A little over a week ago, my phone rang. There was a lot of noise in the background, and the caller explained that she was in a beer warehouse. “There are worse places to be”, I thought. “What are you up to next week?”, she asked. Luckily, I was free all week, so was brought […]
Boyhood
I’ve just spent a great couple of days on the NSW North Coast with my brother and his two boys.
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 […]
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 […]