East and West, or in between, these words seem to succinctly describe my life. I was born in the communism era of late seventies and eighties in Poland. It was tough. Growing up, I was noticing that people around me have always desired change, yet not always acted on their instinct because sometimes they just…
Yay! Ballarat photography on show again! In the Process of Healing exhibition has been chosen for the Contemporary Art Awards as a finalist. In the Process of Healing is an immersive installation of photography, sound and space. Photographed in Ballarat’s old mining suburb of Black Hill, it tells a story of hope and survival of a local refugee…
The neglected and controversial Ballarat Civic Hall site sits empty in January 2018 before it undergoes an $8 million refurbishment to return the building to its former glory. These are probably last photographs of this building intact. As a long term Ballarat resident, I find an immense joy in mapping out and photographing the city…
Family Portrait Photography that is fun, candid and natural Many people feel really self-conscious in front of the camera and often remark “I hate having my picture taken.” It’s completely normal so my job is to make your photoshoot remarkable, help you focus on what you’re good at and not how bad you feel about…
Gippsland Airbnb Photography – Country House Retreat 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. Airbnb for Nature Lovers If you’re a Nungurner, Metung, Art Lover and Horse Lover…
I’m finally home after a very successful In the Process of Healing photo exhibition / art installation at the Ballarat Welcome Centre, part of the Ballarat International Foto Biennale festival. Sense of accomplishment and pride. Time to clean the cameras, back up files and go fishing. I wish! I’m happy, fulfilled, grateful and exhausted. Realisation…
Last week my house featured in Lovely Homes Ballarat. The author, Wallis has written a nice article about me. Read the article on Lovely Homes Ballarat website and follow her Instagram here.
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Musician portrait photography Breckin, which means freckled, is the moniker of Melbourne-based visual artist, poet and singer-songwriter, Heather Marsh. Her debut album, Shiner, is both bruised and brilliant. “It illuminates and holds an oblique mirror to the perennial subject of love and loss in a series of songs that are equal parts elegy, sympathy card…
Childhood memories in documentary photos. Is returning to see your childhood home possible and have you done it? Vast majority of people who make a trip to see a former home select a place they lived in during their primary school years (around 5 to 12 years old). In Poland, people generally don’t change homes as…
Everyday Heroes campaign, a brilliant advertising campaign involving regional primary school students from Ballarat, Carisbrook and Hepburn. Check them out! Request a Quote
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Our Place – Soldiers Hill Artist Collective Exhibition Backspace Gallery Ballarat, Huyghue House, Alfred Deakin Place (part of Art Gallery of Ballarat) Official opening Saturday 23rd of September 2pm ‘Just as SHAC clearly identified with the Soldiers Hill neighbourhood so, too, does the work presented in ‘Our Place’ exhibition. Taking the theme of community, history…
Exhibition Timelapse Well, the exhibition / installation has now ended. We have packed it all up just under an hour on Sunday 17th Sept 2017. We would like to generously thank our supporters: • Ballarat International Foto Biennale team • Neil Para and his family • Ballarat Regional Multicultural Council especially Ann Foley and Fiona…
Ballarat Sacred Heart Convent My site-specific photo-installation In the Process of Healing is currently on show at the former Sacred Heart Convent in Ballarat East, now a Ballarat Welcome Centre managed by Ballarat Regional Multicultural Council. Below is an old circa 1884-1886 photo of the convent building and link to more information on the congregation. On…
Airbnb Based On A True Review For all who love sharing your homes to strangers. Few months ago I took part in an international writing contest by an online hospitality service Airbnb and wrote a short story about my first ever hosting experience, which won a 3rd prize from thousands of international submissions. My very first…
Photographer Aldona Kmiec’s exhibition reflects on trauma and healing Ballarat artist Aldona Kmiec’s exhibition reflects on trauma and healing Michelle Smith 9 Aug 2017, 5:30 p.m. Healing after trauma and distress is a long and often arduous path but life can begin anew and photographer Aldona Kmiec has created a striking exhibition celebrating the strength…
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Really thrilled to be (again!) named as one of 47 female finalists who will exhibit at Brightspace Gallery in St Kilda in September. Thanks to jury: Hoda Afshar, Rob Imhoff and Julie Millowick who had a terrible task of choosing finalists amongst over 300 entries. Good luck with the final! Winner will be announced at the…
