I am a practicing visual artist based on the NSW South Coast. My practice is varied including traditional styles of travel, landscape and portrait photography, as well as fine art photography.

My area of research for my PhD explores the use of semiotics and formalist film theory in the construction and analysis of narrative based cinematic photographs to see how they can influence an aesthetic value and convey meaning.

It will also explore how "constructed realities" in cinematic photographs through the use of composites and small scale built dioramas, challenge perception and the theoretical concepts of realism and indexicality.

AWARDS/EXHIBITIONS

2023 - The University Medal - James Cook University

2023 - Nostalgia Exhibition Artly Mix Cultural Space – Sao Paulo, Brazil

2023 - William Thomas Williams Postgraduate Scholarship - James Cook University

2022 - Solo Photography Exhibition (Alonement) - Fern Street Gallery, Gerringong NSW

2021 - Harry Hopkins Memorial Art Prize - James Cook University

2021 - Monochrome Awards - 2 Honourable Mentions (Portrait & Fine Art)

2017 - Australian Professional Photography Awards - Melbourne

2017 - Wedding and Portrait Photographers International - Las Vegas

2016 - Australian Professional Photography Awards - Melbourne

2015 - Australian Professional Photography Awards - Melbourne

2011- Australian Professional Photography Awards - Sydney

EDUCATION

PhD Candidate - James Cook University

Bachelor of Arts (Honours) Class 1

Bachelor of Creative Arts and Media (Photography)