My aesthetic is inspired by documentary-style street and skate photography; crisp, movement-filled images that capture the story of your day including all the touching moments you might have otherwise missed.
My love for photography began back in the mid 90’s while shooting photos of my friends skateboarding with an old Canon AE-1 film camera.
Developing those images in my very own darkroom and gifting them to my friends instilled a life-long love of the art form. Most importantly, I loved seeing people’s reactions when they’re handed my special work.
I want that to be you.
my name is rolan ...
What I'm all about -
hello, nice to meet you!
I shoot moments. Moments that inspire, captivate and warm hearts. I’d love to do the same for you.
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MY FAVOURITE THINGS
When I'm not trying to relive my youth by skateboarding, my favourite thing to do is spend time with my best friend / true love Jessie and our two beautiful little monsters Heidi & Elsie; taking off on epic adventures, living for and appreciating each and every moment.
I’m also a sucker for all things analogue; from vinyl to vintage cameras, classic old photo books and developing B&W images in my darkroom.
I love it all.
No matter who and where we are, we are all wandering this beautiful earth, with a different story to share. No tale is ever the same. And that’s why I LOVE documenting stories (and hopefully I can document yours too!)”
WHAT INSPIRES ME
Years in the making, my aesthetic is inspired by vintage analogue film, movement-filled classic street photography, infused with beautiful symmetry and composition.
A few more things that I enjoy -
skateboarding (that's me shredding in 1991)
Wes Anderson films
listening to jazzy music
camping adventures
old cars
hot coffee in the morning
cool motorcycles
delicious vegan food
flipping through photo books at Readings
visiting the NGV
indoor plants
beautiful architecture
Behind the Lens
The boundless nature of love and the limitless ways in which it can be expressed is why I’m so drawn to wedding and elopement photography. Capturing these moments allows me to see the very best qualities that make us human.
Love. Empathy. Patience. Understanding. Selflessness. Joy. Trust.
Self-expression has always been a core part of who I am, which is why I love to see couples doing things their own way. You’ll never hear me say “you need this...” or “normally, people do that...”. I don’t think there’s one ‘right’ way to get married.
Just live and let love shine.
"From our initial meeting, right through to the big day, Rolan was easy going and made us feel very comfortable."
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DEC 18, 2018
Bojana & Ramiz
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"Rolan was amazing - warm, thoughtful and unobtrusive. He made us feel totally at ease."
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dec 01, 2019
Laura & Mitch
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"Rolan was extremely professional and made us feel so comfortable and relaxed in his presence."
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NOV 30, 2019
Sophia & Leo
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