Photography – Aurora Design – Art Direction, Graphic & Digital Design – Naomi Rahim

Is Pantone’s 2020 Colour of the Year still relevant?

30 April 2020 Inspiration

In December 2019, the Pantone Color Institute announced that the 2020 Color of the Year was PANTONE 19-4052 Classic Blue, a staid shade of blue, that’s "reassuring and full of calm and confidence" to counteract the uncertainties of the future. "We are living in a time that requires trust and faith. It is this ...

8 tips for Freelancers & Small Business to stay ahead during lockdown

19 March 2020 Inspiration

As with any shift in the economy; Freelancers, Sole Traders and Small Business are usually the first to feel the impact. The fallout of COVID-19 and resulting stimulus initiatives (in Australia) seem to have overlooked the "gig economy" - there's no doubt we are in for a bumpy ride, but ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

Royal Botanic Runway – Photos

02 February 2014 Photography

Australia fashion royalty - Aurelio Costarella, Collette Dinnigan and Akira Isogawa Australian fashion - under the sun - where it should be. On Thursday I photographed the inaugural Royal Botanic Runway at the Royal Botanic Gardens in Melbourne for Style Melbourne. A unique, open-air fashion parade, showcasing cherry-picked Australian fashion ...

3 Songs No Flash – 2013 Photography Exhibition

13 May 2013 News, Photography

The crème de la crème of Melbourne’s live music photography scene take to Ding Dong Lounge between May 20th-30th (extended until June 8th) to display some of their best work. For a limited time, Scott Boelsen, Jesse Booher, Katie Dutton, Rebecca Houlden, Lou Lou Nutt, Naomi Rahim, John Raptis, Brett ...