Rogue Events – Model Photography
Saturday, August 22nd, 2009
Here are some shots I did for Rogue Events.
It was wonderful working with everyone involved in a professional, relaxed and fun environment.
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Mia
Saturday, August 8th, 2009
Meet the bubbly and gorgeous little Mia with the most beautiful white blond hair.
I had to laugh when Mia started directing me whilst photographing her and her week old brother, Xavier, very cute! 🙂
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Ethan
Sunday, August 2nd, 2009
When Suzi asked me if I would photograph Ethan just before his 1st birthday, I was rapt ~ little Ethan is just the most adorable boy with some of the biggest cheeks and eyes I’ve ever seen!
Every time I’ve seen Ethan, he’s always been so well behaved and full of plenty of energy. Always smiling, he just loves the camera and when I arrived, he was bursting with energy.
Suzi & Rod, you’ve got a beautiful little bub and it was a pleasure photographing for you!
Here’s a few photos from the day 🙂
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Melbourne Open House – 101 Collins St
Sunday, July 19th, 2009
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On Sunday 19th July, the city of Melbourne opened it’s doors to the public. As part of the State of Design Festival, interior access to 32 of Melbourne’s buildings were available. Thousands of people took part in viewings and there were plenty of photographers around. Information on the buildings below is sourced from the Melbourne Open House website. 101 Collins St was built in 1986-1990. The 57-storey office building was designed by Denton Corker Marshall. The foyer was separately designed by New York firm Johnson Burgee, who added the granite Tuscan Doric columns at street entry and the extravagant and opulent Tuscanesque foyer within. 101 Collins Street appears to be based on the New York skyscraper model – a tower that steps inward up its height and terminates in a pinnacle. In fact, the tower is essentially a square-planed stone-clad shaft with projections and recesses. The foyer’s oversize classical columns and acres of marble and gold leaf make 101 Collins Street, in the words of one commentator, Melbourne’s major monument to 1980s extravagance. |
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Melbourne Open House – Melbourne Town Hall
Sunday, July 19th, 2009
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On Sunday 19th July, the city of Melbourne opened it’s doors to the public. As part of the State of Design Festival, interior access to 32 of Melbourne’s buildings were available. Thousands of people took part in viewings and there were plenty of photographers around. Information on the buildings below is sourced from the Melbourne Open House website. Built in 1867-70, Melbourne Town Hall is an amazingly picturesque urban composition, which rekindles the glory of Victoria’s Gold Boom. The exterior facades are made from Tasmanian freestone and the clock tower houses clocks donated by the son of Melbourne’s first mayor. The Town Hall is the primary local government civic building for Victoria’s capital city with a grand French Renaissance style tower. Melbourne Town Hall was the prototype for numerous suburban town halls that were built in the late 1870s and 1880s. The Administration Building has impressive functional and stylistic relationship to the Town Hall, resulting in a coherent civic centre. Renovations have preserved its original grandeur and unique period features such as the impressive wood-panelled Council Chamber. From the mid-1880s to the late 1890s, the Town Hall was the venue for several important meetings on the question of Federation. These meetings marked significant advances in the progress of the Federation movement. |
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Victoria’s Alpine Region (Winter) – Landscape Photography
Tuesday, July 7th, 2009
Just back from a wonderful weekend away with my beautiful wife.
We stayed at Ted’s High Country Lavender Farm in Porepunkah. Gorgeous wood fire mud brick cottages are set on a large property with magnificent views of Mt Buffalo and Porepunkah’s surrounds.
In the summer, purple lavender covers the ground. In winter, the farm offers a great romantic mud brick cottage hideaway. The cottages have spas, wood fires and are self contained, a fantastic rustic getaway.
This time of year brings cold, frosty nights, and the wood fire is a must. The crisp mornings are just beautiful as the frost and fog takes overs the land.
Winter brings plenty of snow to the mountains in Victoria’s alpine region. On clear days, you can see snow capped peaks in the distance. Snow lovers travel up north to hit the alps to ski, toboggan or hike.
For those not into the recreational activities, traveling to the region just to see the marvelous views is sufficient, there’s something for everyone.
Mount Buffalo National Park (see www.parkweb.vic.gov.au for more info) stands tall as the dominant mountain south along the Great Alpine Rd from Myrtleford, Ovens, Eurobin, Porepunkah and along to Bright. The mountain has spectacular granite cliffs, endless waterfalls and enormous, deep gorges.
Lying on the western slope of Mt Buffalo is the massive Lake Buffalo. It is a popular fishing, water skiing and picnicking venue.
This time of year, carrying snow chains is compulsory. The main road is often snow-covered from McKinnons Corner through to Cresta Valley.
In winter, the road to “The Horn” (the peak of Mt Buffalo at 1723m) is closed due to the road being snowed under. Skiers can enjoy a day at Cresta Valley, while hikers can venture around other areas of the park as there is over 90km of tracks. We hiked up “The Hump” track to the Cathedral.
Starting at the Cathedral Picnic Area, the “Hump track” track is covered in snow in winter, but worth the climb for spectacular views of Cresta Valley and the Horn.
