Linton and Kay new Perth Gallery

Here are some images of the newly opened Linton and Kay Perth gallery. The gallery situated in the old Perth Technical School has been gone through major renovations that has blended new modern elements with the existing old building features. The Gallery will feature works from local, national and international artists in the various exhibition spaces. Images were shot in daylight, large studio lighting was used to lift up light levels in certain parts of the scene with careful consideration as to not compromise on the original look and lighting design of gallery.

© Joel Barbitta 

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Superyacht Zenith Photography

I have just completed photography of a new 37m catamaran by Incat Crowther and Waterline Yacht Design. Photography took place just out of Fremantle in Western Australia over two days. Day one comprising of all the onboard photography followed by a early mourning aerial shoot of the yacht cruising off leighton Beach. Photography was made difficult due to all power onboard being 110V as it was to be based in America our 240V lights required some modifications to work.
Here are a few images from the shoot.

All photography by Joel Barbitta

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Jet Plane Photography

We have just completed a photographic shoot of the range of jets used by charter company Revesco Air. The photography featured a Bombardier Challenger VH-ZSU, Cessna Citation and a Cessna Mustang. 
Lighting was used for the daylight externals to make the jets pop against the sky, evening images were also shot to give a dynamic look. Here is a few images from the shoot.

All photography by Joel Barbitta

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Stefan Jewellers opens new Perth store

We have recently been commissioned to photograph the new Stefan Jewellers Perth Store. The showroom is spread out over two floors with various lighting sources and colour temperatures. Some time was spent correcting colour temperature in post and levelling out the huge contrast range from the bright display cabinets.

Joel Barbitta
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All photography by Joel Barbitta

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ANZ Bank North Perth

Here is a recently Architectural shoot of the old 1817 North Perth Building that has been converted into a new ANZ Bank. The ground floor went through major renovations to cater for the banks special needs such as reinforcing the floor to accommodate the Safe. The shoot ran over a few hours just after the bank closed for the day. Here are a few images from the shoot.

All photography by Joel Barbitta

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Toni & Guy Subiaco

The new Toni & Guy Salon has opened in Subiaco just a couple of streets from our Studio. This was a nice close location for the shoot. Designed by Mata Design Studio the two level 150 sqm interior was shot over twilight with special attention given to controlling the bright lights and dark interiors. The externals were shot with car trails running across the frame adding some additional foreground interest.

All photography by Joel Barbitta

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Cocoon Fires

I recently shot the product range for Cocoon Fires . The cool looking architectural freestanding fireplaces run on biofuel alone. The Full day shoot was shot on location in Northbridge with all props brought in by the stylist. Lighting was set to balance the light from the flames. Many images were shot for each setup to get the flames looking its best. Care had to be taken when shooting into the mirrored marine grade stainless steel to avoid any unwanted reflections. 

All photography by Joel Barbitta

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Short Film

We had a spare hour in the Studio this week so we thought up this short film.  Shot and edited by Nik Douglas within 24 hours. Unfortunately I am killed off in my debut role.

Joel Barbitta
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Webb & Brown-Neaves Desire Campaign shoot

We have just shot the new ad campaign for high end home builder Webb & Brown-Neaves. The concept being a couple who have grown out of there small house and needing to move on up to a WB home. The brief for the shoot was was quite specific with images to follow a certain look and colour grading.

The final images and artwork are below.

All photography by Joel Barbitta

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Venn - Queen St Perth

Venn has recently opened in Queen St Perth. The converted old flour mill in now a funky three level bar / cafe, retail shop, art gallery and artist studios. Designed by Matthews Architecture Venn has become an instant perth hotspot. Our shoot began 4.30pm on a Friday afternoon and by 6.30 the bar was at capacity. Only available lighting was used on the photographic shoot as it was not possible to run lights and power cords with so many people.

Here are a few architectural photographs from the shoot.

Joel Barbitta

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Beachside Leighton

I recently shot the newly completed luxury apartments by Mirvac located on Leighton Beach.

The shoot ran over 3 days, every room/angle was shot in either early mourning late afternoon and or in evening light depending on its orientation and how the natural light filled the shot. Plenty of artifical light was also braught in to to create the desired look.

Here is some images from the shoot. More images can be viewed http://beachsideleighton.com.au/index.html

Joel Barbitta

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D-Max photography New Studio

Over the Christmas break we moved over to our new Subiaco studio, here is a quick image. I will post more images when I get some time to do a full shoot of the studio and all areas.

Joel Barbitta

88 Noodle Bar

88 Noodle Bar on the casino gaming floor at Burswood Entertainment Complex is now open. With the Interior design by Mata Design Studio, we recently shot the interiors first up in the mourning to avoid the crowds. The biggest challenge apart from colour balance was keeping details in both highlights and shadows. This was solved making 3 exposures and blending images in photoshop.

Joel Barbitta

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Merry Christmas

Sneak Peak

D-Max Photography is on the move after several years in East Perth. We are packing up the studio and moving into a Subiaco warehouse. Carpet has been removed, Jarrah floors have been polished painting is nearly done. When finished the new studio will include boardroom, client sitting area, playstation room, kitchen, post production area and studio. We will continue to specialise in architectural and interior photography of designer and display homes, commercial buildings, boats, apartments, bars, restaurants, retail fit-outs and anything else relating to built form along with advertising and product images shot both in studio and out on location.

You can take a look at the work in progress images below and I will post final images when all is complete in the new year

Just let me know if anyone would like to rent out my current photographic studio in East Perth.

Joel Barbitta
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2010 Telethon Home

2010 Peet Telethon Home built by In-Vogue has just sold for a record $865000.00 for Princess Margaret Children's Hospital. I photographed the display home in Shorehaven a few weeks ago. At this early stage it was the only completed home in the estate with power coming from an external generator that I tripped out several times due the the high voltage of my lights. Here are some images from the home.

All photography by Joel Barbitta

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New D-Max Photography website

After two years my portfolio website has finally had an update.

I have added a few extra Portfolio categories such as Display Home External Photography, Display Home Internal Photography.

Check it out at www.dmaxphotography.com.au

Thanks

Joel Barbitta

The Islands South Beach

This is a recent shoot at The Islands apartments in South Beach. Built by Pindan Construction for Stockland it has recently won the 2010 MBA Award for best Multi-Unit Development over $30 million. With the apartments facing directly west I shot the internals with the sun flooding into the apartments balancing the light with Profoto flash heads giving me detail in the highlighs and shadows. Please see some images below shot with Nikon D3x.

All photography by Joel Barbitta

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Sunseeker predator photoshoot

Sunseekers new performance motoryacht Predator arrived in Perth and a few days later we photographed the boat for Ocean magazine. The shoot started late in the day to take advantage of the low afternoon sun. The running shots were taken from a second boat just out of Fremantle followed by the onboard photographs that started only minutes before the sun hit the horizon and ran into the evening.

All photography by Joel Barbitta

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Photography of Room Sets

We recently shot two days of room sets in a makeshift studio at the Brooker Furniture factory. Brooker Furniture have been producing fine hardwood furniture for over 27 years.

The shot list included beds, dining tables, coffee tables and wall units. A shooting platform was set up consisting of two temporary walls and a timber floor. Various pictures, curtains, floor mats and props where used in each of the image to get a variety of looks on the same set.

The pictures below show the set and the final image. Lights were used through makeshift windows (plywood clamped to light stands) to give an early mourning look to the set.

Joel Barbitta

D-Max Photography