RENOWNED Sunshine Coast Hinterland photographer Clive Waring is looking for the next generation to carry on his legacy.
With over 70,000 photo sessions to his name, the veteran photographer has built a thriving business in wedding and portrait photography, capturing moments across Sydney, London, Hamburg, Brisbane, and Maleny.
His journey began in 1974 with a brief course at a small college in Salisbury, England acquiring the darkroom skills for B&W film processing and printing, before an apprenticeship with John Hearder Studios in Sydney.
Since then, his talent and passion have cemented his reputation, particularly in Maleny—Queensland’s wedding capital—where he established his studio in 2015.
“The technical side is easy to learn,” Mr Waring says. “The real skill is making people feel comfortable, capturing natural moments when they least expect it.”
Now 70, Mr Waring hopes to mentor a passionate individual or couple, passing on not just his photography expertise but the business acumen that has sustained his success. “Buying a camera and doing a course is easy.
The challenging part is running a business,” he says.
“I would love to find a younger person/couple to buy the brands and enjoy the benefits of being mentored by myself.”
For those seeking a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to be guided by a photography master, Mr Waring invites expressions of interest at clive@malenywedding
photography.com.au