WHEN DID YOU FIRST FALL IN LOVE WITH FASHION PHOTOGRAPHY?
Throughout my teenage years, I was fascinated with beautiful imagery and fashion. I finished high school in 2015 and went on to studying a double degree at QUT fashion communication and business. I studied for one semester but didn't feel as though It was something I wanted to continue. I decided to take half a year off to work and plan out what my next step was.

I always had a desire to do something in the creative/fashion industry but wasn't sure what is was exactly. Photography had continued to come up as something I was interested in but I didn’t have a camera at the time so I pleaded with my family for months to help me with getting a camera because I was so broke. Not long after, Christmas rolled around and my amazing family blessed me with a Canon 60D! I was so excited, but I didn’t even know how to use it. I began watching countless YouTube videos until finally I had the basics to make my next move.

TELL US ABOUT YOUR FIRST COLLABORATION?
In mid-2017, I reached out to some people I knew in my city and assembled a creative team - we had two models, a stylist and a makeup artist. I managed to convince Zulu and Zephyr to collaborate with me, which was very exciting. At the end of my first shoot, I had these amazing images and I realised that I had a eye for fashion photography and most importantly, a passion for it.

I spent the next few months emailing like crazy to get my work out there. I dragged my friends out to parks and did several test shoots to start building a portfolio. And from there I started to get my first paid offers. I remember how surreal it was to be getting paid to do something I have such a passion for. I haven’t looked back since!

TELL US ABOUT SOME OF YOUR BEST EXPERIENCES?
Across 2017-18, I came across opportunities to work alongside industry leaders such as Emily Abay, Bonnie Hanson and Jeremy Cho. I assisted on set for Cosmopolitan Magazine and had my work featured in Gwyneth Paltrow’s blog ‘GOOP’. Over the last year, I have worked with brands such as Lee Matthews, Alice Mccall, Aje, YCL, Peony, Zulu and Zephyr, DISSH, With Jean, Sabo Skirt, Stevie May, Shevoke, SPELL, Nine Lives Bazaar and have also had the privilege of meeting with IMG Modelling agency that has now turned into an ongoing partnership.

One of my proudest achievements would have to be working in the Media team for Mercedes Benz Fashion Week Sydney in 2019. I got to meet and work with many amazing people such as Elyse knowles, Eleanor Pendleton, Sarah Ellen and Edwina Forest.

WHY I LOVE BEING A FASHION PHOTOGRAPHER
My most favourite part of my Job is that I get to work with the most creative people. I am constantly meeting new people and learning more about how to stretch myself creatively. I also love that no job of mine is the same. It’s so much fun not knowing what is coming next I love the surprise and the suspense. I’m not the kind of person who can work 5 Days 9-5 a week so this is perfect for me as I spend around 2-3 days shooting a week and the rest I spend at a cafe or in my home studio editing of sending emails. It really is so much fun wouldn’t trade it for anything else!

WHAT IS THE BIGGEST CHALLENGE WHEN STARTING IN THE INDUSTRY? WHAT ADVICE DO YOU HAVE FOR OTHERS?
I definitely have come across quite a few hardships because of my young age in this industry. Most of the people I work with are quite a bit older so it can be really hard starting off as I tended to doubt myself and not feel like I was capable. It takes a while to develop confidence. I still feel inadequate sometimes. But its all about putting yourself out there and being willing to learn from a situation even if It doesn’t go to plan. It takes time but so worth it when you choose to push through the harder times.

My top tips for a young aspiring photographer would be to:

- Watch as many YouTube / tutorial videos as possible.

- Reach out to your fav photographers and ask if you can come on set with them.

- Keep test shooting. The more you test the more you learn.

Photo shoot prep tips are:

- Make sure you have chatted with you client previous to shoot day to ensure you have all the correct details and vision for the shoot.

- Have a check list to ensure you don’t forget anything.

- Pack extra SD cards and Batteries ALWAYS!

- Helpful to have an assistant to help with small jobs on the day.