Hikari Photography in Melbourne, Victoria, Australia | Photography and videography

Hikari Photography

Locality: Melbourne, Victoria, Australia

Phone: +61 3 9421 6448

Address: 56 Stephenson Street, Richmond 3121 Melbourne, VIC, Australia

Website: http://www.hikari.com.au

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24.01.2022 Sometimes, I photograph homes. I love to see how people style, their renovations and conversations; how people see their space and use their space. This beautiful barn renovation/restoration/conversation by @amandakimmitt is just fantastic. If only you saw the before photos This former diary is now a cosy accommodation with a big open plan living room and seperate bedroom... If only I get to live here #hikariphotography #visitregionalvictoria #interiordesign #interiordesigner #interior #architecture #home #homeideas #interiorphotography #interiorphotographer #archdaily #architecturalphotographer

22.01.2022 R E S E T So Ive been keeping a very low profile in the last few months. Our first lock down came around so quickly, that I was almost glad it happened. I had a very busy start to the year, and that break has allowed time for myself to catch up with my work.... It has also given me space to mentally settle down a bit. During that first lock down, I did not want to post anything about my work. Because I did not think it was necessary to put up a pretence, most of my clients and colleagues were hardly working. To post about work almost felt like I am gloating that I have work while others did not. I also did not want to start digging up old photos to post for the sake of posting. I am extremely lucky. While 99% of my work has stopped abruptly, I had new clients approaching me. A few of my regular clients has also gave me work. Ive developed new projects to work on, and have kept myself just as busy. Here we are, now in our second lock down. I feel much more prepared, mentally and also with my career and work. I feel energised and excited for all the new work I have started. I feel that I am ready for this new normal, whatever it may be. While I am not sure where my business will stand after these 6 months, I am confident it will evolve in the right path. I can see the light. So here is to all of you out there ready this, my clients, my colleagues, my friends. While we are all isolated, we are together. Chin up and look towards the bright side. I shall see you all on the flip side of this, without face mask and drinking champagne

21.01.2022 2019 was all about with @lettuceandco and floral and cacti by @ivy_and_eve_flowers

20.01.2022 I cracked open a fortune cookie and thats what it told me... Happy Valentines Day! Oh and dont forget to go and check out the Valentines Day activation at @highpointofficial today. Styled beautifully by @toriallen_events with furniture by @danneventhire @ Highpoint Shopping Centre

20.01.2022 Sunday mood. With @lettuceandco

19.01.2022 Reminiscing the wedding season. When @Lettuceandco does wedding, they do it so well! I LOVED shooting this wedding so much. There is so much details The strong sharp lines mixed with soft floral arrangements The clean modern table settings with a custom menu and place setting... The pastel contrasting the black Styling by @lettuceandco Floral by @ivy_and_eve_flowers Venue at @Yeringstation Table stand by @shape_steel Table linen by @tablearteventhire Furniture by @Harrythehirer

19.01.2022 Urban Blooms Getting into week 2 of Urban Blooms, it has been super exciting for me to see what every florists are doing this week! There are a few that I have never photographed before, so I was extra excited and curious to see them work and putting their installation together. For non-florist, it might not be obvious to us, but often we see installations that only need to last 6 hrs (such as for a wedding or a dinner). When you plan for an installation that needs to last 7... days, you’ll need to think about water supply, whether it’ll survive in the outdoor heat, whether the florals should be allowed to dry out and how they will look when they are dry... it is so much more complex then putting together some flowers in a bucket! I hope you take the time and go and see these installations. You shall to get see everyone’s floristry and artistry in their work. Well done to all the florists!!! The amazing teams putting this Urban Blooms project: @Ceciliafox @flowersbybrettmattewjohn @botanicsmelbourne @theroadstall @casaverdeflowers @katiemarxflowers @pompandsplendour @flowersvasette @_floristbank_ @flowertemplemelbourne @ivy_and_eve_flowers @floral_architecture @hattiemolloy @georgie.boy__ @melbournepolytechnicfloristy @chryscoflowers @theeventbuilder @melbourneflowershow @showtechaustralia @whatsonmelb #urbanblooms #floralinstallation #whatsonmelbourne #melbourneflorist #hikariphotography #localflowers #melbourneevents #localflowerfarmers #melbourne

