Dane Beesley

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Dane Beesley
Born	Brisbane, Australia
Nationality	Australian
Known for	Photographer

Dane Beesley is an Australian photographer.^[1][2] He has created photography books, exhibited his work widely, and his photographs are held in public and private collections. Using the family basement as a darkroom, he began taking pictures at an early age. Beesley studied photography in Brisbane.

Dane Beesley has been described as a "leading Australian music photographer" by Melbourne street press Beat magazine.^[3][4][5][6]Marei Bischarn, photo editor at Rolling Stone Australia, described his work as "honesty in photos; nothing planned or fabricated – just pure energy and great times. It’s like having a drink while you’re getting ready to go out." Of Beesley's book Splitting the Seconds: A Photographer's Journal, Bischarn wrote, "Flick through this book, grab your jacket and run out that door ‘cos something magical has to happen."^{[7][8][9][10]} Splitting the Seconds: A Photographer's Journal is Beesley's account of ten years behind the camera, behind the scenes of Australian rock 'n' roll.

Beesley co-founded the street print magazine, Text & Image, in 2013. As the magazine's pictorial editor and co-founder, Beesley played a pivotal role in shaping the magazine's unique aesthetic and editorial direction. The magazine became a platform for emerging artists, photographers, and writers to showcase their work, providing a voice for the vibrant creative community in West End, Brisbane. The Text & Image office, located in the iconic Absoe Building, was a hub of artistic energy and collaboration. This historic building, known for its rich cultural heritage, served as the backdrop for the magazine's creative endeavors. Text & Image came to an end when the Absoe Building was demolished, making way for the development of modern apartments. The loss of this artist space was a significant blow to the local creative community. ^[11]

• Splitting the Seconds: A Photographer's Journal (released 2011) ISBN 978-0-646-55215-6
• The Road (released 2012) ISBN 978-0-646-58254-2
• Shades (released 2016) ISBN 978-0-646-94961-1
• Yelseeb Enad (released 2017) ISBN 978-1-366-06890-3

• Official Website [1]