Hi there,

And off we go. Everyone was saying, "work will ramp up after the long weekend in January”, and boy didn’t it.

February has been full of surprises. A lot of jobs on the go, creativity peaking and The Creative Directory turning 10 years old.

We’ve added a new section to the newsletter called Showstoppers, where we will be featuring fab campaigns we’ve seen out and about, along with all of our wonderful creatives work who are listed on the directory.

We will also introduce you to new creatives along the way and hear from those that have worked with me on their folios and careers.

Heres to a big, fantastic, healthy year for us all.

Cheers

Sally and Eliza

Showstoppers  

David Barker Talks Ngununggula Art Gallery

This year we want to highlight some of the ads and campaigns that grabbed our attention for all right reasons. We loved the campaign for Ngununggula Art Gallery in N.S.W. and enjoyed talking to David Barker, Director of the Playground Group about the work.

"Ngununggula is located halfway between Sydney and Canberra, which is quite a distance for even the most dedicated art lover. Australia’s newest art gallery is definitely worth the hour and a half drive, but how could they convince people to make the effort?

David Barker, Nick Garner, and the team at the Playground Group decided to show the journey as part of the experience. Their campaign demonstrates those who love great art will do whatever they can to get there.

David Barker who wrote and directed the commercial wanted to achieve something that would excite and intrigue people."

10 Year Anniversary for
the Creative Directory

Here’s to 10 years of talking everyone up.

I launched the Brownbill Effect with the Creative Directory in 2013 to add to the many other things I had been doing for the previous 10 years in the creative world up until then.

The Creative Directory began as a marketing tool for people who needed someone – specifically me - to talk them up. I started shouting out about them then, and I’ve been shouting ever since.

The Brownbill Effect has since grown to be a lot more but I’m proud of the hand- picked talent who have made their mark on the Creative Directory, and I want to thank them all for being part of it.

I’ve always loved working with creative people. For the past 10 years I’ve had the opportunity to meet some of the best – and help them network, find work and make the most of everything they have.

Back then creatives didn’t tend to use social media for business networking, certainly not as much as they do today. These days I am part of their marketing plan for the year. They also enjoy being a member of the Directory’s creative community and I still find many people prefer having me advocate for them than doing it alone.

The Creative Directory has grown into something special for me and for everyone who has joined it.

This has been a great 10 years for the Brownbill Effect, and we all look forward to many more.

Recent work from
our Creatives

BIG EARS | AUDIO PRODUCTION

My Mum Your Dad Promo

Kate Langbroek fronted this honest series on Channel 9 that sees single parents searching for love again. Unbeknown to them, each of their children had a hand in the process by guiding their parents through the twists and turns of dating today. The production company responsible for the show, ITV Australia, brought onboard Big Ears Audio to capture Kate's signature sound during her narration for this love-filled tale.

ALICIA MOODLEY | GRAPHIC DESIGNER

Urban Coffee Culture

“Working at Big Red was a fantastic experience. I worked on the Coles account over 9 months, on print, digital, POS and OOH. This particular job was for Coles own brand Urban Coffee Culture and was part of a larger campaign that included a sampling activation which I also designed. Most of the briefs I worked on required, initial concept through to print ready artwork.”

Marketing Manager: Andrea Michelle, Brand Manager - Women's Intimates: Jade Massaad, Assistant Brand Manager: Lou Lou Tebb, Product Stylist: Charlotte Davey & Francesca Alexander.

AARON WALKER | PHOTOGRAPHER

Sea Life's Underwater Sword Fights

"This is a pirate themed shoot at Sea Life photographing underwater sword fights. 
I photograph people and places. My creative portraits are full of energy, vibrancy and colour. My travel photography is how I see the world around me. Working as a commercial photographer, I have a wide range of clients spanning visual and performing arts companies, tour operators, government, not for profit organisations and the corporate sector."

NICK EDLIN | GRAPHIC DESIGNER

Nick Edlin's New Website

We love Nick Edlin's new website.

"A design studio focused on creating eye-catching and engaging visual identities for companies of all sizes. 
NED is a Melbourne based design studio specialising in brand identities. We think design should be fun, interesting and engaging so let us help you inject some personality into your business. We work with start-ups offering small business packages, through to full strategy, implementation and visual identity guidelines for large companies looking to revitalise their brand."

