Sam Russell

Past Resident of Platform Arts Hub Blayney.

I’ve been a professional photographer since 2020, but honestly, I’ve barely put my camera down since I was sixteen. My mum bought me my first DSLR in high school, and from that moment on it came with me everywhere. It never really left my hands - and it still hasn’t.

I specialise in the real, the candid, and the beautifully chaotic. Whether it’s a Viking wedding, a live concert, a circus show, or a family session where the kids are climbing trees and being delightfully silly, I’m all in. My style is documentary, authentic, and focused on capturing people exactly as they are.

Originally from Ballina on the NSW coast, I’ve lived everywhere from Orange to a sheep and grain station out near Trangie, where I spent three years learning to Jillaroo. I love rural communities — the different landscapes, the light, the character, and the people who make each place unique. And yes, I’ll happily travel anywhere for a good story and a great photo.

When I’m not behind the camera, I’m hanging out with my two cats, Nova and Pancake or finding excuses to explore somewhere new. I also hold a Diploma of Photography and Digital Imaging.

See more of Sam’s work here: samrussell.online