Chekhov in Koo Wee Rup

For me, one of the most fulfilling aspects of being a photographer is collaborating with talented individuals to capture great images. Recently, I had the pleasure of working with the Anthropocene Play Company and their director, Bronwen Coleman, to create a series of cast portraits for Anton Chekhov's Uncle Vanya, which is set to run at Theatreworks St Kilda from June 7 to 17.

With a team of eight actors and director, Bronwen Coleman, we spent a busy day at the beautiful Harewood House in Koo Wee Rup, a 19th-century mansion built in 1868, where we shot eight individual portraits and a group photo in just five hours – we didn't have much time to chat :)

Quickly scouting out the ideal locations within the house, I left it to the team to ensure each actor's makeup and wardrobe were perfect. It was quite a challenge moving locations and resetting for each shot in a short time frame, but the actors were consummate professionals, and well, the challenge made it all the more exciting for me.

I'm thrilled to share with you a glimpse of the images we captured during this photoshoot. I hope they'll give you a sense of the energy and creativity that went into the project.

Cheers,

Greg