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Debra Mcfadzean has been a professional photographer for 20 years. She shoots Interior, Lifestyle, Food, Portraiture and Travel. Debra’s philosophy towards her work is ‘I’m always, always looking’ for grace and symmetry and kind of wabi-sabi elegance and she finds these elements come together in unusual hidden places sometimes.
How has your photography business been affected by COVID-19?
My art print sales went up which I was a bit surprised about. I guess with people stuck at home they decided it was a good time to redecorate.
However, the commercial work took a pretty big hit, with most jobs in the pipeline cancelled in a matter of days of each other which was worrying at the time. The jobs are still there to be done when restrictions permit so it should work out ok.
Who have you been in lockdown with?
My daughter Harriet, partner Geo and our two dogs Alby and Tikki, the dogs have been the real winners in recent times, with lots of walks and attention for them.
What do you think have been the positives of this crisis?
I have used the extra time, like many, to forge ahead with new business development and work on plans and ideas that had been lurking in my mind but I hadn’t had the time to implement.
On a social level, it’s been great watching my local community support local businesses and seeing families out riding their bikes and spending lots of quality time together.
Also, I’ve had more time to cook overly elaborate dinners and drink wine. A lot of wine.
What have you been watching or reading?
I got the Masterclass series and have been watching a lot of those. I’m reading Leigh Sales Any Ordinary Day now and next up is Jedidiah Jenkins To Shake the Sleeping Self.
What adventures are you planning as restrictions ease?
I am hoping to get to Perisher for the snow season this year with my family and will be making a trip to Sydney to shoot some landscapes for my fine art collections as soon as I can.
I think I’ll also pop up north for some sunny days too.
The Details:
Have a browse of Debra Mcfadzean’s original photographic artworks that have been taken at beautiful locations across Victoria over on OHO Markets. We can’t promise that you won’t be tempted to purchase one.
