In 2015, I found myself in the midst of a clash between anti-Islamic fascists and anti-fascist protesters across from Flinders Street Train Station in Melbourne. As a photographer, I was immediately drawn to the charged atmosphere and the need to document the...
Lockdown ballads I've recently had a serious craving to create something in my photography. I have been working in a white studio with amateur models for over a year now. As much as I can enjoy my work in the studio, I have developed a series of poses depending on the...
When the zombies win Vicky Jaz Lawrence AKA Zombie Queen and I collaborate on Goth Fashion in a Manchester indoor car park. Paired with green smoke grenades and Marilyn Manson-themed bikini tops, Zombie Queen goes above and beyond to get the job done. I meet Vicky at...
Piha the Black Sand Beach of Auckland Piha Black Sand Beach is a well-known black sand beach located a couple of hours west of Auckland. Despite being a popular tourist destination, the area is refreshingly free of commercialism. It's unclear whether this is due to...
First Impressions of New Zealand: From Misery to Magic When I first touched down in New Zealand, I hated it. Auckland greeted me with cold rain and a dismal grey sky that matched my mood perfectly. The hostel I checked into felt like it was cobbled together from old...
Kiwi Grand National – Boxing Day at the Auckland Races The Auckland Races are New Zealand’s version of the Grand National, just without the horse deaths that come with hedge jumping. It’s a day of excessive drinking, questionable betting, and women wearing hats...
Koko's first time I met Koko (aka Kowther) at my part-time job at Overbridge Studio. She came in for a test shoot and I had to ask her to work with me on some street shots. When I met her she was throwing out her own original poses. Unlike the usual bore that relies...
Studio Experiments – Collaborating with Rai and Chloe Recently, I’ve been working with the incredibly talented Rai, who is not only an amazing MUA but also a creative powerhouse. She’s been teaming up with her friend, the effortlessly photogenic Chloe, and...
A Week for Veggie Kings Thetsakan kin che, or "The Vegetarian Festival," is celebrated throughout Thailand, but Phuket takes it to another level. For nine days, the island turns vegetarian. People dress in white, temples buzz with prayers, and firecrackers echo...
It's Who You Know – My Journey into Fashion Photography Accidental Fashion Photographer If you’d asked me last month whether I’d ever shoot fashion, I’d have laughed. I never saw myself as a fashion photographer. It felt like a world reserved for those with...