Thurtell Photography

05/03/2026

Wadaiko Japanese Drummers. Lunar New Year, Southport, Gold Coast.

12/02/2026

Commute. Bourke Street, Melbourne.

Another shot from Melbourne last week.

10/02/2026

CASTING CALL
*** FAMILY NEEDED FOR STOCK PHOTOGRAPHY SHOOT***

I’m after a family of 4-5 (2 parents 35-45ish, 2-3 kids 4-12ish) for a stock photography photo shoot. Hoping to shoot this weekend.

I need to capture shots of a family spending time together outdoors. It can be as simple as walking the dog together!

This is a paid shoot. If interested and available please message me via FB here, or on 0407 654 936 and I’ll supply some more info. Tag and share.

Cheers, Andrew.

04/02/2026

Reflections. Cafe, Fitzroy, Melbourne.

Street photography in colour hits different.
f8 1/100 Fujifilm X-T30iii + XF 27mm f2.8 R WR

24/01/2026

Southport Laneways Photography Workshop. Saturday 28 February 2026. $99.

20/10/2025

HAVE YOUR SAY ON MY 2026 WORKSHOPS!

I’m in the middle of planning my 2026 photography workshops, and I’d love your input.

Whether you’ve joined one of my sessions before or have been meaning to, your feedback will help shape what I create next year — from topics and locations to formats and timing.

It’s a short survey (just a minute!) and your answers will make a big difference in helping me design workshops that inspire, challenge, and truly meet your needs.

You can select as many as you like!

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09/10/2025

Last week I was delighted to work with my friends at the Gold Coast Health and Knowledge Precinct in covering the visit from Queensland Minister for Health, the Hon Tim Nicholls MP.

From world-first spinal injury research led by Professor James St John, supported by the Perry Cross Spinal Research Foundation, to the cutting-edge Project BioSpine project with Assoc Professor Claudio Pizzolato, the visit showcased how collaboration between Griffith University, Gold Coast Health, and industry partners is translating research into real-world impact.

The Minister also toured NeuTex Group, our advanced surgical training and robotics hub, where Dr Laetitia de Villiersdemonstrated world-leading neuro-interventional training and innovation.

Huge thanks to everyone who joined us — including Ron Calvert, Professor Cindy Shannon, Professor Carolyn Evans, Rob Molhoek MP, Royal Rehab CEO Matt Mackay, Perry Cross AM, and Dr Dinesh Palipana OAM — for sharing in this inspiring vision for the future of health.

08/09/2025

Introducing: Forest And Falls Landscape Photography Workshop - https://mailchi.mp/4fb8c7c1bac7/introducing-forest-and-falls-landscape-photography-workshop

Join me at one of my very favourite places, Natural Bridge in the Springbrook National Park for my Forest and Falls Landscape Photography Workshop.

Together our small group will cover all aspects of creating beautiful rainforest images, stunning waterfalls, intimate details and flowing mountain streams - and have plenty of time to discuss composition, filters, long exposures, macro photography and so much more.

Join me at one of my very favourite places, Natural Bridge in the UNESCO World Heritage-listed Springbrook National Park for my Forest and Falls landscape photography workshop.

14/08/2025

On the 29-30 Of July, the Gold Coast played host to more than 350 global education leaders from 15+ countries for a dynamic event exploring the future of international education at the PIE Live Asia Pacific 2025 conference at HOTA.

And for two days, I made my smartwatch work overtime counting steps as I scurried between multiple rooms and theatres go capture all the event action.

This year’s program featured:

* 95+ speakers 
* 378 delegates 
* 200+ organisations 
* Workshops, panels & keynotes 
* Countless connections and inspiring conversations 

I’m proud my work over at the conference will be seen worldwide and help shine a global spotlight on the Gold Coast as more than just a destination - but a place where bold ideas, partnerships and futures are made. 

Enjoy a selection of a few highlights.

If you want to see more, go to The PIE Live Asia Pacific 2025 to view 5 (Five!) Gallery Set covering the event.

07/08/2025

Love seeing my work in the real world.

My photography + great graphic design = making me look good :)

Samples from my recent content shoot for The Forefront, a brilliant new architecturally designed co-working space where designers, developers and doers come together to turn ideas into reality.

Located in the Northshore Brisbane waterfront community in Hamilton. Check it out, especially if you’re after a great new space in Brisbane.

02/08/2025

Last Thursday evening was the quite brilliant Lumina X Demo Night 2025.

I had the joy of photographing eight incredible health-tech start-ups who did their final pitches in front of 250+ enthusiastic guests, blowing our minds with their passion and genius ideas. Also got to shoot people having a great time networking and enjoying the always wonderful food, drink and hospitality at Miami Marketta.

Impossible to pick a winner, but in the end it was Scott Goulter of GenAqua as Start Up Of The Year. GenAqua has solved the problem of infections spreading through hospitals and medical facilities through their point-of-use sterilisation of potable water.

I hate to single one out, so get behind these amazing start-ups and follow their journeys:
- Nathan Challen (Ascenda)
- Dr. Stefanie Buchholz (BioProSep)
- Jack Rankin & Philip Townend (Celium Technologies)
- Scott Goulter (GenAqua)
- Aaron Smith & Leon Mojarrabi (gutgutgoose)
- Carmen Minikus & Rhett Simons (Heali Health)
- Chamindie Punyadeera (SAL-Check)
- Jeremy Fernando (Zendu)