18.01.2022 Why hello there 2021! November and December of 2020 happened so quickly. One minute everything was off, the next everything was back on! So excited that events were back and the weather was perfect for it! Here are some snaps for an outdoor event for Xmas! ... Event styling and coordination by @everybitcounts_au Floral by @studio.hollingsworth furniture by @placesettings Graphic design by @backpack.creative Signage by @evanevans_au See more

18.01.2022 Urban Blooms I love this installation by @georgie.boy__ I went to photograph this late afternoon. The weather was warm with a gentle breeze. The smoke bush just dances in the in wind, with the golden sun right above it. Getting into week 2 of Urban Blooms, it has been super exciting for me to see what every florists are doing this week! There are a few that I have never photographed before, so I was extra excited and curious to see them work and putting their installation... together. For non-florist, it might not be obvious to us, but often we see installations that only need to last 6 hrs (such as for a wedding or a dinner). When you plan for an installation that needs to last 7 days, you’ll need to think about water supply, whether it’ll survive in the outdoor heat, whether the florals should be allowed to dry out and how they will look when they are dry... it is so much more complex then putting together some flowers in a bucket! I hope you take the time to go and see these installations. You shall get to see everyone’s floristry and artistry in their work. Well done to all the florists!!! The amazing teams putting this Urban Blooms project: @Ceciliafox @flowersbybrettmattewjohn @botanicsmelbourne @theroadstall @casaverdeflowers @katiemarxflowers @pompandsplendour @flowersvasette @_floristbank_ @flowertemplemelbourne @ivy_and_eve_flowers @floral_architecture @hattiemolloy @georgie.boy__ @melbournepolytechnicfloristy @chryscoflowers @theeventbuilder @melbourneflowershow @showtechaustralia @whatsonmelb #urbanblooms #floralinstallation #whatsonmelbourne #melbourneflorist #hikariphotography #localflowers #melbourneevents #localflowerfarmers #melbourne

18.01.2022 Sneak peak behind the curtain styling by @lettuceandco floral by @ivy_and_eve_flowers venue @carouselalbertpark

17.01.2022 Pop up garden right on the steps of the Old Treasury Building! Beautifully landscaped garden beds with floral popping up. The team from @melbournepolytechnicfloristry did the most amazing job getting this together in just a day! Be sure to check it out and take a walk through the garden! Getting into week 2 of Urban Blooms, it has been super exciting for me to see what every florists are doing this week! There are a few that I have never photographed before, so I was extra ex...cited and curious to see them work and putting their installation together. For non-florist, it might not be obvious to us, but often we see installations that only need to last 6 hrs (such as for a wedding or a dinner). When you plan for an installation that needs to last 7 days, you’ll need to think about water supply, whether it’ll survive in the outdoor heat, whether the florals should be allowed to dry out and how they will look when they are dry... it is so much more complex then putting together some flowers in a bucket! I hope you take the time to go and see these installations. You shall get to see everyone’s floristry and artistry in their work. Well done to all the florists!!! The amazing teams putting this Urban Blooms project: @Ceciliafox @flowersbybrettmattewjohn @botanicsmelbourne @theroadstall @casaverdeflowers @katiemarxflowers @pompandsplendour @flowersvasette @_floristbank_ @flowertemplemelbourne @ivy_and_eve_flowers @floral_architecture @hattiemolloy @georgie.boy__ @melbournepolytechnicfloristy @chryscoflowers @theeventbuilder @melbourneflowershow @showtechaustralia @whatsonmelb #urbanblooms #floralinstallation #whatsonmelbourne #melbourneflorist #hikariphotography #localflowers #melbourneevents #localflowerfarmers #melbourne

17.01.2022 Please allow me to introduce my new project. @kazu.aus We will be launching our first range of candles with other goodies to follow, so go ahead and give us a follow!

