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For Scottish-born Hannah Caldwell, one of the best things about living and working in Melbourne is the food. As well as being delicious, it’s the perfect medium to indulge her love of rich colour, texture, shade, and her fascination with capturing light.  She’s always inspired by the high-quality produce of her home state.

“I think we have such great produce in Victoria and a strong food scene,” she says. “There are a lot of really passionate people in the industry.”

Caldwell has a background in fine art and more than a decade’s experience in the photography industry. As well as food, she loves shooting still life. She infuses all her work with a painterly quality; her images have a clean, minimal feel, with strong graphic lines, while also expressing an appreciation of drama.

“I’ve always loved working with colour, especially rich hues & deeper tones, and I find light and shadow intriguing,” she says. “I love creating emotion and mood through the shot to really engage the viewer.”

Caldwell finds collaboration on shoots especially inspiring, and has worked with some “wonderful” chefs, art directors, and stylists.

“Whether it’s advertising or editorial, I like taking the time to really understand the needs and expectations of my clients, bringing the essence of their products to life.

“Photography is my career, but it’s so much more than that – it’s the way I reveal the beauty and depth in the layers of the world around me.”

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Awards & Publications

2021 Lurzers Archive Top 200 Advertising Photographers Worldwide

2021 Winner Advertising Food & Beverage, Paris Photo Awards

2021 Honourable Mention, Still Life, Paris Photo Awards

2021 Honourable Mention, Advertising Food & Beverage, International Photography Awards

2020 Honourable Mention Fine Art Still Life, International Photography Awards

2019 Winner Fine Art Still Life, International Photography Awards

 

Gin story, shot a while back with @carmelgohar_cre Gin story, shot a while back with @carmelgohar_creativestylist
New work for @oakwoodpremieremelbourne #indesignl New work for @oakwoodpremieremelbourne

#indesignlive #chasinglight #livemoremagic  #vogueliving #chasingshadows #vscomood #thevisualgrams #melbournebars  #melbournearchitecture #darkandmoody #australiandesign #hotelphotography  #fellowmag #elledecor #melbournedesign #melbournehomewares #seekthesimplicity #designtrend #designlovers #archidaily  #interiorinspo  #melbourneinteriors #interiorarchitecture #designinspiration #archdaily #arkitecture_details #arkitectura #architettura #architecturelover #interiorlovers
Summer… #icecream #icecreamlover #frozendesser Summer… 

#icecream #icecreamlover #frozendessert #summereats #summerfeels #lightfoodphotography 
#makeitdelicious #mycommontable #hautecuisines #saveurmag #shootwhatyoulove #healthyfood #comfortfood #lurzersarchive #foodphotographer #chasingshadows #vscomood #localeats
#melbournefoodie #foodfluffer #eattheworld  #onmytable #tastespotting #thekitchen #huffposttaste #melbournefood #plantbasedfood #gloobyfood #melbournefoodie #frozenpops
Wishing everyone a Merry Christmas✨🥂 It’s Wishing everyone a Merry Christmas✨🥂 

It’s been quite a year! I’m very grateful to my beautiful clients and crew for their support, trust and hard work ❤️ I’m happy to finish of the year with some great projects, wins and exciting news. Can’t wait to get stuck into 2022 - after a short break.. 

#merrychristmas #australiannatives 
#advertisingphotography
#stilllifephotography #fineartist #fineartphotography #artdirection  #chasingshadows #vscomood #Minimalmood #abstractphotos #thecreativeshots #shootwhatyoulove #artoftones #darkmood #conceptualphotography #fineartphoto #theseriesproject #lensculture 
#isolationcreation #botanicalphotography #floragraphica #australianflowers #nativeflora #dazedandexposed #fineartcommunity #fineartzone #advertisingphotography #profotoglobal
Avo on toast with feta and pomegranate 🥑 Shot e Avo on toast with feta and pomegranate 🥑
Shot earlier this year for Ensure 
Styling @vickivalsamis_foodstylist 

