TEDx SouthBank

I recently volunteered to photograph the TEDx SouthBank event, which was held yesterday at the State Library of Queensland. I spent the day out on the ‘Activation Space’ balcony, so unfortunately didn’t get the chance to experience the presentations. But I did get to experience the many great conversations those presentations inspired. Also, donuts. View […]

Big Day at Snapper Rocks

Recent storms in the Pacific have seen big waves turning up on the shores of Australia and Hawaii this week. Today at Waimea Bay on Oahu, the Quiksilver In Memory of Eddie Aikau Big Wave Invitational – which only goes ahead when waves are above around 30 feet – was run for the first time since […]

Anatomy of a Headshot Session

As people increasingly promote themselves through social and professional networks, headshots and portraits are no longer just for models and actors. They’re becoming an important way for many people – business owners, job seekers, executives, consultants – to market themselves. In this post, I’ll outline what to expect from a headshot or portrait shoot, and […]

Social Media Portrait Project – Part 2

The second phase of the Social Media Portrait Project has seen a wide range of people turning up at my house and leaving 20 or 30 minutes later. I’m sure my neighbours must be thinking I’ve started to deal drugs. Like the first two weeks, the last couple of weeks have included people I’ve known […]

Social Media Portrait Project – The First Two Weeks

A couple of days before Christmas, I put out a call to my Twitter, Instagram and Facebook followers – come to my house, where I’ve set up a little studio, and I’ll take your photo. I’ve had quite a response, with eight sessions so far in the first two weeks. Participants have included people I’ve […]

Event Photography – Telling The Story

“Some people sat in a room, and some other people stood up and talked at them.” Not a very interesting story is it? Events – whether corporate events, workshops, launches or parties – are much more interesting than that, and my aim when covering them is to tell the story of the connections and interactions […]

Family Shoot – The Golds

For many families, especially those with adult children, Christmas is the only time of year when the whole family gets together. And even then, it does’t happen every year – it’s been several years since my family was all together. For the Golds – Mum & Dad in Brisbane, Mindy in Sydney, and others elsewhere – this […]

Vulcana Women’s Circus

I go the Brisbane Powerhouse a lot. And there’s always something happening in that first building near the car park. It’s the home of Vulcana Women’s Circus, and on Saturday night I photographed their latest show, Tipping Point. View fullsize View fullsize View fullsize View fullsize View fullsize View fullsize

Mountain Biking Friday

Sometimes, not having a regular day job has its benefits. Like spending the morning with a mate who has a day off work and taking photos of him mountain biking. View fullsize View fullsize View fullsize View fullsize View fullsize View fullsize View fullsize View fullsize