FAQ

The Image Creation Process

How Do You Approach Image Creation?

My strong preference is to get as much right in camera as possible — composition, light, moment. Post-production is part of the process, but it is not where images are made. Part of this approach is to constrain the image creation process — constraints are a good thing. Without those constraints anything becomes possible and it becomes impossible to determine how far to take an edit and where to stop.

That said, all images are edited in post-production. Post-production is an important part of image development; however, this is not where images are created. As such I mostly limit this stage deliberately to techniques that have direct equivalents in the traditional darkroom: exposure, contrast, white balance adjustments, burning and dodging, tonal adjustments — I aim to not alter what the camera captured in fundamental ways.

Do You Use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to Create Your Images?

I do not use AI to generate or create image content. My images are photographs — they depict things that existed in front of my lens at a specific moment in time.

That said, on occasion I use AI-assisted tools to select areas of an image for targeted adjustments — a task that would previously have required careful manual masking. I may also use AI-assisted tools to remove minor blemishes or distractions from an image — the digital equivalent of spotting a darkroom print. Neither practice alters the fundamental integrity of the photograph.

Do You Shoot Film? Or Digital?

While I shot a lot of film for many happy years, all of my images are now digitally captured. The transition was practical, not philosophical — the discipline and aesthetic sensibility that film instilled remains central to how I work.

Some of Your Images Show Recognisable People. What’s Your Approach to Consent and Ethics?

Street photography has a long and legitimate tradition of documenting public life without the explicit consent of those photographed. In Australia, photographing people in public places is generally lawful — without that protection for photographers many of the most well-known and beautiful images could never have been created. This body of work is made entirely within that legal framework. For a detailed overview of street photographers’ rights in Australia, I refer you to the Arts Law Centre of Australia’s information sheet, Street Photographer’s Rights.

That said, legality and ethics are not the same thing. My approach is guided by genuine respect for the people I photograph. I do not photograph people in distressing or vulnerable situations for the sake of spectacle. I do not publish images that I believe would cause genuine harm or embarrassment to the subject. And when there is an opportunity for a dialogue, I thank my subjects and explain what I do.

If you see me on the street with a camera having taken a photograph of you, you are welcome to approach me and ask me to delete your photo. I will always do so, without question or argument — just be polite, as I will be to you. The same applies after the fact: if you find yourself in one of my published images and would like it removed, please contact me and I will honour your request.

Purchasing Prints

I Like Your Work. Can I Buy Prints?

Yes, you can buy fine-art prints of most of my images. You can tell whether you can purchase prints for an image by the presence of the orange ‘Buy a Print’ button just below the image as you view it by itself. If the button is present, simply click/tap it, select the desired size along with some other options and order. However, please note that I have some images that I do not sell prints for — the Collections and Suites are for sale; the Project images are generally not.

Are Your Prints Made to Order?

Yes. Every print is made to order. I do not hold any stock; there is no warehouse: When you order, the image is printed with great care specifically for you and checked by hand before it ships.

What Paper Do You Print On?

All prints are museum-grade giclée prints on 100% cotton, acid-free, archival fine-art paper. Collection images come in your choice of three surfaces — Canson Platine Fibre Rag (satin), Canson Infinity Rag Photographique (matt), and Hahnemühle Photo Rag Metallic (glossy). Suites are printed on Platine Fibre Rag throughout, so the set stays consistent. You’ll find a full description of each paper on the Paper tab of every print’s page.

Do You Sell Digital Files?

No, I do not sell digital files of my work. If you are interested in licensing any of my images for a magazine, book, etc, please get in touch.

Do You Sign Your Prints?

I do not generally sign my prints, however, I reserve the right to sign my prints in the future. An exception to that are my suites (please see below) — suites are always signed.

Do You Sell Limited Editions?

No, I do not.

I Need Something Special

If you purchase an artwork from my collection, you are supporting a local Australian artist. I am grateful for this — and in return I will strive to be as flexible as practical. If you have a special requirement — for example, if you require a size that isn’t listed or if you want the image printed on a paper other than the three offered — please reach out to me and I will try to accommodate your request.

Do You Add a Margin to Your Prints?

Yes, each print has a generous margin, or presentation border, around it. This margin aids the framing of the print with or without a mat board. The width of the margin depends on the size of the print. Please carefully read the size information on the order page as you purchase a print; it will tell you the image size, the margin, and the sheet size.

Do You Offer Framed Prints?

I have thought about it and I would love to. However, for the moment, the logistics of dealing with a framer along with shipping have deterred me from doing so. However, this may change in future. In the meantime, all prints come with a margin that aids the framing of the print with or without a mat board by your local framer.

That said, if you are interested in framed prints, please let me know — you might be able to persuade me.

Suites

What Is a Suite?

A suite is a set of two or more images to be hung and enjoyed together in an arrangement pre-determined by the artist.

Suites are more than the sum of their parts. They are not simply three or four images bundled together — they are a piece of artwork in their own right.

Each image within the suite is signed and numbered with a suite number designating the suite they are part of. For example, if you purchase my Victoria Cross suite, each print will show the suite number, say Suite 17, at the bottom signifying that all three images have been purchased together. These suite numbers are unique within that suite — no other Victoria Cross suite will be sold with the same suite number.

Furthermore, each suite comes with a certificate and a specification sheet. The certificate signifies that all images within the suite have been purchased together; the certificate will state the suite number and the date of purchase. The specification sheet specifies the arrangement in which the images are to be hung, including their order and distance.

Can I Purchase an Individual Image From a Suite?

Yes, you can. However, please note that you are missing out on the following:

• Individual images are not generally signed and naturally do not carry a suite number;
• Individual images do not come a certificate;
• Individual images do not come with a specification sheet.

In contrast, the complete suite features all of the above.

Even if you purchase all individual images in a suite, you still won’t own the suite.

Does the Suite Number Constitude an Edition Number?

In a way, yes. Just like an edition number, the suite number signifies how many suits of the set have been sold. However, this does not imply any limitation, that is, there is no upper bound to how many suites of a particular kind might enter circulation.

Shipping & Delivery

Where Do You Ship?

I currently ship to Australia, New Zealand, the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom, Ireland, Germany, France, the Netherlands, Belgium, Spain, Italy, Austria, Switzerland, Sweden, Norway, Denmark, Finland, Portugal, Japan, Singapore and Hong Kong. You enter your delivery address at checkout; if your country is not listed there, please get in touch and I will do my best to arrange delivery.

How Much Is Shipping?

Shipping within Australia is free. For international orders there is a flat fee that applies regardless of destination. Either way, the cost is already reflected in the price you see — you simply select Domestic or International under Shipping in the print options and the price updates accordingly, so there are no surprises at checkout. International buyers must select International; I reserve the right not to ship prints to an international address unless the international shipping fee has been paid.

How Long Will My Print Take to Arrive?

Each print is made to order and checked by hand before it ships, so please allow 2 to 3 weeks for your order to be dispatched, plus courier transit time to your address. Every order ships tracked and insured for its full value, so you can follow it to your door.

How Are Prints Packaged?

Each print is packed flat or rolled to suit its size, and protected against moisture and knocks.

What If My Print Arrives Damaged?

Every order is insured for its full value, and I take great care packing each print — but if yours arrives damaged, please contact me with a photo of the damaged print within 7 days of delivery and I will arrange a replacement.

Customs & Import Duties (International Orders)

All prints are dispatched from Australia. Any import duties or taxes charged outside Australia are set by the destination country and are the buyer’s responsibility.