Meet photographer Amelia Anderson, and some of her most striking subjects, native birds as featured in our new Australian Art Showcase.

Bellbrae, near Victoria’s surf coast, is the perfect base for a photographer whose work is all about capturing the beauty of nature. After a decade as a freelance photographer, Amelia began producing her large-scale, glassless prints two years ago, and has become known for her images of native birds. We caught up to discover more about her inspiration, images and techniques.

Who or what inspires your work?  My kids and nature would have to be my biggest inspirations, along with interiors and homewares. I especially love seeing the impact nature has on my kids, and being able to take them with me on adventures to take photos is a dream come true.



How would you describe your signature style? Birds are definitely my signature works now. I started shooting them back in 2006, and it was those images that actually scored me a scholarship to study photography professionally. I came back to them when I shot the sulphur-crested cockatoo on a trip to the coast. When I printed the image in a large format, I loved how powerful and confident the bird looked. It was something that I was missing at that time of my life after having kids, and I felt empowerment from the bird’s posture. Sounds a bit weird, I know! Now I photograph them all over the place – at rescue parks, when I travel, even my kids’ pet budgies at home. I try to capture their individual beauty.

What's your favourite work in the collection showcased on T&W? The standouts would have to be Black Betty and the Barn Owls. I love the neutral tones and how versatile these pieces are. They instantly transform a sterile space by adding texture, depth and warmth.

Two of Amelia's prints in our T&W Australian Art Showcase.
Styling – Jonathan Fleming & Allira Bell. Photography – Denise Braki.

How do you like to see people incorporate your work into their homes? I guess the beauty of my works is they don’t necessarily fit into one interior style – I love seeing them in both old and new, modern and rustic spaces.

Your proudest career moment? Seeing my sulphur-crested cockatoo photo on TV’s Reno Rumble, the first time my work was picked up by the media, so very exciting!

What's in store for you in 2017? Without giving too much away, I’m choosing final photos for a new collection to be released in August 2017.

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