Jonathan May Doing Good For Kids In Kenya

FLIPP photographer, Jonathan May's latest personal creative direction is to capture people in their environments, at the places he has visited for commercial jobs. He loves to find the extraordinary in the ordinary.

Recently, Jonathan came across some Kenyan children in a school for the visually impaired, and wanted to explore the idea of what day to day life would look like through their eyes. See his story below and check out his work on the website

"Bored with watching a tiny television while waiting for a domestic plane at Mombassa airport, I was fascinated to discover blind children playing soccer in Kenya, I knew I had to visit their school."

While the deputy principle was gathering some children to photograph, I noticed this young girl (Teresa) who was blindly fumbling her way from one side of the school yard to the other. I asked the deputy if Teresa could join us and I was told it wasn't possible. Her family couldn't afford the school fees and her mother currently being told by the principle to take her home today. The deputy went on and said that without continued education at her age , Teresa would get left behind and struggle to integrate and engage with society.

I thought back to my own childhood and how at her age I didn't have a care in the world. I couldn't let Teresa go home that day so I payed for her tuition for the rest of the year. It wasn't alot of money and that small gesture will give young Teresa some hope to live a more normal independent life. I now have myself and unexpected sponsor child and will continue to pay for her education.

This project aims to bring awareness to the daily struggles that some children endure, by trying to give you their respective visual impairment.

"Thika primary school is a non for profit organisation run by the Salvation Army."

Andy Lewis Gives Midori Some Love

FLIPP photographer, Andy Lewis, has produced some vibrant and fun work for the latest Midori campaign. Using that famous Midori shade of lime, Andy's execution of the cocktail in the cask has been splashed all over Sydney, and makes for a fitting colour swatch for the hot City summer. Chin Chin Andy!

Andy Lewis And Keystone

FLIPP photographer, Andy Lewis, has been hard at work photographing the Keystone Group's different classy venues. Manly Wine, Gazebo and The Winery all played a part in presenting Andy with stunning subject matter, full of colour and life and a vibe that is truly representative of the Keystone culture. Be sure to visit these luscious restaurants and bars.

Murray Fredericks Shoots The Star

FLIPP photographer, Murray Fredericks, has been hard at work shooting the newly refurbished casino complex, The Star. Murray's stunning photography showcases the focus on innovation and design within The Star's superior restaurants, bars, hotel and spa. You must check out Momofuku Seiobo, Balla, Sokyo, or BLACK by Ezard for an amazing dining experience.

Back To Mine - A Look Inside The Home Of Emma Elizabeth

FLIPP stylist and design superstar, Emma Elizabeth, struts her stuff in the latest edition of Grazia Magazine. We go inside the home of the crafty fashionista, and get an insight into how someone in the design industry might apply their trade to their own personal surroundings. Emma's nest is uber stylish, just like the her, and it's nice to see how the young lady lives.

Be sure to pick up your copy of Grazia!

Nomad Book Launch Tomorrow @ The Society Inc.

FLIPP master stylist, Sibella Court will be launching her third book, Nomad: Bringing Your Travels Home, and she wants you to come and celebrate with her. Bring your friends for a glass of wine and chat with Sibella about her books and get your copy signed. Beautiful wine supplied by Marsh Estate.

Nomad Launch: Sat 5 November 3 - 6pm

The Society Inc.

18 Stewart St

paddington NSW 2021

(02) 9331 1592

Murray Frederick's 'Hector' Goes On Show

FLIPP photographer and artist, Murray Fredericks, exhibits his impressive 'Hector' series at the Annandale Galleries on Wednesday November 2nd from 6:30pm. Shot in the Tiwi Islands north of Australia's mainland, Murray focuses his attention on a subject matter conjured up by mother earth. Hector is the name given to the world's largest storm activity that roles into Melville Island almost daily. These storms, known as supercell storms, form when two already enormous thunderstorms merge, and Murray has spent a huge number of hours documenting this amazing event through the lens of his camera. The work is awe inspiring and should not be missed.

Hector: 6:30pm - 9:00pm

Annandale Galleries

110 Trafalgar St

Annandale NSW 2038

'Nomad' Book Tour For Sibella Court

FLIPP stylist Sibella Court, will be on her international book tour during the month of November. 'Nomad: Bringing your travels home' reflects on Sibella's journey through some of the more exotic parts of the world, such as Mexico and Syria, and provides ideas as to how to alter your surroundings in surprising and exciting ways, drawing on influences from time spent in foreign lands. The tour includes an official book launch at Sibella's Shop, The Society Inc, and a book signings and Q & A's at Arial in Paddington and Berkelouw's Newtwon. See below for details.

