Hi! My name is Levin Barrett. I started many years ago, about as far from photography as you could imagine, as an aircraft engineer. After 20 years I decided to fly them rather than fix them and re-educated myself to become a pilot. I am now a Captain with a major Australian airline and fly both domestically and internationally.
Through all of this I have had a passion for photography starting with an Olympus OM1 back in 1980 and had my own black and white darkroom. I drifted away from photography during my busy stage of life but 18 years ago I got back into it and have just gone nuts with photography since them.
I enjoy all forms of photography but have a very keen interest in landscape, seascape, astro and time lapse photography. I am a member and previous Vice President of a local large camera club in Melbourne and have participated in their competitions since joining 14 years ago.
I have participated in and received many awards in both domestic and international competitions including 3 gold, 2 silver and a bronze medals at international level.
I have experience in writing and delivering training and have been a ground instructor on A320, A330 and B787 aircraft to pilots for 12 years. I was the lead ground instructor on the B787 and wrote a significant amount of the courseware. Therefore training is in my blood and I have the experience and skills to pass concepts and technical skills onto anyone. As the saying goes, those who can do – those who understand teach! I have delivered astro training as a guest speaker at the Melbourne Camera Club and have been invited back again for a future course.
With my background in Travel, I have run many very successful tours of Tasmania and New Zealand with nothing but high praise from my guests. Check out their Testimonials on Google and further down this page.
I am certain I can help you with your photographic journey and give you the best training and guidance around.
How do you currently take a photo?
I can take you to unique and special locations where you can get the killer shot. I can give you the training, guidance and encouragement so that you can be proficient in your capture techniques. I won’t stand there and tell you to use this shutter speed and that aperture, but I will educate you so that YOU can make those decisions with confidence YOURSELF.
And at the end of the day, a heart warming meal and a comfy bed!
I provide a well organised training workshop or tour to unique and memorable locations. I will leave you with far more photographic knowledge and practical experience at a cost that is value for money.
Rare View provides Photographic Training and experiences through workshops and tours. I also create Time Lapse videos for production and advertising companies.
