photographer
stylist
visual storyteller

Interior and architectural photography capturing thoughtfully designed residential and commercial spaces. 
THINGS
Two women dressed in beige and white speaking in a bright, modern living room with a large window, plants, and pillows.
Styled product photography for Australian brands, combining creative direction and thoughtful composition. 
SPACES
Two women standing in a room with natural lighting, holding pillows, smiling. One woman has long dark hair and is wearing a beige blazer with white pants, the other has shoulder-length brown hair and is wearing a white blouse and white pants, holding a brown pillow.
Commercial videography and content creation for brands, interiors and products.
Brand photography creating natural, engaging imagery for businesses, creatives and founders. 
PEOPLE
Two women standing in a bright, modern living room with beige and white decor, smiling and holding cushions. 
MOTION
Two women standing in a bright, neutral-colored room with sheer curtains, holding pillows, smiling at the camera.

Swell Studios is a boutique photography and content studio based on the Gold Coast, offering photography, styling, videography and creative direction for design-led brands across Australia.

Led by photographer and stylist Emily O'Brien, Swell specialises in commercial photography for products, interiors, brands and the people behind them. Every project combines photography, styling and creative direction to produce imagery that's authentic, elevated and strategically aligned with your brand.

Working with designers, makers, retailers, accommodation providers and creative businesses, Swell produces visual content that feels considered from concept through to final delivery. Swell has been trusted by renowned brands including Pillow Talk, Freedom, I Love Linen, Darren Palmer Home, Urban Road and al.ive Body, as well as boutique businesses throughout Australia.

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