Victorian Figure Skating Championships 2026
Thank you to Ice Skating Victoria for again having Melbourne Sports Photography as the official photographer at the Victorian Figure Skating Championships.
This year we shot 3 different types of content - studio portraits of the skaters, team photos of the synchro teams, and ice skating action images of the competition.
We have had a busy week of editing, and today the skater portraits have been sent to Ice Skating Victoria.
The action images from the competition are almost ready. For those who completed the Expression of Interest form look out for an email from Melbourne Sports Photography. That will be on 29 or 30 October.
Synchro team photo proofs are a day or two away, and we will be coordinating that with Karen D.
Thanks again to Ice Skating Victoria and all skaters for making us welcome at this years state champs.
Shout Out to Anton
Here we make a special shout out to Melbourne Sports Photography client Anton!
Anton came to visit the Melbourne Sports Photography studio earlier this year where we shot a series of swimming themed images for his upcoming adventure.
It's exciting to share that at the end of August, Anton successfully completed his swim across the English Channel! What a remarkable achievement! Consider that he was in the water for more than 10 hours dealing with the weather, tides, and cold water.
At Melbourne Sports Photography we value working with motivated athletes who are pushing the boundaries. It's amazing to think the time, preparation and motivation that went into Anton's swim. Besides the actually swimming, he has achieved this while performing his corporate work role, doing hours of training, and being a husband and father.
Congratulations Anton on an amazing achievement! You've swum the English Channel!
Studio Shoot with Hockey Player Zara
Melbourne Sports Photography's Craig Dingle has just completed this studio shoot with hockey player Zara. Using a combination of techniques including motion blur, coloured lights, multiple exposure, hockey action, and even some juggling! Craig and Zara created a broad range of images during the studio shoot.
Zara is a hockey player and will soon be competing in the Hockey One national competition for the new Melbourne based team - the Melbourne Cobras.
If you are a sports person interested in creating studio based images, or working on your personal brand and making the most of your profile as an athlete, please reach out. We will be happy to discuss how we might be able to help. Contact details can be found on the Contact tab here on the Melbourne Sports Photography website.
Thank you Zara for a very enjoyable shoot. Wishing you all the best for the final two games of the club season, and then onto the Hockey One season with the Melbourne Cobras. Fly high!
Personal Brand Photography That Tells Your Story
The best personal brand photos don't just look professional - they communicate who you are.
Our Personal Brand Photography Experience has been designed in partnership with a personal branding specialist, Athlete Brand Academy, ensuring every image has strategy behind it.
Before your shoot, you'll work through a dedicated brand workshop and image planning session so that when you arrive at the studio, every outfit, pose and set up has a purpose.
Your Photography Experience
A relaxed, professionally guided shoot designed to create a versatile collection of imagery for your personal brand and social media.
Included:
- 90-minute photography session at Melbourne Sports Photography's studio in Ivanhoe
- Minimum 20 professionally edited images
- Behind-the-scenes content captured throughout the session
- Three working day image delivery
Before the Camera
Every athlete also receives:
- A one-hour Personal Brand Strategy Workshop
- A 30-minute Image Discovery Session
Together we'll plan:
- Three outfit options
- Three to four image setups
- Content tailored for social media, websites, speaking engagements and marketing
By planning your shoot before you arrive, we maximise your time in the studio and ensure every image works harder for your brand.
Complete Personal Brand Photography Experience
Professional Photography + Brand Strategy + Image Planning
Walk away with a premium image library and a clear plan for how to use it to grow your personal brand.
Book your Personal Brand Experience here.
Creative Highlight for the Month
Winter is always a busy time for the Melbourne Sports Photography team as we help out lots of clubs with their team photos and player portraits. This year has been no exception, and this month has been one of shooting, editing, printing, packing and delivering. With the bulk of our winter season shoots now completed, we have more time for creative shoots.
A creative highlight this month was Melbourne Sports Photography's Craig Dingle working with Dillon, Anthony and some of the athletes at Bridge Talent Management (BTM). BTM offers a range of services to basketballers including agency representation, advice and guidance for those seeking college basketball careers in the US, and basketball training for aspiring Australian players.
BTM were clear in their brief - create impactful, high contrast, black and white images which are going to be used in their website, social media, and to advertise their services.
Like a lot of really good shoots, it was the coming together of creative minds and talented athletes to produce a result.
While Craig was working with athletes at one end of the court shooting still images, Will was working at the other end on video content. (We are looking forward to seeing those videos soon!)
Thanks to Dillon, Anthony, Charlotte, and Luke for a very enjoyable shoot. Craig hopes there's an opportunity to work with you again in the near future.