Essence Images is a Multi-Award-Winning Business, and Victoria a Multi-Award Winning Photographer
When it comes to your photography, we know you’ll want images that capture the essence of you, and/or your business. Essence Images (formerly Photography by Victoria) has proudly provided professional photography, for 25yrs, doing exactly just that.
We pride ourselves on delivering a highly personalised and professional photography service and guarantee that our client’s individual needs, tastes & expectations are exceeded.
This is why we enjoy a reputation as established leaders in our industry.
Our corporate clients include:
ABC Books :: APIA Australia Pensioner Insurance Agency :: Breast Cancer Australia:: Optus :: Bendigo Bank :: Macquarie Bank :: Telstra Country Wide :: Pacific Publications ::
Westfield Tuggerah Scentre Group :: Retire Australia :: Woodstock Industries :: NSW Business Chamber :: Meals on Wheels
Local :: State :: Federal Government
Central Coast :: Sydney :: The Hunter :: Newcastle :: Australia Wide
owner and principal photographer
Let me share with you, my story…..
I remember the first time I held a camera, I instinctively felt connected to it, and so began a form of self-expression for me.
Asian cultures believe the eyes are the windows to the soul. Whilst taking photos of people, I am focused on a capture of their essence, and the dynamics of their personalities.
Interestingly, when I have the camera’s viewfinder to my eye, I become disconnected from any danger that exists around me. I am in the moment, and in the quest for an emotive & magical shot. It’s what I revel in.
Without fear or trepidation, I have hung out of helicopters, capturing some of mother nature’s truly amazing scenery, not to mention the interests of my clients.
I have documented troubled places in the world: capturing religious and racial unrest, tanks & weaponry.
I have walked freely, documenting the seedy side of Sydney’s life.
I have traversed thick rainforest, alone in the Daintree (yes…croc territory!)
It is only when I am in the safety of my studio doing post-production editing, that I sense the very real dangers, that I’d exposed myself to.
I am traditionally trained in photography – working in a darkroom, and developing my own film. Whilst the digital era is amazing and has introduced endless possibilities for the photographer – working on a computer screen will never replace the romanticism of seeing my work come to life in a chemical bath in a darkroom.
I started my photography business back in 1998, and opened my Studio in early 2000.
My work has sustained me – creatively, professionally, and financially since.
I have won multiple awards for both my Photography and also for my Business.
Photography:
My photography has won countless Awards on Local, State, National, and Global platforms.
Business:
Finalist in the 2022 Australian Small Business Champion Awards
Winner Business of the Year 2014 (Gosford & Erina Chamber of Commerce)
Winner Excellence in Small Business 2014 (Erina Chamber of Commerce)
Finalist in Innovation 2014 ( Erina Chamber Commerce)
Winner in the 2010 Business Women Connect Awards
Finalist 2012, 2009 Women in Business Awards
Nominated in 2013 Telstra Business Women’s Awards
I am an Accredited Member of AIPP (Aust Institute of Professional Photographers).
Essence Images is my Service Photography Business
Photography by Victoria is my Product Photography Business
I have had 32 photographic exhibitions (solo & combined) and am a selected photographic artist appearing in AusGallery NSW.
second photographer
John has worked with Victoria for over 18 yrs, assisting her with weddings and large commercial shoots. His style compliments hers.