Portraits: Marsh Mora

I had the pleasure of shooting Marsh a couple of months back at the Reservoir in Paddington. I randomly saw (stalked) him at Bondi Beach on the tail end of Summer. I couldn't get over his tattooed face, not something that is common in Sydney (unless you are part of some gang). People's first impression of him is that he is a bikey or someone who'd stab you for your money. In actual fact, he was the opposite- calm, curious and an all round cool cat. He is a tattoo artist in his native country, Germany. He definitely needs to move to LA or London to model because I feel he has a certain look that will appeal to that region. Anyway, here are a couple of shots I took of him.

Photo Diary May 2017 to May 2018

Wow, has it really been that long since I've posted?? Jeeeez Louise! I thought about writing an essay of what has happened in the last year, but a photo diary will suffice. To give you context.. I've been shooting Attic Sydney parties for my pals Andrew and Brendan who run the brand. South America; I visited Cuba, Chile, Peru and Argentina (woohoo!). I also knocked a couple of portraits out too.

Off tangent, I've updated my side panel with a SHOP RAVER RIA button. You can purchase my Cuba and South America travel photo book I published. Click on the button to take a peek ;) I will be adding photography prints to the shop soon. Watch this space for announcements!

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Attic Sydney x Nachtbrater x SASH Sundays

Hey Pals, man talk about being MIA of late. A lot have things have been happening like Attic Sydney's 2nd party instalment with headline act Nachtbraker at the Civic Underground. Nachtbraker AKA Maurits is a down right legend and is hella funny, as well as being a talented Producer and DJ. Below is a photo diary of last week's festivities - when all three boys were DJing at SASH Sundays
Keep scrolling below, you'll be able to listen to Attic's set that they recorded on the day.

*All photos shot by yours truly.

An Ode to Rembrandt and 17th Century Dutch Still Life Painters

Rembrandt is one of my favourite painters. It's his beautifully crafted portraits and the way he manipulates and uses light to evoke emotion, as well as planting curiosity in the viewer is the reason his art arrests me. I've always been inspired by 17th Century Dutch painters, particularly ones that paint floral arrangements.

This photograph I shot over the weekend is an ode to Rembrandt, his counterparts and the era of the Dutch Golden Age.

Runner Up - SunStudios- Assistants and Emerging Photographer Award Exhibition

A week ago from today I was lucky enough to be awarded Runner Up for my portraits of Kane Trubenbacher in the SunStudios Assistants and Emerging Photographer Award.

To say that I was shocked was an understatement. Throughout the night I kept dropping the F-bomb (what's new?!) from sheer surprise/amazement/joy.  The yelling and cheering from my work colleagues, who are a part of the Sydney photographic community, caught myself and patrons off guard. Thank you for your squeals and cheering! To my family and friends who turned up, thank you! To judge Ingvar Kenne, thank you for your kind words and thank you for voting for my photographs. To SunStudios thank you for holding such an esteemed event for up and coming photographers and assistants in the industry, as well as encouraging, promoting, nurturing talent. Congratulations to Peter Sharp for First Place and Felipe Neeves for receiving Highly Commended, both your images are wonderful and I am happy to be placed amongst such fine photographers.

There are moments as a creative that you look at your work and doubt what you're producing. But it's milestones like this where you are reminded that you are on the right path. In saying that, I hope to create more photographs that tell stories that people can emotionally gravitate to.

Event Photographs by Nick Turner

TA-KU | Vivid Sydney

A short photo diary of Vivid Sydney 2016 and TA-KU's concert last Friday night. I was fortunate enough to attend his artist talk which was a part of Vivid's program. I respect him even more as an artist and person. He is humble and an inspiration, particularly to young up and coming producers. I respect how real, raw and unapologetic he is about his emotions and sensitivities - which resonates in his music. TA-KU has no musical background, but it's a testament that passion, practice, faith and work ethic will get you through.

Creating art with Made by Mara

A few weeks back my sister and I collaborated to create marble like abstract art. If you've been following my instagram page you would have seen inspiration posts like these. It is art I've been meaning to create for a while and I am glad I finally had a chance to get around to it. Watch this space  as you'll be seeing more of these bad boys.

Auckland Travel Photo Diary