How photography weaved itself through my life, from then till now…

I received a camera as a gift for my 13th birthday, same year I completed my first photography course, getting an insight into workings of a camera. Unexpectedly, a year later, my family migrated to Australia and as I struggled to make friends, the camera became my companion. I would take longs walks on the beach, taking photos of the unfamiliar landscapes and plants. That was when I started experimenting with low light and blurred nature photography. Getting sidetracked by an engineering degree, I only returned to photography years later. Half way through the degree I have decided to change my profession to a less conventional one, and enrolled into Bachelor of Visual Art at the Adelaide Central School of Art. Even then camera took the back seat, only doing occasional photoshoots for family and friends, until after graduating I decided to travel and took a year off. I was enjoying the new landscapes and walked around with the camera. As I met people, it turned out that photography was a required profession and I found myself suddenly becoming a ‘real’ photographer. When I came back, I decided to make photography my career and haven’t looked back! Currently I am combining photography with my visual arts practice, as well as offering my services in a broader community to share the messages of people who are making a positive contribution to the world.

Apart from taking photos, I am interested in yoga and meditation. Practice of yoga has changed a lot for me, brining more awareness and presence into the everyday, allowing me to appreciate and enjoy life. Teaching has been even more transforming and I feel very lucky to be able to share this meaningful practice with others. This of course has an impact on how I work with people, and if you’re up for it, happy to guide us through a short meditation before the photoshoot begins to connect with the intention, ourselves and each other.