I have now joined Steve in the darkroom twice for printmaking workshops, and both times came away inspired, excited and much more knowledgeable. Steve is a fantastic teacher, and very generous with his time and experience (even when he is faced with highly suspect negatives lol). I highly recommend learning from Steve up at Loop in beautiful Olinda, don't hesitate to book in to any of his classes or experiences. Thanks again Steve!

Where to start?
I met Steve just after Loop opened in 2023. I had been wanting to get back into photography seriously for ages and this was my cue.
I went to the the first exhibition in the space and struck up a conversation coming away feeling inspired and overwhelmed in equal measure.
Steve has built an amazing community revolving around the space he has created, it is warm and welcoming whether you are a seasoned pro, a rusty amateur (like myself) or a complete beginner, he shares his incredible wealth of knowledge freely without judgement.
I have met some beautiful people in the last couple of years and look forward to what's in store, more free photowalks, more amazing workshops and improving my photography with a brilliant and quirky mentor.
Thanks Steve...you are the best

I had the privilege of doing a 3-month mentorship with Steve last year, and I can honestly say it has been transformative for me as a new photographer coming to the game. When I first met him, I knew nothing about cameras, but Steve broke down these concepts in a way that was clear and practical, and beyond that, he shared the mindset, habits and workflows that only a seasoned photographer would know - tips that seemed small at first (like reduce what's in the frame that still achieves the same feeling), but completely changed the way I think and apply. That's when I know I'd come back for the mentorship.

After our first meeting it actually took me six months before coming back to resume the conversation. But before I left I asked him which camera to buy. His advice was so precise that 6 months later, when I joined another professional photographer on a special mission, the photographer instantly complimented on my camera choice, and I couldn't help but giggle inside knowing it was thanks to Steve's foresight.

Steve is generous with his knowledge and upfront honest with you (which is exactly what I value in these sessions!). He's also deeply passionate about photography and community. I had the chance to join one of his free Photo Walks and meet other photographers, which was a welcoming and wonderful experience.

The biggest takeaway for me was feeling empowered and allowed to dream and pursue photography seriously, and that's something you rarely get from a structured course. Having someone genuinely invest in your growth is a great gift, and I feel incredibly fortunate to have had Steve as a mentor.

If you're serious about your photography and want guidance from someone, go to Steve, you won't regret it.