Paul Kotsoglo is a photographer and urban planner based in and working across Australia.

Paul’s first camera was delivered in the mid 1970s and the camera was an Agfa ISO PAK C.

At the time, film came in cartridges and was sent off to be developed. People stood to attention when photographed. It took many weeks to get the 12 or 24 pictures you had shot, back from the developer. Many of them half shots and misses. If you were lucky you’d get a few gems.

Subsequent camera gear has included Sigma, Canon, Nikon, Fujifilm, Hasselblad, Leica and DJI Drones. All equipment is purchased from local stores to support the local economy and those who put back in to the community, both professionally and economically.

ARTIST STATEMENT

I’ve been attracted to the art of images from an early age. My first inspirations included Magnum photographers with their beautiful black and whites, astronauts and the first ever photographs of the moon and earth. The photographer who most drew me to photography was Peter Dombrovskis with his wilderness photography.

Today, I take in the world around me and document what I see. I combine my professional background and interest in the built environment and love of the natural environment. My enthusiasm never wanes. I never recall being tired of this wonderful journey I am so privileged to be on.

ARTIST BIOGRAPHY

Pleasure in observing the world’s beauty in its many forms, a four-decade career in urban and regional planning combined with a lifelong attraction to photography, has driven a strong desire produce photographs. The natural and the built environments, analysis and assessments in planning, architecture, urban and public art has enabled an appreciation of many aspects of our world and an ability to document it.

More recently, structured study arrangements with some of Australia’s best photographic talents including Dr. Les Walkling and Tony Hewitt has seen further development in photographic skills and projects.

After being founder and managing director of a successful urban planning practice for 25 years, a transition to photography and public art has been embraced. As an inaugural director of the arts company FORM - “Building a State of Creativity”, I now wholly apply my skills to creative practice.

Today I prefer to hold the following roles, Founding Member of Image Makers Australia, and a member of Pro Photography Western Australia. Previous positions include a town planner and President of the Western Australian Division Committee as well as a Fellow and Registered Planner of the Planning Institute of Australia.

Paul’s creativity now includes a range of photography including, commercial, industrial, heritage and architectural work. An extensive planning career has equipped him with expertise in putting together public art projects. This sees him contributing to project creation, team management and government and client liaison. Paul’s career in planning has led him to develop strengths in the governance and administrative processes. The passion for photography and creativity in the arts space today, convert to a life working in the associated areas of photography, art and its administration. The combination results in getting the job done on time and in budget.

CONTACT

Working across Australia in architectural, commercial, industrial, heritage, art and corporate projects please contact Paul via the form below, or by email paul@kotsoglo.com or +61413802627.