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April Gillies | Commercial Product Photographer
*Premium FMCG visuals that connect & drive growth
*Product • Food • Lifestyle • Motion
*Sunshine Coast, available everywhere
*DM to book your next shoot

Clean, conversion-focused and completely on brand.Whether it's styled storytelling or sharp e-commerce shots, your produ...
16/10/2025

Clean, conversion-focused and completely on brand.

Whether it's styled storytelling or sharp e-commerce shots, your product imagery should do more than just look good - it should work hard behind the scenes to drive results.

These recent projects show two approaches - one minimal and elevated for a skincare brand, the other crisp and informative for an accessories label. Different outcomes, same goal: helping the product stand out and sell, especially during high-stakes retail moments like Black Friday.

✨ Save this for inspo or reach out if you need something similar.

📣 Are you still pulling together content for your 2025 Black Friday sales campaign?You’re not alone - October’s when the...
13/10/2025

📣 Are you still pulling together content for your 2025 Black Friday sales campaign?

You’re not alone - October’s when the scramble starts. But last-minute doesn’t have to mean low quality.

I’ve got a few final shoot spots left before 31 October - and I’m here to help you create visuals that are:

✔️ Brand-aligned
✔️ Strategically styled
✔️ Ready to convert

Whether it's ecomm updates or campaign-ready content, let’s make your product shine when it matters most.

📩 DM to lock in your shoot before it's too late!

From studio to screen - swipe to see how this festive campaign came to life.Back in June we wrapped a 5-day full-service...
22/09/2025

From studio to screen - swipe to see how this festive campaign came to life.

Back in June we wrapped a 5-day full-service shoot for Ellar Boutique’s Christmas range, and the final visuals are now live across their website and campaigns.

This project included everything from creative direction, prop and food styling, custom set builds for product and lifestyle scenes, and professional lighting - all captured in our commercial Sunshine Coast studio with the client on set.

Across the shoot, we produced:
🎁 Styled product imagery
📸 E-commerce photography
🏡 Lifestyle content
💻 Campaign-ready assets for web, social, and more

It’s one thing to create beautiful imagery - it’s another to ensure it lands exactly where it needs to, with impact.

🎄 Currently booking for November/December festive and summer campaigns. Let’s bring your brand to life.

👉 Swipe through for the full creative journey - from behind-the-scenes to final website placement. Thanks to @jamiehumbyfoodstylist!

Professional headshots now available: studio-based sessions, shot here on the Sunshine Coast.To complement the product p...
03/06/2025

Professional headshots now available: studio-based sessions, shot here on the Sunshine Coast.

To complement the product photography we create for brands, we're now offering a limited number of studio headshot sessions each month - ideal for business owners, founders, and teams who need clean, consistent portraits for professional use.

These sessions are:
✔ Quick and relaxed
✔ Professionally lit, backdrop-based (multiple options)
✔ Ideal for websites, LinkedIn, media use, and internal profiles

If your current photo is a cropped team pic or something taken years ago (we’ve all been there!), this is an easy way to refresh it.

📍Sunshine Coast Studio
📩 View package details on the link in bio, or send a DM to enquire.

📅 EOFY is nearly here - and if fresh visual content is part of your Q3 goals, now’s the time to act.We’re currently fina...
22/05/2025

📅 EOFY is nearly here - and if fresh visual content is part of your Q3 goals, now’s the time to act.

We’re currently finalising June shoot dates for FMCG and food brands - from e-commerce updates to styled campaign content.

Whether you’re planning a seasonal campaign, launching a new product, or simply refreshing your brand presence - we’ll help you create visuals that deliver impact across digital, retail and social.

✨ A strategic content refresh now means heading into Q3 with clarity, consistency, and creative that performs.

📸 Enquire via the link in bio or DM to chat about what’s possible.

Bold colours, crunchy textures, and a classic Aussie flavour for .official 🍅✨This isn’t just a product shot — it’s a del...
20/05/2025

Bold colours, crunchy textures, and a classic Aussie flavour for .official 🍅✨

This isn’t just a product shot — it’s a deliberate blend of visual cues that drive appetite appeal.

✔️ Fresh produce creates flavour context
✔️ Matte textures and raw surfaces keep the focus on the product
✔️ Lighting highlights the crispiness without harsh glare

In food photography, subtle choices add up to big impact.

Photography by + Food Styling by

Behind every strong campaign is a clear, strategic plan.From concept notes to client planning calls, everything we creat...
14/05/2025

Behind every strong campaign is a clear, strategic plan.

From concept notes to client planning calls, everything we create is mapped with intention — because visuals that perform don’t happen by accident.

Whether you’re looking to:
🔹 Launch a new product
🔹 Refresh e-commerce imagery
🔹 Plan out seasonal social content
— this is the window to align your visuals with your goals.

📆 Now planning our final EOFY shoots for Q3 rollout.
Let’s talk about what’s ahead → Link in bio or DM to chat

Strategic content doesn’t happen last-minute.For brands wanting to hit Q3 strong, this is the moment to plan with intent...
06/05/2025

Strategic content doesn’t happen last-minute.

For brands wanting to hit Q3 strong, this is the moment to plan with intention — before EOFY availability closes and priorities shift.

FMCG teams are using this window to get ahead — refreshing e-commerce imagery, building out campaign content, and preparing styled assets to carry them through the next quarter.

We’re currently finalising pre-July shoots — if refreshed content is on your radar, now’s the time to chat.

📸 Enquire via link in bio or send a quick DM.

I’ve always believed the most effective brand visuals are grounded in authenticity—so I wanted to share a little more ab...
18/04/2025

I’ve always believed the most effective brand visuals are grounded in authenticity—so I wanted to share a little more about the person behind the work.

My love of food started early—by age 8 I was already experimenting in the kitchen and dreaming of becoming a chef. I even studied commercial cookery during my secondary school years before eventually taking a different path.

Before photography, I spent 10 years in the corporate marketing team at Woolworths, one of Australia’s largest food retailers. So I’ve been immersed in the food and beverage space for a long time—both personally and professionally.

Today, that journey has come full circle. With a strong interest in health, fitness, and nutrition—and a deep understanding of how food brands connect with consumers—I now help bring products to life through visuals that feel real, relatable, and strategic.

But there’s more to this work than what happens behind the camera. It’s creative direction, lighting, styling, post-production—and a whole lot of planning and project management to bring everything together. Over the past four years, my studio has evolved into a full-service production space, collaborating with stylists, videographers, and FMCG brands across Australia.

If we haven’t connected before—hi, I’m April 👋 This is the face (and hands!) behind the brand.

Thanks for following along. Let’s connect if you’re planning your next product shoot or exploring what’s possible for your brand’s content strategy.

  – Client Feedback Spotlight“April was a joy to work with – very clear communication and always kept us in the loop. Pr...
16/04/2025

– Client Feedback Spotlight

“April was a joy to work with – very clear communication and always kept us in the loop. Professional service, and the photos are STUNNING.”

“April always knows how to bring out the best in our brand so we can stand out in a unique and impactful way. Totally recommend 💯”

From ecommerce-ready product imagery to lifestyle-led creative, our visuals are designed for digital-first impact — helping brands like Fodbods connect with their audience and boost performance across online channels.

Want to experience the same results?
DM me or enquire via the link in bio.

Address

1/42 Lysaght Street
Coolum Beach, QLD
4573

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 5pm
Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
Friday 9am - 5pm

Telephone

+61433040071

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