celebrating photographic art

Len’s Journal is curated by highly regarded Australian photographer and educator, Len Metcalf.

Via his printed journal, Len celebrates his love of photographic art and shares it with you.

Each quarter we feature images by a selection of photographic artists, each presented as a series, one artwork per page. Light on words, heavy on stunning stimulating photographic artworks.

Each issue includes an editorial by Len and one of his personal portfolios.

Len’s Journal is printed quarterly, is available by paid subscription and is delivered to your door.

To keep updated on news about our featured artists and other news from Len, sign up to Len Metcalf’s Newsletter this is our free email newsletter, bringing our online posts directly to your inbox either as soon as they are published, or as a weekly summary.

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All copies are numbered and hand embossed with Len’s Studio Stamp making each one unique.

We print in Australia, on 100% recycled, uncoated paper.

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“I look forward to receiving each new edition of Len’s Journal! Seeing collections of different styles from different photographers and seeing different styles from Len is inspirational, helping me to think and develop outside the box I live in photographically. A must view. ”

— Greg Farmer, Dec 2023

“I find Len’s Journal an excellent source of relaxation and inspiration, and treasure my collection. I enjoy discovering artists I may not have come across before and thinking about different techniques. ”

— Dalice Trost, Jan 2025

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To celebrate 5 years of Len’s Journal we have released the now sold out Volume 1 Issue 1 as a digital download in PDF form.

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A digital PDF version of our printed journal dedicated to creative photography.

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This issue was originally published in May 2021.

60 pages

Edited by Len Metcalf

Designed and Produced by Clair Reynolds

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Len’s Journal featured artists

Volume 1 issue 1

Mark Littlejohn (http://marklittlejohnphotography.com)

Jan Pearman

Shirley Steel (https://shirleysteel.com)

Clair Reynolds (https://www.clairreynolds.com)

Len Metcalf (https://lenmetcalf.com)

Volume 1 issue 2

Sandra Bartocha (https://www.sandrabartocha.com)

Morag Lokan (https://www.moragandchris.com)

Fiona Huddleston (https://www.fionahuddlestonphotography.com)

Hilary Younger (https://500px.com/p/hillsee?view=photos)

Len Metcalf (https://lenmetcalf.com )

Volume 1 issue 3

Chris Friel (https://www.cfriel.com/home )

Isabel Hight, Elizabeth Johnson

Michael O’Neil (http://www.santafeartphotographer.com/fine-art.html)

Len Metcalf (https://lenmetcalf.com)

Volume 2 issue 1

Jerad Armijo (http://awayiflew.com )

Alister Benn (https://expressive.photography)

Janet Tavener (https://www.janettavener.com)

Jane Sheers

Len Metcalf (https://lenmetcalf.com)

Volume 2 issue 2

Peter Eastway (https://www.petereastway.com)

Nicki Gwynn-Jones (https://nickigwynnjones.zenfolio.com)

Anissa Lawrence (www.tierramar.com.au)

Jeff Gardner (www.JeffGardner.ca)

Len Metcalf (https://lenmetcalf.com)

Volume 2 issue 3

Dr. Unni Krishnan Pulikkal (http://unnipulikkal.art)

Susan Astor-Smith (https://susanastor-smithphotography.com.au)

Lucie Averill (https://www.lucieaverillphotography.co.uk)

David Tanner (https://davidtanner.myportfolio.com)

Len Metcalf (https://lenmetcalf.com)

Volume 2 issue 4

Bernard Lim (https://www.instagram.com/98blim)

Brie Stockwell (https://creativemindscoach.com)

Paul Johnson from Australia, (https://www.instagram.com/anima_loci_south_australia/)

Jarvis Smallman (www.jarvissmallman.com )

Len Metcalf (https://lenmetcalf.com)

Volume 3 issue 1

Rachael Talibart (www.rachaeltalibart.com)

Suellen Saidee Cook (https://www.suellensaideecook.com.au)

Takashi Fukukawa (https://www.instagram.com/fukukawatakashi)

