“You don’t take a photograph, you make it.”

Congratulations to these legends — @timrogersofficial, @daveyhellolane, Rusty and Andy — collectively @youami_gbtflou — on their induction into the @aria_official Hall of Fame this week 🎸 ~ I’ve had the absolute privilege of photographing You Am I exclusively for the band over the past 20 odd years, and they never fail to deliver something electric. Every show is full of high-energy, raw emotion and passion which leaves the crowd wanting more. Tim is the ultimate rock ’n’ roll frontman — and a truly great human — and it’s been an honour to capture some of their finest live moments in Melbourne over the years. Their ‘09 Melbourne Cup eve show at the Prince of Wales will go down as one the best live performances I have seen and thankfully I was there to shoot it. • 📸 1 - You Am I, St. Kilda Festival Main Stage (@stkildafestival), 14.02.10 📸 2 - You Am I, Prince Bandroom (@princebandroom), Cup Eve, 02.11.09 📸 3 & 4 - You Am I, Billboard (@billboard_saturdays), 22.10.10 📸 5 & 6 - You Am I, The Forum (@forummelbourne), 03.07.13 📸 7 & 8 - You Am I, the Espy (@hotelesplanadestkilda), 05.11.23 📸 9, 10 & 11 - You Am I, Melbourne Moomba Festival (@moombafestival), 08.03.15 📸 12, 13, 14, 15 & 16 - You Am I, Croxton Park Hotel (@thecroxtonbandroom), 01.10.15 📸 17 - You Am I, Gershwin Room, the Espy, 04.09.19 📸 18 & 19 - You Am I, April Sun Festival, St. Kilda, 22.04.21 📸 20 - You Am I, Prince Bandroom (@princebandroom), Cup Eve, 06.11.23 • • #photographer #photography #streetscene #colourphotography #travelpics #blackandwhite #travel #travelphotography #travelphotographer #momentsintime #streetphotographer #streetphotography #streetphotographers #streetphotographersfdn #yourshotphotographer #natgeoyourshot #natgeotravel #musicphotography #livemusicphotography #ariaawards #youami #rocknroll #australianmusic

@officialasteroidb612 - @thecurtin 14.11.25 ~~ An absolute pleasure last night to see and shoot these legends of the underground Australian rock music scene, Asteroid B-612, including the great @johnnycasino ripping it up on guitar, at the The John Curtin Hotel in Melbourne on their first tour of Australia in 25 years! . No-holds-barred pure and joyous rock ’n’ roll! • • #photographer #photography #streetscene #colourphotography #travelpics #blackandwhite #travel #travelphotography #travelphotographer #momentsintime #streetphotographer #streetphotography #streetphotographers #streetphotographersfdn #yourshotphotographer #natgeoyourshot #natgeotravel #musicphotography #shotokankarate #blackbelt #bjj #jiujitsu . . #melbourne #localmusic #melbournemusicscene #asteroidb612

@acdc - @mcg ~~ A privilege to finally experience this iconic band live. An Incredible show. • • #photographer #photography #streetscene #colourphotography #travelpics #blackandwhite #travel #travelphotography #travelphotographer #momentsintime #streetphotographer #streetphotography #streetphotographers #streetphotographersfdn #yourshotphotographer #natgeoyourshot #natgeotravel #musicphotography #shotokankarate #blackbelt #bjj #jiujitsu . #acdc #acdcfans #acdc⚡️

Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Brown Belt 🟫 ~~ Humbled and grateful today to have been awarded my Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu brown belt by my coaches, Lance and Ken Douglas, in the presence of @australian.elite.team head coach, Ninos Dammo. . Still so much to learn, but I’m incredibly proud of this achievement, and honoured to be the first BJJ brown belt from @Twins Martial Arts and @newportbjj. . Big congratulations to my friend, coach and mentor Paul Egan on being awarded your 3rd Degree Black Belt! Much deserved. . Endless gratitude to all my coaches, teammates and family who have supported me over the past ten years at this wonderful club 🤎🙏 • • #photographer #photography #streetscene #colourphotography #travelpics #blackandwhite #travel #travelphotography #travelphotographer #momentsintime #streetphotographer #streetphotography #streetphotographers #streetphotographersfdn #yourshotphotographer #natgeoyourshot #natgeotravel #musicphotography #shotokankarate #blackbelt #bjj #jiujitsu

