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The Batblog is where I show off my favourite Melbourne family photo shoots, share the real stories behind them, and pass on tips for parents who want better photos of their kids (without the awkward forced smiles). New posts whenever inspiration strikes, which is often.

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Aug 17
Branding

So & So | Where We Drink | Travencore

How we found it: Because we shot one the wedding of co-owner Warren this year Where we found it: Travencore (Think just before Flemington) What we drank: Piccolo, Peppermint tea How we found the coffee/Tea: It was great, really great Will we go again: Yes it's really well presented and...
Aug 14
Family Portraits - All

Family Portrait | The Coombes | Beach Session

When I'm presenting at photography seminars, one of the things I try to get across to photographers is that you shouldn't have clients. You should have friends. I'm grateful to have so many awesome friends. I was there for Ben and Alli's engagement, wedding and when Freya was born. Recently...
Aug 11
Personal Work

Saffron and the boy…

These two have been best buddies for well over a year now. Archie used to be in the same daycare room before he had to leave. Now they catch up and play. This day Archie arrived with pigs. I was thinking he was going to give them to me as...
Aug 07
Travel

5 days in Colorado | Personal

As far as travel shots go, I believe i've shot the best of my life on this trip. They can be broken up into various types of photography includin enviromental portraits, documentary, street photography, commercial, portrait and even details. So a few posts to come, here is a taster
Jul 30
Travel

I’m on a plane… | No regrets

There have been a few times in life that I’ve made the "right" decision only to realise I added another regret onto my list of things I wish I had done. When my friend Mike mentioned he was getting married this August, not next as originally planned the first thought...
Jul 29
Family Portraits - All

Family Portrait | Morgan Family | Hobart Botanical Gardens

I think it was 8 years ago I had the fun time one autumn day hanging out with Rob and Hilary on their wedidng day. Now they have Alice and Josh kicking about with them.  Such fun to re connect and play about with the perfect hot chocolate and marshmallow...
Jul 25
Portrait

Mr Rocco | Random Portrait

Every wedding clients asks me "So who did you get to take your wedding photos?" I say "A friend" pause "A friend who has an amazing talent for working with people, capturing moments and them working with the images to make them look amazing" I'm talking about Rocco Ancora, whom...
Jul 23
Family Portraits - All

Poppy | Catch Up Portrait

Ahhh Poppy, everywhere is a playground. Jason and Cat's little bundle of awesome energy was fun to playwith.  
Jul 16
Branding

Reservoir Dad | Book Launch | Carlton

Last night at readings in carlton I was privileged to see my friend Clint Greegan officially launch his book Reservoir Dad. It's about his life as a stay at home dad and is getting great reviews all over the place. Rhys Muldoon did the official launching and according to the...
Jun 26
Artists

Kind of a big Dil | Dilruk Janasinha | Comedian Portrait

This is Dil Or Dilruk Jayasinha, he's a name you should expect to see on many comedy line ups in the future. Why? Because he's pretty great and has his head in the right place*. I've been lucky to see Dilruk a few times, from the first time I saw...
Jun 24
Family Portraits - Lifestyle

Dere Family | Documentary Portrait Session Melbourne

40th wedding anniversaries are pretty special. And it was Gary and Betsy's so time to get all the family together. The Dere family have a brilliant tradition that comes from the USA roots, they make waffles. Not just any waffles, Gary's secret recipe waffles made on the waffle press that...
Jun 24
Family Portraits - All

Couple Portrait | Zakk and Charlotte Part 2 | South Melbourne

Chez Dre does amazing macarons. They make silly eyeware. But yummuy.  
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