- AURA awarded 3rd place at the International Photography Awards in the monograph book category -

Aura - The distinctive atmosphere or quality that surrounds and is generated by a place, person or thing.

AURA is my first book and illustrates my love of ocean pools, both for photographing and swimming.

“The book arrived today - it is stunning in every way. The packaging, design, the creative intent of the book, and of course, the beautiful photos” - Niall M.

In producing this book I have regularly been asked the question “Why do I keep photographing ocean pools?” Ocean Pools are my escape. My sanctuary. They’re where I feel grounded. My images reflect my own relationship with ocean pools. The pools I photograph are the ones I also love to swim in.

This book is a culmination of images I have taken over the past 7 years during regular visits to ocean pools along the NSW coastline. Each pool has its own aura which is generated by their design, the people who visit them, the differing light throughout the day, and the changing moods of the season. Dive in.

Each copy is signed and beautifully wrapped in test print pages from the book making it perfect for gift giving to others or to yourself.

“I’ve tried over the years, to explain the early morning dips, the fish and chips at Bronte after a day swimming, the smell of sunscreen, the life before dawn which happens by the seaside, the flocks of kids at nippers, the thrill of navigating the wild waves, and the serenity of that very same ocean. AURA said it all, and more, so beautifully” - Nina K.

“I am bowled over by your book. From the beautiful wrapping, the personal card, and then the book. It is SO impressive. It just feels amazing. I love the shape, the weight and the quality. Beautiful everything - paper, cover quality of printing. Who knew there were so many different shades of blue and green in the sea? So many photos make me hold my breath. I love the mix of the really close shots, which make me feel like I am there, and then the longer shots giving the bigger picture. It’s a book that makes me feel happy” - Jilly B.

Hard cover. 200 pages with 98 images. Published by Love Books. Designed by Vince Frost*. Made in Australia.