Even in a crowded bar with a live rock band, I shoot with the mindset of a fashion campaign.

Strong angles. Intentional composition. Body language as styling. Light sculpting the silhouette.
Texture that feels tactile.

I work with movement the same way I would on a fashion set — directing energy, anticipating gestures, using contrast and perspective to create bold, editorial frames.

The result?
Images that don’t just document the event — they elevate it.

Your event becomes a visual statement.
Your performers become icons.
Your brand becomes aesthetic.

If you’re a festival organiser, music producer, fashion brand, or creative director looking for imagery that feels cinematic and editorial — I bring that vision to every production.

Photography: Maria Poleshchuk
Location: King Street, Sydney
Production: @mrandreson4
Host: @chanelleviolette

Working in production gives me a rare and precious freedom — to shoot the way I feel.


Journal

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The Rehearsal — Unit Stills Photography | Sydney Fashion Photographer

Award-winning short film The Rehearsal — production stills and official poster photographed on set.
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Steampunk Victoriana Fair, Goulburn 2025 — The Magic of Tintype Photography

At this year’s Steampunk Victoriana Fair in Goulburn, I assisted my friend and fellow photographer Boris Frantskevich...
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The Heart of Documentary Filming: Cracks in the System

Working as a photographer on the documentary “Cracks in the System” reminded me once again why I love this process —...
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Unification, June 2026

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NGALI resort 2026

Ngali Resort 2026 Australian Fashion Week, May 2025 Eora Country | Carriageworks, Sydney
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Contemporary dance at runway show, AFW Resot2026

A dancer performs during the opening of the Romance Was Born Resort 2026 show at Australian Fashion Week, held...
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Carla Zampatii, runway show

Australian Fashion Week 2025, The steps in front of the Museum of Contemporary Art Australia, Sydney
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AFW 2024, Speed

SPEED AFW2025 RESORT — ELECTRIC SUNS. Behind-the-Scenes & Runway Moments
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Mariam Seddiq, BTS

BTS from AFW 2024. Mariam Seddiq C H R O M A ‘ 24
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Australian Golden Sash Awards

The AGSA (Australian Golden Sash Awards) is a ceremony aimed at showcasing Australian beauty queens who have made the...
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Red Cross Manly fashion charity event

Red Cross Manly is delighted to collaborate with the incredibly talented students from Sydney’s Fashion Design Studio...
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ACC Photowalk

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Street photography experience

Photowalks with Nikon Live
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PIGMENT OF YOUR IMAGINATION

I absolutely agree with Vienne Marrie — it’s always wonderful to meet industry professionals and have an amazing time...
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Surreal Art

Introducing a series of my surrealistic images that manipulate imagination and meaning. Drawing inspiration from the...
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