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I wasn’t going to post this because I felt ashamed and embarrassed but I’ve really had to remind myself that there is nothing shameful about having mental illness and the more openly we talk about it the more we promote knowledge and understanding. My mental illness’ does not define me however it has been something I have carried since as long as I can remember so whether I like it or not it is part of my journey. To get to the point, sadly my time with the Royal Scotsman was cut short due to the nature of the job being incompatible with my mental heath. Long days in a confined space with little reprieve proved to be the perfect recipe for my brain to play tricks on me. Truthfully I am gutted as I worked my butt off for this job and at its core really enjoyed the nature of the work. As much as I am devastated to have stepped away from something I thought was going to be a long term chapter in my life- I know I have made the best decision for my health and happiness moving forward. No matter how rare and exciting an opportunity something is, it’s okay to choose you. No job, relationship or amount of money is ever worth sacrificing your sense of self. Despite things turning out not as expected I am grateful for this short chapter as I have been able to meet some incredible people and experience some things I otherwise never would have. The people who work on this train create absolute magic and It’s been a privilege to play even just a small part in this Scottish legacy.

Aaannnnnd back to the broke artist life we go ✌️🤣.

#steward

I wasn’t going to post this because I felt ashamed and embarrassed but I’ve really had to remind myself that there is nothing shameful about having mental illness and the more openly we talk about it the more we promote knowledge and understanding. My mental illness’ does not define me however it has been something I have carried since as long as I can remember so whether I like it or not it is part of my journey. To get to the point, sadly my time with the Royal Scotsman was cut short due to the nature of the job being incompatible with my mental heath. Long days in a confined space with little reprieve proved to be the perfect recipe for my brain to play tricks on me. Truthfully I am gutted as I worked my butt off for this job and at its core really enjoyed the nature of the work. As much as I am devastated to have stepped away from something I thought was going to be a long term chapter in my life- I know I have made the best decision for my health and happiness moving forward. No matter how rare and exciting an opportunity something is, it’s okay to choose you. No job, relationship or amount of money is ever worth sacrificing your sense of self. Despite things turning out not as expected I am grateful for this short chapter as I have been able to meet some incredible people and experience some things I otherwise never would have. The people who work on this train create absolute magic and It’s been a privilege to play even just a small part in this Scottish legacy.

Aaannnnnd back to the broke artist life we go ✌️🤣.

#steward

Earlier in the year I had the pleasure of working with my friend @zanabaklava to photograph her @disappointmentmagazine fundraiser party in my hometown of Norwich. Was such a wholesome and aggressively queer event and I got to meet some wonderful humans like this cool kid and creative; @trish.fried.rice ❤️🎨

#eventphotography #queerart #queerevents #norwich

Earlier in the year I had the pleasure of working with my friend @zanabaklava to photograph her @disappointmentmagazine fundraiser party in my hometown of Norwich. Was such a wholesome and aggressively queer event and I got to meet some wonderful humans like this cool kid and creative; @trish.fried.rice ❤️🎨

#eventphotography #queerart #queerevents #norwich

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My gorgeous and talented friend @___mon.sal (@draw.ingsbymon) surprised me with a drawing of my f@ggy look from my birthday weekend 🥹. She was very complimentary but honestly now I’ve entered a new decade l need all the ego boosts I can get 🧓🏻. With the toxic gay beauty standards that exist I’m basically a senior citizen now so I’m very excited to enjoy my retirement xx.

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My gorgeous and talented friend @___mon.sal (@draw.ingsbymon) surprised me with a drawing of my f@ggy look from my birthday weekend 🥹. She was very complimentary but honestly now I’ve entered a new decade l need all the ego boosts I can get 🧓🏻. With the toxic gay beauty standards that exist I’m basically a senior citizen now so I’m very excited to enjoy my retirement xx.

This shot was just a lighting test that my lil’ gen Z pal (who attempts to keeps me young) and shoot assistant @lukemitchell._ helped me out with for my final photoshoot in Australia. Despite the intention of this image, the outcome still speaks to me strongly.

Truthfully I’ve been in a bit of a mentally rocky place lately and been spending a lot more time ticking things over upstairs rather than being present in the moment. It might just be my current context but I see that feeling reflected here. The subject is at what appears to be a party, but is he really at the party at all? His eyes are pensive and thoughtful. He may be merely lost in a fleeting thought? Or perhaps his eyes are sad and wishing they were elsewhere? Is he an ‘other’ in this space? Despite finally being comfortable with who I am, I still sometimes feel this way due to my inability to hide my queerness and my ever so busy brain. I adore the human in this image as he is so shamelessly his authentic queer self, something I struggled with greatly at his age. At 18, I was still cosplaying as a more socially acceptable version of Adam as some part of me didn’t feel like I had licence to exist authentically in a space. When I became friends with Luke at my old coffee shop job I initially took on a bit of a mentor role but in all honestly this lad ended up teaching me so much about myself as well.

