Our Story

It all started with a knock on a blue door in London

I was a young Australian backpacker with some experience in TV, a very keen attitude and a Canon 7D DSLR camera in hand.

This wasn’t the first door I had knocked on. I was at knuckle-blister-Jehovah’s Witness level and I was beginning to find out that the people of London don’t find it too hard to dish out a polite “no thanks” to strangers knocking on their door asking for a job in media.

I simply love meeting people, taking pictures, filming clips, creating edits and I think the people on the other side of that blue door in London (Thanks Will! https://winglondon.com/) sensed some of that and gave me a chance.

 

They let me in, listened to my story and gave me a shot at filming my first gig – The Southhampton FC junior academy. From that one shoot, I met a guy named Mark (Thanks Mark!) who asked if I wanted to shoot something else a couple of weeks later – I said yes. On that shoot a couple of weeks later I was asked if I could go to Cyprus to film the MARS ice cream brand – I said yes. A month or two after that whilst in a North London Op shop my phone rang and I was asked if I was available the next week to shoot model Elle Macpherson – I said… You’re kidding me!?!

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They weren’t kidding.

 

Upon my return to Australia in 2014 the ripple effect started again with Springfree Trampoline on my very first shoot back on the Sunshine Coast. Raw Lens Media was born.

 

And here we are today.

 

Living out this incredible opportunity to connect, create meaningful work and share through photography and video content.

 

We understand that a major headache for your business is to connect the dots between an idea or brand story to an authentic visual representation that captivates your audience.

 

We connect those dots.

Our Simple Process

Professional Video Production and Photography Made Easy

Your Project Kick-off

Tell us about your project goals and vision, either through our online form or by phone, to receive a tailored quote & proposal.

Detailed Planning & Preparation

Together, we'll design the perfect shoot plan to ensure we capture your complete vision.

The Shoot Experience

Our expert team ensures your shoot is a smooth, enjoyable, and effortless experience.

Refinement & Delivery

Receive high-quality, expertly edited videos and photos, delivered promptly and optimised for immediate use. Plus, we can help with content sharing if you need.

Our Mission

Based on the Sunshine Coast of Australia

Raw Lens Media is committed to crafting emotionally compelling stories that resonate deeply with authenticity, courage, joy, and connectivity. Our mission is to bring your vision to life through video and social media content that doesn’t just look good it speaks to the heart of your brand and the people behind it.

 

We don’t just create pretty pictures. We get to the core of your story, working collaboratively from concept through to delivery to ensure every frame, word, and emotion aligns with your purpose. Whether locally, nationally, or globally, we strive to evoke genuine connection and inspire your audience to become part of your community. Above all, we want you to be seen, heard, and understood in a way that moves, delights, and inspires action.

TOUR OF OUR STUDIO

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