Mardi Gras Photo Exhibition

February 17, 2022

Mardi Gras has always been one of my favourite times of year. Between 2014-2019 I excitedly arrived at Hyde Park hours before the festival started, watching and photographing as the parade peeps were gathering. As the day started to turn to night, I’d move into the backstreets, wandering around, talking to the spectators, and capturing all the life and excitement at the parties next to the party - the side streets of Crown, Bourke, Riley and more.

In 2022, as the parade itself moves to the Sydney Showgrounds, I’m exhibiting the photos of some of my favourite memories from when the party was in the streets. Not with photos of the parade itself, but of the revellers having fun, spreading love and being a small part of something big.

Abstract Thoughts Gallery, 197 Oxford St, Darlinghurst.
March 2nd to 7th. 12pm - 6pm.
@andybraithwaite

Sorry Thanks I Love You

January 17, 2019

I am lucky enough to be good friends with the superheroes behind Sorry Thanks I Love You, the beautiful concept store built around the reasons why people choose to give. They encourage people to Give Different, with high quality, ethically sourced artisan products and boutique designers whose attention to detail verges on obsessive. With designers including Issey Miyake, Hender Scheme, Mykita and Dinosaur Designs, as well as a range of products from local makers… In short, it is gorgeous stuff.

Sydney Mardi Gras - 2017

March 5, 2017

This is the fourth year Gareth and I have spent the day wandering around the outskirts of the Sydney Mardi Gras taking photos. It's always a fantastic day, such a good vibe, everyone is happy and it is one of the rare moments in Sydney when it feels completely acceptable to start a conversation with a stranger. There was a little drizzle early in the day, but it didn't dampen anybodies spirit - the festival was as fabulous as ever.

Naoshima Art Island, Japan - Planning a trip

Things to know when planning a trip to Naoshima

February 21, 2017

Naoshima Island, also known as The Art Island, is on the South West of Japan's main island. What was once a sleepy industry village (with a large manufacturing plant) has transitioned into a hot spot for art loving tourists. Benesse House museum was the first to open in 1992, closely followed by Chichu museum and Lee Ufan museum. In addition, a number of unused local homes have been converted into art exhibits of their own, collectively known as The Art House Project. In this post I give you the "must know" details when planning your trip to Naoshima.

Nice Cannes

February 19, 2017

Way back in June 2011 I travelled to the South of France for the Cannes Lions festival. I saw some amazing speakers including Malcolm Gladwell, Eric Schmidt and Patti Smith. I also had many many drinks at some amazing parties with some amazing people. In between all that, I took some photos with my Canon AE-1 loaded with some trusty rolls of Tri-X.

Singapore Stopover

February 19, 2017

In the beginning of 2015 I was lucky enough to travel to Singapore with Ogilvy (for my day job as a Strategic Planner). Whilst I was very busy all week, I did manage to sneak out to take some photos before flying home on my last day.

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