Philosophy of train trips. If there is a greater thrill of travelling than the discovery of unknown places, for me it is always getting there by train. Gazing out the window or reading, swaying to the gentle clanking rhythm, soothing those parts I neglect and miss. The moment I step off the train inside…
What Is Creative Photography? Creative photography is hard to explain. Why? Because creativity is very subjective and everyone’s imagination is different. I always know when I “feel” creative. Creativity is explained as the act of turning imaginative ideas into reality and characterised by the ability to perceive the world around you in a new way,…
Artist profile: Why did you become an artist? Where did you study, etc? I didn’t choose to become an artist. I’ve always been a creative person, and I had to find ways to express it. Art didn’t have a central place in my family. I grew up on a dairy farm in Poland during the…
Photography for Damascus College I was recently commissioned to provide a full set of Leadership Team headshots for Ballarat’s catholic school Damascus College. Photos were used for both online and printed publications and used throughout the website. Please view a few examples below and for more, visit their website at https://www.damascus.vic.edu.au Professional headshots and lifestyle…
Commercial Photography for Airbnb properties Hiring a professional photographer to showcase your property for an online Airbnb or Stayz listing is a very good investment for your business and one that should be done sooner rather than later. Just by having really good photos can ‘instantly sell’ your listing to a potential client, especially if…
Mural art timelapse Watch a short video on how to install a wall mural. Thank you to Herd Coworking Space Warragul for a wall! Also, check out my art featured at Platypus Coworking in Ballarat
Visual Photo Diary & reflections on isolation I’m currently taking part in the Ballarat Intl Foto Biennale curated project called Mass Isolation Australia. This online project is a visual record of the COVID-19 crisis on Instagram, inspired by the 1937 Mass Observation project in Britain. Curators Shaohui Kwok and Amelia Saward invite Australians to share…
The big picture, 2020 Take a step back and zoom out and then in again. Why is ~Looking at the big picture~ important? Well, to see things from a different angle, to challenge your thinking from someone else’s point of view, to allow yourself to see wider possibilities, to admit your own limitations, to think…
Startup Brand Photography I’ve recently worked on brand photography and production of all creative digital content for Startup Gippsland program. My tasks included producing all marketing collateral, main website and dedicated landing pages, as well as the 6-weeks social media video and ad campaign launched on a Christmas Day 2018. Professional photography was used for:…
As a way to remind myself of Photography Open Calls and Submissions and some great Photography Magazines from all over the world, here are some links you might find useful. Aperture A quarterly photography magazine and a book publisher based in New York. The magazine is published by the Aperture Foundation, a non-profit organisation devoted…
It’s been more than 6 weeks of living in isolation. How do you deal with it and what are your strategies? For someone like me who experiences an intense internal pressure of achieving, this time of living and working in isolation is surprisingly good for me, at the moment. I found that I have much…
Documentation of Art Photo or Video documentation of artworks, exhibitions, cultural programs, and art events High-quality photography and video on location Accurate reproduction of artworks: colour, scale and texture Exhibition Photography Portraits including headshots and staff group photos Ready-to-use TIFF and JPEG files at requested image resolution, compression and size Featured: artist documentation for a…
Creating art in the pandemic The pandemic has stopped all the photography work assignments. It’s really hard to accept that and also harder to figure out what to do next. What I’ve decided to do next is to go through my photography archive and work with what I’ve got. Cafe in Soler scene It is…
Coastal Airbnb Photography, East Gippsland Professional photography is a must for any Airbnb property listing. Professional images help your future guests visualise your Airbnb property’s unique space and help you to showcase your listing in the most attractive way. This outstanding property high on the cliffs of Nungurner is a hidden gem accommodation and a…
Behind the photographs: The long search for freedom 11 July 2017, Train Melbourne – Ballarat. 1.17pm This dream was the inspiration for my solo exhibition/installation In the Process of Healing at Ballarat Convent/Welcome Centre during Ballarat Foto Biennale 2017. Last night I had a dream. I’ve been walking on a bridge with Suganthini. The bridge…
Editorial Photography for Junkies Magazine Photography of the gorgeous cafe-grocery Open Pantry and Main Bar Ballarat in collaboration with Talina Edwards Architecture. Read Frequently Asked Questions regarding commercial and corporate photography services. We showcase the beauty of regional Victoria through art and small business photography projects. If you are interested in our photography, get in…
Business Headshot Photography Photographing people for business portraits can sometimes seem like an intimidating prospect. To have one or more person in front of the camera, looking to you for direction, can be an intense experience. Most of the time, people are quite critical of themselves in photographs and most of the time, they feel…
Artist Statement Invisible lives artwork depicts a family of war refugees. Without a permanent status in the country, their everyday struggle is often unbearable. There are feelings of depression, uncertainty while at the same time, also courage to keep the hopes up and to not give up. The symbolism of white colour in this artwork…
Airbnb Photography Lightshift Clunes is a must visit B&B accommodation on the outskirts of Clunes. With the rolling house behind the double glazed windows, Lightshift Clunes has everything you need for the weekend away. My client’s brief was to capture the light and soul of the property including owners portraits. “Aldona was fantastic to work…
