Dusty Road Imagery

16/07/2026

She will shape the men they become. 💙 these two are in good hands.

31/05/2026

Hello! I am still here in the background! Albeit with a needy toddler who is currently on repeat in the “mummy, mummy, mummy” phase 🫠

BUT I will be running a workshop this Saturday to show you the basics of editing with Wild West Foto Fest. Please bring some photos, bring your laptop… OR… just watch and learn if you prefer.

I can keep it simple… or I can nerd out if you just want to watch.

Editing is the thing that will take your images from pretty good to next level… so please join me, because I love nothing more than sharing my passion 😄

Next up for WWFF: Lightroom & Camera Raw Basics with Tari from Dusty Road Imagery!

If you’ve always wanted to edit your photos but never known where to start, this workshop is for you.

Bring a few images and learn simple techniques to get comfortable with editing.

Date: Saturday June 6
Time: 10am - 12pm
Place: Artgold, 14 Burt Street Boulder

This workshop is FREE, but please register. Tickets available via the link in the comments, or scan the QR code.

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06/04/2026

Meet Holley 💛 the sweet smiley golden I had the pleasure of capturing over the long weekend.

Pawtrait sessions will always be my favourite 🐾

07/03/2026

Here’s my entry to Under a Desert Sky by Wild West Foto Fest -

My mate Flash

07/03/2026

Attended the opening of Under a Desert Sky, curated by last night! The faces behind Wild West Foto Fest is and and these ladies have blown it out the water - as demonstrated by the 57 entrants from Kalgoorlie to Esperance, to Margaret River and beyond, showcasing a wide array of amazing work from pet portraits, self portraits, to sunsets and moments that pass us by every day.

The prints looked incredible, thanks to the wonderful Monica .

You say local photo exhibition and I am there to enjoy every single image up on that wall!

Hopefully this is just the beginning of !

02/02/2026

These are my boys - 11 year old Riley on the left and one year old Murphy on the right.

Riley is my sweet, sweet old boy. Not a mean bone in his body, he’s always smiling. He loves rubber balls and soft toys more than anything in this world. He’s incredibly patient, far too tolerant and loyal to a fault, and my world is so much better with him by my side.

Murphy is the smartest, quirkiest little weirdo we have ever met. He chases his tail, he prefers to sleep half off his bed and he loves to carry rocks around. He’s beyond intelligent, loves to work, loves to play, is an incredible protective guard dog, and we can’t imagine being without him.

Capturing portraits of your fur kids is so important. We aren’t granted anywhere near enough time with them. We lost our beautiful Indie last April… but we smile every time we look at the beautiful portraits we have of her on the wall. They sit above her ashes - and those portraits were worth every dollar to remember her by.

I will always make myself available for portraits of your four legged friends 🐾 don’t leave it too late, send me a message when you’re ready to book ❤️

23/01/2026

Some shoots mean a bit more than just turning up with a camera.

I had the chance to photograph one of the Dalton family’s last days in Kalgoorlie, and the timing couldn’t have lined up better. We had one of those proper Kal sunsets - low golden light, big stormy clouds rolling through and blinding colour - the kind of sky you only get out here.

It made for one epic send-off to remember Kalgoorlie by! I am just trying to figure out now how I can order one of these sunsets in future...!

18/01/2026

There’s something special about photographing a man and his dog.

No stress, no fuss - just loyalty, quiet moments, and a bond that runs deep. It’s pure, honest and full of love.

This is Scott and his best friend Gus, a Cane Corso - the ultimate protector and best friend.

If you’re looking for a meaningful idea for the special men in your life - a partner, dad, brother, or mate - a portrait session with their dog is something they’ll treasure forever.

Hit me up if you’d like to make it happen. 🐾📸

18/01/2026

It has been a HOT MINUTE since I’ve been out snapping some Goldfields dams with a beer in hand, some nibbles and good company. Anyway… here is what I shot last night. It was so still, so peaceful… and such a great feeling to be back out doing what I love the most. I could have sat on the bank all night basking in the calm serenity!

11/01/2026

Getting to photograph Ryan and his dogs was one of those quietly special moments — the kind that reminds me why I love what I do.

One of these beautiful souls was nearing the end of her journey, and knowing this may be one of their last memories together made the session incredibly meaningful. I feel genuinely honoured to have been trusted to capture that - the looks, the pats, the companionship that only dogs can give.

Photos don’t stop time… but they let us hold onto it just a little longer. And I’m so glad Ryan will always have these moments to look back on.

If you’ve been putting off photos with your pets “for later”… let this be your reminder that now is always the right time.