Victoria Grantof Essence Images

About me..

I remember the first time I held a camera, instinctively I felt connected with it, and it instantly became 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 cameras viewfinder to my eye, I become disconnected to any danger that exists around me. I am in the moment, and in the quest for an emotive & magical shot. Its what I revel in.

Without fear or trepidation I have hung out of helicopters, capturing some of mother natures truly amazing scenery.

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 life.

I have traversed thick rainforest, alone in the Daintree (yescroc 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 Id exposed myself to .

I am traditionally trained in photography, working in a darkroom 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 from 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 my photography and also for my business, and I am an Accredited Member of AIPP (Aust Institute of Professional Photographers).


ESSENCE IMAGES have proudly provided professional photography to the Central Coast, Sydney, Newcastle and Hunter Valley for over 20yrs.

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