Testimonials

ANDE CROSSAN | GROUP ACCOUNT DIRECTOR

"My greatest desire has always been to work within environments that help me grow professionally (and personally). Workplaces that are challenging, engaging, and a good amount of fun! 

Sally has nailed the brief twice now. Her ability to hear what you do and don’t say to match you with the best job and place is a true gift. Once again I am indebted to her."

BOND SOFTWARE GROUP | EMPLOYER

"I’ve had the pleasure of working with Sally over the last few years to help find a diamond in the rough. Recruiting is tough at the best of times, Sally however, seems to have a unique knack of knowing just the right person via her amazing network.

Even when sometime our job description was broad, she was able to find a match. No swiping left or right, just good quality conversations with a true professional who took the time to understand who we were looking for."

Our Newest Members

MICHAEL PAYNE | ILLUSTRATOR

"Michael Payne has more than thirty seven years experience across the fields in advertising art direction, graphic design, and illustration. He has spent many years in Europe, including eight in Germany, working as an art director overseeing campaigns for press, print, and television. For the last twenty years he has worked as an illustrator and you are probably more familiar with Michael’s work than you realise. His work has appeared on an Australian ten dollar note, press and print campaigns and he is a regular with Australian Geographic. His styles range from photorealism through to cartoon and stylised illustrations."

MISS JP | STYLIST

"Creativity has always been the centre of Julia Krstic's life. With 10 years of experience as a professional Ballroom Dancer, Julia understands the power of personal presentation and how it can influence those around you.
It was her passion and flair for Fashion that Julia chased her other dream of working in Fashion and went on to study textiles and design. In this process she found her true calling as a Fashion Stylist and has since completed her Masters Certificate of Professional Styling at Australian Style Institute.

Julia is now the Founder and Director of Miss jp. A boutique styling service where she specialises in working on creative projects such as editorial photoshoots, brand campaigns, celebrity styling and personal branding. Julia has worked with talented Photographers, Models, Designers, Magazine Subscriptions and up and coming Celebrities, such as Dao May Keo, Quby, Jason Lau, Little Magazine, James Susler and many other creatives - photographers, brands etc) to name a few.

A true lover of connecting with others and striving for perfection in aspects of her work, Miss jp aims to deliver exceptional client experiences and outcomes for every client."

New Assistants

Nikola Blagojevic

"Nikola is a photographer and assistant based in Sydney. He studied for a Diploma in Photography and Photo Imaging at Billy Blue College of Design. He is a young and ambitious photographer who has a passion for documentary, street and studio photography.

Nikola seeks to gain valuable industry knowledge by assisting commercial photographers to help further his career.

Nikola is professional, friendly, eager to learn, and ready to meet challenges head-on. Nikola is experienced in the process of studio photography. He is also confident in location shoots. He is well-versed in workflows that use tethered shooting and Capture One. He is familiar with the canon ecosystem, Broncolor lighting equipment, and Mac software. He is a fully licensed driver, capable of working anywhere in Sydney. "

Space for hire

PHOTOGRAPHY STUDIO OFFICE SPACE IN NORTHCOTE

Looking for resident photographers in this modern industrial converted warehouse space with architecturally designed detailing. Modern luxe appliances and super high ceilings.

Huge new Cyc wall just built 6m(W) x 6.8m(L) x 5.5m (H) with an extra 7 meters in length beyond the cyc floor. We are looking for resident, professional photographers who need a space to shoot in and a studio to call theirs.
I have 1 space available on the Mezzanine at $650/month plus GST . Approx 18m2  with lockable area.
2 lockable office spaces downstairs at $650/month plus GST
1 larger, 25m2, lockable space downstairs at $800/month plus GST

NOTE : All resident photographers will receive a 50% discount rate on studio shoot rates….See www.caramelstudio.au for standard shoot rates and more pics.

For enquiries or more information contact Hugh Peachey at: hugh@hughpeachey.com

RMIT Hungry Talks:
Between Two Ferns

Episode 5

Tune in for another wacky Between Two Ferns with Emilia Lakhi this week, where we examine collaboration Collaboration means more than just working with other people - it also brings out your creativity. Why not have both?