Martin Mischkulnig for 'NZZ'

Martin took this portrait of Palestinian Artist Mona Hatoum which appeared on the Culture pages of the influential Swiss newspaper 'NZZ' 

The title translates to, "A bit like Alice in Wonderland"

Jill Greenberg for Netflix

World renowned photographer Jill Greenberg is available for Australian commissions through Contacts agency.  Please call Katy Young for enquiries (0409) 285 169

Jill Greenberg's images for the original 13 episode Netflix series, 

"Orange is the New Black" 

Synopsis: The story of Piper Chapman (Taylor Schilling), a woman in her thirties who is sentenced to 15 months in prison after she is convicted of a decade old crime of transporting money for her drug dealing girlfriend (Laura Prepon).

Zahn Pithers' family photos

Working as a photographer there is inevitably some down time, during which Zahn Pithers keeps himself busy taking photos of his kids. It helps that they are bloody gorgeous!!

Zahn Pithers for Jenny Craig

Zahn recently shot Dame Edna for Jenny Craig UK, Australia and New Zealand. These lamingtons represent her weight loss, 8kgs in 8 weeks, not bad for a 78 year old!

Zahn Pithers for Jenny Craig

Dame Edna Everidge and Barry Humphries for Jenny Craig.

"These were shot in an amazing National Trust House in Melbourne. Dame Edna had us in stitches during the shoot and Barry was so easy to work with. It was an honor to spend time with one of Australias greatest Living Treasures. This shoot will be etched in my memory for life."

Zahn Pithers

Jason Loucas shoots John and Peter Canteen

Jason Loucas did this shoot of John and Peter Canteen at Carriageworks for the April edition of Gourmet Traveller. Amazing space and elegant food.

Janyon's personal moustache project

"Photographically, I've always enjoyed the portraiture of the era between wars. Subjects seem more self aware and early photography made the notion of having one's picture taken a glamorous status symbol if done to a professional standard. DIY photography was in its infancy of course.

In contrast to this I found some haunting images from the National Archive taken from plate glass negatives captured purely for the purpose of record by the record keepers at Long Bay Gaol. I was inspired by these beautiful portraits of the inmates from all levels of criminal practices, shot seemingly informally but carrying undeniable gravity.

With that as the base inspiration, the whole Movember thing got me noticing how many twentysomethings actually committed to their facial hair growth art with conviction far beyond the hype that comes round every November.

Considering that Movember is also known as contraception month because the significant partners do not always embrace the facial sprouting with the same enthusiasm, I was impressed that there are gentlemen young enough to not even be sporting a wrinkle, that wholeheartedly subscribe to the moustachioed and bearded code.

This got me onto a concept which I'll revisit later, but as these things go, the plan evolved. I went on to discover some gents from a Newtown barber Hawleywood's that go beyond a few period styling cues and live the look and lifestyle as much as modern times allow. No effort is spared in the details and these blokes don't just live the lifestyle, they carry it off with style.


By the way, only one of the subjects in these portraits is styled to the era, the others are wearing what they arrived in. They live the look full time.

You gotta admire the conviction and the effort in that."

Jayon

Stylist: Jan Edwards
Make-Up: Hillary Ho

Welcome back Jeremy Park!!!

Contacts welcomes back photographer Jeremy Park who is renowned for his resourcefulness and high-key imagery.

Zahn Pithers for Jenny Craig

Zahn shot this campaign for Jenny Craig with Mel B in Melbourne. Zahn's assistant, Dan Hilburn (a much beloved Contacts favourite!) also shot and edited the behind the scenes footage. The imagery and video will be used in Australia, New Zealand and the UK to promote Mel's amazing weight loss success on the Jenny Craig program.

"We shot stills in-between takes during the TVC. We also shot Mel at Sun Studios wearing some incredible designer clothing. I almost didn't recognise her when she walked onto the set. She really has lost a LOT of weight. She looks great."
Zahn Pithers

Moving portraits by Jason Loucas

While on an assignment for Gourmet Traveller shooting portraits, the art department also asked if Jason would consider some content for the Gourmet Traveller Ipad App. The results are these moving portraits.


121BC


Westfield


Porteno


Shady Pines Saloon

Ruby Rose portrait by Damien Pleming for Sunday Magazine

Jason Loucas for Tag Heuer

Tag Heuer's "Time For Rebels" Exhibition is currently running in Geneva.
Jason Loucas was commissioned to shoot for this current Tag Heuer exhibition in Geneva.
"Time for Rebels" is a celebration of Tag Heuer's enduring spirit of rebellion. The Exhibition showcases men and women from around the world whom Tag Heuer considers Rebels for their acts, attitudes and what they stand for. The Rebels chosen for Australia are Jamie Durie, renowned landscape designer, author and product designer and Lydia Lassila, Olympic Gold Medalist Aerial Skier.

Damien Pleming's portrait of Dita Von Tesse

Damien shot Dita Von Tesse for Lime Door brands through Style Council.

Zahn Pithers has shot Mel B for the new Jenny Craig campaign

Zahn Pithers has been shooting the latest campaign of Mel B for Jenny Craig. Mel lost 8kgs in 8 weeks. She's doing really well and is on the way to losing another 8.

"We shot at Mark Markson's (agent to the stars) house in Bellevue hill. We shot her in 4 different outfits both indoor and out. She was great to work with, she really knows what she wants and certainly doesn't muck around on set."
Zahn.

The shots are being used in-store, on web and in print throughout Australia and New Zealand.

Steve Baccon talking about his book 'Expressions' on the Today show

Check out the interview on the Today Show

Photos from the launch of Steve Baccon's book 'Expressions'

A great night and a wonderful book! Great idea for a Christmas present... hey hey!!








More snaps on our Facebook page.
Photography curtsey of Rey Estanislao Photography.

Steve Baccon's book, 'Expressions', in the window at Ariel

Steve Baccon's retrospective book, comprising of portraits from the last ten years, is set to launch tonight!!! It was very exciting to see it on display in the window at Ariel.

Hugh Hamilton's portarit of Rove is EVERYWHERE!!!!

"Despite a reputation as being a bit difficult, Rove turned out to be the consummate professional, turning it on for the cameras so well that Foxtel snapped the images up to promote Rove's new LA show....."
Hugh Hamilton

I don't think there would be a single person in Sydney who has not seen Hugh Hamilton's portrait of Rove by now!

Damien Pleming and the remains of bad men...

"I was very honoured to recently be involved in producing an intriguing story about Ned Kelly's remains, which was run in Good Weekend Magazine. It was an incredible experience being present with the bones of Ned and to meet the team of specialists who have studied various aspects of his life and death.
To this day, nobody knows the location of Ned Kelly's real skull. The skull I photographed, believed to be his, until now, is thought to actually belong to Frederick Deeming...A murderer from the same period as Ned who is speculated to be Jack the Ripper."
Damien Pleming

Damien Pleming and Akira Isogawa

"I recently had the pleasure of photographing Akira Isogawa at the Australian Ballet Studios in Melbourne for Qantas Magazine.
Akira designed the costumes for Graeme Murphy's current production of 'Romeo and Juliet'. It was also fantastic directing Senior Artist, Juliet Burnett whilst she transformed a piece of fabric into fluid motion!"
Damien Pleming