I shot a series of watercolour works on paper for Melbourne artist, Mike Baker. Baker’s works are mainly gentle street and building scenes of Carlton, where he is a long time resident. There is a wonderful interplay between sharp detail, and impressionistic colours running through the paintings.
Hannah Presley, Agency Projects, Art Talk
Curator Hannah Presley gave a talk, Holding Space, 22nd March 2022, and I went along to listen. She is a long time friend, and I took some informal photos.
Hannah, Agency Projects, Melbourne.
Presley mainly discussed the importance of weaving as a fine art and cultural practice within Aboriginal art.
Agency Projects is situated at Collingwood Yards, an exciting arts precinct in Melbourne.
Rhythm Ace, recording, NZ
Rhythm Ace is a highly recommended recording studio Oakura, Taranaki, New Zealand.
Recording course at Rhythm Ace, Sam Johnson top right.
I attended a sound engineering course at the studio in November 2021, and managed to peel off a few shots. In these images we were working on drum recording techniques under the watchful eye of studio boss Sam Johnson.
The sessions were part sponsored by Most FM.
A most rewarding experience, and i would kill to be able to record an album with Sam at the studio.
Weddings
I have been updating my weddings portfolio, and posting shots from work shot in New Zealand last year.
I am now also offering image galleries to clients, through Pic-Time. This make it easy to view images from shoots, and customers can purchase prints, albums, and framed works directly from there.
Wedding image, Melbourne.
Juliet, New Plymouth, NZ, 2021.
Portraits, Juliet McLean
Juliet McLean is a Kiwi singer songwriter, and pianist. Her music is moody and poetic, so I attempted to capture this through the portrait session we did late 2021.
She also got us to do a rebuild of her website, which you can view at O Juliet
Kao, hair design by Kerrie Jordan, New Plymouth, NZ, 2021.
Hairstyling, Kerrie Jordan
Kerrie Jordan, from Colab Hair Design in New Plymouth, approached me to do this fabulous shoot, with an androgynous look. We both found that we had similar aesthetics, and liked a lot of the same musicians and artists - Placebo, The Cure, NIN, etc. Accordingly, the photo session was a breeze, and I hope to work with Kerrie again - come to Melbourne Kerrie!
This particular image is a finalist and contender for Kerrie winning Editorial Stylist of the Year, Cover Shot, NZ Industry Awards, announced soon. Fingers crossed.
Fine Art Documentation Photography, Melbourne
I have recently returned to Melbourne, after being disrupted somewhat by the Covid sitch ;-)
Accordingly, I am available in Australia once more for photography of art and objects. I’ve been doing this work at the highest level for many years, for private collectors, galleries, and cultural institutions.
I can be contacted through this site if you are seeking photography and digitisation.
Publication: Ceramics NZ
The latest issue of Ceramics NZ features my photo of a work by Maia McDonald from her ‘100 Ceramics’ series. McDonald included the image with her article in the magazine.
Ceramics NZ
Maia McDonald article
Ceramics artist Caitlin Moloney.
Here is a selection of recent shots of works by New Zealand potter Caitlin Moloney.
Ruru Visitation
The Ruru, aka Morepork, is a native New Zealand owl. I love these little critters, with their bright yellow eyes.