Hazel Hewlett-Smith

Len Metcalf (https://lenmetcalf.com)

Volume 3 issue 2

David Radcliff (https://www.instagram.com/davidradcliff)

Anissa Lawrence (www.tierramar.com.au)

Shirley Steel (https://shirleysteel.com)

Clair Reynolds (https://www.clairreynolds.com)

Len Metcalf (https://lenmetcalf.com)

Volume 3 issue 3

Doug Chinnery (www.dougchinnery.com)

Oltea Sametrean (https://oltea-photo.com)

Chris Grieve (https://www.chrisgrievephotography.com)

Kay Gordon

Len Metcalf (https://lenmetcalf.com)

Volume 3 issue 4

Paul Kenny (https://www.paul-kenny.co.uk)

Ellie Young (www.goldstreetstudios.com.au)

Geoff Pearman (www.pearman.co.nz)

Jade Pierce (https://www.instagram.com/welshfootpath)

Len Metcalf (https://lenmetcalf.com)

Volume 4 issue 1

Michela Griffith (www.michelagriffith.com) is fascinated by water and shares her mysterious abstracts.

Bil Ferngren (www.stillbill.se) looks for details normally overlooked in nature.

Shaun McGrath (https://www.instagram.com/after_everyones_asleep/) seeks calm in wild places, exploring solitude in nature.

Kelvin Knox (www.kelvinknox.com) takes us over to the dark side and explores the powerful nature of black in photography.

Len Metcalf (https://lenmetcalf.com) paints with his camera as he shows us a new series.

Volume 4 issue 2

Paul Reid (www.paulreidphotography.com) brings to life a timeless figure with his series of images that capture our imagination and entice us into a complex monochromatic world..

Margaret Frankish is an accidental photographer who shows us the colourful side of the streets of Sydney.

Jim Love (www.instagram.com/jim_love_4) presents us with a visual exploration of river bubbles over tannin stained water is a journey in dark contrasts.

Trish Frei introduces us to her reflections on a Spring day.

Len Metcalf (https://lenmetcalf.com) shares a series that is a celebration of snow. Those fleeting moments blanketed in white.

Volume 4 issue 3

Guy Dickinson (https://www.tracingsilence.com) immerses us in his abstracted images from the UK of the countryside in which he walks.

Knox Bertie (https://www.instagram.com/knoxbertie) has transitioned to Australia from Canada and brings us his unique insight to the Sydney commute.

Benjamin Maze (https://www.benmazefineart.com) another Sydney artist bringing us gorgeous images that transport us to the Australian rainforest.

Howard Gwynne (https://www.instagram.com/howard.gwynne) introduces us to his playful take on the Australian landscape.

Len Metcalf (https://lenmetcalf.com) beguiles us with his captivating images of flannel flowers.

Volume 4 issue 4

Julian Calverley (https://www.juliancalverley.com) from the UK, draws us into his deep, moody landscapes.

Mieke Boynton (https://www.miekeboynton.com) inspires us with her amazing birds eye view of Australia.

Sally Mason (https://www.sallymasonphotography.com) wraps us up in her atmospheric seascapes and views of the UK coast.

Judy Warburton shares a specially printed set of images of the Australian landscape.

Len Metcalf (https://lenmetcalf.com) introduces us to his abstract tree project.

Volume 5 issue 1

Jackie Ranken (https://jackieranken.co.nz) originally from Australia, now residing in New Zealand, Jackie shares her unique aerial abstracts taken in Australia.

Enzo Crispino (https://www.enzocrispino.com) is an Italian photographer who takes us on a nostalgic tour around the streets of Paris..

Roger Skinner (https://www.facebook.com/roger.skinner.549/photos_albums) from Australia, explores using technique as a motif in his series from the Australian landscape.

Ben Coope (Bencoope.com) is an Australian videographer who loves photography and shares his love of moving water with his beautiful seascapes.

Len Metcalf (https://lenmetcalf.com) shares his gorgeous images of Australian orchids.