and it’s been one hell of a story ever since….

When I turned 18 I brought that Pentax — and found a spark from a wonderfully eccentric relative I’d only met once and who decided I deserved an inheritance. That spark turned into a lifelong pursuit of storytelling through the lens. From day one, I wasn’t just documenting moments — I was chasing connection, context, and the bigger picture.

I’ve covered sidelines, portraits, protests, and community milestones — but in 2025, I realised that for the health of my business, I had to scale and develop. I didn’t just want to take the photo. I knew I had the ability to shape the entire story — creatively, strategically, and with integrity.

DNA Studios is the result.
An end-to-end photography and media studio built to capture your story exactly the way it deserves to be told — from first brief to final edit, with strategy, care, and soul.

That same philosophy powers The Hot List — our cheeky, curated guide to the Central Coast — and First Drafts, a platform for long-form storytelling and journalism. Together, they reflect everything DNA Studios stands for: truth, voice, connection, and integrity.