Blackbutt Biodiversity Haven
I was invited to document the conservation and carbon planting work taking place at Blackbutt Biodiversity Haven, west of Uralla. Combining photography and videography, the project offered a fascinating look at the restoration of native habitat and the people helping make it possible.
On Prime
I was invited to photograph and film the first session of CSIRO ON Prime at UNE, capturing the energy of a workshop focused on turning scientific ideas into real-world impact. Shooting inside the incredible Booloominbah Historic House was a particular highlight, and I’m looking forward to seeing where the video side of the project goes from here.
The Dumb Waiter
After nearly two decades away from theatre, I had the opportunity to collaborate with Empty Space Productions on Harold Pinter's The Dumb Waiter, capturing production photography, behind-the-scenes moments, and even contributing to the sound design. It was an incredibly rewarding experience that gave me a newfound appreciation for theatre and resulted in some of my favourite work of the year.
This Shits For The Birds
Shits for the Birds is my second animated short film commissioned by Tamworth Regional Gallery in 2026, and easily the most personal and political project I’ve made in years. Blending photography, illustration, and animation, it explores the beauty and decline of regional life through the strange relationship between nature, decay, and the places we call home.
Drawn From Pain, Written From Truth
Visitors From Dreams was invited to capture the opening night of Amera Ali and Suad Smo’s deeply personal exhibition Drawn From Pain, Written From Truth at the New England Regional Art Museum through both photography and film. The confronting artwork served as a powerful reminder of the difference between violence as entertainment and art created from lived experience, pain, and self-expression.
Quoll Headquarters Open Day 2026
Quoll Headquarters’ annual open day saw smaller crowds this year, but it was still a rewarding experience as I volunteered to photograph the event and made the early drive out to Tenterfield. With new areas now open and ongoing conservation work on display, it was great to see the team’s progress—and I’m hopeful for a future collaboration on educational video projects.
Sb51 Golden Way
SB51 Golden Way explores the idea of what ghosts do after death, imagining them not as figures tied to a single location but as eternal explorers of the world around them, set against the historic landscape of Hanging Rock in Nundle. Inspired by Australian animation history and the work of Yoram Gross, the short film blends hand-drawn animation with live-action backgrounds to encourage viewers to slow down and appreciate the beauty of the region.
Sanctuary At The Waters Edge
Sanctuary at the Water's Edge is Visitors From Dreams second collaboration with Uniplan and the first to take a documentary approach, telling the story behind the Turtle Sands holiday park on the Bundaberg coastline. Combining retrospective material with new interviews and location filming, the project also marked the launch of Uniplan's refreshed brand identity and established the visual direction for future case studies.
Campus to City Canter 2026
Covering the Campus to City Canter pushed me well outside my comfort zone, trading my usual work for fast-paced event photography along the 5km route from SportUNE to Civic Park. Despite my best efforts (and literally racing the winner), I still missed the key shot—but it was a fun, worthwhile experience, and I’m keen to give it another crack next year.
Minerama Fossicking, Gem & Jewellery Show 2026
Working in event coverage often leads to experiences I wouldn’t normally seek out, like photographing Minerama in Glen Innes. What started as a simple media job turned into several hours of conversations, photos, and learning about the craft behind gemstones. I left with a heap of images and a newfound respect for the artisans who make it all possible.