Centre for Creative Photography Closes After 30 Years

0:00A beloved Adelaide Photography School, the Center for Creative Photography, is shedding down after nearly 30 years. Founded by Gavin Blake back in 1997, it started with just six students but grew to offer accredited courses, workshops, and diplomas. Now, cost of living squeezes and dropping aromas have forced the closure. The studio had to relocate two years ago from its original spot because South Road construction and skyrocketing rim made staying impossible. Then after moving to Hinden and shifting some classes online, student numbers kept falling, leaving Blake unable to cover staff wages or bills. This hits hard for the community, with nine contract lecturers losing their jobs. The center train top talent, including award-winning pros like ABC Camera Man, Che Chorley, and business photographer Mark Zed, who snagged major, honors in recent years. Blake, a 67-year-old who's poured his life into this, shared the tough call on social media. He called it heartbreaking, but said without students, there's no school.

1:03At its peak about 10 years back, it had 230 in release during the camera sales boom. The doors closed for good on June 27th. Blake's not retiring yet. He's hunting for a steady gig. But he hopes the legacy lives on through all those photographers it launched into the industry. Mr. Adelaide News today update, AI powered and always on.