This blog post is about a shoot I had photographing portraits of up and coming business owners in Kempsey, on the Mid North Coast of NSW.  One of these businesses is Bucket Brewery, a local boutique brewery.   The Mid North Coast is full of passionate business people working on wonderful and exciting ventures.  I was hired by Kempsey Shire Council to photograph some of these business people for the new Macleay Valley Welcome Pack.  The brief was to create environmental portraits – that is, portraits showing the person in their own unique setting.   Bucket Brewery is a funky new small business with a lot of passion behind it and big things ahead.  Owners, Sam and Amanda Preston have lovingly converted South Kempsey’s old energy depot into a beautiful, contemporary space.  For now it is just a brewery but they have big plans to expand the space into a thriving new venue where locals and visitors can enjoy the brews with amazing views over the river.       If you are a small business looking for a portrait photographer in Crescent Head, Kempsey or the Mid North Coast for photos of your staff, products or services please get in […] Read More
Kempsey Shire Council hired me to photograph some of Kempsey’s motivated business people for the new Macleay Valley Welcome Pack.  I love photographing environmental portraits like this – showing the personality of the person in their own environment.   Being a Crescent Head Photographer, Kempsey is just down the road.  South Kempsey Corner Store has brought a current and trendy vibe to this end of the Macleay Valley.  The light, welcoming atmosphere and delicious teas and cakes makes it a lovely spot to stop in for a drink or a bit to eat.   Check out other photos from this shoot on my blogs page         Please get in touch if you need portraits for your business or personal use.  I’d love to talk with you about how I can help. Read More
I was asked to do photography of a Kempsey Riversideside Markets special event, the Kempsey Twilight Markets.  I’ve always loved markets so covering the event photography for this special Christmas market was a lot of fun.   Riversider Park was packed with stalls, showcasing many locally made arts, crafts and food.  There was an abundance of local produce with fresh fruit and veggies and gorgeous flowers.  The entertainment was mainly singer songwriters from the local area and I enjoyed discovering some of our local artists from around the Mid North Coast.     If you are looking for an Event Photographer for your upcoming event in Kempsey, Crescent Head, South West Rocks, Port Macquarie or elsewhere on the Mid North Coast, please get in touch to discuss how I can help.   Read More
Yoga photography shoot in Crescent Head, Mid North Coast NSW.     Yoga Photography marries two of my greatest passions.  We did this styled photo shoot on our property in Crescent Head.  Bringing our own lives into the shoot made it simple and a lot of fun.   I have been practicing yoga for 17 years…exactly half of my life.  It has been on and off over the years but these days I find yoga such an important part of my life, physically, mentally and spiritually.  I can’t imagine ever going without it again.  It has also lead me to great friends, beautiful destinations and amazing experiences.         I am so grateful for my weekly yoga meet up with my good friends.  We practice an hour of yoga each Sunday morning, followed by half an hour of meditation.  Afterwards we share a pot (I mean a five litre pot) of chai, with plates fruit and nuts.  It is a sacred part of every week for me.  I’m also doing two classes a week at The Yoga Shala in Port Macquarie.   These photos are from a recent shoot I did for I am That Yoga, a yoga […] Read More
In December we saw some of the worst bush fires ever in Crescent Head.  Over 3 weeks I photographed the fires that reached the edge of our property as helicopters, fire trucks and even planes fought to keep the houses and people in our community safe.   I’ve lived here for 3 years, after living and working as a photographer in Sydney, Melbourne and overseas.  I knew the day would eventually come when bushfires would be here.  The clock had been ticking.   The firefighters and RFS did an amazing job and we are extremely grateful for their hard work and skill.  Below are a few of the photos from the 2017 Big Hill Bush Fires in Crescent Head.                 Read More
I was in Byron Bay for a fashion and lifestyle photo shoot for Japanese wetsuit brand, Moon Jelly.  This boutique brand happens to come from the little surf town I lived in a few years ago in Chiba-Ken (east of Tokyo), where they hand make customised super kawaii wetsuits.  The Moon Jelly crew were in Australia for the Byron Bay Surf Festival. We shot at Atlantic Byron Bay a picturesque resort in the heart of Byron.  It was the perfect backdrop for our swimwear/surf fashion photography shoot.   SaveSave SaveSave SaveSave SaveSaveSaveSave   I’m based in Crescent Head NSW.  If you don’t know it, Crescent Head is a beautiful surf village half way between Byron Bay and Sydney.  Our biggest town nearby is Port Macquarie.  Our beaches on the Mid North Coast are insanely beautiful (and usually empty) and the bushland is endless. Please get in touch if you’d like to book a lifestyle shoot with me in Crescent Head.  I’m also available to travel throughout NSW and internationally.  Email today with enquiries at info@aliciafoxphotography.com   See more of my Lifestyle Photography HERE ve SaveSave SaveSave SaveSave Read More
I am so inspired when I meet someone who is truly going above and beyond for the benefit of others and the greater good. Kids in regional areas of Australia aren't always given the opportunities that exist in the cities and metropolitan areas. Nancy Pattison, entrepreneur behind Indii Swimwear is passionate... Read More
The Kempsey region is rich with indigenous history and culture.  The local aboriginal elders have fascinating stories to share which enrapture my imagination about what came before me on these streets, rivers and fields. Emily King recognises how important it is for these stories to be shared and recorded, and has been working on a project, “Wiriiynakayi Ngunngun Dunghutti” – Dunghutti Stories from Yesterday, which was funded through Kempsey Shire Council.  The Dunghutti are an Aboriginal group whose traditional lands lie in the Macleay Valley, on the Mid North Coast of NSW.  As a Crescent Head local, I live within this area and it is important to me to learn about my local history, culture and people.   The aim of the Dunghutti Stories from Yesterday project was to record a set of stories from each of the communities in the area.   These stories were told by elders to school children.  The kids painted elements of the stories which became part of 13 impressive murals.  The process provided a beautiful interaction between the elders and the children, allowing the kids to learn about their indigenous history. In the words of Uncle Bob, (pictured below with Emily), “It’s important for those generations who have […] Read More
There is something really feminine about boho style – the floral crowns, the frills, the flowing fabrics; the embodiment and expression of mother nature.  I’ve been attracted to styles like these since I was a little girl and I love that they are so en vogue at the moment.   I photographed Mel and Nikia on the beach in Port Macquarie, Mid North Coast of NSW.  Although the girls hadn’t modelled for a photo shoot before, they both did a fantastic job.  I wanted to evoke a sense of mystery, sensuality and beauty in these portraits, and by working through a series of outfits and poses we got some beautiful images – my favourites are below.     I am available for commercial shoots as well as private photo sessions. Please don’t hesitate to contact me with your inquiry at info@aliciafox.net or 0429 211 567. Read More