Hons) in Geology & Geophysics, University of Sydney.
1979 – present: Mineral exploration geologist. Gold, copper, lead, zinc, silver.
Specialist in VMS (volcanogenic massive sulphide) ore deposits.
Key roles in the discovery of four ore deposits.
2008 – present: Architectural photographer
Personal projects:
2012: Ruins of Ani, the medieval capital of Armenia.
2014 – 2024: Islamic architecture in Iran, Spain, Morocco, Tunisia, Uzbekistan.
2024 – present: The Scientific Revolution (in progress).
From 2008 to 2020, I used a Cambo Wide DS technical camera and 4x5 inch sheet film. In 2021, in response to new CT scanners at airports and lower weight limits for carry-on baggage, I switched to a Cambo Wide RS technical camera and a Phase One IQ4-150 digital back.
Photography is my way of observing, understanding, and celebrating architecture and the motivations that drive it.
Enquiries regarding licensing of images and purchase of archival prints are welcome: rod.sainty@outlook.com
