Launched in 2001, Buy-n-Shoot.com moved quickly to establish itself as the most credible and used photographic news, digital camera reviews, classifieds and photography tips website in Australia. The site's success and continued growth has attracted not only the attention of the photographic industry's largest corporate companies but most importantly the attention of photography enthusiasts from across Australia and around the globe.

Michael Gazzola - Managing Director

While Michael studied part-time and eventually completed a Diploma in Applied Photography between the years 1993-98 he worked in a professional photo lab and learnt the now lost fine art of colour film printing, in both the traditional darkroom and on machine. Although the mediums today have changed he acknowledges the basic elements are exactly the same, only now captured in digital form. Since 1999 Michael has run a professional commercial photography studio and today still very much works in the field. In 2001 Michael founded the Buy-n-Shoot.com company and the rest is history.

Deon Van Den Berg - Marketing & Sales

Deon joined the company in September 2009 and had an instant impact on the direction and development of the company. His previous workings withthe Telstra and Sensis Media brands managing a $1.8 million dollar portfolio brought a measured experience and drive required to be part ofthe Buy-n-Shoot.com team. And somewhere in the middle of this, Deon is studying (the same course as Katrina and Michael have completed) a Diploma of Art in Applied Photography. So with phone firmly pressed against his ear while jet setting around Australia with clients he's nothing short of flat out!

Katrina Putker - Digital Camera Reviewer

Katrina joined the team in April 2008. She arrived with a passion for photography accompanied by a Bachelor of Journalism and a Diploma of Art in Applied Photography. In 2006, Katrina spent an extended period of time in the United States where she studied under the guidance of photojournalism professor, Tommy Thompson, and had the privilege of meeting White House photo editor, Courtney Bowers.  Katrina's concise writing style and keen eye for detail has seen a number of her reviews discussed in online forums and linked to by many photography websites around the globe.

Simon Vrantsis - Digital Camera Reviewer

Simon joined the team in April 2010. Considered something of a travelling vagabond at heart, has a natural instinct for the visual world. With a strong background in design as well as a Diploma in Professional Writing and Editing, he’s spent more recent times learning the ins and outs of photography, from the basics through to more advanced lighting techniques, in the hope of adding another page to his creative portfolio. Working since 2008, in retail, dealing with camera equipment ranging from point and shoot compacts through to Digital SLRs; he’s gained a strong understanding of both the photographic market as well as the consumers expectation from cameras.

Site Contributors

Shelton Muller - Creative Photo Workshops

Shelton Muller is a well-known figure in the Australian photographic arena and has worked as a professional photographer since the 1980’s. In 1996 he became the editor of PhotoMaster, and later progressed to publisher and editor of his own publication Total Image. Shelton is sought after to write for other photographic publications both in Australia and overseas and has lectured for photographic associations, businesses and clubs. More recently Shelton started a new venture in Creative Photo Workshops with business partner Glynn Lavender, providing hands on works shops for enthusiasts and professionals.

David Harradine - Photography & Training

David Harradine is a photographer, independent trainer and Adobe Photoshop & Lightroom beta tester, who since 2001 has trained many of Australia's and New Zealand's leading photographers, graphic designers and imaging professionals in the ways of Photoshop, digital photography and colour management. David is a regular speaker at many imaging conferences, a founding member of the Visible Light conference team and contributes technical articles to many leading industry magazines. Furthermore, David has set up an intimate 6 computer classroom in Mebourne called Glowschool, where he runs regular Photoshop, Lightroom and Colour Management classes.

Glenn Guy - Photographer

Glenn Guy is a photographer with 30 years industry experience including newspaper, wedding/portrait, documentary, travel, landscape and film stills. Almost 20 years of teaching experience and time as a Technical Specialist and Product Manager at Kodak (Australasia) Pty Ltd further underpin his wide-ranging career. Over the years Glenn’s passion for photography and travel have resulted in photography adventures to China, Tibet, India, Nepal, Sri Lanka, Cambodia, Thailand, Myanmar, Laos, New Zealand and throughout Australia.  Glenn also operates a small publishing business and produces postcards and greeting cards and a range of educational products through his site.