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New Photography Website

29 September 2017 News, Photography

After months of blood, sweat and tears, I am pleased to announce the launch of my NEW photography website: naomirahim.com. Showcasing my photography in depth, the website will eventually host an online Print Shop – stay tuned! Aurora Design will continue to offer an integrated approach across Art Direction, Graphic Design and Web ...

Billie-Jade – Horror Haus

18 February 2017 Photography

Australia has a Heavy Metal Queen! Billie-Jade (previously Diamond Noir) launches her solo career with her debut single, Horror Haus. The music video is pure gothic eye-candy, featuring corsets, glowing coffins, UV paint and snakes. I was on set to photograph the cover, publicity photos and capture the behind the scenes goodness.[vc_column width="1/2"][vc_column ...

Kathmandu featured on Ragtrader

30 October 2016 News

As Lead Digital Designer at Kathmandu, I developed a suite of social media graphics for the hugely successful Winter 2016 campaign. Check out this article on Ragtrader, dissecting Kathmandu's social media strategy to target a younger demographic.

Beautiful mural in the Star Lyric Theatre

Rone – Empty Exhibition

29 October 2016 Inspiration

Rone, one of Melbourne’s most prominent street artists held his first solo exhibition in two years at the historic Star Lyric Theatre in Collingwood, Oct 14-23rd, 2016. Known for his mural portraits of striking female faces adorning large scale buildings or in decaying spaces, the term ‘hauntingly beautiful’, whilst overused, perfectly ...

Boys gone wild in PDX

31 October 2015 Photography

PDX hood life. Models: Brian, Greg & Steven In Portland, I collaborated with local Instagrammer Steven Bustrin on a Vigilante web series. During October, Steven posted an ongoing saga of the tales of a disengaged young man in the big city, accompanied by a photograph, several of which were by ...

Art With Heart Auction

29 September 2015 News, Photography

Art With Heart is an annual art auction organised by Truly Deeply, utilising creative talent to raise funds for local Melbourne charities. Proceeds from this year’s auction went to Beyond Words, a not-for-profit initiative to celebrate the rich lives of older people in the community in Melbourne. For the 13th event, I was ...

One MOFO of an art experience

14 July 2015 Inspiration

[ MOFO at night in Hobart No trip to Hobart is complete without a visit to the Museum of Old & New Art (MONA). Founded by gambler/art collector David Walsh in 2011, a privately owned contemporary art museum that defies conventions, packed with eclectic pieces which are often confronting and challenging ...

Annecy International Animated Film Festival

30 May 2015 Travel

Situated under cartoon-like clouds over the French Alps, the pure blue waters of Lac D’Annecy reflect cute medieval castles, framed by snow-capped mountains. Sounds like a fantasy? It is no wonder that Annecy was a key source of inspiration for Walt Disney. Such as its heritage, it’s become the international spiritual ...

The Virgins Collection - Jean Paul Gaultier

Jean Paul Gaultier Exhibition at the NGV

08 February 2015 Inspiration

The Fashion World of Jean Paul Gaultier: From the Sidewalk to the Catwalk was the National Gallery of Victoria's blockbuster exhibition of Summer 14/15. Marking Gaultier’s retirement in ready-to-wear fashion, touring the fashion capitals of the world, from New York to London, having drawn over a million visitors, we need ...

The Rome Photoshoots

02 August 2014 Photography

If you have been following me on Instagram, you may have seen a plethora of behind the scenes imagery I posted from Europe. I’m pleased to finally show you the final product. In Rome, Italy, I collaborated with three amazing alternative models on a series of fashion photoshoots. Each one unique, showcasing ...