About

My name is Luke Barker, and photography has been at the core of my life decisions for around 20 years now. It is a passion that has definitively influenced the places I travel to, the region I have chosen to call home (near Gellibrand in the stunning Otways), and the people I spend most of my time connecting with.

Photography has been a constant, evolving creative force that is constantly whispering in my heart - urging me to wake up at ridiculous times to arrive in time for sunrise light, or heading into the late evening to point my camera up at the Milky Way or auroras. It tells me that it is a good idea to swim out amongst giant waves in the midst of winter, and has taught me to pay attention to light, and to remain aware of its ever changing presence.

And whilst my great personal love with imagery is shooting the ocean, particularly whilst swimming amongst the beautiful chaos, I adore the vast sub-range of creative pursuits that arrive from within photography. It has allowed me to shoot lovely photos of my friends and loved ones. I have had the honour of shooting several weddings. I’ve dabbled in studio work, product shoots, professional portraits and even aerial photography (from helicopters, before drones were cool!)

I’ve been able to explore strange, abstract ideas, and capture landscapes that tell stories of some of the epic places I’ve been lucky to visit, but as I said, I seem always and ever drawn back to the ocean. That being said, photography isn’t my only passion. I am a clumsy yet persistent guitarist. I dabble in electronic music and have released songs as my sci fi alter ego Alaramantis. I love the footy (big Cats fan), and have recently learned that I am a completely inept gardener, but not for the lack of trying. I’ll successfully grow a vegetable one of these days I swear.

I’m sure I’ve written way too much for one of these things, but there you have it. I’ve gone and done it now. If anyone at all has for some reason made it this far, please don’t hesitate to enquire about the prints I have available, or to ask about weddings, portraits, pet photography, photography lessons, or anything else at all super cool that I haven’t even thought of yet!

Cheers!