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Photolyfe: Shaun Tunnicliffe

A photographic Q&A, ripe with Kiwi postcard moments.

style // Dec 24, 2017
Words by Stab
Reading Time: 2 minutes

Welcome back to PhotoLyfe, in which Stab’s favourite photographers answer questions about themselves with their own images. It’s that old picture-tells-a-thousand-words chestnut but with more colour and pop. It’s a way to cut out all the bullshit. It’s like jacking into the main vein of those who supply us with exquisite surf imagery every day. Give thanks by studying each image with a more careful eye than ever!

Ever been to New Zealand? Want to have a vicarious taste of the Land Of The Long White Cloud? Well, Shaun ‘Tunny’ Tunnicliffe’s Instagram feed is a welcoming space to dip your toes. With a healthy mix of empties, landscape and action, after a few flicks of the thumb it becomes clear that Shaun has a thing for dreamy lighting. He’s an enthusiastic lensman, a disciple of the skate world and the latest guest in our Photolyfe series. Slide down for a digital handshake.

1. Describe yourself 

1. Describe yourself

2. Where are you from?

2. Where are you from

3. What got you into photography?

4. What got you into photography

4. Where do you wish you were right now?

5. Where do you wish you were right now

5. What inspires you?

6. What inspires you

6. Who is your favourite person to photograph?

6. Whos your favourite person to shoot

7. What makes the best photograph?

9. What makes the best photograph

8. What’s your favourite weapon?

8. Whats your favourite weapon

9. Describe your mood right now.

9. Describe your mood right now

10. What else should we know about you?

10. What else should we know about you

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