Benny is a First Nations Gunai/Kurnai and Djabwurrung Musician, Photographer, Cultural Consultant and Creator based in Naarm (Melbourne).

Music:

For over 20 years, Benny Clark has been a touring drummer. Having toured with, mentored, teched and tour managed countless artists over the years, notably Baker Boy, Barkaa, Dallas Woods, Nooky, Alice Sky, The Merindas, Tasman Keith, Superheist and many more, Benny has played every major festival Australia has to offer and almost every club you can find.

Benny has also spent time working in LA writing/recording albums with Jay Baumgardner at NRG Studios in North Hollywood. He also currently has top line endorsements with Pearl Drums, Remo, Vic Firth, Roland and Zildjian.

Cultural Consultancy:

Being a proud Gunai/Kurnai and Djabwurrung man growing up in the VIC Aboriginal community, Benny has taken all his cultural learnings and consulted, trained and coached major organisations across the country.

As part of this, Benny has worked with SXSW Sydney, Laneway Festival, Thinking Loud, Lunatic Entertainment, Red Cross Australia and several Aboriginal organisations and schools across Australia.

A highlight for Benny was spending a week with European band Heilung, consulting with them around their Australian tour and immersing them in local culture and community.

Photography:

Benny Picked up photography in 2018 as a way of documenting his travels and community. This soon turned from a hobby into a passion and obsession, and very quickly became another channel in his creative career. Developing his skills on the road and being mentored buy some of Australia’s top photographers, Benny now has an impressive portfolio that continues to grow.

In recent years, Benny has been lucky enough to professionally photograph Baker Boy, G-Flip, Dallas Woods, Tasman Keith, King Stingray, Alice Cooper, Blondie, Turnstile, The Decendants, Deftones, Heilung, Laneway Festival, Good Things Festival, Juicy Fest, Xzibt, Stray From The Path, Ville Vallo, Inked Tattoo Festival, Requiem Tattoo Gallery and the list goes on. Benny Is also currently working with Jessica Mouboy.

Benny also does documentary style photography, capturing Aboriginal community events including NAIDOC events, special events, marches and protests. Benny has also been the personal photographer for Senator Lidia Thorpe and was asked to document Uncle Archie Roach’s last trip home from Collingwood to Framlingham.

Outside of this Benny has a love for portrait photography and telling stories through this medium.

Tania is a multi-award winning cinematographer with a passion for storytelling. With 10 years experience filming in the tourism industry, Tania has also expanded her skills to travelling the world and telling stories showcasing world issues. Tania is also a strong advocate for women in film especially behind the camera and of all ages.

A veteran of the photographic industry, Aaron has been part of the Olympus/OM SYSTEM family for 19 years.

With a focus on outdoor photography, Aaron specialises in macro, landscape and bird photography.

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Kristian Dowling is a highly respected professional known for his exceptional analytical and creative abilities, delivering impressive outcomes across various demanding scenarios without relying on photo manipulation. His marketing expertise and career experience with top brands have paved his path as an independent strategic brand consultant, offering his services in content creation, directing, and producing both stills and video productions.

His extensive 21-year career highlights include being a renowned celebrity-entertainment photographer, collaborating with prominent figures in major assignments. Kristian’s journey has encompassed roles in music video and TV productions, and participation in significant global events like the Beijing Olympics, Cannes Film Festival, New York Fashion Week, and the MTV Awards, as well as touring with Katy Perry.

In his recent ventures, Kristian has been instrumental with the Leica Camera brand and Ernst Leitz Werkstätten (Leica Watch), as the Content and Community Manager. He has been responsible in overseeing branding and product strategies, content production (both written and visual), and fostering connections with customer and social communities.

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Photography has served as Scott’s passport to unlocking the world around him. Through his lens, he has immersed himself in diverse cultures, countries, and situations. His journey has introduced him to remarkable people, awe-inspiring landscapes, and a profound appreciation for the world, teaching him not to take anything for granted. For Scott, photography is more than a shield; it’s a tool that grants access to life-altering events and allows him to connect deeply with people’s lives.

Beyond his love for travel and photography, Scott is enthusiastic about educating and engaging with others on photography. Whether leading local workshops or international tours, he finds immense pride in witnessing the growth and confidence of his students. Scott eagerly looks forward to guiding others through their photography journeys, emphasizing that for him, photography isn’t just a passion or a profession—it’s a way of life.

Adam Edwards is a passionate landscape and nature photographer who has found his true calling in the vast, open spaces of the outback. Living amidst its raw beauty has given him a profound appreciation for the rugged charm that few get to experience firsthand.

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