Ashley Swallow Creative

On Friday morning I had the honour of photographing the annual International Women’s Day Breakfast at Government House for the second year in a row.

It was an inspiring morning hearing from award-winning ABC journalist Sally Sara AM as the keynote speaker. Sally shared powerful insights from her time reporting in some of the world’s most challenging environments. Sally said something that hit home “The most dangerous place for a woman to be is not a war zone - it’s in her own home. And for women who are in those dangerous situations on the domestic front, that is their country, and they may have little power, not much at all. They are little countries. So, what we do in families, as aunties, as mothers, as grandmothers, as great-grandmothers, as people in the community, as teachers, that is equally as important.”

Hearing Sally’s words, and Her Excellency’s equally moving remarks on the collective responsibility we all share to create a more just world for women and girls, was incredibly motivating.

These are the kinds of events and messages that fill me with hope and determination as a woman and a storyteller. Grateful to have been there to capture it all and to be surrounded by such inspiring women.

Yesterday, I had the honour of capturing the International Women’s Day Breakfast at Government House, hosted by the Governor of South Australia, Her Excellency the Honourable Frances Adamson AC and Mr Rod Bunten.

Welcome to Country from Aunty Rosalind Coleman who is a respected Kaurna and Narungga woman, a NAIDOC SA Patron and Ambassador, and a leader in her community

It was an inspiring morning with keynote address by Productivity Commission Chair Danielle Wood highlighting the importance of cultural shifts to create a more inclusive environment where women and girls have equal opportunities.

International Women’s Day theme this year is March Forward: For all women and girls. It calls for global action that can unlock equal rights, power and opportunities for all. It’s a day to recognise the achievements of women and amplify female voices and visibility.

Day 3/20

Michelle is running 1000km from Adelaide to Melbourne, that’s 40-65km a day 20 days in a row. She is aiming to raise $1,000,000 for the Australia!

and I are documenting the whole trip and have been filming with Michelle since January as we are creating a documentary around stillbirth in Australia.

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Photos, Socials, PR/Media, Producer, Community Events
Cinematographer + Editing
Second Shooter + Social Edits

Day 2/20

Michelle is running 1000km from Adelaide to Melbourne, that’s 50km a day 20 days in a row. She is aiming to raise $1,000,000 for the Australia!

and I are documenting the whole trip and have been filming with Michelle since January as we are creating a documentary around stillbirth in Australia.

Follow along via 💜🏃🏻‍♀️

Photos, Socials, PR/Media, Producer, Community Events
Cinematographer + Editing
Second Shooter + Social Edits

Day 1/20

Michelle is running 1000km from Adelaide to Melbourne, that’s 50km a day 20 days in a row. She is aiming to raise $1,000,000 for the Australia!

and I are documenting the whole trip and have been filming with Michelle since January as we are creating a documentary around stillbirth in Australia.

Follow along via 💜🏃🏻‍♀️

branding shoot for ✨

Images for their beautiful new website and social media.

event shoot earlier this year for ✨

golden hour ❤️‍🔥

a super fun brand shoot with a couple of months ago on the Gold Coast - winter up here is magic🌞