Janyon's new work "Aaahs" for Allianz

Janyon for Continental Cup a Soup

This ad was produced and shot in a super quick turnaround (though let's not make a habit of that!) thanks to the efforts of the production team 

and a fair bit of good luck.

Shot for 303Lowe with producer Sean Ascroft and AD Alaster Spiers 

for their client Unilever.

Styling was by Carlu Siever and Retouching by Todd Sotheren 

@ Creation Theory

Penny Lane's Images In Harpers Bazaar Article, "Dita Von Teese Reveals: How To Feel Sexy Every Day"

To see the full article click here

Photographer Janyon for Toyota

This seemingly simple brief for 

Toyota Australia's Financial Services Group was in fact quite involved.

The complication was brought about by a couple of factors.

Firstly, the ghost car effect was a device chosen by client and creative 

in order to promote the aspirational idea that with the help of TFS your 

dream Toyota could be a reality.

Secondly the requirement was that the final master file would need to be adaptable across multiple print platforms. What was required in short then is a super hi-res square-ish master file. This was achieved by shooting a 32-bit HDR panograph as background plate. This tricky bit of kit was putting it all together, which was expertly handled by Todd Sotheren at Creation Theory

A third little issue turned out to be finding suitable locations which had enough clean sky for headline and space for logo bottom right etc, whilst remaining in keeping with the clients brief.

Other little curve balls included the building site having had a shed full of cement bags dumped in the centre of our location despite all communiations and assurances that all would be untouched…so we spent some time getting a good physical workout getting that lot moved!

Behind the Scenes Footage of Penny Lane's Photoshoot in LA of Dita Von Teese

Andrew Goldie's new images of bespoke tailoring

Andrew Goldie not only photographed these images but was also behind the 

concept and creative direction 

For more please have a look at the article featured in Executive Living: 

http://www.theaustralian.com.au/executive-living/fashion/cool-cuts/story-e6frg8k6-1226823803516

Please call Katy on 0409 285 169 to arrange a time for Andrew to come in for a 

folio showing.

Penny Lane's new images of Dita Von Teese featured in New York's Women's Wear Daily

Please call Katy to see Penny Lane's incredibly beautiful and very big fashion portfolio.

Check out Dita Von Teese's lingerie in Myer in time for Valentines Day.

See the full article on Dita Von Teese teaming up with Bloomingdale's here: 

WWD.com/markets-news/intimates-activewear/dita-von-teese-teams-with-bloomingdales-7422960

Penny Lane for Wheels and Doll Baby

To see more click here

Recent work by Jon Bader for Holiday Inn styled by Jan Edwards

Damien Pleming for 50 Shades of Grey Lingerie

Keep an eye out for these images on billboards and in 'Famous' and

 'New Idea' magazines

Christian Mushenko for Zip Hydrotap

Christian Mushenko's work for Zip Hydrotap has just gone to print. Here's what he had to say about the shoot:

"I've worked with Sherlock Creative shooting some stills for a Zip Hydrotap commercial staring Jamie Durie.  It was shot in a gorgeous house in Avalon which is always a fantastic way to spend the day. I have worked with Jamie before and he’s a friendly and very down to earth guy. The hydrotap itself was pretty extravagant providing boiling water, sparkling water and ice-cold water on tap. That would be very handy in the studio."

- Christian 

Hugh Peachey selected for Lurzer's Archive

Congratulations Hugh Peachey!!!! Who has been selected by Lurzer's Archive for one of the Top 200 Ad Photographers in the world for his image of the smoking girl! Woot woot!!

Chris Barlow and Penny Lane join Contacts Photography

Contacts Photography are pleased to announce that Advertising photographer Chris Barlow, and Fashion and Beauty photographer Penny Lane are the latest shooters to join the agency’s ranks.
After gaining a Bachelor of Arts in Photography from RMIT, Barlow has spent the last 15 years working with some of the biggest brands in advertising, shooting campaigns for American Express, Coca Cola, Visa card, GSK, Telstra and Hyundai to name but a few.

