Sunshine Coast Photographers

Working and collaborating with top advertising and fashion magazines in Australia and London, Claire is known for her detailed lighting and emotive portraits. Now moved to the Sunshine Coast from Sydney, Claire is continuing her career in photography both in the commercial world and as an artistic pursuit. www.clairereyolds.com

Which began as a hobby, has now become my profession. Capturing important emotions, moments and picturing the exact vision for my clients. Ensuring people can look back for the rest of their lives and relive those moments. That is what I love to do. Do what you love, Love what you do. Ever since I was a child, I was drawn to the lines and composition of things around me. I feel that plays a major role in my profession and benefits my eye when taking photos. People always ask me how I would describe my style of photography. First of all, I feel my previous work should speak for itself. I like to show beauty as it is in the most natural setting. I believe in capturing moments as they happen. I want the people to be seen as they truly are with me being unnoticed. I studied entrepreneurship and leisure management in Rotterdam, The Netherlands, along with some side courses of photography simply out of pleasure. It wasn’t until I moved to Curaçao in 2008 where my hobby became my way of living. While living in Curaçao, I invested time and energy into furthering my education and knowledge of photography. I also became proficient with the most professional camera equipment in the market today. I would like to call myself a journalistic photographer. I try to be unnoticeable throughout the event and capture the moments as they are rather than staging them. Therefore my Nikon 70-200 lens is my favorite and the one I use most often. For some people this probably won’t ring a bell, but with this lens I can capture moments happening from a distance, yet still capture them as if I am close by. As someone who loves to travel, I have had the privilege of shooting weddings in Holland, America, Curacao, as well as other islands in the Caribbean. Now having migrated to Australia in January, I am excited to start up my business again. Also on a smaller note, I want to add, that as a person, I am someone who appreciates quality more than anything. I rather pay a little bit more to know that I have quality and be sure it is good and durable then pay less and regret it after. That, I believe, also represents my work. Because of the experience I have and the equipment I use I may cost a bit more but I guarantee you, quality. Not to forget the service that comes with it.

David has been a professional musician for over 25 years, 16 of those serving full time as a member of the Australian Army Band Corps. David's interest in photography started at high school as a hobby, but over the years the passion grew. In the year 2000 David purchased his first SLR camera, and put well over 100 rolls of film through it in the first 12 months. David became so well known to the local developer that he was allowed in the lab with him and was shown how to use the machines to develop and print his own films. David was entirely self taught until 2014 when he decided that photography was where his career was heading, so in May 2014 he signed up for a Diploma of Photo Imaging through Commercial Arts Training College (CATC) Brisbane and graduated in 2016. During 2016 David also developed an interest in aerial photography/videography and in late 2016 received a Remote Pilot Licence through the Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA). David left full time service in the Australian Regular Army in September 2016, but still maintains a role in the Army Reserve working approximately 100 days per year as a multimedia technician and with Defence public affairs. David's other interests include motorcycling, 4wding, camping and watching motorsports. He is married with six children, so life is busy. David really can't pigeon hole his style of photography, as he is interested in many styles including landscape, portraiture, events, sports, aerial, media and documentary, nature and wildlife, macro and still life. David has much experience as a unit photographer in Army Units that he has been posted to. He has provided many images that have been used in social media and unit history. He still gets excited every time he picks up the camera, knowing that as a photographer he is stamping his own part of history.

Gavin Keats has been a passionate photographer for 20 years, professionally trained with a diploma and a body of work so diverse, you know you are in good hands. An early adopter of digital cameras, experienced with Medium Format as well as DSLR. Gavin is always looking to get the technical aspect of the photography correct whilst maintaining a casual approach and ensuring the customer gets more than they were expecting. Many clients do not even realise the benefits of a world class photographer and it is clear that experience makes the difference! Being a true professional sets the standard and the evidence proves it when you really compare the photographs

Katja Anton is a former award-winning BBC wildlife filmmaker, stylist and a trained and experienced photographer. She is Noosa based on the Sunshine Coast, Australia, and due to her broad media & visually creative background, she can offer a variety of professional photographic services presenting clients with a convenient 1-stop styling/shoot shop from creative portfolios for commercial purposes, to beautiful portraiture using on location and studio lighting techniques to produce inspiring and original images of the highest quality. At Katja Anton Photography the photographic style is relaxed, fresh and flexible, and she is happy to custom tailor packages specially designed for the clients’ individual needs. She loves to explore and has traveled extensively and loves to capture both the big and the minute details to tell a story. “Through my film and photographic travels, I seek to document my own personal experiences, to capture the beautiful and sometimes less beautiful which has broadened my view of the world, and to share with others the amazing diversity out there – there is beauty in everything, but not everyone sees it.”

Reyjohn Gonzales is an experienced photographer who has worked with many clients and customers in the Sunshine Coast Region and Brisbane for the past year and a half. He has experience in engagement, proposal, event, café’s, barbershops, musician, modelling and family portraits. He also has extensive experience in portraiture and product photography, having been hired by companies such as Duke Barber Shop, and Merlo Coffee House.

Brett has covered many facets of photography over his 15+ years in the industry working initially in film and now digital. He has run large studios with a number of photographers in the past covering portraiture and also working in the field. These days he specialises in more commercial photography with a range of assignments coming for editorial and advertising agencies. He works on land and in the water holding a master diver certification and as such shoots underwater fashion. **** NOTE: Only booking with clients over 18 Years Old ! ****

Rachela has been creating behind the lens for over 8 years with an extensive experience in the photography field. Having spent her youth exploring other creative mediums such as painting and writing, inheriting a camera from her father sparked a passion for photo taking that hasn't died since. Her experience as a photographer has as she put its; 'organised chaos' the many years of hard-work in creating a portfolio that takes determination, hardwork and passion. Constantly learning and seeking out to incorporate other forms of creative mediums to create work that is truly unique.

I've been a photographer for 5+ years now, working alongside some of the most influential in Perth. Coming back over to the East Coast this year brings exciting change and with that a huge passion in myself to be working with new brands and styles. I specialise in Portrait and detail shoots but love everything from weddings to landscapes and general in between photography.