The feature photo is where it all started and one of the reasons why I created this website and associate platforms.

Backstory –  I shot that photo of the Senior Mens Foil during the semi between Matt FOSTER vs Robert CICCARELLI at AFC #4 in 2022. This was also my first time shooting a circuit as I was still navigating different components of a fencing comp.  Prior to this, I had already shot few state comps in Victoria and some for my fencing club.  I was still on my training wheels with fencing photography however after shooting commercial and fashion for 25 years, the transition into sport photography is very much like extra 50 hours on open road before you get a 4 tonnes truck licence.  Furthermore, other strategies to maintain efficiency to shoot fencing was later adopted though some trial and error.

This photo was also 1 of 40 as finalist in Martial Arts category at World Sport Photography Award 2023, the first Australian fencing photo in the history of this award, which gives us more exposure in the world sport photography industry.  More about this in the future section for the website.