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My Story

With over 18 years of experience in the creative industry, I have had the privilege of working both nationally and internationally across various sectors, including fashion, beauty, portrait, lifestyle, and news photography. Based in Brisbane, Australia, I originally hail from New Zealand, where my passion for photography and the arts began at a young age.

My career journey started in photojournalism working for New Zealand national news publications as well as freelancing for lifestyle magazines, but my focus soon shifted to fashion, lifestyle, and portrait photography. In 2009, I relocated to Cebu, Philippines, where I worked as a Fashion Photographer for FashionTV Asia. I then moved to London, where I worked as a freelance news and fashion photographer while also leading a photographic team at a renowned portrait studio.

 

In 2011, I made Brisbane my home and continued to build my career in fashion, lifestyle, and commercial photography and creative direction. I have had the opportunity to collaborate with exceptional individuals, brands, and publications across Australia, helping them elevate their professional image through creative visual storytelling. I specialise in crafting compelling content for press, websites, and social media, ensuring that my clients stand out in a competitive marketplace.

In addition to my photography work, I have enjoyed sharing my knowledge and expertise with emerging creatives. I spent several years teaching at tertiary education institutions in Brisbane as well as writing a  Certificate IV and Diploma of Photography training package for a Registered Training Organisation (RTO).

Over the years my work has been published in numerous prestigious magazines and newspapers, including British Vogue, The London Times, The New Zealand and Australian Woman’s Weekly's, Next Magazine, British Woman and Home, The Sydney Morning Herald, The New Zealand Herald, The Gold Coast Bulletin, and many others.

 

I have also received several industry awards, including New Zealand’s Institute of Professional Photographers Student Photographer of the Year, as well as four New Zealand Qantas Media Awards for Photojournalism, including the title of NZ’s Top Junior News Photographer in 2008.

As I transition to the next phase of my creative journey, I am excited to bring my extensive expertise, creative vision, and leadership skills to the realm of creative and photographic direction. I am eager to collaborate with creative teams and marketing professionals, to shape and sustain the visual identity of brands and products. With strong communication and organisational skills, I am dedicated to ensuring seamless collaboration and the successful execution of creative projects.

I look forward to the opportunity to work with you and your team.

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I'm always looking for new and exciting opportunities. Let's connect.

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