Committee Members

As Co-Director of Magic Photography, Rodrigo leads the practical and technical side of operations, specializing in photographer training, on-site direction, and high-quality image production. With extensive experience in early-learning and family photography, he brings a calm, hands-on approach that supports both teams and children. Rodrigo’s strengths lie in developing consistent photographic standards, refining workflows, and ensuring safe, respectful practice in every centre. His insight contribute strongly to the Framework’s focus on professionalism, child-safe conduct, and reliable, real-world processes.

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Founder of HVP Solutions Pty Ltd

Glen is the founder of HVP Solutions and a leading specialist in data security and workflow systems for the volume photography industry. With over 15 years’ experience supporting hundreds of photography companies across Australia, Asia, Europe, and the US, he brings deep expertise in privacy, compliance, and secure digital infrastructure. His expertise has been fundamental in shaping the Framework’s data-security and accountability standards.

BA Photography​

Liz brings nearly 20 years of operational experience to Northpoint Photos, one of Queensland’s most established childcare photography providers. Working with more than 400 early-learning centres and photographing over 30,000 children each year, Liz has a strong understanding of high-volume, child-safe workflows. Her background in photographic retail, professional lab environments, and compliance makes her highly skilled at building safe, efficient systems that support centres and families. Liz’s expertise helps ensure the Framework reflects practical, achievable standards that align with real-world industry practice.

Director of Blue Wolf Photography

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As Director of Blue Wolf Photography, Leigh offers more than a decade of experience photographing schools and early-learning centres. His team services in excess of 100 centres each year, and his contribution reinforces the importance of professional conduct, respect for children, and maintaining consistent quality across diverse educational environments.​​

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With a long background in engineering and process improvement, Michelle brings strong systems thinking and a commitment to integrity into the childcare photography space.

Since establishing Whippersnappers in 2015, Michelle has developed a child-led, comfortable approach to photography and built the business to service more than 160 centres. Michelle contributes her expertise in compliance, operational improvement, and safe practice to help strengthen national standards for photographers, educators, and families.​

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BA Photography, BA Journalism & PR,

Founder of Five Graces Photography

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Christine brings extensive experience working with early-learning services across Victoria, photographing more than 200 centres each year. With a strong background in marketing and hands-on experience training photographers, she combines strategic communication with a deep commitment to child safety, ethical practice, and high-quality imagery. Her experience supports the development of practical, real-world standards within the Framework that benefit centres, families, and photographers alike.​​

Ben brings extensive experience in family and children’s photography to his work at Authentic School Portraits. His child-led, playful approach helps create safe and comfortable environments for young children, shaping natural, high-quality images. Ben’s insight into positive child experiences and respectful practice has contributed meaningfully to the Framework.

Dip. Business Management Owner

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Jacqui brings valuable expertise in business management and the coordination of high-volume photography operations. Her perspective supports the Framework’s focus on clear processes, child-safe systems, and consistent quality across all service types and centre sizes.

Kate is the Co-Director of Magic Photography and the driving force behind customer service, centre coordination, and the smooth organisation of photography events. She brings strong skills in communication, relationship management, and team leadership, ensuring centres feel supported from first contact through to delivery. Kate’s strengths include understanding the day-to-day needs of educators, creating streamlined schedules, and maintaining clear, respectful engagement with families and staff. Her contribution to the Framework reinforces practical, achievable standards built on consistency, empathy, and high-quality service.

Stephanie draws on a strong background in photographing children and families, helping establish Authentic School Portraits’ child-focused, experience-first philosophy. Her commitment to prioritising children’s comfort and emotional safety during photography sessions has informed the Framework’s emphasis on child-led, respectful image-taking.