I think that’s what I love about Photography and art in general. You can go in with an intent but you can never really control how people interpret your work. An image that was just for the practical purpose of testing my lighting has been able to speak to me months later in a way I never considered it would because of my context in this present moment. Food for thought?

This shot was just a lighting test that my lil’ gen Z pal (who attempts to keeps me young) and shoot assistant @lukemitchell._ helped me out with for my final photoshoot in Australia. Despite the intention of this image, the outcome still speaks to me strongly.

Truthfully I’ve been in a bit of a mentally rocky place lately and been spending a lot more time ticking things over upstairs rather than being present in the moment. It might just be my current context but I see that feeling reflected here. The subject is at what appears to be a party, but is he really at the party at all? His eyes are pensive and thoughtful. He may be merely lost in a fleeting thought? Or perhaps his eyes are sad and wishing they were elsewhere? Is he an ‘other’ in this space? Despite finally being comfortable with who I am, I still sometimes feel this way due to my inability to hide my queerness and my ever so busy brain. I adore the human in this image as he is so shamelessly his authentic queer self, something I struggled with greatly at his age. At 18, I was still cosplaying as a more socially acceptable version of Adam as some part of me didn’t feel like I had licence to exist authentically in a space. When I became friends with Luke at my old coffee shop job I initially took on a bit of a mentor role but in all honestly this lad ended up teaching me so much about myself as well.

I think that’s what I love about Photography and art in general. You can go in with an intent but you can never really control how people interpret your work. An image that was just for the practical purpose of testing my lighting has been able to speak to me months later in a way I never considered it would because of my context in this present moment. Food for thought?

Girlfriend @kaseyturpeinen had never been to ol’ London town before so I pulled out my best ‘Tour Guide Barbie’ impersonation.

A magical 2.5 days was filled with t-shirt weather park walks, pining over Lady Di, eating carby food, pointing at old stuff, Camden Town rummages, petting random cats, laughing at wildly abrupt train announcements and simulating cheesy couples photos 👫.

#travelphotography #londonboy #streetstyle

Girlfriend @kaseyturpeinen had never been to ol’ London town before so I pulled out my best ‘Tour Guide Barbie’ impersonation.

A magical 2.5 days was filled with t-shirt weather park walks, pining over Lady Di, eating carby food, pointing at old stuff, Camden Town rummages, petting random cats, laughing at wildly abrupt train announcements and simulating cheesy couples photos 👫.

#travelphotography #londonboy #streetstyle

Well I’ve never been one for conventional jobs! 🚂🍷

When I’m not behind the camera or creating i’ll now be spending my time exploring the wonders of the Scottish Highlands as a steward for one of the most luxurious sleeper trains in the world! Absolutely thrilled for this rare opportunity to experience a romantic and bygone era of travel.

Stepping into a role that caters to my love of history and the great outdoors whilst also growing my luxury hospitality skills is something of a dream come true and oh boy am I grateful. Full steam ahead! 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

#steward #travel #belmond #theroyalscotsman #scottishhighlands

Well I’ve never been one for conventional jobs! 🚂🍷

When I’m not behind the camera or creating i’ll now be spending my time exploring the wonders of the Scottish Highlands as a steward for one of the most luxurious sleeper trains in the world! Absolutely thrilled for this rare opportunity to experience a romantic and bygone era of travel.

Stepping into a role that caters to my love of history and the great outdoors whilst also growing my luxury hospitality skills is something of a dream come true and oh boy am I grateful. Full steam ahead! 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

#steward #travel #belmond #theroyalscotsman #scottishhighlands

Was probably about time I updated my photog headshots from the ones I took at university since that was a decade ago 😬🤣. A lot of my equipment hasn’t made its way to Edinburgh yet so it’s probably going to be a lot of ‘art for the sake of art’ this year rather than commissions but either way I am excited for the journey ✌️📸.

Shoot assist from @kaseyturpeinen

#studiophotographer #portraitphotographer #80shair #80sstyle #fineartphotography

Was probably about time I updated my photog headshots from the ones I took at university since that was a decade ago 😬🤣. A lot of my equipment hasn’t made its way to Edinburgh yet so it’s probably going to be a lot of ‘art for the sake of art’ this year rather than commissions but either way I am excited for the journey ✌️📸.

