Brand Aid Productions

17/12/2024

There's so much I love about this photo of two very inspirational women, Susie Hincks (left) and Maria Halphen. This photo was to commemorate and celebrate 10 years since they officially co-founded Meeting For Minds, on 10th October 2014, which is a not-for-profit organisation dedicated to research of the brain and disorders of the brain in partnership with people living with mental illness.

The work this organisation continues to do globally is outstanding and ground breaking and it's an absolute honour to now call them dear friends.

15/11/2024

A few pics I took in Paris last month 🇫🇷

14/11/2024

Here's a little promotional video I shot and created for Tavoli Designs. I am constantly in awe of Allen's creative vision, design and craftsmanship! I see some of his creations in progress in the workshop and then when I get to see final product installed, it's incredible!

These guys do such beautiful work. Unique and majestic.

14/11/2024

I'm back in Perth, but what a time I had in Europe!!!

Pinching myself to be living the dream of travelling, spending time in Maria Halphen's orbit, hanging out with the extra-ordinary people involved with Meeting For Minds photographing incredible Science Award presentations at the Academy of Science in Paris, filming at a Psychiatric hospital in Lausanne and being welcomed into the homes and lives of people (with my confronting camera gear) from Zurich to Geneva and even in the stunning mountains!

I don't love how I look in these pics, with my inter-city train hair, terrible posture, unflattering everything, makeup free etc, but this is me. In a chaotic confusing world filled with despair, I'm creating my happy, doing what I love and trying my best to contribute in some tiny way to making the world a slightly more compassionate place.

Jet lag hit me hard on my return, but I can't stop smiling at the wonderful memories we created.
Working on a tonne of editing now to show some of the important stories and wisdom I've captured.

So many stories....stay tuned!

I believe in Meeting For Minds!!!!

28/10/2024

✈️ I’ve been working and travelling abroad in Paris & Switzerland for most of October with a few days visiting family in the Netherlands.
The view from my desk today is pretty inspiring and I’m sitting here in the sunshine in a tshirt!
I’m accessible via most methods other than telephone until 2 November when I’m back in Perth!
🇦🇺🇫🇷🇳🇱🇨🇭

BRB.

10/10/2024

Still tickets left for tonight's soiree at Royal Freshwater Bay Yacht Club celebrating World Mental Health Day & 10 Years of Meeting for Minds.
Come and have a drink, some food and network with some of the coolest and kindest people around. We'll no doubt be having discussions all about the latest developments in Brain and Behavioural Research, DNA testing, drugs, mental illness and enjoying each other's insights and anecdotes with arguably one of the most stunning backdrops in Perth!
There will be Professors, people with lived experience, carers, musicians and nothing but good vibes.

We'd LOVE to see you there!

Celebrating 10 Years of Meeting For Minds

08/10/2024

🌟✨ A recent unforgettable experience working with the incredible Azulant Akora, the award-winning designer known for her stunning couture creations! The vibrant atmosphere of Elizabeth Quay in the City of Perth provided the perfect stage for showcasing Azulant's latest masterpieces. 🌆👗

Have you seen Azulant Akora's work yet? It's a breathtaking blend of timeless elegance and contemporary flair, with intricate detailing and luxurious fabrics that set the bar high in high fashion. Whether you’re a fashion lover or simply appreciate beauty, these pieces are bound to captivate and inspire. 💖
Is there a more perfect location for photographing elegant fashion?
💬❤️

25/09/2024

An organisation (registered charity) I'm super passionate about is celebrating a spectacular milestone on World Mental Health Day, Thursday 10th October.
We're inviting anyone curious about the brain and mental illness to come and enjoy mingling with other like minded people at the stunning Royal Freshwater Bay Yacht club, for cocktails and conversation. Tickets are only $85.
The work Meeting for Minds has been doing all around the world is ground breaking and setting new standards for science research!
In a very small oversimplified nutshell, Meeting for Minds is facilitating putting people with lived experience of mental illness (PLEX), at the table with the world's top researchers and documenting the process on video for projects called SYNERGIES!
We need support, and the world needs more Meeting for Minds!
Please share to people who care.

Celebrating 10 Years of Meeting For Minds

29/08/2024

It’s no secret I’m rather partial to a handsome Italian with a well structured eyebrow and tonight this guy, Tony Galati (Spudshed) stole my heart with his kindness and generosity assisting us raise funds for more important work bringing people with lived experience of mental illness into invaluable conversations with brain science researchers via Meeting For Minds SYNERGIES projects.
Huge thank you to all the dedicated legends at , KDK Family Law for hosting tonight’s networking event at scrummy pizza place Allegro Pizza Claremont
Grateful for all the support 🤩❤️🫶🏻

15/07/2024

After working with the big lights at made the most of God’s late afternoon natural light in the back alley for a quick selfie.

