Photographing people is really one of the most rewarding facets of my work.
I truly get to meet some intriguing people from all walks of life.
One such recent occasion was for an assignment for an editorial on fellow Australian, Dr Rodney Lokaj, a medieval philologist and his beautiful 14th century watchtower; ‘I Cerri’, in the Spoleto Valley in Umbria. Continue reading.
I was asked recently by journalist, Annemarie Haverkamp from the De Gelderlander newspaper of the Netherlands, what an Australian photographer, living in the historical centre of Rome would suggest as an interesting itinerary for a ‘Monday in Rome’ feature.
I love stepping off the train at Firenze Santa Maria Novella, the central railway station in Florence.
There is such a wonderful vibe you feel upon arrival, which is almost tangible. The beauty, art, history and romance is everywhere!
It is no wonder Florence is one of the most popular destinations to visit for tourists coming to Italy.
This ever increasing popularity and mass tourism, is not seen as such a favourable trend for some however. Continue reading.
Testaccio has long been one of my favourite hangouts in Rome. Far from the tourist crowds and queues, Testaccio offers a more authentic experience in Rome with some of the best restaurants, markets, bars, shopping and contemporary art scene. Continue reading.
Where to find the best artisan coffee in Rome? With so many alluring and aromatic bars and cafes, scattered amongst the cobbled streets, piazzas and back alleys of Rome, the choice can be endless and overwhelming. Continue reading.
I was very pleased to have met and photographed Count Paolo Marzotto at his beautiful Sicilian vineyard ‘Baglio di Pianetto’ in the picturesque hills of Santa Cristina Gela south of Palermo.
Very much at ease in front of the camera, I found Paolo to be very charismatic, magnetic and energetic, his enthusiasm and optimism, contagious. Continue reading.
If you have the opportunity to venture half an hour from the eternal city to the hilltop village of Tivoli, you will be rewarded with the wonderful experience of exploring Villa Adriana and Villa D’ Este, two World Heritage listed sites on the Tiburtine hills east of Rome. Continue reading.
Where better to indulge your taste buds in some of the best artisan chocolate and confectionery in Italy’s most elegant, baroque city.
Turin, Piedmont, in northern Italy, on the border of Switzerland and France, is renowned for the tradition of hand crafted chocolates and confectionery. ‘Gianduiotto’ chocolate, a sumptuous blend of cocoa and hazelnuts, is the specialty of Turin, having been first invented here in 1865. Continue reading.