Shoot assist from @kaseyturpeinen

#studiophotographer #portraitphotographer #80shair #80sstyle #fineartphotography

Did somebody say ‘Maxi-challenge’ WINNER?! I refuse to ease up on being a @mandymoobs fangirl account and will forever be grateful for the opportunity to help document some of this talented performers runway package for Drag Race Down Under. Miss you Mumma Pig 😘❤️

Did somebody say ‘Maxi-challenge’ WINNER?! I refuse to ease up on being a @mandymoobs fangirl account and will forever be grateful for the opportunity to help document some of this talented performers runway package for Drag Race Down Under. Miss you Mumma Pig 😘❤️

HONEST RAMBLE ALERT (6+ minutes so don’t listen if you’re in a rush 🤣)

I always used to think that people only wanted to see ‘good things’ posted online but in a world that is becoming more and more digital the line between fact and fiction is becoming unclear. For this reason I think it’s important to have moments of truth telling- life is a pretty hard slog at the end of the day!

I wanted to document just some of the real life stuff that’s been going on behind the scenes- the reality of each day between all the ‘pretty adventure stories’ I’ve been sharing.

Lots of love ❤️.

HONEST RAMBLE ALERT (6+ minutes so don’t listen if you’re in a rush 🤣)

I always used to think that people only wanted to see ‘good things’ posted online but in a world that is becoming more and more digital the line between fact and fiction is becoming unclear. For this reason I think it’s important to have moments of truth telling- life is a pretty hard slog at the end of the day!

I wanted to document just some of the real life stuff that’s been going on behind the scenes- the reality of each day between all the ‘pretty adventure stories’ I’ve been sharing.

Lots of love ❤️.

When @thescarlettfever approached me and said she wanted some creative portraits to promote her new space themed performance and outfit I SQUEALED with excitement. This kind of project brief is the reason why I fell in love with photography in the first place.

The first image in this carousel still represents the longest I’ve spent on producing a single image. It clocked up well over 10 hours of my time, first spent in the studio playing around with perspective and my trusty fog machine and then the bulk of my time spent in photoshop layering and blending several different images to create the perfect ‘space-scape’. I think all in all this image contains about 6 different images or 3D renders within the single frame. It was labour intensive but worth every minute 🪐👽🚀.

Gorgeous alien sidekicks: @marccceellaa__ @chloe.jessop

#photocollage #fineartphotography #studiophotography #photoseries #creativephotography #createportraits #portraitphotography

When @thescarlettfever approached me and said she wanted some creative portraits to promote her new space themed performance and outfit I SQUEALED with excitement. This kind of project brief is the reason why I fell in love with photography in the first place.

The first image in this carousel still represents the longest I’ve spent on producing a single image. It clocked up well over 10 hours of my time, first spent in the studio playing around with perspective and my trusty fog machine and then the bulk of my time spent in photoshop layering and blending several different images to create the perfect ‘space-scape’. I think all in all this image contains about 6 different images or 3D renders within the single frame. It was labour intensive but worth every minute 🪐👽🚀.

Gorgeous alien sidekicks: @marccceellaa__ @chloe.jessop

#photocollage #fineartphotography #studiophotography #photoseries #creativephotography #createportraits #portraitphotography

One of the last jobs I worked on in Australia was perhaps one of my most fulfilling yet challenging projects to date. I’m grateful that these beautiful performers are colleagues and friends of mine as they were very patient with me trying to get the perfect shot. The biggest challenge in this shoot was the attempt to make a suburban home look ‘aesthetic’ and as if these image were candid ‘moments in time’ (despite being highly staged and crafted with regular changes made to the lighting, colours and model positioning).

The intention of this project was to create a ‘90’s Black Love’ inspired promotional photo series for @rhythmology_night (an inclusive, cabaret style celebration of urban music and its many facets and expressions). Working closely with event producer @ty_goddard_ , I was directed to ‘focus on moments of intimacy, romance, tenderness, connection and sincerity, shared in the small moments between BlaK and POC individuals against the backdrop of a vibrant house party’.

I’m incredibly grateful for the opportunity to work on a project brimming with such sincere displays of self expression and culture 🖤.

Photoshoot Concept: @ty_goddard_
Photoshoot Assistant: @lukemitchell._

One of the last jobs I worked on in Australia was perhaps one of my most fulfilling yet challenging projects to date. I’m grateful that these beautiful performers are colleagues and friends of mine as they were very patient with me trying to get the perfect shot. The biggest challenge in this shoot was the attempt to make a suburban home look ‘aesthetic’ and as if these image were candid ‘moments in time’ (despite being highly staged and crafted with regular changes made to the lighting, colours and model positioning).

The intention of this project was to create a ‘90’s Black Love’ inspired promotional photo series for @rhythmology_night (an inclusive, cabaret style celebration of urban music and its many facets and expressions). Working closely with event producer @ty_goddard_ , I was directed to ‘focus on moments of intimacy, romance, tenderness, connection and sincerity, shared in the small moments between BlaK and POC individuals against the backdrop of a vibrant house party’.

