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Behind the Scenes: Operating Theatre Photography Lighting Setup

Behind the Scenes: Operating Theatre Photography Lighting Setup

Learn the professional lighting techniques used to photograph medical specialists in operating theatre environments. Behind-the-scenes look at our umbrella lighting setup for Dr MacKay's medical photography session at a Private Hospital.

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Ripple Fest: From Floods to Festival
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Ripple Fest: From Floods to Festival

From flood recovery to creative celebration - documenting Ripple Fest across Rochester and Echuca revealed the incredible resilience of regional communities. Technical challenges, community spirit, and the magic of working with local arts teams combined to create unforgettable photography opportunities.

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Monash Vice-Chancellor's Visit to Alfred ICU
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Monash Vice-Chancellor's Visit to Alfred ICU

Photographing Monash University Vice-Chancellor Professor Sharon Pickering's visit to Alfred ICU provided insights into authentic institutional collaboration. A straightforward look at documenting university-hospital partnerships in Melbourne's healthcare sector.

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Cathy Freeman's Quiet Power on International Women's Day
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Cathy Freeman's Quiet Power on International Women's Day

Olympic legend Cathy Freeman at the International Women's Day Lunch 2025 presented unique challenges and powerful moments. Navigating her reserved nature to create authentic portraits and witnessing the emotional impact she continues to have on Indigenous Australians 25 years after her iconic Olympic victory.

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Women in MedTech Leadership
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Women in MedTech Leadership

The Symposium 2024 where Dr Santosh Kaur's keynote presentation exemplified the changing face of MedTech leadership and the vital role of visual storytelling in healthcare innovation - Monash Institute of Medical Engineering

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Kendall's Comeback at The Alfred
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Kendall's Comeback at The Alfred

Capturing a patient's emotional return to The Alfred Hospital for a critical fundraising campaign, with medical & healthcare photographer Michelle McFarlane

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Front cover and beyond
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Front cover and beyond

My photography was featured in The Alfred Foundation's 'Impact 2023' report.

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Heartfelt Moments:
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Heartfelt Moments:

In the hustle of The Alfred Hospital's Cardiology Department, I captured a momentous occasion. With just 15 minutes to spare, Professor David Kaye, director of cardiology, posed with the Bivacor total artificial heart.

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