Hi, I’m Andrea.

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I’m a commercial photographer based in Palmyra, Perth and  I’ve been behind the lens for over 20 years.

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It started with jewellery

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“She has profound knowledge of jewellery and understands how to properly light and capture the intricate details of every piece.”

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I grew up in a jewellery family.  My father was a watchmaker.  His sister ran a jewellery store on Sydney Road in Brunswick, Melbourne, for more than 30 years.

As a teenager, I worked in her shop on weekends.  I threaded pearls and replaced watch batteries.  Her biggest lesson stuck with me: exceptional customer service is everything.

She later arranged for me to learn jewellery making from a master jeweller.  I spent every Saturday morning with him for over a year.  When he offered me an apprenticeship, I was proud.  But photography was calling.

I studied Applied Photography at RMIT.  From day one, all I wanted to shoot was jewellery.  It drove my lecturers mad.  Before I graduated, I was already working at AGR Matthey, one of Melbourne’s largest jewellery suppliers.

I moved to Perth in 2011 and built my studio here.

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What I’m great at

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Jewellery and watches.  I don’t just photograph jewellery, I understand it.  I know how pieces are made and what a jeweller is proud of.  That shows in every image.

Product photography.  I love the tricky stuff.  Reflective surfaces, dark or matte finishes, glassware and fine textures.  I shoot for websites, catalogues, Amazon and social media ads.  Studio, on location or lifestyle styled, I can do it all.

Business portraits.  People buy from people.  I create headshots and branding portraits that show who you are, not just how you look.

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What I’m like to work with

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“She has a real talent for making you feel comfortable in front of the camera, and I felt completely at ease throughout the session.”

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I’m organised, responsive and easy to reach. You’ll never wonder what’s happening.

I take time to understand your brief before we shoot. During the session, I’ll often suggest angles you hadn’t thought of. They often become client favourites.

Turnaround is quick, usually within a week.

Camera shy? So am I. My portrait sessions are relaxed and unhurried. 

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