Working with a quality builder is always nice! especially when I’m photographing one of their builds for the Master Builders Awards (MBA)
Architecture Republic
I’m always happy shooting / photographing with the team from @architecturerepublic… there is always a purpose and feature that stands out with their builds. This time it was the beautiful exterior / double sided fireplace and views for days!
Pilates Centre, Canberra for Gritty Pretty Magazine
Pilates Centre, Canberra for Gritty Pretty Magazine @gritty_pretty grittypretty.com/magazine
Whilst I watched (photographed) the girls doing their ‘thing’ on the pilates equipment I was all in!! I was ready to drop the camera and join in! #watchthisspace
Architecture Republic 'The Waramanga House'
The Waramanga House - designed by @architecturerepublic with its main feature being a rammed earth wall! Yeah baby!
Pioneer Kitchens 'The Forest House'
Kitchens sell homes, right? This one certainly sold me…well, if it was for sale that is. I am not kidding when I say that my first word was ‘WOW’ when I walked around the corner and into this space. I see A LOT of kitchens / spaces / homes. I like a space that basically just allows me to be technical in my creative process… I dont need to move things around to make the space look better in the photo, it just is, better.
Another stand out for me was the art in the space. oh, yes please. Do this people… put art anywhere you bloody like! in the kitchen… yes, please DO it!
Villaggio Sant' Antonio
Once those ‘villagers - oldies - retirees - wise folk’ hold my hand and tell me their story I’m hooked - my heart is theirs.
I’ve been lucky enough to photograph a few retirement homes in my career… and in doing so, have met some amazing people.
Wamboin, NSW
When the builder is childlike in his excitement for this new build, you know the passion is not lost in life. The fact that this commissioned build was strategically built into the side of a hill.. perched high but built down into the side of the land.. with two wings that overlook the landscape. The materials used are in keeping with the land and its surroundings... beautifully thought out and painstakingly built over time. Again, an impressive build by Natura Homes.
Natura Homes
Every time I photograph for these guys I know its a quality build. Not only are they green aware in their builds, their attention to detail is on point.
In this new build the timber flows from the exterior right through to the main living. There is an organic mix of timbers, polished concrete, volcanic stone... original art pieces in-built. Beautiful.
New Build Curtin, ACT
I enjoy working with builders. I like to see the process and the end result. I like to see the unique and personal touches to each project. Here is a new build I photographed for a build client in Curtin, ACT.
APPA
I am an Accredited Professional Photographer
An Accredited Professional Photographer a photographer, who doesn't just claim to be a "professional" but earns that title by successfully completing the rigorous AIPP accreditation process.
Accreditation is designed to give you, the consumer, confidence that your Professional Photographer is a proven, experienced, technically capable, professional practitioner, who complies with all legal business requirements, has appropriate insurance and who is willing to agree to the mandatory Code of Professional Practice and to the requirement to continually improve their photographic skills by committing to continue their professional development.
To become accredited, a Professional Photographer has to:
- Demonstrate that they have been practising for a minimum of 2 years.
- Demonstrate that they have satisfied clients and suppliers by providing written references.
- Demonstrate that they comply with all legal, ethical and moral business requirements to practice as a professional in Australia.
- Demonstrate that their photographic skills are of our required "Professional Standard".
- Agree to have a portfolio of their work, assessed by a panel of experienced AIPP image assessors.
- Achieve the required portfolio assessment standard.
- Agree to continue their professional development through the AIPP CPD program, maintaining up to date skills and business practices each year.
The AIPP continually monitors its ACCC certified accreditation requirements to ensure that the standard for accredited membership is appropriate for the profession of photography in 2017 and beyond.
Every year the AIPP (Australian Institute of Professional Photography) holds its annual awards.... the State awards (ACT + NSW) and if you qualify (getting a certain amount of points in state) you can then go on to enter the National awards. This year I entered both. Here are some of the images. I came away with a couple of SLVER awards this year.
Brack Design
I have a varied working day which is nice. I can photograph houses, people, events, concrete.... yes, this shoot was for a professional concreter who had won some awards and was getting published into a magazine. In need of good photos to showcase some of his work he was referred to me. (which is always nice!) Thank you for all your referrals!
Red Hill, Mornington Peninsula VICTORIA
I was lucky enough to be referred for this property shoot in the Mornington.
The owner of this house + land is advertising it for hire. targeted towards photographers and film makers who need a stunning location as a backdrop for advertising, commercials, photoshoots etc.
I discovered the Mornington Peninsula in 2012 when my little family travelled around Australia in an old caravan. It quickly became one of my most favourite places to visit.
I was excited to do this shoot because of its location and because the owner described her style as eclectic / rustic and somewhat bohemian... WOOOOOOO, yes thank you!
Please feel free to book me for your shoot if you are located anywhere in Australia / or abroad...
The Pearce House
When I walked into this house, I was immediately inspired to create! It is refreshing and pleasurable when I see an architectural property styled to enhance the organic feel of the space.
Below are some emails from Tracey before and after our photoshoot. Everything she told me prior to the shoot was exciting... I knew this was going to be 'my type' of property!
"Your online portfolio shows that you have an eye for detail, which our house requires (not just the standard run-of-the-mill real estate shots)." Client (Tracey SJ)
"Our house is a little unusual in that it is small but 'high end' (but not what you might expect).
"It is the former house of Australian contemporary artist Rosalie Gascoigne and her astronomer husband Charles Gascoigne.
It is in updated, but mostly original condition and is a Mid-Century Modern architectural design by Theo Bischoff, circa 1969.
It has a mix of painted (white) and unpainted brick and timber walls, and lots of glass sliding doors and clerestory windows too.
The house has a very warm feeling with lots of timber and unusual brown (raked) caneite ceilings. It has an internal courtyard and views from its elevated position facing north to Black Mountain across Woden Valley."
"It sits nestled very discreetly on a very large, rustic, bush clad block, and does not shout from the street. The surprise is inside and out the back!" Client (Tracey SJ)
Thanks for your patience, understanding, flexibility and friendliness throughout our communications - and especially in person yesterday when you came to take the shots."
"It was so lovely to meet with you and chat while you worked... "
One of the most important compliments I have ever received is the acknowledgement that there is the possibility that my images have created a sense, a feeling a personality even to a home which may save it from developers demolishing a piece of history in replacement of townhouses.
"Your photos have helped with building that sense of its value - and hopefully, its preservation."
Client (Tracey SJ)
Casey, Canberra
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Food Photographer Canberra, Australia
Foodie.... well, I do like to eat it, style it, photograph it (not in that order)
On Saturday I took my youngest babe out... we hit the shops (actually we spent 4 hours in and around Fyshwick ACT) *postoffice *Canberra Outlet Centre (Freedom Furniture) * Sportsmans warehouse *Officeworks *Fyshwick Fresh Food Markets.
I was fantastically surprised by my 9 year olds enthusiasm to product and food styling... perhaps it stems from all the youtube she watches? or that she has creative genes? or that she really likes spending my money on props and yummy treats (for the photos of course!)
Here are the results of our tiresome shopping (jokes, I love shopping!)
The Weston House | InStyle Real Estate
Currently for sale.... Personally I would LOVE a pool central and surrounded by my house!
The Curtin House Canberra , Australia | Real Estate
Im always happy when I get to a shoot and the house belongs to an interior designer!
