Month: November 2025

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Documenting the launch of the Heart Research Institute’s reconciliation action plan

Recently, I had the privilege of photographing an important milestone for The Heart Research Institute (HRI): the launch of their Reconciliation Action Plan (RAP). It was an afternoon dedicated to acknowledging responsibility, strengthening partnerships, and outlining HRI’s commitment to improving health outcomes for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.

A reconciliation plan is more than a policy document – it’s a framework for meaningful action. It lays out how an organisation intends to build respectful relationships, deepen cultural understanding and create better opportunities for collaboration with First Nations communities. HRI used this event to publicly set out its goals, with a particular focus on advancing Aboriginal health through research, community involvement and culturally informed practice.

The event opened with a Welcome to Country, grounding the room in respect and signalling the significance of the moment. A series of speeches followed, each reinforcing HRI’s commitment to reconciliation and outlining the practical steps that the organisation is now taking. As a photographer, I am aware of the importance of these moments – the mix of sincerity, energy and shared purpose.

The Djurali Aboriginal health team played a central role in the afternoon’s proceedings, representing lived experience and professional expertise working with culturally responsive health initiatives. After the formalities, I was asked to photograph the team as a group, as well as make individual portraits. We made our way to a nearby park, which offered a calm and natural backdrop. The soft afternoon light and open green space helped to create a relaxed atmosphere, allowing each person’s confidence to shine through.

This assignment reminded me how meaningful photography can be when it’s tied to moments of genuine progress and community connection. Documenting events like this is not just about recording who was in attendance – it’s about acknowledging the significance of the work being done and honouring the people at its heart.

Pictured: the Djurali team
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Behind the scenes at the Affordable Art Fair – Carriageworks, Sydney

I was commissioned to photograph at Carriageworks in Eveleigh ahead of the annual Affordable Art Fair, Sydney. My brief was to focus on one of the participating galleries while staff brought artworks into the space to install in preparation for the weekend’s opening.

The image was made to accompany an article published in the Australian Financial Review (AFR) promoting the upcoming event — providing a great opportunity to give readers a glimpse behind the scenes at one of Sydney’s most popular art fairs.

Carriageworks is an inspiring venue to photograph, with its industrial textures and dramatic light, which help to create a striking backdrop for contemporary art. It was great to be able to document the period of set-up and quiet anticipation before the doors opened to the public, and the fair came to life.

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Circa AD jewellery shoot – a day in Melbourne

I flew to Melbourne for a special shoot with Adrian Dickens, the creative force behind Circa AD Jewels, a boutique jeweller renowned for his exquisite craftsmanship and timeless designs.

Our original plan was to shoot in the lush surrounds of Fitzroy Gardens, but in true Melbourne fashion, the weather had other ideas. With rain clouds looming, we made a quick pivot and set up at a nearby apartment building — a location that turned out to be the perfect backdrop for Adrian’s stunning pieces.

The session was part of the upcoming Circa AD catalogue, showcasing Adrian’s latest collection. The ever-elegant Carmen modelled the jewellery beautifully, bringing poise and warmth to every frame, while Perri Cutten provided the smart, sophisticated fashion that perfectly complemented Adrian’s designs.

With such a talented team, excellent results were assured. The day unfolded with great energy and collaboration, and I’ve included a few out-takes and snippets below to give a sense of the atmosphere on set.

Once the final selections for the catalogue are made, I’ll be sharing another post featuring some of the finished shots — so stay tuned!

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Emily Jacir – selected for the 25th Biennale of Sydney

I’m very excited at the recent announcement that my artist friend Emily Jacir will be part of the 25th Biennale of Sydney (March 14 – June 14, 2026).

See link here: Emily Jacir at the Biennale of Sydney

I am happy for Emily that she is getting such high profile exposure in Australia, with a work incorporating film, installation and performance at the former White Bay Power Station (not far from my studio). I’m equally happy that this means Emily will be traveling to Sydney and I will get to catch up with her once she arrives. It has been several years since our last meeting in Rome.

Jacir is a multidisciplinary artist whose primary interest lies in transformation, resistance and silenced historical narratives. She works in a variety of media including film, photography, installation, performance, video, writing, and sound. She draws on the artistic medium of concept art and social intervention as a framework for her pieces, in which she focuses on themes of displacement, exile, and Palestinian culture, primarily within the context of resilience and resistance.

Emily’s list of awards and honours, including winning “The Golden Lion” at the 2007 Venice Biennale, is too long to mention….but look up a brief biography and summary here: Emily Jacir

I am also happy to see that the portrait she chose to promote her inclusion in Sydney’s Biennale was a photo I captured in Rome. It was taken in 2016 in Trastevere, Rome. Emily loved the streets around her apartment so we shot a number of frames along those narrow, cobblestoned, historical carriageways, as well as a few images in her apartment and on the terrace.

I look forward to seeing Emily when she arrives in early 2026.

Emily on the roof terrace of her apartment with the colours of Trastevere in the background.
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Revisiting Wonderland – Central Park

Every so often, I like to revisit shoots from the archive. It’s not just a chance to reflect on past projects — it’s an opportunity to rediscover images, appreciate the work again with fresh eyes, and showcase it to clients who may find relevance in it today. That was certainly the case with my 2019 shoot for Multiplex at Wonderland Central Park, located near Broadway in Sydney.

Wonderland Central Park is an iconic addition to the inner-city landscape — a striking architectural development that blends bold design, modern living, and an innovative approach to urban space. When Multiplex commissioned me to photograph the project, the goal was to capture the building’s presence, energy, and the seamless integration of architectural elements into the vibrant Central Park precinct.

Fast-forward to recently, when Allegion Australia, a Melbourne-based company responsible for the exterior, shutters on the building, reached out for imagery showcasing their work as part of the façade. Revisiting this shoot reminded me just how impressive the structure is — and how rewarding it is to create visuals that stand the test of time. Good architectural photography doesn’t just document a building; it becomes part of its story and continues to serve its purpose as an enduring image.

Looking back at the images, my focus was on scale, texture, and the way light interacted with the structure. The exterior shutters — an integral feature of the building’s character — play a key role in both form and function, and it was exciting to see this detail acknowledged and requested for industry use.

Why revisiting past work matters

As creatives, we often move quickly from one project to the next. But revisiting earlier shoots offers value in many ways, including giving fresh perspective, highlighting industrial relevance and signalling the evolution of my portfolio.

For me, it also underscores the importance of building a catalogue of commercial work that continues to support architects, builders, and suppliers long after a project is completed.