Sydney Photographic Art Prize "Shoot the Chef"- 2008 Finalist!

Welcome to the relaunch of my "Personal Photography" section being on my website. ABOUT TIME!!

Every week I will blogging about some off my past personal projects and previous entries in some of Australia's leading photographic art competitions. 

As well as new stuff of course !!

So the inaugural image is one of most my memorable. It was a fun creative shoot at my previous studio in Balmain which was just around the corner from my current studio in Mansfield street Rozelle. And yes it was real bathtub; yes they had pants on; and no they did not reuse the 10 kgs of coffee beans and yes we had a great time shooting it. 

I captured this image in 2008, the first of four concurrent entries that were finalists in the same competition. More to come!!  Titled "Bath Time - They love their coffee so much they bathe in it" I shot the image for the Sydney Morning Herald's "Shoot The Chef Photographic Competition", which runs in October during the Good Food Month. The subjects were Alberto and Antonio Locano of Bertoni Casalinga who serve awesome coffee and traditional home style Italian food at their cafes in Balmain, Balmoral Beach and the Sydney CBD. 

I'm always on the lookout for new quirky photography subjects and art projects. If you have an idea just drop me line and we'll chat.


Sydney Harbour Wedding - At Balmain & Luna Park.

In the middle of the silly season between Christmas and New Year, Linda and Wayne tied the knot in Sydney. The ceremony was performed locally on the Balmain peninsula, near my photography studio, under a majestic Morton Bay Fig Tree.

The couple and their guests enjoyed perfect wedding weather as they took a classic Sydney Harbour Ferry ride to Luna Park. While the guests enjoyed drinks and canapés at Aqua Dining above North Sydney Olympic Pool, the bride and groom had some fun inside Luna Park with the clowns and stilt walkers. The evening reception sparkled with a stunning harbour backdrop, providing a memorable finish to a wonderful day.

Congratulations to Linda & Wayne.

Architectural Photography Sydney - Rose Seidler House

During the recent summer holidays I took a friend of mine who enjoys architecture to see an old favourite Sydney icon. The Rose Seidler House at Wahroonga in Northern Sydney. It's always a great challenge photographing a previous subject. Trying to fined that new angle of a building that you have photographed previously is creatively rewarding. I like to just sit down and observe. Ideas can come through the light falling on the house, the reflections and shadows. 

Sydney Architectural Photographer

It was designed by late Harry Seidler. It was built in 1948-50 for his parents Rose and Max, who lived there until 1967. I first photographed this modernist house way back in 2006 for the Historic Houses Trust of NSW. For more information about the house and see my photograph they used to best feature the house follow the link below.

If your require information or advice about your next architectural project please contact the studio, I'd happily have a chat to you about  how I can help you with your professional photography needs.

Peter Fitzsimons AM. Hosts Thomson Reuters Event

Well here's a quick blog entry from last nights event photography shoot for Thomson Reuters. It was the launch of their new programme called Elektron. The event was held at the sydney's iconic Four Seasons Hotel in the The rocks. There was some great cocktail food and drinks along with some interesting lighting and staging effects.

The product launch also had the very charismatic Peter FitzSimons. He's an Australian journalist and author, based in Sydney. Peter is also a former radio presenter and 
national representative rugby union player.

Beautiful Sydney Wedding at Doltone House, Pyrmont

I just had show to you some of my favourite images from the recent wedding of Mel and Joe. It was a perfect Sydney autumn day and just what you desire for your wedding day. The day commenced at The Star at Pyrmont. Where the couple were preparing for the wedding day ahead. But on separate floors off course! The ceremony was held on the spectacular balcony at Jones Bay Wharf with the Sydney skyline and harbour as a backdrop. Followed by a fun and relaxed location photo shoot. But before that could happen, Sam the couples much loved Pug had to give his congratulations too. Lots of fun.
The reception venue was held at Doltone House, Jones Bay Wharf in the unique two level Loft.