#chasingshadows #vscomood #makeitdelicious #mycommontable #fellowmag #avo #seekthesimplicity  #saveurmag #shootwhatyoulove #Minimalmood #canonfoodphotography #thecreativeshots #legendairy #australiandairy #fellowmag #cheeselover #foodandwine #avotoast #melbournefoodie #localeats #eatlocal #healthyfood #Ensure #belightinspired #foodphotographyandstyling #foodphotography #breakfast #recipeinspire #breafastrecipes
Love a location shoot, shot last year at @casa_war Love a location shoot, shot last year at @casa_warrandyte for @b2cfurniture 

#diningroominspo #chasinglight #stilllifephotography #diningdecor #livemoremagic  #vogueliving #chasingshadows #vscomood #thevisualgrams #darkandmoody #australiandesign #mycommontable #fellowmag #elledecor #melbournedesign #melbournehomewares #seekthesimplicity #designtrend #designlovers #archidaily  #interiorinspo  #melbourneinteriors #interiorarchitecture #designinspiration #archdaily #arkitecture_details #arkitectura #architettura #architecturelover #interiorlovers
Cheese and wine for @valhallabarmelbourne Stying Cheese and wine for @valhallabarmelbourne 
Stying @lee_blaylock 

#stilllifephotography #chasingshadows
#drinklocal #foodandwine #shootwhatyoulove #advertisingphotography #thefeedfeedcocktails 
#hautecuisines #melbournecocktails
#tastespotting #foodphotography #cocktailbar #beveragephotography #drinkphotographer 
#australianproduce  #darkfoodphotography #makeitdelicious #mycommontable #fellowmag #cheeseporn  #saveurmag #australiandairy #cheeselover #melbournefoodie #meredithdairy #darktablemood  #yarravalleyfood #cheeseboard #cheeseplate #yarravalleywine
Along with my fungi series I’m super excited to Along with my fungi series I’m super excited to have this image selected and included in the esteemed Luerzers Archive top 200 advertising photographers worldwide 2021 - 2022

I’m incredibly honoured to receive this recognition for my personal work especially this image, my favourite from a very personal series shot at the beginning of 2021 🙏

#lurzersarchive #advertisingphotography
#luerzersarchive200best #stilllifephotography #fineartist #fineartphotography #artdirection  #chasingshadows #vscomood #Minimalmood #abstractphotos #thecreativeshots #shootwhatyoulove #artoftones #darkmood #conceptualphotography #fineartphoto #theseriesproject #lensculture 
#peonylove #isolationcreation #botanicalphotography #floragraphica #australianflowers #nativeflora #dazedandexposed #fineartcommunity #fineartzone #advertisingphotography #profotoglobal 

@theseriesproject @luerzersarchive
Continuing the good news this week, I am truly hon Continuing the good news this week, I am truly honoured to have my work selected for Lurzers Archive top 200 advertising photographers worldwide 2021 - 2022 published later this year.

8 images from my personal series Fungi were selected along with another image which I’ll share soon. 

Thank you to Sheila King at @luerzersarchive 

#lurzersarchive #advertisingphotography
#luerzersarchive200best #australianproduce #fungiphotography #woodblewit #IPhotoAwards #stilllifephotography #fineartist #fineartphotography #artdirection  #chasingshadows #vscomood #darkfoodphotography #makeitdelicious #mycommontable #fellowmag #prahranmarket #gastroart #mycology #australianmushrooms #fantasticfungi #profotoglobal #seekthesimplicity #fungi #saveurmag #shootwhatyoulove #Minimalmood #abstractphotos #thecreativeshots
Thrilled to receive an honourable mention in the 2 Thrilled to receive an honourable mention in the 2021 International Photography Awards in the Advertising food and Beverage category

This series of images was shot last year for @valhallabarmelbourne 

We were commissioned by Valhalla to create a visual style and showcase their offering of premium cocktails featuring spirits produced locally and native Australian ingredients

Beautifully styled by @lee_blaylock 

#stilllifephotography #chasingshadows #drinklocal #foodandwine #vodkalover #fellowmag  #thefeedfeedcocktails #drinksporn  #saveurmag #shootwhatyoulove #hautecuisines #melbournecocktails #melbournefoodie #tastespotting #foodphotography #gincocktails #cocktailtime #cocktailbar #cocktailart #cocktailphotography #advertisingphotography #cocktailculture #beveragephotography #cocktailsofinstagram 
#whiskeylover #drinkphotographer #drinksofinstagram #whiskeycocktails #thecocktailbible #imbibegram

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