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Thoughtful product photography for brands that care about the details. Combining photography, styling and creative direction, Swell creates imagery for products, furniture, homewares and campaigns that's authentic, elevated and strategically aligned with your brand.

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Shot by Swell Studios for Urban Road. Stacked decorative pillows on a wooden side table and a variety of pillows on the floor, with sunlight casting shadows on a white wall.

Shot by Swell Studios for Light Years. A white marble round table with a glass of pink drink and a brown cloth napkin, against a backdrop of striped upholstered seating and white curtains.

A minimalist interior with a wooden table, a chair, a beige wall with vertical paneling, a hanging white pendant light, and a tall white vase with dried branches.

Shot by Swell Studios for Urban Road. Living room with dark green wall decorated with three framed artworks, including a portrait of a woman, a floral arrangement, and an abstract piece. There is a gray velvet armchair with a beige throw blanket, a s

A bedroom with a wooden bed frame and white bedding set amidst desert plants and cacti under an overcast sky.

A white plate with sliced rustic bread, a small bowl of soft cheese, black passion fruits, walnuts, and sliced passion fruits on a wooden table.

Shot by Swell Studios for I Love Linen. Table with a white checkered tablecloth, set outdoors, featuring a basket of vegetables such as cauliflower and leafy greens, a green tomato, and oranges. There are orange napkins with gold utensils, a leaf spr

A flat lay of interior design materials and decor, including textured stone slabs, paint color samples, a dried botanical branch, and various gold and wooden accents.

Shot by Swell Studios for Thread Haus Co. A beige curved sofa with assorted pillows, a beige fluffy rug, two wicker baskets, a stack of magazines, a small dark decorative stone, and a tall black floor lamp with a circular shade in a modern living roo

Shot by Swell Studios for Thread Haus Co. Close-up of a beige fabric surface with shadow patterns and a stitched seam.

Shot by Swell Studios for Urban Road. A modern living room with a white textured sofa, a black pillow, and a cream pillow, a marble side table with books, a large abstract landscape painting on a mauve wall, a hanging lamp, a potted plant, and a patt

Shot by Swell Studios for Urban Road. Two people holding multiple pillows in front of their body, obscuring their faces and upper bodies. One has a black pillow on top, and the other has a brown pillow. The pillows are of various colors and patterns,

Shot by Swell Studios for Thread Haus Co. A minimalist bedroom with a bed covered in beige linen, a brown pillow, a white nightstand with a book titled 'wonderland,' and a white vase with dark leafy branches. The background features a plain, neutral-

Shot by Swell Studios for Thread Haus Co. A white armchair with light wooden frame against a plain dark brown wall, decorated with a dark brown pillow.

Wooden chair with beige upholstery in a field with dry grass and bushes, under a cloudy sky.

Jewelry display with necklaces, rings, and bracelets on a wooden table, featuring a silver lamp and decorative bust sculpture.

Shot by Swell Studios for Minijumbuk A cozy bedroom scene with a wooden bed frame, white bedding, and a pillow. A bunch of dried flowers is placed on the bed. There are tan and beige winter boots neatly arranged on the floor below the bed, against a

Shot by Swell Studios for Urban Road. A cozy living room corner with a light green armchair, a round marble coffee table with a white ceramic vase holding dark purple berries, a painting of flowers and fruit on the wall, a black hanging lamp, and a s

Shot by Swell Studios for Pillow Talk. Three tall drinking glasses filled with a light-colored beverage, garnished with fresh mint leaves, placed on a beige tile countertop.

Shot by Swell Studios for Urban Road. A minimalist living room corner with a white textured armchair, an open magazine on a white textured rug, a large framed abstract art piece, a marble side table, a white vase with dried branches, a hanging glass

A person lounging on a brown, patterned, circular area rug, with black velvet cushions and a textured wall in the background.

Shot by Swell Studios for I Love Linen. A bedroom with a bed covered in white bedding, a headboard, and a nightstand with a large plant. A black floor lamp is beside the bed, and sheer white curtains hang beside a window.

Color palette, a small round dish, a piece of wood, a marble tile, a large rock, green foliage with a pine cone, and black and gray hardware on a gray background.

Arrangement of self-care and gift items on a neutral background, including white towels, wooden brushes, skincare products, linen clothing, a gift box with a black ribbon, and golden confetti.

Four wooden chairs with different styles and upholstery, arranged on a light-colored floor against a vertical panel wall.

Wooden furniture including tables and benches display in woodworking workshop with wood planks and equipment in the background.

Shot by Swell Studios for Pillow Talk. Gift box wrapped with a brown ribbon, a gift card from Pillow Talk, satin ribbon, metallic confetti, and dried flowers on a beige background.

Shot by Swell Studios for Pillow Talk. Decorative display featuring white vessels, shell artwork, and framed seashell illustrations on a shelf, with shadows cast by window blinds.