I’m incredibly grateful for the opportunity to work on a project brimming with such sincere displays of self expression and culture 🖤.

Photoshoot Concept: @ty_goddard_
Photoshoot Assistant: @lukemitchell._

One of my 2024 highlights would most definitely be getting to work with a drag queen who I have looked up to and called a friend for many years. @mandymoobs I’m so glad more people have gotten to see more of your artistry and your personality on #dragracedownunder . You and @freyaarmani did Brisbane so so proud- keep shining your light girlies! ✨🙏

One of my 2024 highlights would most definitely be getting to work with a drag queen who I have looked up to and called a friend for many years. @mandymoobs I’m so glad more people have gotten to see more of your artistry and your personality on #dragracedownunder . You and @freyaarmani did Brisbane so so proud- keep shining your light girlies! ✨🙏

I’m pushing 30 and she’s not a natural ginger but ‘Twink and a Redhead’ is a state of mind okay? 🧑‍🦱👩‍🦰

This little legend took out two titles last night in one of the state’s most respected Drag pageants; ‘Miss Sportsman Hotel’. To say I’m proud would be a considerable understatement. Bella is only in her second year of doing drag and to have achieved this at such an early point in her career whilst ALSO facing the hardships involved with living with a disability every 👏 single 👏 bloody 👏 day 👏 is nothing short of inspiring. I’m going to stop typing now otherwise I am about to have an emotional sob on public transport but @thebellabelle , I love you so much you talented and silly girl, you hold so much power and kindness in your heart, never forget it ❤️

I’m pushing 30 and she’s not a natural ginger but ‘Twink and a Redhead’ is a state of mind okay? 🧑‍🦱👩‍🦰

This little legend took out two titles last night in one of the state’s most respected Drag pageants; ‘Miss Sportsman Hotel’. To say I’m proud would be a considerable understatement. Bella is only in her second year of doing drag and to have achieved this at such an early point in her career whilst ALSO facing the hardships involved with living with a disability every 👏 single 👏 bloody 👏 day 👏 is nothing short of inspiring. I’m going to stop typing now otherwise I am about to have an emotional sob on public transport but @thebellabelle , I love you so much you talented and silly girl, you hold so much power and kindness in your heart, never forget it ❤️

A bit of a big one to accompany these photos from my recent UK trip, but feels very apt to share it now. I wrote this once and it was far too manufactured so I decided I should start again and just say this in the most unfiltered and Adam way I can- so here goes! If I have learnt anything from the past year it is to trust myself more and say yes to more rather than finding all the reasons I shouldn’t. Granted, this doesn’t always work in one’s favour but it definitely teaches you that you’re capable of more than you might give yourself credit for.

Next month I will be bidding Brisbane adieu and finalising plans to move over to the UK for an extended period. This may seem sudden however this has in the back of my mind for a while- I just hadn’t been ready to act on it until now. A chapter of stillness and familiarity after what had been a very turbulent 2023 was needed. That said, there was something about my recent trip back this time that really allowed me to feel at peace and find mental clarity. To be able to independently reconnect with the place I’m from, old friends and family made me realise how important it is for me to spend some time over there as an adult. I adore Australia but can’t help but feel like I have this wildcard called ‘dual citizenship’ that I haven’t fully played yet. I recognise this is a privilege not many will have even in a lifetime so I feel I owe it to myself to experience the UK as a more formed version of myself, even if it’s just for a few years.

SEQ has been home for the past decade so this is going to be a big change. Although I’m excited for a new adventure I feel incredibly heavy hearted to be leaving behind a beautiful network of friends as well as my immediate family who reside in NSW. In spite of the sadness, so much has lined up in a wonderfully poetic way to confirm to me this is the correct next step. There are an awful lot of feelings floating around my head here currently (somehow even more than normal haha) but the biggest thing that sticks out is gratitude. Grateful to have shared my time here with some absolutely stellar humans. I want to give so many big hugs before I go so please don’t be shy. Thanks fam ❤️

A bit of a big one to accompany these photos from my recent UK trip, but feels very apt to share it now. I wrote this once and it was far too manufactured so I decided I should start again and just say this in the most unfiltered and Adam way I can- so here goes! If I have learnt anything from the past year it is to trust myself more and say yes to more rather than finding all the reasons I shouldn’t. Granted, this doesn’t always work in one’s favour but it definitely teaches you that you’re capable of more than you might give yourself credit for.

