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Hi there,
May is here and so are some fabulous creatives to show off.
I hope you can sit back and take a moment to read about what others in the industry are up to. Be inspired and be happy. -Sally and Henry
In Conversation with Phil Taffs
Advertising Copywriter
PEN award-winning short story writer
"So far, what’s been the biggest challenge of your career?" After getting a job (take anything kids: mine was a small rural-industrial agency in Carlton), moving to New York City, setting up my own consultancy - MI5 - and winning some dotcom business during the early noughties bubble. Moving to another city in another country is very hard, especially with a young family – but also very rewarding. The lifelong friends you make are even more important than any career wins.
Recent work from our Creatives
David Mitchener | Photographer
Whiskey with food stylist Amanda Luck
This story of images was developed as a personal project by myself and amazing Melbourne based food stylist Amanda Luck. We wanted to create a series of luscious, moody images with a whiskey theme. Amanda sourced the props and came up with the tricky foody ideas, while I built the backgrounds out of reclaimed timber and some sheets of interesting black sandstone, scrounged from my favourite stone supplier's offcuts.
We spent an enjoyable couple of days crafting the shots in the studio, where I lit them using flash, and a collection of custom made light modifying screens and bits and pieces, built up over quite a few years of mucking around and experimenting with lighting techniques. The hero image, Whiskey-On-Ice-With-Smoking-Rosemary, was entered in the Production Paradise Spotlight Photography Awards 2020, which is an International competition, in the Food and Drinks category. Since announced as one of ten finalists!
Bill Wood has his “Torn” exhibition at Gallery Elysium, 440 Burwood Road Hawthorn June 8th-12th. Paintings executed during the time of lockdown last year, the pieces are all on found cardboard and featured subjects naked from the waist up- the virus of course being primarily a respiratory infection. Using appropriated colour and texture as a mid-tone, torn boxes became metaphors for recent disruption in our lives, both personally and professionally.
ERD | Graphic Design Studio
Southern Impact is Australia’s newest and most committed one-stop print business.
Combining their vast experience and knowledge from Southern Colour, Impact Digital and Intelligent Media; Southern Impact offers a level of integrated print services all under one roof. "We worked closely with them to develop a strong, approachable and sophisticated brand identity that represented integration and partnerships; focusing on creating connections between services, processes and people. Geometric shapes and line work are configured in various patterns, each representing a customer journey and Southern Impact’s ability to deliver unique, integrated solutions to customer challenges.
It was our privilege to create an identity under which more than 130 employees can stand together to drive Southern Impact forward."
Kalliroy Edlin | Production & Styling
New work across the board
Hi All, It’s only taken me almost 2 years to update my website but let’s just blame COVID hey? Going from the unknown to being busier than ever I am grateful to have such amazing clients and fun projects to share. There is lots to see because I have started styling almost half the time now but don’t despair, I am still producing (or doing both!).
One of my fave projects was this great TV Campaign for DC+B we started working on through lockdowns last year and finally got to shoot when things opened up in November. A creative and very trusting client, brilliant talent and Damien Pleming’s creative genius made this easy to follow through. Was also fun featuring my youngest son Izzy in the campaign.
I also did the props and wardrobe for a recent project for Smith’s 90th Anniversary Celebration. The work went online recently with lots of media coverage
Patrick Varney | Photographer
I recently shot these amazing Caviars in collaboration with Aptus Seafoods who have a huge outlet at the South Melbourne Market. The Green is Wasabi Flying Fish Tobiko Caviar and the Orange Atlantic Salmon Caviar.
The brief was open and left plenty of room for me to create the magic.. As part of my Food Photography I offer styling from the backgrounds and props to arranging the food itself. So I went for a rustic moody look and feel. The large shell courtesy of Port Melbourne beach. I didn’t want to distract from the rich vibrant caviar colours so kept the styling fairly neutral. Overall a pretty stunning result I feel and the client agreed. So look for more seafood images down the track.
Testimonials from happy consultees
Ken Smith | Graphic Designer
"Sally has helped me become career-ready by walking me step by step on effectively presenting my work and creating a killer folio. She has an amazing insight into the creative industry and is super fun to work with!"
Brad Summers | Account Manager
"Sally has been incredible from the first moment we spoke on the phone. From being open and honest, and having the capacity to remember the tiniest of details is what has made Sally not just good at what she does, but fantastic. She understands people and culture better than most, which is why when she places someone in a role, they are the right person"
Photo Collective is a centre for resources, opportunities and educational programs and a source for discovery, development and inspiration. We are dedicated to finding meaning and sharing knowledge through photography. Since 2014, we have been immersed in the discovery of original, thought-provoking and diverse imagery. Photo collective represents photographers, advocates, educators and curators working towards the collective goal of celebrating and contributing to the changing landscape of Australian photography. We achieve this through award recognition, publications, exhibitions, community engagement initiatives and educational programs.
A long, long time ago in a small Melbourne town there lived a young boy who worked really hard to get his pen license because he was hoping to be a writer when he grows up. His teacher never gave him his pen license and till his early 20’s drawing pictures was his only form of communication until he discovered taking photos at Art school. Nearly 2 decades later, Ivan has worked with a diverse range of clients and enjoys a challenge no matter what he photographs from studio set builds to people on location.
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