Shot by Swell Studios for I Love Linen. An outdoor dining table set with white and green striped tablecloth, surrounded by wicker chairs. The table features a large vase of white flowers, candles, lit and unlit, bowls of fresh fruit including lemons,

A restaurant table setup with a glass of water, a black bowl, and a cocktail garnished with mint and dried fruit. Silverware is placed on a folded napkin, and there is a dark empty plate in the background.

Shot by Swell Studios for Urban Road. Arrangement of decorative vases, fruits, and tropical plants on a white surface against a beige textured wall. Includes half an orange and a halved passion fruit in the foreground, white orchids on the left, a pi

Shot by Swell Studios for Urban Road. Stacked pillows and throws in earth tones and neutrals on a wooden side table against a white wall, with some pillows on the floor.

Shot by Swell Studios for Urban Road. Various colorful glass vases and sculptures with shadow effects on a white surface against a beige wall.

Shot by Swell Studios for Light Years. A table set with Asian dishes, including rice, a meat dish, a vegetable salad, and two cocktails, with chopsticks and empty plates on a light-colored wooden table.

Shot by Swell Studios for I Love Linen. Beach setting with a striped blanket on the sand, decorated with pillows, a pineapple, orange slices, a glass teapot, and an open magazine, with large rocks in the background.

Shot by Swell Studios for Pillow Talk. Decorative tiles with blue, tan, and white patterns on steps, holding various pottery and dishware, with a white textured wall in the background.

Shot by Swell Studios for Thread Haus Co. A living room with a beige sofa, brown and white pillows, a wooden side table with books, a standing lamp, and a small wooden coffee table on a light gray rug.

Shot by Swell Studios for I Love Linen. A dining table covered with a white tablecloth holding a wicker vase with large dark green and purple leaves, four candles in white, black, and purple, a bowl of grapes, a sliced fig, and a few peaches, set aga

Shot by Swell Studios for Urban Road. A still life arrangement featuring a brown glass vase holding white orchids, a smoked glass vase, and scattered black blueberries on a white surface with a white curtain background.

balancing creativity with strategy to tell your brand's story.

editorial

ecommerce

lifestyle brands

product launches

advertising campaigns

seasonal campaigns

furniture & homewares collections

website imagery

content libraries

social media content

catalogues & lookbooks

marketing collateral

behind every image —

creative direction

Every shoot begins with a clear creative vision. Whether it's refining an idea, developing a concept from scratch, or simply planning a shot list to make shoot day more efficient, thoughtful direction lays the foundation for imagery that's both beautiful and purposeful.

styling

Styling is where ideas come to life. Every detail is carefully considered, from props and composition to texture, colour and scale. The goal isn't simply to make products look beautiful, but to create imagery that has depth, feels balanced, and is true to your brand.

photography

Photography is where preparation meets instinct. Guided by light, composition and a stylist’s eye, every image is captured with intention and grounded in the creative vision established from the very beginning.

Absolutely. Whether you need photography only or support with styling, creative direction, prop sourcing or shot planning, every project is tailored to suit your brand and what's required. Some clients have everything prepared before shoot day, while others prefer a little more creative support.
Not at all. Some clients come with a detailed brief, while others simply have a loose idea of what they'd like to achieve. Whether you need help refining a concept or you're ready to shoot, we can tailor the process to suit your project.
Yes. Alongside commercial product photography, I also create short-form video content for websites, social media and marketing campaigns. Many clients choose to capture both photography and video in the same shoot for a cohesive library of content.

frequently asked questions

Everything from furniture, homewares and lifestyle products to beauty, wellness, food, fashion accessories and hospitality. Whether you're launching a single product or an entire collection, every shoot is tailored to your brand and goals.
Absolutely. Many of my clients are based outside the Gold Coast and simply ship their products to me before the shoot. Whether you're in Sydney, Melbourne, Adelaide or anywhere else in Australia, I can photograph your products and return them once the project is complete.
Don't worry if you're not sure where to start. Once your shoot is booked, I'll guide you through everything from selecting products and preparing samples to styling, props and shot planning. The goal is to make the process as seamless and stress-free as possible.

A historical marker in a grassy area with trees in the background, detailing the history of the Omaha Trail in Nebraska.

home

A large crowd gathered outdoors in front of a building with trees, some person standing on a stage and speaking into a microphone.

things

Close-up of a gray or silver metallic key with a black plastic head, lying on a dark surface.

spaces

A black and white photo of a person's hand holding a small plant with green leaves in soil.

A dark-colored, round glass with a straw, filled with a beverage, on a wooden surface.

A dark scene showing a futuristic or sci-fi spaceship or aircraft flying over an icy or snowy landscape at night.

Black and white photograph of a man in a suit and bow tie, likely from the early 20th century, with glasses and neatly styled hair.

contact

A person in a dark hoodie with a painted face, holding a skateboard and looking down

motion

people

A person wearing a dark jacket and gloves holding a pipe wrench in front of a wall.

A person holding a guitar with a bass guitar hanging on the wall behind them.