Book Signing and Q&A: Tuesday 8 November (6:30pm - 8:30pm)

Ariel

42 Oxford St

Paddington

Book Signing and Q&A: Wednesday 16 November (6:00 - 8pm)

Berkelouw's

6 - 8 O'Connell St

Newtown

William Meppem & Emma Knowles Gourmet Goodness

FLIPP artists , photographer William Meppem and stylist Emma Knowles, put on yet another tantalising display for the 'Big Fat Greek Issue' cover of Australian Gourmet Traveller. The duo, who over the years have formed a creative partnership that is beyond all praise, introduce you to a gastronomic journey through the Mediterranean with some exquisite Greek sweets. Through aquatic blues and whites that invoke feelings of Greece and the crystal waters that surround it, this cover delivers something truly provocative and oh so desirable. Beautiful.

Jonathan May Featured On Best Ads

Flipp photographer, Jonathan May, is featured this week on the 'Best Ads' site for his work for Google Maps in Russia. Jonathan has done extremely well with the 'Know Before You Go' campaign, picking up two awards at the 'Red Apple' Advertising Festival in Moscow. A silver for print, and the 'Bitten Apple' award which takes honours as best in show, as voted by media and press. Very smart work indeed, well done Jono!

Murray Fredericks 'Salt' invite!

FLIPP photographer Murray Fredericks, launches his extraordinary 'SALT' project exhibition on Thursday evening, 13th October from 6pm at the Australian Centre for Photography in Paddington. Please come and join us! Invitation attached.
Murray's incredible exploration of the vast emptiness of the South Australian salt lakes and finding breathtaking beauty there... is an experience not to be missed. Shot over seven years, this is a collection of the best of his various domestic and international exhibitions. Murray will be there to speak about his experiences in creating this internationally celebrated photographic series, so we hope to see you there!

The Australian Centre For Photography

257 Oxford Street

Paddington

Opening lunch Thursday 13th, 6pm - 9pm

The Salt Project 2003 - 2010

October 14 - November 19

Emma Elizabeth schools HSBC on styling!

FLIPP stylist Emma Elizabeth's, creativity had a work-out on the latest HSBC print campaign. Making use of an assortment of everyday items that you might find floating around your desk top, Emma creates a masterful narrative that maintains an innocent, school-kidesque theme. Who'd have thought stationary could be so charming. More of that please Em!

William Meppem's Good Weekend with Neil Perry.

FLIPP photographer William Meppem's cover of the latest SMH Good Weekend magazine, captures Neil Perry at his property for the Spring Food Special. The cover story extends inside to inspire us and tempt us ... Neil Perry style ... to enjoy the delights of the season and it's produce. Will has beautifully captured the freshness of spring in both the lifestyle and recipe images, and made us wish we were also a guest at that special lunch!

Exhibition Opening "The SALT Project 2003-2010"

FLIPP artist, Murray Fredericks will be the centre of attention on October 13, when his 'SALT' project goes on display at the Australian Centre for Photography. This showcase will be the first comprehensive exhibition of Murray's work that took years to produce and will be spread across two galleries at the Centre. You can view stills, timelapse and the 'SALT' documentary during the evening...very exciting.

Australian Centre for Photography

257 Oxford St

Paddington, Sydney

(6:00pm - 8:00pm)

National Geographic on Murray Fredericks

FLIPP pilgrim Murray Fredericks has been featured in the mighty National Geographic for his hypnotic photography of the one of the world's largest salt pans, Lake Eyre. Murray set up camp on the boundless flats, alone, in a quest to photograph space in it's most infinite form. And that he did, coming away with some of the most amazing pictures your ever likely to see. The project is called 'SALT'.

Emma Elizabeth On Show

FLIPP artist Emma Elizabeth joins a host of international and Australian typographers for a special showcase, featuring one piece by each artist at the Kind Of gallery in Darlinghurst. Presented by 'Like Minded Studio', the work will be exhibited for two weeks at the gallery, and is an amazing representation of what these amazing artists are capable of and passionate about.

Kind Of - 72 Oxford St, Darlinghurst.

Open 12pm - 7pm.

Jonathan get Portfolio Of The Week on The Loop

FLIPP shooter, Jonathan May is making waves, with a 'Portfolio Of The Week' feature on online creative hub 'The Loop'. It seems the good folk at The Loop think very highly of Jono's work, with a true appreciation of his concept driven advertising photography. Jonathan has been putting in some hard yards in recent times, resulting in an effortless genius. Great work Jono!

It all starts with V!

Check out the next installment of Flipp's Andy Lewis' explosive work for energy drink V! Andy has come good again in a fun idea that involves an effervescent mushroom cloud dynamiting into the universe through the opening of a V bottle. The photographer was unable to sleep for days after being coated in the molecular matter, but it was worth it for such great execution.

