Working primarily in the corporate & commercial realm, I feel very lucky to be a photographer.
I originally trained as a photojournalist, and I’ve travelled extensively throughout Australia documenting myriad lifestyles and environments. I much prefer being behind the lens than in front of it, so I take great pride in helping others who aren’t too keen on being photographed. I can honestly say that every day is different in my line of work!
My assignments have ranged from photographs of special things, like rare snails and exquisite jewellery; to special people from the Dalai Lama to the Queen. I’ve been under dam walls and in mine shafts as well as in hot air balloons and Bell Jet rangers. Clients have booked me to rally from Sydney to Darwin in 4 wheel drive vehicles and I’ve spent a couple of memorable weeks capturing images in the jungle in Northern Borneo.
Nikon is my equipment of choice. I have always used their 35mm gear, starting my working life with the trusty FM2. For medium format work, I used Mamiya 6×7 and square format Hasselblad cameras. I now have the latest mirrorless bodies and a range of Nikon lenses, a dedicated studio, and use a mobile studio when I travel.
I am known for my discretion; I am often engaged to photograph during sensitive or closed-door events and am always respectful of those I interact with. I have a broad, long-term client base in the National Capital and am the preferred photographer for many corporate and government bodies. I hold a security pass for Parliament House, Canberra, am familiar with most conferencing and event venues and enjoy excellent working relationships with others in the industry.
I’ve been very fortunate to work with a range of wonderful clients: click through +
to see feedback from some of them.
89 Degrees East
We LOVE the images, thank you so much! That’s exactly what we were aiming for. All the photos look amazing, and we really appreciate it! I’m sure we’ll be in touch soon to line up another photoshoot. Thanks again.
Darcie Williamson
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Commission (ASIC)
Acorn Works
The photos looked great, so we really appreciated your help.
Patrick McGrath
ACT Corrective Services
Thanks very much for your excellent job, really appreciate it. Confirming the photos have been received – they look perfect!
Susu Lyu
ACT Legislative Assembly
Advertising Standards Bureau
AECOM Australia Pty Ltd
AeroPM
The photos are downloaded and are fantastic – thank you!
Caroline Smith
Airlines for Australia & New Zealand (A4ANZ)
Airservices Australia
Alzheimers Australia
Amnesty International
These photos are great! A huge congratulations and thank you from our entire team here at Amnesty.
Emma Shiller
AMP Asset Management
AND Health
The photos are fantastic! It’d be great to work with you again at our next event in Canberra. Really great photos.
Andrew White
Arrhythmia Alliance Australia
Arthritis Australia
Thanks Irene, great photos and much appreciated!
Louise Hardy
Asia Society
Athletics Australia
Austbrokers Holdings Ltd
Austrade
Australasian Society of Clinical Immunology and Allergy (ASCIA)
Thank you very much for your calm and professional presence at our functions.
Michelle Haskard
Australia China Business Council (ACBC)
Just a note to say the photos look fantastic! Thanks again for all your help.
Jette Radley
Australia Council for the Arts
Australia New Zealand Screen Association
Australian Academy of Science
Australian Automobile Association (AAA)
Australian Bar Association (ABA)
Thank you so much again, you were great! See you next year!
Pippa Inkster
Australian Border Force
The Commissioner was very appreciative of the shots taken of him.
Matt Wardell
Australian Broadcasting Commission (ABC)
The photos are great — many thanks. Enjoyed working with you — thanks again.
Gia Metherell
Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS)
Australian Chamber of Commerce and Industry (ACCI)
Short note to say the pictures look fantastic. Thanks so much for your great work.
Imogen Reid
Australian Children’s Television Foundation (ACTF)
Australian Commission for Law Enforcement Integrity (ACLEI)
It was lovely to meet you and work with you today. You are very professional and made the process enjoyable and easy, thank you.
Michael Griffin
Australian Competition & Consumer Commission (ACCC)
Australian Crime Commission (ACC)
Australian Doctor
Australian Federal Police (AFP)
Australian Federation of Aids Organisations
These are fantastic. Your work this morning was greatly appreciated. Our CEO and Deputy CEO could not commend you highly enough.
Daniel Storer
Australian Fisheries Management Authority (AFMA)
Australian Gas Association (AGA)
Australian Geological Survey Organisation (AGSO)
Australian Greenhouse Office
Australian Hearing
Australian Hotels Association (AHA)
Australian Institute of Company Directors (AICD)
Australian Institute of Health & Welfare (AIHW)
Your photos are being well received. One person said ‘I never look good in photos but I’m happy with this one’. You did a great job, thanks! Some of our senior executives look like movie stars. I’m going to stand in the queue next time for my photo!