09/07/2024

Hello! It’s me!
Quick post to remind you I’m still here and I’m still cute.
Just now something weird happened. I’m a self-employed single mum in the process of packing up home/office for a move next week and like most people there are never enough minutes in the day and always a zillion things I need to do.
Just now, after being busy packing and editing videos already for a couple of hours I noticed some beautiful sunlight streaming through my bedroom window hitting my pillow and I spontaneously decided to rest my weary back, close my eyes momentarily and really feel that beautiful winter warmth on my skin. I practiced mindfulness and took some deep breaths and really soaked in the beauty of this moment with gratitude.

Thank you for your patience if I’m taking a little longer than usual to respond. I’m seriously doing my best and I think these 5 mins spent in the sunshine and to diarise the moment are a form of self-love I’ll allow myself more often.

Big love.
Angelique
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29/06/2024

Recent photography for Edge Luxury Villas

Treat yourself!

This is not a cruise ship, this is your unique over-the-water accommodation in Margaret River. The award winning Edge Luxury Villas are built for the perfect adults-only stay. Guests are in love with their private balcony, wood fireplace, freestanding stone bath and carefully curated luxe interiors. And guess what! All the neighbours are wineries 🍷

Book your down south getaway on the Edge ✨️ Booking via our Website. We look forward to hosting you soon!



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18/06/2024

Little bit of motion blur at Multiplex HO shooting for today

16/05/2024

Monday night, Presidential Suite at The Ritz-Carlton, Perth

15/05/2024

📸 Hump Day Headshots is a thing! 📸

If you're in need of updated professional headshots or corporate portraits for yourself or your business team, (or even Tinder or Bumble) hit me up for a quote. I have more info and examples on my website https://brandaid.productions/corporate-portraits

I have a mobile studio and come to you with appropriate lighting / pop up backdrop if required. And if you're like most people and would rather stick a fork in your eye than stand in front of a camera, you'll be happy to know I do all the directing and will pose you to look professional and approachable in the most flattering way to make it an easy painless experience!

And also, Photoshop is my jams......I'll make sure you look like you, but for most of us a teensy little bit of Photox never hurt anyone! 🤫

06/05/2024

Good morning! New week, new opportunities! This was me at the start of shooting WA Seafood Awards on Friday night. Felt cute. Might delete later.

02/05/2024

A week ago, I was booked to photograph the ANZAC Day ceremony on behalf of The Honorary Consul of the Federal Republic of Germany for WA.

I've not been before and honestly it was a much different experience to what I was expecting.

When I'm photographing an event, sometimes I can't listen to speakers properly as I'm always scanning around looking for perfect photo moments, holding my heavy camera in place, waiting for the fraction of a second where the wind which had blown the flag around the flag pole, finally blew in just the right way as to unwrap the flag so it would stretch out the way I wanted it for that perfect shot!

The internal dialogue that goes on inside a photographer's brain would exhaust the average person.

As it's super dark (sincere apologies to all the toddlers I tripped over and coffees I knocked over having to walk against traffic to find the entrance to where I needed to be), my brain's continuously reassessing the settings on my cameras as the light slowly begins to lift and and I'm scannning the surroundings, looking for emotional responses from speakers and people listening.

I desperately want to capture the little details and moments that do their best to tell the story and convey the emotion of the proceedings. And I felt all the feels. The silence knowing there are so many people standing together, thoughts united is quite a rare thing to feel. It was a feeling of unity and utmost respect, regardless of political persuasion or religion.

There was one sentence I remember hearing properly, where the gentleman (so sorry but I can't remember his name), said he questioned whether using term "war memorial" might be more appropriately replaced with Peace memorial.

And I love that.

02/05/2024

As well as 13+ years experience in Commercial Photography and 5 years in Video production, did you know I also provide Marketing Services including Social Media Management and consulting?

Here's a little clip I shot, created and posted for fab high end wrought Iron creations client Tavoli Designs.

We decided to start introducing YouTube shorts (vertical reels) quite recently, and so far with just 35 subscribers to the channel, this little clip posted last night had 9.5 thousand views in the first 12 hours!

Contradictory to many "too good to be true" claims you might read from "experts" selling courses, there is NO magic formula and miraculous genuine explosion of genuine new followers who are going become paying customers overnight.

It's all about authentically representing your brand consistently with good quality content that's a little bit fun and entertaining as well as informative and tying it in to your overall marketing goals and strategy.

Brand Storytelling is what I do. And I collaborate with the best experts for projects too big for just me.

This Workshop Wednesday, check out Nic twisting hot wrought iron as part of a large project the guys are busily working on.Every single piece of each creatio...