EA Photography and Design

There’s something truly special about photographing steam trains…but photographing one covered in thousands of glowing lights? That’s next level magic. Recently, I had the chance to capture photography from Puffing Billy’s Magical Train of Lights, and it felt like stepping straight into a Christmas movie set in the heart of Victoria’s Dandenong Ranges. The historic Puffing Billy Railway transforms into a moving light show during this annual event, with every carriage glowing in vibrant colours as it winds through the forest at night. For photographers, it’s an absolute dream. Check out the video below this article for the full series of photos and videos Puffing Billy with Lights What Makes the Magical Train of Lights So Photogenic? The magic starts the moment the train pulls into the station. The warm steam rising into the cool night air. The reflections of colour bouncing off polished metal. The glow illuminating excited faces. Here’s why it’s such an incredible event to ...

Tucked away in the legal heart of Melbourne is one of the city’s most underrated architectural treasures the Victoria Law Library. If you love vintage books, heritage interiors, and atmospheric photography, this place is an absolute dream. Don't forget to check out the video at the bottom of the article for the full series of photos Victoria Law Library From towering shelves filled with aged legal volumes to elegant wooden details that whisper stories of the past, the Victoria Law Library offers a timeless experience through the lens. Step Back in Time Walking into the library feels like stepping into another era. Rich timber shelving, ornate detailing, and rows upon rows of beautifully bound books create an atmosphere that’s both scholarly and cinematic. The warm tones of aged paper and polished wood make it a perfect subject for: Interior architectural photography Moody, low-light compositions Detail shots of vintage spines and textures Black and white heritage edits Every corne...

Hidden among the modern buzz of Melbourne lies a quiet piece of history that predates the skyscrapers, tram bells, and laneway art. Welcome to La Trobe’s Cottage Melbourne’s oldest surviving building. Check out the video below for the full series La Trobe’s Cottage  Built in 1839 and remarkably shipped from Britain in prefabricated form, this charming wooden cottage belonged to Charles Joseph La Trobe, Victoria’s first governor. Long before Melbourne became the cultural capital we know today, this cottage stood as a symbol of early colonial ambition. And yes it may very well be Melbourne’s oldest surviving building. Shipped from Britain to the New Colony Imagine ordering your home from overseas in the 1800s. La Trobe did exactly that. The cottage was prefabricated in England, packed onto a ship, and transported across the world to the fledgling settlement of Port Phillip (now Melbourne). Once assembled, it became the family home of La Trobe and a key site in early Victorian governa...