Oasis ~~ #oasislive25 • • #photographer #photography #streetscene #colourphotography #travelpics #blackandwhite #travel #travelphotography #travelphotographer #momentsintime #streetphotographer #streetphotography #streetphotographers #streetphotographersfdn #yourshotphotographer #natgeoyourshot #natgeotravel #musicphotography #shotokankarate #blackbelt #bjj #jiujitsu . #oasis @oasis

First ever BJJ comp done ✅ – the @ibjjf 2025 Pan Pacific Championships! Entered the Masters 5 Middleweight division at Purple Belt in both Gi and No-Gi. . I’ve trained my arse off for this the past six months. I always said I’d never compete; too scared of failing, getting injured, or not making a good account of myself. But this year I bit the bullet. I wanted to feel the nerves, the anxiety, the adrenaline of stepping onto the mat against someone I’d never rolled with before. . And wow… what an experience! 💥 The intensity is on another level. . I had two tough, physical matches against very technical opponents, going down on points in both – including a semi-final loss to the 2024 Asian Champion. No shame in that! Both guys were strong, respectful, and gave me a huge learning experience. I went in with a few niggles (including a torn thumb tendon making grips a nightmare), but no excuses, just grateful to test myself. . My goal wasn’t about medals; it was to make my family, my club, and my coaches proud — to fight hard, not give up, and not get submitted (my defence is something I pride myself on 😀). Mission accomplished 🙏 And dropping 4kg along the way was a bonus. . On a lighter note, I did come home with a 🥇 in No-Gi (walkover win – no other competitors 😂). Feels a bit silly, but I’ll dedicate it to my teammates and coaches for all the hours of sweat and grind. . Huge thanks to everyone at @newportbjj and @twins_martial_arts, especially @thegripphysio & Ken, for their guidance and belief. And to my family for their support 💜 . Can’t wait to get back on the mats and keep learning on this crazy BJJ journey. OSS 🥋💪 • • #photographer #photography #streetscene #colourphotography #travelpics #blackandwhite #travel #travelphotography #travelphotographer #momentsintime #streetphotographer #streetphotography #streetphotographers #streetphotographersfdn #yourshotphotographer #natgeoyourshot #natgeotravel #musicphotography #shotokankarate #blackbelt #bjj #jiujitsu #ibjjf . @australian.elite.team

THROWBACK: Fez, #Morocco 🇲🇦 ~~ 2012 • • #photographer #photography #streetscene #colourphotography #travelpics #blackandwhite #travel #travelphotography #travelphotographer #momentsintime #streetphotographer #streetphotography #streetphotographers #streetphotographersfdn #yourshotphotographer #natgeoyourshot #natgeotravel . . #FezPhotography #MoroccoPhotography #MedinaPhotography #StreetPhotographyMorocco #WanderlustPhotography #Fez #FesMedina #MoroccoTravel #TravelMorocco #MoroccoTrip #MoroccoVibes #MagicalMorocco

Irish Boyz 🇮🇪 🇦🇺 @shaymartins866 @macm.artins08 ~~ Dublin, October 2024 • • #photographer #photography #streetscene #colourphotography #travelpics #blackandwhite #travel #travelphotography #travelphotographer #momentsintime #streetphotographer #streetphotography #streetphotographers #streetphotographersfdn #yourshotphotographer #natgeoyourshot #natgeotravel #musicphotography #shotokankarate #blackbelt #bjj #jiujitsu . #dublin #ireland

New Image Drop - Paris (Release 5) ~~ #paris #france🇫🇷 . #ArcDeTriomphe #ChampsElysees #EiffelTowerViews #ParisIcons #CityOfLight #ParisLandmarks #ParisArchitecture #MagicalParis #ParisThroughMyLens #ParisVibes #TimelessParis . • • #photographer #photography #streetscene #colourphotography #travelpics #blackandwhite #travel #travelphotography #travelphotographer #momentsintime #streetphotographer #streetphotography #streetphotographers #streetphotographersfdn #yourshotphotographer #natgeoyourshot #natgeotravel

Solid Wednesday Jitz Sesh💪 ⬜️🟦🟪⬛️ ~~ @newportbjj • • #photographer #photography #streetscene #colourphotography #travelpics #blackandwhite #travel #travelphotography #travelphotographer #momentsintime #streetphotographer #streetphotography #streetphotographers #streetphotographersfdn #yourshotphotographer #natgeoyourshot #natgeotravel #musicphotography #shotokankarate #blackbelt #bjj #jiujitsu