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Brotherhood

Date Published: 18 October, 2026
Brotherhood   Across about five years, I’ve photographed young people at Coogee Jetty south of Perth – one of my favourite places to take pictures. There’s something really wonderful about watching young people jump, swim, dare one another and just play; no particular purpose, no performance for an online audience, just the pleasure of being together. Sociologists call places that foster informal social connection ‘third…
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Flex – Australian Life Exhibition Sydney, September 2026

Date Published: 18 October, 2026
How amazing to see Flex this big and in the heart of Sydney Square as part of the Australian Life Exhibition. It was a beautiful evening and a joy to meet old friends and new at the launch. Head on over to my Instagram account to see what else has been happening in my black and white world.
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Flex – Overall Winner, City of Subiaco 2026 Photographic Awards

Date Published: 18 October, 2026
This was a wonderful surprise and I want to share with you here the judges’ beautiful comments for which I am greatly appreciative. “This capture is a photograph that captures something much more valuable than a perfectly composed image: it captures a genuine moment of human connection, joy and youthful freedom. Even though the central figure has his back to the camera, the suggestion…
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Look who’s been named APP’s 2026 Narrative Photographer of the Year

Date Published: 20 August, 2026
This image ‘Bravado’ has won for me the Australian Photographic Prize 2026 Narrative Photographer of the Year.  I also won the title of Runner Up Australian Photographer of the Year. Debate  The image created a lot of really interesting debate around the use of the blur and other things in the live judging (go to 1:55). Judges who loved it said it ‘broke all…
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Woolstores Forever – The Ledge.

Date Published: 23 September, 2024
Woolstores Forever – skateboarders fight to save their ledge. There’s a small ledge – just 30cm or so high off the footpath on a derelict building in Fremantle. It’s really unremarkable to most who walk past it but if you’re a skateboarder. you appreciate that the internationally acclaimed Ledge is pretty much perfect. That’s because apart from its ideal height, superb length and metal…
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Looking for inspiring documentaries about photography?

Date Published: 23 September, 2024
The Darkroom Rumour Documentaries “Dive into the art of visual storytelling with The Darkroom Rumour‘s handpicked collection of documentaries on photography. From the intimate tales of renowned photographers to the exploration of photographic techniques and histories, our library is a gateway to seeing the world through a different lens. Explore, learn, and be inspired by the unique perspectives and captivating stories that each film…
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“Street photography might seem like a weird hobby..” writes Alex McClintock in The Guardian.

Date Published: 23 September, 2024
“Do you ask before you take someone’s picture?” It’s the first question people ask when they see my photos. The answer is no. If I see an interesting scene like this shirtless sunbaker, I frame it and press the shutter button. Read more by clicking on the link below. https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2024/feb/28/street-photography-might-seem-a-weird-hobby-but-its-taught-me-patience-and-persistence
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