Chris has always been drawn to the process of capturing an image since his first point and click at the age of twelve. Frustrated with the limitations of a crappy camera, he saved up for his first 35mm and was hooked from the first frame. Finally he could experiment with light, depth and texture, a journey that has never ended.

Penny cut her teeth shooting emerging designer labels in Perth, and co-founded a couple of multi-disciplinary design & arts studios that set about a new direction and strength in the small but prolific arts, design & fashion industry in WA.

Relocating to Melbourne, Penny continued to work across the country shooting for prominent International and Australian fashion labels including Wheels and Doll Baby. Her editorial and commercial commissions show her eye for beauty in the details and the importance of the combination of light with texture. Passionate about all things music, Penny has shot portraits for some of Australia’s brightest musicians including Empire of the Sun.

In 2010 Penny won the Photography category of the coveted QANTAS Spirit of Youth Award (SOYA) and went on to spend 2011 working and traveling to different parts of the world including and basing herself in London.  After a stellar and inspiring 3 years in the UK, Penny has relocated to Sydney and is available for commissions.


Chris Barlow:

Penny Lane:

Jon Bader - 5th in a half dozen

new work from Jason Loucas

Jason Loucas for Kikkoman

Brief Us: The Wayside Chapel

The first of Contacts Photography Brief Us projects.

Earlier this year we did a call out to advertising agencies offering our services to shoot any personal initiative projects AD's might be been mulling over in their head. Contacts photographer Janyon and stylist Jan Edwards teamed up on the first brief that came from Denis Mamo at UrsaClemenger.  The campaign is for The Wayside Chapel and it highlights the good work of the Wayside Youth Employment Pathways Project, a project helping homeless youth find employment.

Andrew Goldie joins Contacts

Andrew Goldie is the latest addition to the Contacts Photography stable, bringing the total number of photographers now represented to 10.

Goldie has been pursuing his passion for photography and film since his school days where he discovered the art departments, cameras and darkrooms, and went on to earn a B.A. in Photography from R.M.I.T. University.

On graduation Goldie ventured to London where he assisted and retouched for some of the top photographers in the advertising and fashion arenas. This was followed by a stint in Japan where he began to work on portraits and landscapes for his first solo exhibition "I'm Big In Japan".   

Returning to Australia, Goldie launched his commercial photography career, landing one of his first sizeable jobs for Ikea; a documentary project where he was commissioned to document the 'Australian family home', visiting over 30 families in Sydney, Melbourne and Brisbane. Since then Goldie has hit the ground running and worked with several major clients within advertising, as well as scoring numerous editorial portrait commissions for the likes of the(sydney)magazine, AFR Magazine, Sunday Life and Good Weekend.

Although Goldie shoots a diverse range of subjects, the key theme that resonates throughout his work is a strong understanding and use of light both in studio and on location.

Says Katy Young, Contacts founder & MD: "When I saw Andrew's work for the first time it was clear that he was a true photographer in every sense of the word. His passion for the craft is clearly evident in his personal work, and his commissions across advertising and editorial confirm how incredibly polished and proficient he is."

Whilst continuing his commercial work and creating short films, Goldie is currently working on numerous art projects, having recently wrapped up his latest exhibition, Transformations, at Customs House.

To enquire about Andrew Goldie, please contact the team at Contacts on 02 9331 6620. 

Janyon for MasterCard

Janyon took a brief from McCann AD Celine Faledam to shoot for their client MasterCard.

The concept played on the scenario known to all parents who take their toddlers or young children shopping, and relays the convenience of a swift and easy check out using the PayPass facility before the Little Treasure does some damage in the store.

Janyon suggested a low angle to simulate the child's POV would create additional tension. Celine liked the idea so Janyon recommended a set build to be able to have control of the environment and got in stylist Cherith Crozier to prop style the job and build the sets.

Meanwhile producer Penni nailed the casting and found a little Lola, a five year old with a big personality who took direction well, and whose hands had the right age "look" for what was required.

Everything came together in a relaxed shoot at Hatch studio, with the help of Jeremy Graham who assisted Janyon on the day.

Jon Bader's third egg in half a dozen

Here is the third in Jon Bader's series of half a dozen eggs.