Melbourne Over the Years – A Visual Journey Through Time - 2009

Watching a city change is mesmerising, and Melbourne’s always got something new going on. You see it in the fresh towers popping up, the tiny tweaks in hidden alleys, even along the river—every corner has a story.

‘Melbourne Over the Years’ isn’t just a bunch of photos. It’s like freezing moments in time, a collection that really grabs the city’s energy. Later on, people can look back and see just how much Melbourne has shifted and grown.

Melbourne CBD Along the Yarra River

Where It All Began – 2009

We start from 2009, right in the heart of the city. I had a Sony A-100, barely any clue how to use it, and honestly, everything felt fresh and a little bit chaotic. I messed around with lighting, kept tweaking things, and somewhere along the way, I fell for Melbourne’s energy after the sun went down.

That night, I tried my first long exposure shots. Seeing the city lights shimmer, the river turn silky, and the whole scene wake up after dark just floored me.

The ongoing series will capture the ever-changing Melbourne skyline and its culture, street life, the people, architecture, and cityscape.

Wesley Uniting Church

Melbourne Over the Years - 2009 Photos

These 2009 photos capture scenes around the Yarra in the CBD, a time when Birrarung Marr, Alexandria Gardens and other spots had a Ferris wheel.

More from the photo series in the following videos