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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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Nov 10
Family Portraits - All

WELCOME TOM! Family portrait melbourne with pets

10 November 2020
I love photographing a newborn, the pets and a new families first portrait!Two years ago I received an enquiry that selected “I have $x million dollars your long lost uncle left you” in my contact form. When someone clicks this one I’m pretty sure they are going to be awesome....
Nov 05
Family Portraits - All

Brighton Beach Boxes Family Portrait

5 November 2020
The Brighton beach boxes, an iconic spot in Victoria and a place I tended to avoid for family portrait sessions. And after 9 years of living in Melbourne I finally photographed one there, and not because of it’s iconic ness but because it is where the family love to go....
Oct 19
Awards

I’m Popular! 2020 Rise Awards | Bayside family photographer

19 October 2020
The Rise Awards are into their third year and have grown to be a massive photography competition with entrants from all over the world throwing in images in a wide range of categories to try and get to the top. This was my second year entering and to be honest,...
Oct 10
Uncategorized

HELP ME be Popular! Rise International Photography Awards 2020

10 October 2020
Totally unexpected email this morning (well I forgot about entering) from the Rise International Photography Awards. Thrilled to have two images in the finals top 20 in two categories!  If that wasn't enough, there is a People's Choice Award that you can vote in! Yes you! Right now!!! Click the...
Aug 20
Personal Work

Week 5 | Fox365

20 August 2020
Day 29 Daddy - I may have forgotten to take a photo today Day 30 Meows went to the doctor today, it was good to see him home! Day 31 I went for a walk and when I got home all these BOOKS were on the front door!!!*Thanks Hannah Day...
Aug 20
Personal Work

Sad Caravan | Behind the print | World Series Print Collection

20 August 2020
To mark the release of my World Series Print Collection I'm gong to share some of the stories behind the images. First up, The Sad Caravan on Skye.In August 2005 I jumped into a big metal bird and flew off to the other side of the world. This was the...
Aug 19
Family Portraits - All

2020 Fathers day gift ideas

19 August 2020
Top ideas for Father's Day Gifts 2020 Father's Day is here again and it's all looking a bit different this year. Locked down, not able to do too much or somewhat normal, we are all seeing things a bit differently. But Dad's still doing awesomely, and I've thrown together a...
Aug 13
Personal Work

WEEK 4 | FOX365

13 August 2020
Day 22 What's daddy doin? Day 23 I steal Mummy's nums Day 24 The toot toots are back! Day 25 Flowers for Daddy Day 26 I help Postie Phil Day 27 Can I pull this Daddy? Day 28 It's work from bed day!
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Aug 05
Personal Work

WEEK 3 | FOX365

5 August 2020
Day 15 Didi and I stole mummy's phone and watched Bluey in Didi's colour bed! Day 16 Go digga road, tracta, digga! Day 17 Daddy got a funny old camera that spits out photos. I sittona chair and say CHEEESEEE!*Please stop saying Cheese when I put the camera up Fox....
Jul 29
Personal Work

WEEK 2 | Fox 365

29 July 2020
Day 8 I have lots of chats with Meows Day 9 I love my colour buttons Day 10 Magic photo with my Meows. He loves me. Day 11 Me and DADDY!  Day 12 Sometimes we watch fire engines on YouTube on Mummy's phone. Didi loves watching it too. Day 13...
Jul 28
Branding

Two Stamps

28 July 2020
My photo on a stamp! | Melbourne Photographer https://youtu.be/FxHsALEYr7k I've been photographing comedians for 20 years. My photos have been on magazine covers, posters, Cd's, Dvd's, tv shows, exhibitions and even on Netflix. But I reckon this photos of Adam Hills on a stamp is a career highlight.  Of course......
Jul 23
Awards

LIFE – Finalist, 2020 silver Lining Awards

23 July 2020
I had big plans for this year's state and national photography awards. I'd even started working on images late last year, which is something I never do.  Well, that all went out the window when the AIPP had to cancel all it's awards this year due to a certain virus...
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