Next month I will be bidding Brisbane adieu and finalising plans to move over to the UK for an extended period. This may seem sudden however this has in the back of my mind for a while- I just hadn’t been ready to act on it until now. A chapter of stillness and familiarity after what had been a very turbulent 2023 was needed. That said, there was something about my recent trip back this time that really allowed me to feel at peace and find mental clarity. To be able to independently reconnect with the place I’m from, old friends and family made me realise how important it is for me to spend some time over there as an adult. I adore Australia but can’t help but feel like I have this wildcard called ‘dual citizenship’ that I haven’t fully played yet. I recognise this is a privilege not many will have even in a lifetime so I feel I owe it to myself to experience the UK as a more formed version of myself, even if it’s just for a few years.

SEQ has been home for the past decade so this is going to be a big change. Although I’m excited for a new adventure I feel incredibly heavy hearted to be leaving behind a beautiful network of friends as well as my immediate family who reside in NSW. In spite of the sadness, so much has lined up in a wonderfully poetic way to confirm to me this is the correct next step. There are an awful lot of feelings floating around my head here currently (somehow even more than normal haha) but the biggest thing that sticks out is gratitude. Grateful to have shared my time here with some absolutely stellar humans. I want to give so many big hugs before I go so please don’t be shy. Thanks fam ❤️

Photographic evidence of Nanny and Grandad spending time with their troublemaker grandson #parkour 🤣

Photographic evidence of Nanny and Grandad spending time with their troublemaker grandson #parkour 🤣

Birthday weekend vibes were ruddy delightful! A perfect mix of wholesome, chaotic and silly. Thank you everyone for the lovely wishes and those who joined me on my escapades✌️. Last year of my 20s lessss gooo 🙂🙃.

Birthday weekend vibes were ruddy delightful! A perfect mix of wholesome, chaotic and silly. Thank you everyone for the lovely wishes and those who joined me on my escapades✌️. Last year of my 20s lessss gooo 🙂🙃.

So incredibly touched that my lil’ freelance photography business for being nominated for a real life grown up award 🥹! Thank you so much to those who nominated me for the @brisbane.pride ‘Artist of the Year’ category for the 63rd Queen’s Ball.

After countless knock backs from photography job applications and interviews in the years following my graduation I’ve always tried to keep my freelance business afloat in the background to not lose sight of my passion and to keep my skills sharp. I’ve still got so much to learn and a backlog of projects to sink my teeth into but I am so grateful to be able to be working with so many other beautiful creatives and queer artists here in Meanjin. Despite some weeks being absolutely chaotic and stressful trying to manage 3 jobs, It fills my lil’ heart with so much joy to highlight some of Brisbane’s wonderful queer community through my photography.

This is a little highlights reel of some of the work I’ve produced in the past year. If you’ve worked with me or enjoyed my photography and design I would appreciate you chucking a vote my way. There are many fabulous artists in this category though so please follow your heart ❤️.

LINK IN BIO (You don’t have to vote in every category but I do recommend voting for as many of the gorgeous humans nominated as you can! It’s important to acknowledge the hard working people that make up our vibrant queer community).

So incredibly touched that my lil’ freelance photography business for being nominated for a real life grown up award 🥹! Thank you so much to those who nominated me for the @brisbane.pride ‘Artist of the Year’ category for the 63rd Queen’s Ball.

After countless knock backs from photography job applications and interviews in the years following my graduation I’ve always tried to keep my freelance business afloat in the background to not lose sight of my passion and to keep my skills sharp. I’ve still got so much to learn and a backlog of projects to sink my teeth into but I am so grateful to be able to be working with so many other beautiful creatives and queer artists here in Meanjin. Despite some weeks being absolutely chaotic and stressful trying to manage 3 jobs, It fills my lil’ heart with so much joy to highlight some of Brisbane’s wonderful queer community through my photography.

This is a little highlights reel of some of the work I’ve produced in the past year. If you’ve worked with me or enjoyed my photography and design I would appreciate you chucking a vote my way. There are many fabulous artists in this category though so please follow your heart ❤️.

LINK IN BIO (You don’t have to vote in every category but I do recommend voting for as many of the gorgeous humans nominated as you can! It’s important to acknowledge the hard working people that make up our vibrant queer community).

