DAMIEN PLEMING

My Story

I've loved every minute of my 30 year career as a photographer, cinematographer and director. Working on a diverse range of photography commissions in news editorial, fashion,  portraiture and commercial. My film career has been equally diverse spaning, short form drama, documentary and commercial.

I bring a life lived full of experiences. From growing up on a remote farm, a stint playing AFL at the Sydney Swans, working as a freelance fashion photographer in Sydney, London and Paris, four years studying acting and everything in between. I've endured  personal tragedies that have taken away my closest family and friends, but have also experienced life’s highs. My favourite saying is "even the bad parts are good!" All of this helps me relate to people in a friendly, compassionate and empathetic way. I have a glass half full personality and bring an infectious joy and fun to my work. 

Although my style is rooted in the aesthetic of lighting and composition, it’s my way with people that is my most powerful attribute. Getting  talent to forget the camera  and to be present in the moment, either as themselves or the character they are playing.

I desire to improve the world around me, and what better way to be of service to the community at large than to use my skills to help bring voice to messages that promote health and wellness or awareness to programs that are for the greater good.