New websites for Jonathan May & Murray Fredericks

FLIPP shutterbugs, Jonathan May and Murray Fredericks, now have new websites for you to feast your peepers on. Both Jono and Murray have been hard at work, producing new creative personal work as well as work for their commercial clients. Born of a love affair with taking pictures, their sites exhibit an extensive range of amazing work from recent times, you might also find a classic or two in the cyber showrooms.

www.jonathanmayphotography.com

www.murrayfredericks.com.au

Andy Lewis's delicious strongbow tempation

FLIPP photographer Andy Lewis shoots a lot of beers and beverages, but it is not every shoot that the office wants to steal the product and try it immediately. Delicious pear cider ..... deliciously shot product .... we're sold!

Emma Knowles Menu workshop at SupaCenta - Join us!

FLIPP food stylist and recipe developer Emma Knowles (also known as Food Director of Australian Gourmet Traveller), is holding rare workshops at SupaCenta Moore Park where she will share her skills and knowledge in a "baby it's cold outside" winter special. Old Jack Frost has well and truly arrived, but this doesn't mean that having fun with friends goes on hold. On the contrary, winter is the perfect time to be spending with the people closest to you, all within the confines of your snug little abode. Emma's tutorials will give you valuable insights into how to entertain at home during the colder months, through easy and exciting menus, comforting home styling and other inspiring ideas. It's free and it's on soon, so get along!

Sign Up Here:
SupaCenta Emma Knowles

'Behind the Scenes' on the Commbank Agribusiness campaign.

FLIPP Photographer Jonnathan May's 'behind the scenes" of the Commonwealth Agribusiness shoot shows just how many wonderful properties and rural families we got to meet. Many of the pics were taken by our awesome assistant Romello, and features all the fun we had producing this mega-shoot with the GSPSF team and Commbank guys. Seriously ... check out how many pub visits seem to feature!!

Jonathan May is a finalist in the prestigious HEAD ON portrait prize!

All the FLIPPsters are sitting on the edge of our seat waiting for tomorrow night and the final announcement as to if Jonathan May wins one of Australia's most important portrait prizes HEAD ON. This is the article about his contribution in last weekend's SMH!

FLIPPen happy Easter!

Clever Andy Lewis ... and his annual easter animation ... Happy Easter from the FLIPPsters!

Andy Lewis's Masterfood tomato splattt gives us an idea for the weekend!!

A classic BBQ = tomato sauce in Australia! FLIPP photographer Andy Lewis has shot this iconic Australian Masterfood product for a campaign, with the team at Clems .... and we particularly love the splat!

It makes me want to ring a few friends and fire up the BBQ this weekend ..

Jonathan May's great Comm Bank Agri adventure!

In a giant collaboration that took us to 5 states of Australia, FLIPP photographer Jonathan May, the creative team gurus from GSPSF, Commonwealth Bank fellas and our production team visited some of the most incredible rural properties imaginable. We were able to have the rare opportunity to intimately experience and capture the families in their lives on their remote properties. It was 2 weeks of sharing tall stories, mustering, small pubs, giant steaks, 4.30am mornings, 4 wheel driving, riding atop enormous machines, shearing, driving, families and farmhands, and fields the size of Tasmania! Thousands of images later - these are the final results for the campaign that perfectly captures Agribusiness and the people that are the business. More images here ..

Jacque Malouf's 'Easter Feaster' spread ..

FLIPP food stylist Jacque Malouf and her team created the most delicious spread for the Woolworths TVC featuring chef Guy Grossi, with the silliest Easter pun as it's punch line. "Easter feaster"? Eek! However i guess it is a family occasion and so a hopeless dad-joke isn't out of line, and doesnt detracted from the fabulous food that Jacque created .. see for yourself ...

Sibella Court's fabulous Stylist Guide to New York.

FLIPPster stylist and author Sibella Court's released her second book - and it is a fabulous guide to the treasure troves of New York - The Stylists Guide to NYC. Sibella was based in New York for 11 years, and during that time explored, discovered, trawled and delighted in the eclectic mix of traders and artisans scattered around the city. Presented in her inimitable style of beautiful photography, textures and graphic design - Sibella's guide to her favorite 277 stores, is magical. Check out this sneak peak ...

William Meppem's Donna Hay purple moment

I just wanted to post this extraordinarily beautiful image shot by FLIPP photographer William Meppem, because it is was such a deviation from our usual perception of an image from Donna Hay. It is a glorious compliment from Donna's simple white and blue hued signature photography, and worth sharing!

Andy Lewis is saucy!

Pardon the pun ... but it was too good to resist! FLIPP photographer Andy Lewis has been working with Clemenger BBDO on some fun Masterfoods briefs recently! I recently just about stood on one in the supermarket, as shown here. This is the simple version with the sauce bottle that is printed on a floor decal, but you may have also seen the outdoor advertising with the sauce bottle cleverly skewered on a grill. We'll post these images soon ...