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On the climb up or down, make sure you stop and check out Torpedo Rock. This unbelievable ‘torpedo’ shaped rock sits on another and looks amazing in winter with the ground covered in snow and a vibrant blue sky.
On the climb down the mountain, we walked the Eurobin Falls Track, which passes Ladies Bath Falls along the way. Just round the bend from the walking track is the Eurobin Falls Picnic Area which is also a lovely spot to stop and view the water running at full force this time of year.
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The nights in the Alpine Region get very chilly indeed, especially on clear nights. Below is a 30 minute star trail photo before the fog started to drift over the valley, fogging up the lens as well !
A trip to this region wouldn’t be complete without stopping at one or many of the local wineries. Without doubt, the most popular from the King Valley wine region is Brown Brothers.
The family owned and run Brown Bothers produces the largest range of wines in Australia. You can be sure every time you go, there will be something new and exciting to taste and buy.
Lawrence
Saturday, June 20th, 2009
Meet the handsome, little Lawrence !
Lawrence is just bursting with energy. Walking everywhere, exploring everything and starting to run, keeping mum and dad on their toes over 2 acres ~ and me trying to keep up with him to take photos !
Thanks Tina & Phil, hope you like the shots. → Link to Your Album
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Chenelle
Monday, June 15th, 2009
Chenelle ~ full of life and all smiles, an absolute pleasure to work with.
Chenelle loved being in front of the camera, as most kids do; with those beautiful big brown eyes and smile, I can see why !
I’m glad I was able to get a shot of her in front of the vibrant pink wall, pink is her favourite colour, as you could probably tell ! As well as a few on the swing, her favourite playground equipment. Hopefully they will be a great reminder of her childhood for her to look back on when she’s older.
Thanks Dennis and Cheryl for your kind hospitality, those cuppas went down well, hope you like the photos 🙂
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Sasha
Sunday, June 7th, 2009
Meet the adorable and energetic Sasha and her angelic big brown eyes !
Sasha greeted me at the front door with a huge grin, she knew exactly what I was there for. It’s so funny how young kids know about cameras and sometimes love posing.  One thing I love about these sessions is how every now and then I get to see something special ~ today I got to witness Sasha ride her tricycle for the first time.
She played her favourite song “baa baa black sheep” for us on her pink piano, had a grin from ear to ear while down at the park and just loved posing on dad’s motorbike. I can see your going to have a hard time keeping her from wanting to ride the bike when she gets older, Raj. 🙂
Thanks Raj and Romina for being so welcoming ! → Link to Your Album
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Boyntons Feathertop Winery – Porepunkah VIC
Friday, June 5th, 2009
In 1989, Kel Boynton established a family owned winery in the beautiful town of Porepunkah, in Victoria’s Alpine Region. The winery is now aptly named “Feathertop” after the nearby mountain which is a commanding feature in this Alpine region. Mt Feathertop has been attributed to sheltering the valley and influencing the air currents in the region. It also has had an impact on the rich soil structure in which the grapes are grown, as well as providing fresh Alpine spring water for the vineyard.
“Like all great success stories, the story of the birth of Boynton’s Feathertop Winery is filled with passion, adventure, disappointment and fear but above all strength, determination and an individuals belief in his dream despite the odds.”
“Feathertop Wines captures the essences of nature and the beauty and crispness of the Alpine Valleys which surround the wine” (from the Feathertop Wines website)
Kel & Janelle Boynton have a Wine Club called “Summit Cru” which I am a member of. Each quarter I receive a dozen of Kel’s selected wines ~ which I always look forward to!
Below are a few photos I’ve taken from autumn and summer at Feathertop.  I have the first autumn photo “Bright Red Path” printed on extra large canvas in my lounge room, which I love.
The last photo in the set I named “Feathertop” and is one of my favourites as the wispy clouds look like feathers above the “Feathertop” vineyard.
Bright Red Path
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Vine Verandah
 Boyntons Vineyard |
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Feathertop Wines is located at 6619 Great Alpine Road, Porpunkah, VIC. If you are in the area, make sure you stop in to the cellar door and try their wonderful wines.
F o r A d a m
Monday, May 11th, 2009
I keep searching for a sign
That you are waiting for us
So many times have I looked twice
A face that I thought was yours
I am always looking
Your time in this life was so short
Never has something affected me so
I try to move on
I will never forget you
You are always in my prayers
We will never forget you
Our captain
Our heart
10 years has passed
It still breaks my heart
But I will never forget you
I carry it with me
A burden
My cross
I carry it for you
I always will
Could it get less heavy?
Only time will tell
But 10 years has passed
I miss you mate
I will never forget you
Yes, I saw it
It’s always been there
I didn’t miss it
We will meet again
In the after life
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Adam, you would have been 30 today…Happy birthday mate, this photo is and will always be dedicated to you…and it’s hanging on my wall and your mum & dad’s…we will never forget you.
Ava
Sunday, May 10th, 2009
The gorgeous Ava.
I found Ava to be so photogenic, for someone so young, she knew when the camera was on her and posed for a lot of shots.
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