Wednesday night I was out at Sydney International airport photographing an Ahmadiyya cricket team for a new personal project on Blacktown. They’re off to play in a tournament overseas. The airport was practically empty, and Glenn McGrath walks past. Needless to say, the team was pretty excited, and I was there to capture the moment on camera! They took it as a good sign for the tournament ahead.
Yesterday I photographed the book launch for The Story of Bungaree at The Gunner’s Barracks in Mosman. The book was published by the Harbour Trust. Above is a photo of decendants of both Bungaree (Uncle Bob) and Governor Macquarie’s sister (Michelle – and I’m sorry I have forgotten her surname).
The Governor of NSW, Marie Bashir, launched the book, and as usual, gave a very nice speech. I’ve photographed her several times and I’m always impressed with her.
Last night I photographed a gala dinner hosted by the NSW Cancer Council for the Tim Cahill Cancer Fund for Children. A lovely night for a great cause. Some of Tim’s fans would be very jealous that I got to photograph him all night. He seems like a very nice guy. 
Peter Solness’ Night Garden Exhibition is on at Centennial Parklands until 5 June 10, as part of the Head On Photo Festival. As an organiser for the festival, I was responsible for coordinating this event, as well as the other events at Centennial Park. These imagaes are from the Opening drinks and talk at the Superintendent’s Residence last night. For more info on the festival, go to www.headon.com.au and www.centennialparklands.com.au for info about the park.
I’ve been so busy with work, I’ve neglected my new blog. I just thought I’d post an image from a recent shoot for Uniting Care Burnside, for their annual report. The brief was to capture the connection between a father and child, and represent support.
This photo was taken at sunrise this morning. A sea of red covered eveything. Quite bizarre. If you were awake at this time, you know what I mean!
This image of Top from my Kut ta phet series is going to be auctioned at a charity event for Life Force Cancer Foundation (www.lifeforce.com.au/stills.html), at Stills Gallery in Paddington. The event will be held on 18 October from 2-5pm. Opera singer, Dominica Matthews, will perform. Jeanne Bastos, Emanuel Lieberfreund and Nick Dowling will provide Brazillian jazz music. Art auctioneer, Andrew Shapiro, will also auction photographs by: Ben Ali Ong, Tony Amos, Hayley Anderson, Anthony Browell, Catherine Cloran, Sandy Edwards, Bonita Ely, Cassie French, Luke Hardy, Mayu Kanamori, Ian Lever, Julie Martin, Belinda Mason, Rob Scott-Mitchell, Bronwyn Rennex, Moshe Rosenzveig, Lisa Sharkey, Peter Solness and Zorica Purlija.
Life Force is a not-for-profit charity providing emotional and psychosocial support to people dealing with the experience of cancer. Please contact info@lifeforce.com.au for more info or tickets to the event.
Last night I photographed a new trivia event by Smitten with Style’s Wendy Mak, at the Victoria Room in Darlinghurst. Great atmosphere and a fun evening (though the low light makes the photography a little more challenging). Find out more info at www.stylequeentrivia.com.au. Above: Trivia Style Queen winners!
Today I photographed the TravelTech conference at Dockside, Darling Harbour. I’ve been photographing the conferences for a few years now for Martin Kelly of Travel Trends. This year Lonely Planet won the inaugural TravelTech Web Awards, for their outstanding website.
Sarah Ouellette, Regional Director Client Solutions, Lonely Planet, is receiving her award from Sari Vahakoski, Managing Director, Amadeus IT Pacific.
For more information about the conference, go to: www.traveltrends.biz. The rest of the conference photos will be posted on my Flickr site soon.
Happy Father’s Day to all you dad’s out there!
This is a photo from a shoot I did yesterday at Clovelly Beach. Chad and his daughter Sage in a moment capturing the joy of fatherhood. Thanks to Cat, Chad and Sage for a fun afternoon.
