Dane Beesley

Dane Beesley is an Australian photographer. He has created photography books and 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. When he purchased an large jumble of old cameras and photography equipment from a deceased estate, he started experimenting.



Dane's work
Dane Beesley has been described as a "leading Australian music photographer" by Melbourne street press Beat magazine. 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." Continuing to say of his book Splitting the Seconds: A Photographer's Journal, "Flick through this book, grab your jacket and run out that door ‘cos something magical has to happen." Splitting the Seconds: A Photographer's Journal is Dane Beesley's account of ten years behind the camera, behind the scenes of Australian rock 'n' roll. Splitting the Seconds was launched in Brisbane at Metro Arts Gallery with an exhibition of his Brisbane music photos.

Beesley co-founded the street print magazine, Text & Image, in 2013. As the 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.

Books

 * 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