August 2020 Newsletter
No images? Click here Hi there, Mags King – what a powerhouse! Read about her stellar team and career, along with a range of our TBE creatives' most excellent work. I'd also like you to meet our newest members and revel in their talent too. I am spending much of my time working with creatives at all stages of their careers on motivating, inspiring and helping them make sense of their work. The 25% discount on all my consultations still applies. For those of us in Melbourne, stay strong, stay positive and remain creative. The rest of you can give us a big virtual hug, please. Happy reading. Sal and Felix Managing Photo Editor at The Sydney Morning Herald “Our stories are consumed on different platforms including social media; our photography is one of the key elements that contributes to how well a story is received. It is fundamental to how news and stories are produced and presented. I have always been focused on ensuring that each photographer is well versed with the different genres of photography in order to fulfil the newsroom’s diverse demands. It is important that we remain competitive, engaged, and contemporary in our approach. Most of the team photograph, produce projects, video, video edit, write, speak at events, contribute to podcasts, television and radio ... It is a small department but it is very much a team effort and we are focused on what our readers expect of us.” Cullen WinesOne of many recent videos shot and produced by Frances Andrijich and team. Watch here. “So far in 2020, shooting vision comprises 60% of our work. So how did videography become a major component of our photographic business? Three years ago a tourism client commented that the video team they had hired to follow our photographic shoot wasn’t capturing what we were capturing and asked why don’t we give it a go. I decided then that we should also offer a video service as an add-on to our high-end photographic assignments. This led us to invest in video equipment, extra lighting and most importantly for all the tourism and vineyard work we do … a drone. We quickly discovered that shooting video is more complex than obsessing over a single shot. Coverage is essential and capturing “the story” is everything. It also requires a greater degree of teamwork as often we will have two cameras capturing a scene from different angles. With editing and music selection also vital components in creating videos, it’s been a steep learning curve for us, however, the results have been extremely rewarding and I have discovered a newfound passion!” Rococo Apartments BrandingRococo is a residential development inspired in the artistic Rococo period; its great wealth, luxurious feel and excitement. Think 1750s Paris; a world of sophistication, fashion, art, music, and literature. Rococo is your link to this lifestyle in Melbourne, a place known for sharing these qualities. Check out the whole project on Isabel Fernandez's website, via the Creative Directory below. When the world shuts down, you still need options!Oosah Kerr was in the midst of pre-prod for these QV advertisements as the pandemic was unfolding and everyone was closing shop. Above is a before and after of the set! "Quite literally, every day leading up to the shoot, a major supplier would inform me they were closed. And every day the restriction goalposts kept moving, leaving us wondering if our production would be shut down too. But, as they say, the show must go on! So, how do you source enough props to create a believable 'lived in' girls bedroom and grandma's living room in a studio when it's not safe to go out and your suppliers aren’t available? You use every trick in the book and get creative! Like everyone at the time, I was concerned about who I was coming into contact with and wanted to make sure I could trace each touchpoint as much as possible. I decided to reach out to real “blogger” mums who already had beautifully lived-in spaces. By sourcing this way and creating some original pieces myself, I was able to limit the number of contact points and still have options to play with. My team and I bumped in the day before as Art Dept. and were not allowed on set due to the max occupancy restrictions, so we made sure to provide multiple prop alternatives in case something didn't work! Even though there are moments of "I wish I was there to fix that!", it’s a project that I am extremely proud of and delighted to be part of the team. Livin' La Covida Loca!" Treaty on Wadawurrung CountryThe intent of this project by Ferne Millen is to provide a voice for local indigenous peoples, in particular those that identify as being from the Wadawurrung nation of people; a clan stretching over from the Werribee River to Ballarat, along the Pyrenees, down to Aireys Inlet, and back around to the Bellarine Peninsula and Greater Geelong Area. "The concept is to display a photograph of a person along with a recording of their voice, responding to the question 'What does Treaty mean to you?' The first sample of this has been created with Corrina Eccles. This combination allows us to connect with the person (their portrait) and to hear their story. Therein the purpose of these creative elements combined allow the person listening and looking at this project to be informed, learn and connect with a Wadawurrung elder and learn about what their feelings are toward finding a solution for Treaty in their Nations eyes. When COVID-19 hit and I had to refocus to ensure the project got underway without delay. Hence this project was limited to what Corrina and I could do from our homes on the Surfcoast with the restrictions in place. It was produced as part of a pilot program supported by the COVID-19 arts funding, supplied by the City of Melbourne." “Noonameena”, Tamborine MountainAn image from Ben Upton, from a recent shoot at a property on Tamborine Mountain called “Noonameena” (sleeping place in the bush). It's a beautiful timber and brick octagonal masterpiece with a beautiful vista of hinterlands and views towards North Stradbroke Island. Sony FX9 Camera ReelDaniel Calleja from Visual Production Agency has put this reel together showcasing the calibre of their new camera produces. Purchasing new gear brings his business to the next level ensuring his clients' videos are filmed in only the best quality. Introducing their new Netflix Approved Sony FX9 Camera! 👊 🎥 Watch here. Grounds in IsolationAn ongoing personal project that Sebastian Giunta has been working on during the COVID-19 isolation. "The idea of Grounds in Isolation came about two weeks into the pandemic isolation. I rang the editor of Football NSW with the idea of photographing grassroots football grounds to try to showcase some of the iconic fields, and to also promote some of the not so iconic ones." Alex Virr | Graphic DesignerHi, I’m Alex Virr. I’m a senior designer with a decade of experience creating commercial design within both client-side and agency environments. I have worked with a number of top-tier clients including Coles, Cadbury, Kraft Foods, Officeworks, FoodWorks, Buxton, Johnson and Johnson, Pfizer, Coca Cola and Pental. Over the past couple of years, I have started doing a lot of digital animation, motion graphics and video, which are excellent opportunities for me to repurpose my design and tell a bigger story. The diversity of my work is a key motivator for me and having a range of clients to develop creative solutions for an absolute privilege. Kirsty Duchet is an interpreter and creator of the visual – a photographer, a creative director, an image-maker. From fashion and editorial to portrait, Kirsty’s images explore the light, the dark, and capture the beauty of the moments in between. Photography is Kirsty’s work, but also her passion. Inspired by her love of location and global travel, Kirsty’s images make you pause. Take a moment and appreciate beauty in all its forms. Over the past 25 years, Kirsty has developed a strong, cinematic style that makes her photography instantly recognisable. Her ability to use visual language to tell honest, powerful stories has earned her a devoted and diverse global client base – from inspiring brands and businesses to artists and celebrities. Sam Edmonds is a Sydney-based photographer, writer and assistant whose career has focused largely on portraiture and reportage. After graduating from the Queensland College of Art in 2013, Sam worked as a camera operator for Discovery Channel in Antarctica where he laid the foundations for the following seven seasons on that continent as a photographer, lecturer and guide. When not in the Antarctic, Sam returns to Sydney and in the last few years has founded both the Australian Photographers Journal and the Frank Hurley Photography Awards. His work has appeared in The Guardian, Australian Geographic and Canadian Geographic among others. In 2015 he was named among the Australian Centre for Photography’s top 10 Instagram accounts to follow, in 2016 he was runner-up in Capture Magazine’s Top Emerging Photographers and his work has since received several awards both in Australia and abroad. Phillip Mariette | Sierra Delta“Sally's effervescent nature, immense experience and intrinsic ability to match projects to the right people are all invaluable resources to Siera Delta." |