This time last year I was in the studio with this the beauty that is @willow.bne capturing this look. It's honestly been one of my favourite shoots to date. It was a bit of a scramble coming up with a concept and style in a matter of days but we put our heads together and it all just seemed to fall into place. More to come from this series soon 🥀❤️

#StudioPhotography #Photography #Art #Aesthetic #Fashion #QueerStyle #QueerFashion #Pride #DragQueen #Nikon #Artoftheday #Gallery #Photo #Instaart #Creative #Artwork #MyNikonLife

This time last year I was in the studio with this the beauty that is @willow.bne capturing this look. It's honestly been one of my favourite shoots to date. It was a bit of a scramble coming up with a concept and style in a matter of days but we put our heads together and it all just seemed to fall into place. More to come from this series soon 🥀❤️

#StudioPhotography #Photography #Art #Aesthetic #Fashion #QueerStyle #QueerFashion #Pride #DragQueen #Nikon #Artoftheday #Gallery #Photo #Instaart #Creative #Artwork #MyNikonLife

Spent most of the weekend daydreaming about being back on the road with @savannahfry again and finding an original 1970s photobooth to play with 😍📸

Don’t judge the expressions too harshly, we had no idea when it was going to go off 🤣

Spent most of the weekend daydreaming about being back on the road with @savannahfry again and finding an original 1970s photobooth to play with 😍📸

Don’t judge the expressions too harshly, we had no idea when it was going to go off 🤣

Happy International Women’s Day 2024!
I wanted to make a post highlighting all the women who have profoundly impacted my life but then I realised there is far too many to capture in Instagram’s 10 image limit on carousel posts. So instead for this post I wanted to highlight my best friend @brydiegardyne who has been in my life for 17 years this year. When studying photography at university it felt so natural for me to reach out to the women in my life to be my muse. On this particular day Brydie had received some tough news and had really gone through it. Being the strong woman and friend she is, she still happily let me slap some heavy makeup on her and modelled for hours for another one of my ‘out there photoshoot concepts’. Brydie thank you for always being such an unwavering support in my life. Despite the tough times that life brings you continue to always show up for others.

I owe so much of the opportunity I have today and the person I am to the strong and enduring women of the world. It breaks my heart to think that I will be telling my grandchildren that in 2024 we still didn’t have gender equality, but for that we must not despair but continue to fight the good fight.

#investinwomen

Happy International Women’s Day 2024!
I wanted to make a post highlighting all the women who have profoundly impacted my life but then I realised there is far too many to capture in Instagram’s 10 image limit on carousel posts. So instead for this post I wanted to highlight my best friend @brydiegardyne who has been in my life for 17 years this year. When studying photography at university it felt so natural for me to reach out to the women in my life to be my muse. On this particular day Brydie had received some tough news and had really gone through it. Being the strong woman and friend she is, she still happily let me slap some heavy makeup on her and modelled for hours for another one of my ‘out there photoshoot concepts’. Brydie thank you for always being such an unwavering support in my life. Despite the tough times that life brings you continue to always show up for others.

I owe so much of the opportunity I have today and the person I am to the strong and enduring women of the world. It breaks my heart to think that I will be telling my grandchildren that in 2024 we still didn’t have gender equality, but for that we must not despair but continue to fight the good fight.

#investinwomen

THE ERAS TOUR ✨🪩🤠

That was honestly one of the most joyous, overstimulating and incredible nights of my life! I know a lot of people think that this is all a lot of hype over one person and yes in some ways it is BUT with how things are in the world at the moment to experience just an evening of pure magic and escapism with so many excited and colourful people felt like a welcome ray of light.

Major shoutout to my dear friend and roadtrip buddy @savannahfry for surprising me with a ticket after 2 failed attempts to purchase one myself. Savannah wasn’t even able to get a ticket herself but planned this roadie adventure with me and partied out the front of the stadium with many others that missed out like an absolute trooper. Savannah you are one of the kindest angels I’ve ever met and I’m so so grateful for your friendship. Thank you isn’t enough ❤️. More silly adventures in ‘24 please!

THE ERAS TOUR ✨🪩🤠

That was honestly one of the most joyous, overstimulating and incredible nights of my life! I know a lot of people think that this is all a lot of hype over one person and yes in some ways it is BUT with how things are in the world at the moment to experience just an evening of pure magic and escapism with so many excited and colourful people felt like a welcome ray of light.

Major shoutout to my dear friend and roadtrip buddy @savannahfry for surprising me with a ticket after 2 failed attempts to purchase one myself. Savannah wasn’t even able to get a ticket herself but planned this roadie adventure with me and partied out the front of the stadium with many others that missed out like an absolute trooper. Savannah you are one of the kindest angels I’ve ever met and I’m so so grateful for your friendship. Thank you isn’t enough ❤️. More silly adventures in ‘24 please!

I had the privilege of celebrating with and photographing the gorgeous @caitling_k for her 30th Birthday. About 15 of us stayed at a wonderful place just out of Maleny, it was aggressively hot but aggressively queer and fun. I thought it was a perfect opportunity to bring my camera, some lights and set up a photo wall 🥳.

I had the privilege of celebrating with and photographing the gorgeous @caitling_k for her 30th Birthday. About 15 of us stayed at a wonderful place just out of Maleny, it was aggressively hot but aggressively queer and fun. I thought it was a perfect opportunity to bring my camera, some lights and set up a photo wall 🥳.

