Precision and Poise - When Timing is Everything...

Dance is always a challenging subject matter, with both extremes of physicality and artistry, usually captured in sub-prime lighting conditions. Achieving a balance between the exertion and the beauty is one of the reasons I love shooting dance imagery so much and one that takes much practice. During my recent spell capturing the Queensland State Championships for the dance sport of Physie, the team competitions created the perfect opportunity to showcase this. With 8 participants per team performing the same choreography in a range of elegant patterns, there were opportunities to capture some incredible, split-second moments...

Ellie's Portfolio...

 Ellie needed some new natural light shots for her portfolio so we took advantage of the stunning surrounds of the UQ campus at St Lucia...

Scarborough Sunset...

 Spectacular skies over the boat harbour at Scarborough on the Redcliffe Peninsula...

Barbara & Robert's out of this world wedding...

 It's true that all weddings are completely unique, but sometimes there's something extra special about a day that makes it even more memorable. I don't think I'll ever forget Barbara & Robert's day because it's not all often that you get to capture a ceremony "in space" with an incredible, high-definition view of Saturn as the backdrop. No, sadly, there was no ride on a rocket, just a quick drive up to the Sir Thomas Brisbane Planetarium at the Mt Cootha Botanic Gardens, but the views available in their dome are, quite literally, out of this world. And although we had to come back to earth for their photo session around the gardens, the heavens conspired to create an outstanding sunset at Scarborough Boat Harbour before the reception at the Water's Edge Venue...

Formal Photography...

As COVID restrictions continue to ease it has been fabulous to see normality returning, no more so than for the year's Grade 12's who have had a final year at school like none before them. One of the big milestones is the Formal and it was fantastic to be able to be able to capture some memories of this occasion for Dannielle, her family and close friends...