Unit Still Photography had always interested me. In 2014, after 30 years within the Camera Department I stepped sideways into that role.
My background in camera places me in a unique position, being the only Production Still Photographer within Australia to have had that experience.
My time in camera, over such an extended period formed relationships which are invaluable to the role of production Stills.
Not only with Camera, but Grips, Electrics, AD's, Art Department and of course the Costume, Hair and Make-Up teams.
Often times the Unit Still Photographer depends on the help of those other departments to achieve a particular shot.
With the professional relationships formed over many years on set I can rely on that assistance from the crew without question.
My aim as a Production Stills Photographer is to tell the story of a scene through a single image. Achieving the results with as little disturbance as possible.
My photography has been purchased by buyers throughout Australia and the U.S. My work has hung in Panavision Australasia and their head office in Los Angeles.
In "The Shadow Catchers", Author Martha Ansara's book celebrating the history of the Australian Cinematographers Society, the number of my images included was second only to that of The Australian Film and Sound Archive.
'Observations on Set 1983-2005', book one of a two volume set featuring my early behind the scenes crew imagery is now available for sale. Clicking on the following link will take you to the books website.
Observations On Set 1983-2005 is unique. No other publication is available that celebrates and is devoted to, those rarely acknowledged members of the team, the crews.