New Years shenanigans! Gay disco rollerblading (it was as camp as it sounds), family time, reunions with old friends, commencing my 'sk8ing era' and spending some time soaking up the natural beauty of my old stomping ground.

An honest moment. It's been both heartwarming and confronting to see everyone's 2023 highlights reels filled with achievement, love and adventures. For anyone feeling like that hasn't been your reality in '23 please remember that is okay too. Sometimes the hard years make the good years taste sweeter and they help us grow in ways we didn't think we needed. 2023 was up there with one of the hardest years to date for me but I'm feeling ever grateful for the friends and family in my life that have shown up and been there for me time and time again.

Life's a hard game and it's full of diversions and pressures but at its core all we REALLY need to do is look after each other. 2024 for love please!

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New Years shenanigans! Gay disco rollerblading (it was as camp as it sounds), family time, reunions with old friends, commencing my 'sk8ing era' and spending some time soaking up the natural beauty of my old stomping ground.

An honest moment. It's been both heartwarming and confronting to see everyone's 2023 highlights reels filled with achievement, love and adventures. For anyone feeling like that hasn't been your reality in '23 please remember that is okay too. Sometimes the hard years make the good years taste sweeter and they help us grow in ways we didn't think we needed. 2023 was up there with one of the hardest years to date for me but I'm feeling ever grateful for the friends and family in my life that have shown up and been there for me time and time again.

Life's a hard game and it's full of diversions and pressures but at its core all we REALLY need to do is look after each other. 2024 for love please!

#1970s #70s #disco #nye23 #newyears #vintage #photographer #vintagemenswear

It’s Christmas party season!! And by that I mean I have been invited to ‘a’ party, but there’s still time yeah?! 😅

So ya know If you want a flamboyant candy cane man at your festive gatherings then feel free to hit me up. I’m a cheap drunk and will happily sample your festive cooking.

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It’s Christmas party season!! And by that I mean I have been invited to ‘a’ party, but there’s still time yeah?! 😅

So ya know If you want a flamboyant candy cane man at your festive gatherings then feel free to hit me up. I’m a cheap drunk and will happily sample your festive cooking.

#1950s #50s #teddyboy #vintagechristmas #1960s #60s #vintage #photographer #vintagemenswear

A tired but grateful boy! Have just clocked in 18 hours in the new studio over the past few days with 2 pups, 1 handler, 7 drag performers and whole load of drained batteries (including my own now). I have an absolutely full heart nonetheless. Love being a part of and working with the queer community here in Brisbane, my life is so aggressively rainbow now that I forget we are still considered a ‘minority’. Let’s continue that energy in ‘24.

My commissions are closed for the rest of the year now while I spend some quality time with photoshop but please DM me if you’d like to collab in the new year 📷.

A tired but grateful boy! Have just clocked in 18 hours in the new studio over the past few days with 2 pups, 1 handler, 7 drag performers and whole load of drained batteries (including my own now). I have an absolutely full heart nonetheless. Love being a part of and working with the queer community here in Brisbane, my life is so aggressively rainbow now that I forget we are still considered a ‘minority’. Let’s continue that energy in ‘24.

My commissions are closed for the rest of the year now while I spend some quality time with photoshop but please DM me if you’d like to collab in the new year 📷.

This was one of the first big collaborations I did with my Good Judy and now long term collaborator @savannahfry. We spent a good few months working on a concept, sewing these outfits and building this set to create this draggy Edwardian era fantasy. We've improved a lot in our crafts since this photo was taken in '21 but I will always have a place for it in my heart as it represents the start of a wonderful relationship that has benefitted us both as creatively and as people ❤️💙.

This was one of the first big collaborations I did with my Good Judy and now long term collaborator @savannahfry. We spent a good few months working on a concept, sewing these outfits and building this set to create this draggy Edwardian era fantasy. We've improved a lot in our crafts since this photo was taken in '21 but I will always have a place for it in my heart as it represents the start of a wonderful relationship that has benefitted us both as creatively and as people ❤�️💙.

She's blue (Da Ba Dee)

Some fun studio work I created with Brisbane drag artist @roxanneishere last year 💙

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She's blue (Da Ba Dee)

Some fun studio work I created with Brisbane drag artist @roxanneishere last year 💙

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An oldie but a goodie! This 'grunge does glamour' portrait session with the uber talented ‘Rupaul’s Drag Race Down Under’ superstar @thebeverlykills back in '21. Grateful to also call this one a friend and colleague ❤️🖤

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An oldie but a goodie! This 'grunge does glamour' portrait session with the uber talented ‘Rupaul’s Drag Race Down Under’ superstar @thebeverlykills back in '21. Grateful to also call this one a friend and colleague ❤️🖤

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My favourite shot from a portrait session with the fierce and fervent @thewilhelminaeffect 💚

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My favourite shot from a portrait session with the fierce and fervent @thewilhelminaeffect 💚

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Zany portraiture and poster design I did last year for comedian, publicist and my friend @thomasbleach 💙. Chuck this good egg a follow!