Tulip Penney
Australian Institute of Quality Surveyors (AIQS)
Australian Institute of Sport
Australian Labor Party (ALP)
Australian Logistics Council
Australian Made
Australian Maritime Safety Authority (AMSA)
Australian Mathematics Trust (AMT)
You did such an outstanding job for us and were the best photographer we have ever had! I have also had many comments from colleagues about how fantastic you were.
Heather Sommariva
Australian Medical Association (AMA)
Australian National Audit Office
Australian National University (ANU)
Your photos are superb.
Graham Farquhar
Australian Nursing and Midwifery Federation
Australian Nursing Council
Australian Patient Advocacy Alliance
The photos are fantastic, thanks so much.
Deidre Mackechnie
Australian Petroleum Production & Exploration Association (APPEA)
Australian Pharmacy Council
Australian Red Cross
Australian Research Council
Thank you so much for your work last week. Everyone was very appreciative of the effort you put into getting the right shots. It was a pleasure working with you.
Luke Moran
Australian Rural Leadership Foundation
Australian School of Applied Management
We had amazing feedback about you from our speakers, staff, and even the delegates!
Amy Davis
Australian Science Innovations
Thanks to you, you’re so organised which I love. Thanks also for the helping with the additional photos and quick turnaround.
Vanessa Kates
Australian Seafood Industry Council
Australian Securities and Investments Commission
Australian Sports Commission
Australian Tax Office (ATO)
Australian Trucking Association
BAE Systems
Baulderstone Hornibrook
Bayer
You are the best in the House!
Adrian Dolahenty
Bendigo and Adelaide Bank
Beyond Blue
You’re wonderful! Thanks so much for doing this for us at such short notice. It’s really appreciated.
Claire Quinn
BHP Billiton
Blackie McDonald
Bob Jane T-Marts
Boral
Bovis Lend Lease
BP Solar
Breast Cancer Network Australia
Bruce Stadium
Bureau of Meteorology
Bureau of Rural Sciences
Business Council of Australia (BCA)
Photos are sensational, management and in particular Jennifer are so happy with them! You bring a great skill and eye to our events.
Rebecca Austin
By George Studios
Thanks for going the extra mile!
Robb Shaw-Velzen
Cable & Wireless Optus
Calvary Health Care
Campbell Page
How wonderful you were to work with. You’ve made the whole process very easy for us so thank you very much. The photos look beautiful and bright.
Ella Driver
Camping World
Canadian High Commission
It was so nice to work with you again this year and I just finished looking at the wonderful photos you took… They are splendid and they do a lot to commemorate the event.
Jennifer Sutton
Canberra Convention Bureau
Canberra Data Centres
You were an absolute delight and I really appreciate your time and the guidance you gave to everyone for their best photo.
Susana Newman
Cancer Australia
Capital Pathology
Carmelite Monastery
Casino Canberra
Cattle Council
CEA Technologies
Centre of Economic Development in Australia (CEDA)
Thanks again for your usual stellar performance!
Sharon Braun
Centrelink
Cerebral Palsy Alliance
Charles Sturt University
Chemistry Australia
Many thanks again for your work on our National Launch a few weeks ago, and for the fabulous photos you captured for us.
Krista Imberger
Chief Ministers Department
Child Support Agency
CISCO Systems
CIT Solutions
Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA)
Thanks Irene – the photos were great as usual. It was lovely to see you again.
Natalie Johnson
Colliers Jardine
Comcare
We absolutely love having you at our events, you make everything so easy and capture it all!
Caitlin Johnson
Comcover
The photos are great and certainly capture the events of the day.
Julianne Hyland
Commercial Radio Australia (CRA)
Commonwealth Bank of Australia (CBA)
Commonwealth Motors
Commonwealth Ombudsman
Complimentary Healthcare Council
Conference Coordinators
Conference Logistics
Conference Solutions
Construction Control
CorePak
Corrs Chambers Westgarth
Country Energy
Country Needs People
We loved your photos! Thanks for all your fantastic work on the night!!
Bettina Jarratt
CountryLink
Cricket Australia
Thank you for the link and your work yesterday. The photos look great!
Sebastian Kipman
Crohn’s & Colitis Australia
Crosby Textor
Crowne Plaza
CSIRO
You are thoroughly professional, and made what was not a natural process for me, an easy experience. I am very grateful.
Angus Vickery
Cure for Life Foundation
Cystic Fybrosis
Thank you so much for everything – you are a dream to work with and we really appreciate your support. We love the photos – thank you!
Bianca Ferrari
Deafness Forum of Australia
Defence Housing Authority (DHA)
Defence Security Authority
Delegation of the European Commission
Deloitte Consulting
Dementia Australia
Thank you so much for your help at our event last week, it was incredible.
James Ross
Department of Asian Relations
Department of Defence
A massive thank you for all that you do and capturing the D+I events again this year, the event pics are fantastic.
