Malmsbury Photographs | Len Johnston

Buying a photograph from this site is an easy and affordable way to buy a print or digital file from me and many other working contemporary artists. Prints will be made by using the same files, equipment and high-grade materials as exhibition prints.

Prints - Inks and papers used are best available with both dye and paper manufacturers statinging prints will not begin to fade for eighty years displayed in an acceptable environment. Details can be made available for those interested.
Prints here are usually Black & White, printed to replicate the warmth of traditional paper/chemical combinations.

Original prints developed for an exhibition can take several days to produce. It usually takes several months to prepare an exhibition with not only the photography and printmaking but also all of the promotional peripherals.
Expenses of exhibitions include equipment, materials, printing, promotion, framing and gallery fees.
This can be reflected in the high price of photography (any art) at most exhibitions - as opposed to prices you might find on-line.
The current exhibition "Sikkim - Portrait of a Himalyan Jewel" is not available to buy on-line without correspondence.

PRINTS

Photographs on this site will print on paper of three sizes:
A = A4 prints can be puchased for US$85
B = A3+ prints can be puchased for US$125
C = Panoramic prints prints can be puchased for US$155
Next to each photograph on the website the classification of A, B or C is indicated.
Several large or complex prints will have to be quoted. These are marked P.O.A.
Prices on A & B prints includes flat packaging and registered mail to anywhere in the world.
Prices on C prints includes tube packaging and registered mail to anywhere in the world.
Each print is numbered 1 - 25, signed and bears the artist's personal seal.
Price includes GST if in Australia
Turn around from receipt of order to post is usually one week.

These prices do not include framing or mounting.
Framing and mounting can be arranged either for post or pick-up; the latter will be significantly less expensive than post.
Framing and matertials used will be of the highest standard.

Once you have made your selection and paid for the print file using Paypal please email me advising your purchase
and describing the photograph you have chosen for identification.
Also forward your full name and address for prompt and correct delivery of print.

DIGITAL FILES

A digital file can be supplied of any photograph on this site.
Please email me advising your purchase and describing the photograph you have chosen for identification.
while including your email address for communication and correct delivery of the file.
To give the cost of a license to use the file I need to know where the file will be used
and whether in a format for print media or for on line media.
After payment is received turn around from receipt of order to supply of file and license is usually one week.

Correspondence:

leonardjohnston@bigpond.com

Photography & General Biographic Notes:

1950 - Born Brunswick, Melbourne
1964 - My first photos with the family Kodak Box Brownie
1967 - Begin apprenticeship as a Photo-lithographer in central Melbourne
1969 - Father’s rangefinder camera encourages photographic expression
1973 - First overseas travel
1975 - Decide to explore photography as a creative medium
1981 - First published photos
1982 - Establish “S.E.One Photographics” and “Artpics”
1983 - Begin exhibiting
1996 - Switch from traditional Photo-lithography to Digital Publishing

Publications:

1981 - First photographs published Nikon Magazine. U.K.-3 page feature
1982 - Amateur Photographer. U.K. 4 page feature
1983 - Camera Craft. Australia 5 page feature
1984 - British Journal of Photography Yearbook. U.K.
1985 - Camera Craft. Australia 6 page feature “Oxford Photographs”
zzzzzz- British Journal of Photography Yearbook. U.K.

Exhibitions:

1979 - to the present participated in numerous group shows within Victoria
1983 - Visibility Gallery, Carlton. “Objectives”
1984 - Roar Studios, Fitzroy. “Oxford Photographs”
1984 - with Tatjana Rosner’s needlepoint and Craig Haire’s 1984 sculpture
1986 - City of Mildura Arts Centre. “On the Face of It”
aaaa- City of Hamilton Art Gallery. “On the Face of it ”
aaaa- City of Horsham Art Gallery. “Familiarity”
aaaa- Rhumbarella’s Gallery, Fitzroy. “Familiarity”
1990 - Ertia Gallery, Port Melbourne. “Len Johnston”
2006 - Merchants of Malmsbury. “Malmsbury”
2008 - Elsie Gallery, Malmsbury. “A Few Spots in India”
2009 - Elsie Gallery, Malmsbury. “Sikkim - Portait of a Himalayan Jewel”

Collections:

My Photographs are represented in between one and two hundred private and
public collections, mostly in Australia and the U.K. I'm extremely grateful for the support.

Recent Usage :

2011 - "Sikkim - Portrait of a Himalyan Jewel" showing at Merchants of Malmsbury Cafe
2011 - Cover CD Photo "Dr Feelgood live at Victoria Hall" (Melbourne page - see "Dr.Feelgood")
2011 - CD Middle Spread "Kavisha Mazella - Love & Sorrow"
zzzzzzzz(Melbourne page "Lovers at Botanic Gardens")
2011 - Malmsbury Viaduct 150 Year Anniversary photo donated to the MFOG.
zzzzzzzz(Approx 60 prints sold with all proceeds going to Malmsbury Friends of the Gardens).
2011 - Photos published in Malmsbury Mail
2011 - March - Photos in the Taradale Exhibition