Duane Burnett – Photographer
Interview with Duane Burnett, May 2008.
So you’re a Sunshine Coast BC photographer extraordinaire. How long have you been doing photography?
As soon as I could hold a camera. Can’t keep away from them!
Tell me about your history.
I grew up as a community volunteer very concerned about the planet earth, particularly wetlands and estuaries in the Fraser River Delta. Came to the Sunshine Coast and never left.
What’s your best moment as a gay man?
Producing, directing and hosting community television shows education and entertaining the public about AIDS.
What do you love about living on the Sunshine Coast?
The spirit of the Sunshine Coast people and its gorgeous scenery.
What’s your favorite subject in photography?
Gorgeous things, which well, I am in love with the planet so I think everything is beautiful.
What sets you apart from other photographers?
I have a dynamic fun friendly funny personality that makes people at ease and laugh and smiling which brings out the best of them and translates into a wonderful photo.
Do you have a web site?
Of course – www.duaneburnett.com
What’s one fascinating thing about you that almost no one knows?
I was found floating in a wicker basket in the slough amongst the reeds.
What’s your best characteristic, and your worst?
I am compassionate, loyal, understanding, forgiving, loving, joyful, easy going but don’t push your luck as I eventually will snap and then that’s it, some call it stubbornness. LOL
What trait do you admire most in your friends?
I really love friends who are funny and exciting, intelligent, creative, dynamic, spiritual and can be having lots of crazy fun or just as comfortable sitting quietly and still.
If you had to go to a desert island, a la Survivor, what is the one thing you would bring with you?
Pocket knife like a swiss knife with all the blades and fixings on it.
Favorite book, movie, meal
I have a lot of favourite spiritual books which I read every morning with my coffee. My fave movie, hmm, Mary Poppins, fave meal, toss up between pepperoni pizza and anything seafood and steak like lobster, prawns, crab.
Best gay event you’ve ever been to?
I don’t go to a lot of gay events but I would say the Vancouver Pride parade is fun.
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