Aaron Shearing
Department of Education and Training
Thanks for sending that link. Wow! We are really impressed with the photos, thank you.
Sarah Swain
Department of Finance
Thank you again for the photos – they are fantastic. Everyone is very happy!
Celeste De Achadinha
Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade
We received the photos for credentials yesterday. Thanks Irene they look fantastic. Can’t thank you enough for your efforts to support us and the Minister. As always, you were professional and charming last night. Such a great job to make the individual presentation shots slick.
Mark Snowden
Department of Home Affairs
You are amazing! Thank you so much! It was an absolute pleasure working with you again.
Kristy Strangman
Department of Immigration and Citizenship
Photos are in and look fantastic as always, thank you so much Irene!! Working with you was fantastic as usual!
Kaji Vivekananthan
Department of Justice Victoria
Diabetes Australia
Thanks for everything. The event was a huge success and I really appreciate your help and support.
Liam Ferney
DIAGIO Australia
Distilled Spirits Industry Council of Australia (DSICA)
DPG Advisory Solutions
Electoral Education Centre
Elizabeth Broderick & Co.
Emergency Management Australia
Environment ACT
Ethical Strategies
European Australian Business Council
Exhibition Park in Canberra (EPIC)
Family Court
Federal Golf Club
Film Australia
Football Federation of Australia
Foxtel
Fujitsu Australia
GE International Inc
Geelong Football Club
Geelong Grammar
Godfrey Hirst
Goulburn Murray Water
Grains Research & Development Corporation (GRDC)
Greening Australia
Thank you for your help and direction on the day, we’re all very happy with the results. The photos are fantastic.
Dom de Stefani
Griffith University
Group of Eight
Hardie Grant
Harvey World Travel
Health Equity Matters
Thanks again for your amazing work!!
Renee Parker
Health Insurance Commission
Heart Foundation
Helm Wines
Wonderful as always. Many thanks.
Ken Helm
Hepatitis Australia
Hewatt Earthworks
High Court of Australia
Holcim
Housing Industry Association (HIA)
Photos were excellent, just what we were after- thanks for helping out at such short notice.
Greg Weller
Hoyts
HSBC Bank
Hyatt Hotel Canberra
Independent Property Management
Independent Schools Council of Australia (ISCA)
All the photos came out really well and were exactly what we wanted.
Ruth Underwood
Insurance Australia Group (IAG)
Insurance Council of Australia (ICA)
IP Australia
We were really really pleased at how the photos turned out! Thank you so much, it was a pleasure working with you!
Fiona Goggins
Isuzu
Jackson Wells Morris
Jaguar Australia
James Hardie
Jewellers Association
Joint House Department, Parliament House of Australia
JTEC Pty Ltd
Julie Bishop & Partners
Thank you so much!! You were such a superstar last night. I really really appreciate you pushing things through so quickly. Thank you again.
Kirsten Barker
Kidney Health Australia
Thank you again for the wonderful photos! We’re very happy with how they all turned out.
Genevieve Thorpe
KINEXUS
Sophie Wright
King & Wood Mallesons
Thanks so very very much for the photos. They are teeeeeerrrrrific!!!
Helen Weldon
Knight Frank
KPMG
Kurrajong Strategic Counsel
It always gives me great comfort when you are in the room covering an event I am organising. Marvellous shots. Always brilliant work.
Adrian Dolahenty
Law Council of Australia
Lend Lease
Lennock
Liberal Party of Australia
Huge thank you for the pics. They are great!
Sophia Hoare
LJ Hooker
Lowitja Institute
MacMillan Education
Macquarie University
Makita
Mallesons
Master Builders Australia
The images are excellent, as usual. We are pleased have such a fantastic record of the event, and grateful for the wonderful work you do.
Sue Colman
Maunsell
McDonald Technologies
Meat & Livestock
Medibank Private
Medicines Australia
Melbourne Institute
Melbourne University Publishing
Menzies Research Centre
Thanks for your excellent photography at The Forgotten People Gala Dinner. Outstanding pics.
Nick Cater
Microsoft
Photos were fantastic, right on the money. Thank you.
David Masters
Minerals Council
MinterEllison
Photos all turned out fantastically, and stoked with the group shots. Thanks again for your time and assistance with these.
David Bennett
Mirvac
Monash University
Dear Irene, thank you so much for your work at the event yesterday. You were highly professional, helpful, directive where necessary and a delight to work with. I would love to work with you again! Thank you so much!
Jane Tiller
Monsanto
Morgan Stockbroking
Morris Walker
Irene – the photos are just fantastic! Thank you. Creative, innovative, service and client focussed. Irene has worked with Morris Walker for nearly 15 years and delivers exceptional outcomes for every project, on brief, on time and on budget.
