Contact
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About
Peter has had a love of animals for as long as he can remember and growing up he wanted to be a vet. Music has also always been a passion of his. While studying to be an audio engineer, he worked in a recording studio and spent a lot of time travelling with a number of well-known Australian musicians. In his early twenties, Peter’s career took a different turn and he discovered his sales and marketing skills. For more than twelve years, he had a highly successful career in the consumer electronics industry.
After many years of working in this field, Peter made a significant career move that led him to work in the media industry. It was at this time that Peter discovered he had serious and debilitating back condition. Complications following surgery made his condition worse and the end result was that Peter had to stop working. To keep himself mentally stimulated while recovering from surgery and as a means to cope with chronic pain, Peter picked up his camera – something that had been a hobby for most of his life – and he focused on improving his skills. Dealing with chronic pain has given Peter a new perspective on life and on what is truly important.
Peter’s patience and ability to work efficiently in a high-pressure environment is a perfect fit for the field of photography. He is very easy to work with and his work ethic has earned him a lot of respect. He loves collaborating with like-minded, creative individuals, and he relishes a challenge.
Awards
2019
Australian Small Business Champion Awards | Finalist
WPPI Wedding and Portrait Photographers International | Pet/Animal | Third Place
WPPI Wedding and Portrait Photographers International | 1 x Silver Distinction Award
WPPI Wedding and Portrait Photographers International | 4 x Silver Awards
Northern Beaches Local Business Awards | Finalist
SWPP | 20x16″ Illustrative Photographer of the Year | Second Place
SWPP | 20x16″ The Natural World Photographer of the Year | Third Place
2018
AIPP NSW Pet/Animal Photographer of the Year
International Photography Lucie Awards | 2 x Honourable Mentions
Australian Professional Photography Awards | Pet & Animal Category | Finalist
Australian Professional Photography Awards | 3 x Silver Distinction Awards
Australian Professional Photography Awards | Silver Award
St George | Community Volunteer Achievement Award
The Portrait Competition | 6 x Silver Awards
The Portrait Competition | 4 x Bronze Awards
AIPP NSW Photography Awards | Illustrative Category | Finalist
AIPP NSW Photography Awards | Print Handlers Award
AIPP NSW Photography Awards | Gold with Distinction Award
AIPP NSW Photography Awards | 2 x Gold Awards
AIPP NSW Photography Awards | Silver with Distinction Award
AIPP NSW Photography Awards | 3 x Silver Awards
NZIPP IRIS Photography Awards | Gold Award
NZIPP IRIS Photography Awards | Silver with Distinction Award
NZIPP IRIS Photography Awards | 3 x Silver Awards
NZIPP IRIS Photography Awards | 4 x Bronze Awards
Northern Beaches Local Business Awards | Finalist
PX3 Prix de la Photographie Paris | Honourable Mention
International Photographer of the Year | One:Shot Harmony | Honourable Mention
2017
Tokyo International Foto Awards 2017 | Gold Award & Winner Nature - Pets Category
Tokyo International Foto Awards 2017 | Honourable Mention
WPPI Wedding and Portrait Photographers International | 2 x Silver Distinction Awards
WPPI Wedding and Portrait Photographers International | 1 x Silver Award
International Photographer of the Year | Honourable Mention
MIFA Moscow International Foto Awards 2017 | Silver Award
International Photography Lucie Awards | Honourable Mention
Australian Professional Photography Awards | 3 x Silver Distinction Awards
NZIPP IRIS Photography Awards | Silver with Distinction Award
NZIPP IRIS Photography Awards | 2 x Silver Awards
NZIPP IRIS Photography Awards | Bronze Award
AIPP NSW Photography Awards | Pet/Animal Category | Finalist
AIPP NSW Photography Awards | 2 x Silver with Distinction Awards
AIPP NSW Photography Awards | 2 x Silver Awards
2016
SUNSTUDIOS Emerging Photographer of the Year
Exposed
Paw-some Win for Animal Photographer
Pittwater Online News | Profile of the Week
Canon's Best Pro Photos of 2017
Moshcam Photography Awards Exhibition
Bring Your Pet to Sun Day | 2017
Canon Lab | Imagination | 2016
Wide Eyed Live Vol 2 Exhibition | Head On Photo Festival | 2015
Wide Eyed Live Vol 1 Exhibition | Head On Photo Festival | 2014