In truth…
I’ve been around a while now! I grew up with film completing my Bachelor of Visual Arts in Photography, and my first job was with the (then) brand new lifestyle publication called Brisbane News Magazine in 1994 as the Chief Photographer where I photographed just about everything Brisbane had to offer. In 2001, News International sent me to work at The Times in London and then to the Mirror Group – so I guess you can say, visual story telling and deadlines are in my blood!
And I haven’t stopped shooting since I came home in 2010…
Photography has been my life long passion and it is without a doubt – my purpose!
So what does that mean for my Clients?
Well, for starters a proven experience in my craft with a ridiculous amount of attention to detail. The magic is always in the details…
I will ALWAYS provide you with direction in posing (trust me, not every photographer does or even knows how!), I provide a very high level of customer service as I would expect to receive, I deliver jobs to deadline (if not before!), I get a sense of satisfaction when I can add value with strategic suggestions with different ways to get the most out of your images with design, media trends and marketing insights, I am very happy to share my professional network of referral partners with you if you need a trusted Professional in any field plus inside knowledge to the who, what, where and most importantly, how to GSD at the highest professional level!
I specialize in corporate and executive portraiture, unique personal and business branding imagery, high end commercial and marketing, architecture and interior design, editorial and fashion photography. And I love it as much now as I did then and no two jobs are the same.
I am extremely dedicated to providing individuals and businesses with meaningful and creative photography that tells YOUR story. But before we get too far ahead of ourselves, I listen to learn about what your specific needs are and what you are wanting to achieve in your branding and marketing goals and then, we discuss how use powerful visual communication to showcase who you are and your brand message to reach your ideal target audience – with impact and flair.
Personal and business branding is now the great ‘differentiator’ to your competition and I will ask the poignant questions to develop the creative concepts and directions we need to go to set you apart from the noise. You are always welcome to pop by Lumen Studio for a coffee/ meet and greet with some brainstorming on the side or please feel free to email through a Brief so we work through your concept together.
As we know, sometimes takes a village and it’s important to connect the best Creatives to the right Client so I relish working with an established team of Professional Hair and Make Up Artists as well as Stylists, Prop Masters, Videographers and Media contacts to ensure your project aims are fulfilled to optimum success!
It’s fair to say I have a few stories of my own to tell – the good, the bad and the downright hilarious; quite a bit of valuable life and photographic experience behind me and with that, believe me when I say – you are in safe creative professional hands.
Looking forward to hearing from you soon,
Leah.