Danielle Morris
MSCAN
Oh wow!! The photos are amazing. You’re so incredibly good at what you do. Thank you.
Tamara Dawson
MSS Security
MTAA Super
I just want to send a huge thank you for being so fantastic to work with and producing such quality work.
Bridie Milne
Multiplex
Murray Darling Basin Authority (MDBA)
Murrays Australia
Musica Viva
MXA Consulting
NAB
National Association for the Visual Arts (NAVA)
National Australia Day Council
National Convention Centre (NCC)
We are eternally grateful that your schedule was juggled to manage our short lead in request. Look forward to seeing your magic.
Carla Huetter
National Farmers Federation (NFF)
National Film and Sound Archive (NFSA)
National Health and Medical Research Centre (NHMRC)
Thank you so much Irene for sending these through so quickly – you’re the best – love working with you.
Carly Taylor
National Library of Australia
Thanks again for your assistance with this one, Irene. The images are excellent!
Ben Pratten
National Museum of Australia
Thanks for your prompt response. I have downloaded the images and they all look great – thanks again for all your work. Much appreciated.
Kaye Keogh
National Press Club
National Rifle Association of Australia (NRAA)
National Seniors Australia
Received thanks and all are amazing! We’re so happy with how they’ve all turned out.
Anna Townend
National Skills Commission
National Stroke Foundation
Netball Australia
Nexus Public Affairs
The photos are fantastic, as always.
Addison Ridge
NRMA
Open Universities Australia
Optometry Australia
Oracle Systems
Ovarian Cancer Australia
Oxfam
P&O
Palliative Care Australia
We are extremely pleased with the photos and the level of professionalism.
Gretchen Irvine
Pharmaceutical Society of Australia (PSA)
Philanthropy Australia
It was great working with you, I loved your sense of humour – I felt like I’d known you forever!
Ruth Heenan
Phillips Fox
Plant Health
Thank you for all you attention to detail. Great selection of portraits of our CEO as well.
Louise Radloff
PricewaterhouseCoopers
Property Council
Qantas
Real Estate Institute of Australia (REIA)
Red Meat and Livestock
Awww – thank you so much for all your hard work Irene – all the photos are fabulous!
Sarah Porter
Restaurant & Catering Australia
We always love having you at our events
Fee Tufevski
Richard Ellis
Rio Tinto
Roads & Traffic Authority (RTA)
Royal Australasian College of Physicians (RACP)
Thanks again to Irene for her work on the day – her professional conduct and ability to anticipate our needs made her an absolute pleasure to work with, and the photos themselves are great!
Renata Houen
Royal Life Saving Society
Thanks so much for covering our event this week. You did great with so many great photos. Appreciate working with you and how easy it is to work with you – year in – year out. I always feel so relieved when I know you are covering our event. THANK YOU. THANK YOU. THANK YOU.
Monique Sharp
SBS
I wanted to thank you for capturing our Showcase event at Parliament House last week, and particularly for getting the priority image files across to us so quickly.
Marina Saggers
Screen Australia
Screen Sound
Shell
Show Pony Events
Client was wrapped with the photos, thanks again for your excellent service every step of the way – a pleasure to work with you.
Rebecca Moorby
Singapore Airlines
Sir Richard Williams Foundation
The photos are downloaded and are fantastic – thank you!
Catherine Scott
Sky News
Snowy Mountains Hydro Electric Authority
Sony Australia
St George
St John’s Ambulance
Stoke Foundation
Suicide Prevention Australia
Thank you so much Irene. I am so pleased with these images. It was an absolute pleasure working with you as always!
Georgina Beasley
Sun Micro
Sydney Water
Telstra
Thales
The Big Issue
The CEO Magazine
The Endeavour Consulting Group
Thank you, the photos looks great. You did a terrific job last night.
Belinda Selems
The Kid’s Cancer Project
The Office of the Governor General of Australia
The Pharmacy Guild of Australia
I’ve received the files from our most recent shoot with you – they look great, thank you!
Bella Nettlefold
Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA)
Thiess Contractors
Toll Transitions
Tourism and Transport Forum (TTF)
Thanks again Irene, a pleasure working with you.
Bonnie Grebert
Trends Publishing
Triathlon Australia
UN Women Australia
Thanks Irene. Love having you photograph, you are amazing and so easy to work with!!
Angela Wong
United States Study Centre (USSC)
Thank you so much for accommodating us at such short notice at the last two events. The photos are fantastic.
Janine Pinto
Universal Magazines
Universities Australia
University of New South Wales
University of Sydney
University of Western Australia
Vision 2020
We were really appreciative of your hard work and flexibility on the night- the photos were fabulous and thank you for doing such a great job.
Rachel Chan
Weekend Australian
Westpac
Woolworths