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Zany portraiture and poster design I did last year for comedian, publicist and my friend @thomasbleach 💙. Chuck this good egg a follow!

#PosterDesign #DesignEverywhere #GraphicDesign #Photography #PortraitPhotography #Art #Aesthetic #QueerStyle #QueerFashion #LGBTQ #Pride #Design #Nikon

I’m going to endeavour to be a good lil’ creative and upload more of my work and general life adventures here!

This is one of my favourite shots from a recent studio session for the @mandistuckshop design challenge. @dixiedrag looks absolutely phenomenal in her haute couture creation made purely from unconventional materials. Was a privilege to shoot this work of art 🖼.

I’m going to endeavour to be a good lil’ creative and upload more of my work and general life adventures here!

This is one of my favourite shots from a recent studio session for the @mandistuckshop design challenge. @dixiedrag looks absolutely phenomenal in her haute couture creation made purely from unconventional materials. Was a privilege to shoot this work of art 🖼.

Throw back to one of my favourite shoots for the @queerprivilege 2019 Scratchdown Ball. Got to work with some amazing queer artists for this Studio 54 inspired shoot 💃.

Throw back to one of my favourite shoots for the @queerprivilege 2019 Scratchdown Ball. Got to work with some amazing queer artists for this Studio 54 inspired shoot 💃.

Throwback to one of my favourite shoots for the @queerprivilege 2019 Scratchdown Ball. Got to work with some amazing queer artists for this Studio 54 inspired shoot ✨.

Throwback to one of my favourite shoots for the @queerprivilege 2019 Scratchdown Ball. Got to work with some amazing queer artists for this Studio 54 inspired shoot ✨.

Throw back to one of my favourite shoots for the @queerprivilege 2019 Scratchdown Ball. Got to work with some amazing queer artists for this Studio 54 inspired shoot 🕺.

Throw back to one of my favourite shoots for the @queerprivilege 2019 Scratchdown Ball. Got to work with some amazing queer artists for this Studio 54 inspired shoot 🕺.

WHITE WALL PROMOS
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WHITE WALL PROMOS
Are you an artist or performer looking for clean and professional images for your folio? Book your studio session now! 📸

Always a pleasure working with my beautiful friend and collaborator @_misbeehive_. She absolutely slayed this 60s inspired shoot 😍.

Always a pleasure working with my beautiful friend and collaborator @_misbeehive_. She absolutely slayed this 60s inspired shoot 😍.

A photograph from a recent shoot with the talented, Brisbane based actress; Samantha Sherrin. Get in touch if you are interested in booking your own headshots 📸✨💄.

A photograph from a recent shoot with the talented, Brisbane based actress; Samantha Sherrin. Get in touch if you are interested in booking your own headshots 📸✨💄.

The third and final image from my sixties inspired triptych featuring the gorgeous @_misbeehive_ . Full collection from this shoot will be up on my website very soon. Link in bio 💅.

The third and final image from my sixties inspired triptych featuring the gorgeous @_misbeehive_ . Full collection from this shoot will be up on my website very soon. Link in bio 💅.

The second image from my sixties inspired triptych; Pieces of Priscilla.

The second image from my sixties inspired triptych; Pieces of Priscilla.

What an absolute joy it was to work with this gorgeous Pinup model @_misbeehive_. This is the first image from our sixties inspired triptych; Pieces of Priscilla.

What an absolute joy it was to work with this gorgeous Pinup model @_misbeehive_. This is the first image from our sixties inspired triptych; Pieces of Priscilla.

An image from my 2017 photo series; Self-Inflicted. Complete work at adambradfordcreative.com @theargus_qca 🌹❤️.

An image from my 2017 photo series; Self-Inflicted. Complete work at adambradfordcreative.com @theargus_qca 🌹❤️.

‘Dissociative Dreaming’; an investigative piece created in response to the work conducted on the unconscious mind by analytical psychologist Carl Jung.
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‘Dissociative Dreaming’; an investigative piece created in response to the work conducted on the unconscious mind by analytical psychologist Carl Jung.
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A portrait of the gorgeous @annaabananaa_xo from my photo series; Self-Inflicted.
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A portrait of the gorgeous @annaabananaa_xo from my photo series; Self-Inflicted.
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To what extent does queer fashion challenge society's predominant gender binary? Link in bio.
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