During the past few weeks, I have felt really proud to be a Sydneysider. Our city has been awash in rainbows and it was wonderful to see churches, cafes, government buildings and street corners decked out in rainbow colours and getting into the spirit of things. The celebrations came to…

Warm, colourful, unique, fun, joy, togetherness. These are a few words that describe the ‘tone’ of the images I am meant to capture as a student of Event Photography at the week long Camp Creative Festival in Bello. Camp Creative is a wonderful summer creative camp that is held every…

Being able to express your authentic self and finding your tribe is often a struggle for many of us, especially in cultures where your life path is mostly mapped out or implied from the moment you are born. But imagine if your innermost desire is to express yourself as a…

Today across many cities in Australia both indigenous and non-indigenous people came together to both reflect on the past and cleanse the way for new beginnings, by taking part in a smoking ceremony. Australia Day brings up different emotions for the citizens of our nation. Today is the anniversary of…

The issue of Australian Photographer that showcases some of the best work from Australian and New Zealand amateur photographers is finally here. Congratulations to all the winners especially those photographers whose names I recognise and are good friends! I’ve been waiting for this issue with a little trepidation so I’m…

Splashes of red. Yummy pot stickers. Street food. Conversations with strangers. Brightly lit Chinese lanterns. The sound of beating drums. Lion dances. Exploding fireworks. Red envelopes with money. Families having fun together. The first new moon in the Lunar Calendar. Rabbits. All this can only mean one thing. It’s that…

This year I attended the inaugural Australian Photographic Prize conference and awards event held earlier in the year in Melbourne. The event brought together both professionals and amateur photographers in Landscape, Portrait, Commercial and Wedding genres to celebrate their images during the past few years. Thanks to many factors including…

We met Sarah while teaching our Circular Economy Village course for the Planning Institute of Australia. Our ears pricked up when we realised she lived at Illabunda — an ecovillage in the heart of Winston Hills, a Sydney suburb. …

Earlier this year, in November, we attended a paddock to plate event at Levenvale Farm, in Bellingen. Paddock to Plate events remind us how wonderful it is to eat food that is not only fresh but is locally sourced. Recent events such as the pandemic, floods and droughts have brought…