Behind The Shutter
From early take-offs to navigating remote landscapes, they faced long, uncomfortable hours in a small plane, unpredictable weather, and the constant chase for perfect light.
This behind-the scenes glimpse reveals their creative process, the moments between the shots, and the incredible effort behind each breathtaking image.

Instrument panel and smartphone

Sharing the tarmac with an outbound Qantas passenger jet at Port Hedland Airport

The Great Australian Bight

The smartphone weather app shows the location of surrounding storms near Batemans Bay on the South NSW coast

Refueling at Ceduna Airport in SA

Steve and Denis compare notes outside our accommodation in Warrnambool, aptly named ‘Girt By Sea’

Denis enjoying the moment just after take-off from Flinders Island in Tasmania

Preparing to head off from Latrobe Valley in Victoria, with the weather starting to build

Roger (pilot), finding respite from the heat under the wing of the plane, while touching base with home

Denis confirming the nights accommodation, during a mid day stop-over

Denis heading to the plane, early morning, in wet and not so inviting weather

Refuelling at Weipe Airport in QLD

Roger tying the plane down for the night

Steve manoeuvring the plane in, preparation for the days work

Denis & Tony enjoying a relaxing evening at Faraway Bay in the far north of WA

Reflection of the wing in the remnants of a passing storm in Derby, WA

Steve preparing the handpump for refuelling at Mitchell Plateau in the remote region of the Kimberley in WA

Tony and Roger discuss the days track route and possible locations of interest between Port Hedland and Karratha in WA

Roger, Denis and Tony, in the last light of the setting sun as they approach Carnarvon Airport for the night’s stop-over

Denis & Roger on the ground at Dirk Hartog Island