Recognition & artistry
Awards, Features & Publications
I create refined animal portraits for families who want artwork with emotion, elegance and lasting presence.
These awards reflect the care, patience and craft I bring to each session, from fine art studio portraits to outdoor storytelling across Noosa, the Sunshine Coast and the Noosa Hinterland.
Quiet work, carefully seen
Awards are a beautiful recognition, but the heart of my work is always the animal: their comfort, their trust, their expression and the artwork your family keeps.
I create each portrait with a calm, animal-first approach and the same care, whether it is for a private family session or an international award entry.
A step into the professional arena
In 2022, after many years of quietly considering it, I entered my first prestigious professional photography competitions. These were not casual photography contests, but highly regarded industry awards judged by internationally recognised photographers and masters of the craft.
That first step marked the beginning of a new chapter in my work, one built on courage, refinement and a deep commitment to animal portraiture.
Recognition through the years
Open each year to view the awards, memberships and professional recognition behind my animal portraiture.
2025
Australian Professional Animal Photographer of the Year 2025 – Finalist
The New Zealand Institute of Professional Photography – Gold Award
The New Zealand Institute of Professional Photography – Silver Award
The New Zealand Institute of Professional Photography – Silver Award
The New Zealand Institute of Professional Photography – Silver Award
The New Zealand Institute of Professional Photography – Silver Award
The New Zealand Institute of Professional Photography – Silver Award
Australian Photography Awards – Affiliate Member
Australian Photography Capture Magazine Mono Awards – Top 40 in Animals
Published in Australian Photography Magazine Oct-Nov 2025
Australian Photography Capture Magazine Mono Awards – Highly Commended
Australian Photography Capture Magazine Mono Awards – Highly Commended
Australian Photography Capture Magazine Mono Awards – Highly Commended
Asia Pacific Photography Awards – Silver Award
Asia Pacific Photography Awards – Top 20 Finalist
Australian Photographic Prize – Silver Award
Australian Photographic Prize – Silver Award
Australian Photographic Prize – Silver Award
2024
Australian Professional Animal Photographer of the Year 2024 – Finalist
The New Zealand Institute of Professional Photography – Associate of Photography
Australian Photography Awards – Silver Award
Australian Photography Awards – Silver Award
Australian Photography Awards – Highly Commended
Australian Photography Awards – Highly Commended
Australian Photography Awards – Highly Commended
The New Zealand Institute of Professional Photography – Silver Award
The New Zealand Institute of Professional Photography – Bronze Award
The New Zealand Institute of Professional Photography – Bronze Award
The New Zealand Institute of Professional Photography – Bronze Award
The New Zealand Institute of Professional Photography – Bronze Award
The New Zealand Institute of Professional Photography – Bronze Award
2023
The New Zealand Institute of Professional Photography Iris Awards – Bronze Award
The New Zealand Institute of Professional Photography Iris Awards – Bronze Award
Australian Professional Animal Photographer of the Year 2023 – Finalist
The New Zealand Institute of Professional Photography – Accredited Professional Photographer
2022
Asia Pacific Photography Awards – Silver Award
Asia Pacific Photography Awards – Bronze Award
The experience behind the awards
With more than 17 years behind the camera and over a decade of hands-on animal experience, I create high-end animal photography with a calm, animal-first approach.