16.01.2022 URBAN BLOOMS REGENT THEATRE Number 18 of 18 floral installations for Urban Blooms is definitely one of the most spectacular of them all! And I won’t expect anything less from Liz @flowertemplemelbourne From around 8 weeks ago, during our second lock down, she casually mentioned that she is planning to propose a floral installation, to becoming 18 installations across the Melbourne CBD Liz worked tirelessly behind the scenes in getting EVERYTHING organised. Turning up to just... about all of the installations (whether they are 7am bump ins or 1am setups), dealing with permits (last minute rejects and approvals), problem solving technicalities on site, and hands on with helping other florists setup SHE DID IT ALL! Thank you Liz for putting it all together, then finished it off with one of the most incredible installations! Concept @themoderndaystoryteller Project Management @_sassafraswedding_ Florists @beleharper @natdullard_floristry @highfivetothat @bohemebotanicals @elysia.schultz Victorian Growers @sohorosefarm @nood_blooms @grandifloraroses @australianroses1972 @bloom_intoyou #Piovillico #[email protected] Build @theeventbuilder Artist Impression @sarasidari Special mention @regent_theatre @moulinmusicalau @whatsonmelb @cityofmelbourne #urbanblooms #floralinstallation #whatsonmelbourne #melbourneflorist #hikariphotography #localflowers #melbourneevents #localflowerfarmers #melbourne

16.01.2022 I LOVED photographing this setup by @Toriallen_events I got there just at the prefect time of the day, with the light coming through the windows, creating the prefect contact of black and pink and green. The dark texture of the linen against the smooth matte pink plates against the shiny gold and white cutlery To top if off, the softness of the floral and greenery on the table and the installation Floral Design, Event Design and Stationery Design By @Toriallen_events... Venue @altoeventspace See more

15.01.2022 One little last spam for now of my new project. I just want show of the little set I put together for the shoot

15.01.2022 Merry Christmas everyone!!! a little throw back to a few weeks ago when @toriallen_events setup this cute pink and red brunch for Santa and the kiddies at @highpointofficial @ Highpoint Shopping Centre

14.01.2022 Urban Blooms I’m pretty sure this will bring some smiles to people when they return back to the city. @chryscoflowers have lined the entire length of the bridge with their chrysanthemum! Getting into week 2 of Urban Blooms, it has been super exciting for me to see what every florists are doing this week! There are a few that I have never photographed before, so I was extra excited and curious to see them work and putting their installation together. ... For non-florist, it might not be obvious to us, but often we see installations that only need to last 6 hrs (such as for a wedding or a dinner). When you plan for an installation that needs to last 7 days, you’ll need to think about water supply, whether it’ll survive in the outdoor heat, whether the florals should be allowed to dry out and how they will look when they are dry... it is so much more complex then putting together some flowers in a bucket! I hope you take the time and go and see these installations. You shall to get see everyone’s floristry and artistry in their work. Well done to all the florists!!! The amazing teams putting this Urban Blooms project: @Ceciliafox @flowersbybrettmattewjohn @botanicsmelbourne @theroadstall @casaverdeflowers @katiemarxflowers @pompandsplendour @flowersvasette @_floristbank_ @flowertemplemelbourne @ivy_and_eve_flowers @floral_architecture @hattiemolloy @georgie.boy__ @melbournepolytechnicfloristy @chryscoflowers @theeventbuilder @melbourneflowershow @showtechaustralia @whatsonmelb #urbanblooms #floralinstallation #whatsonmelbourne #melbourneflorist #hikariphotography #localflowers #melbourneevents #localflowerfarmers #melbourne

14.01.2022 50s dinner party! How cool is this setup by @thebiggroupcreative featuring furniture by @danneventhire for #AustralianOpen @ Holden Centre

13.01.2022 GROW! I love discovering new spaces in Melbourne! GROW is one great space in the Melbourne suburb of Cheltenham and hidden in the Gills Nursery. With the Melbourne warm weather jut around the corner, I can see this place will be bustling with parties and celebrations! ... Venue: @groweventspace Furniture: @Danneventhire Floral: @ Flowerjar Linen: @Simmonslinenhire

13.01.2022 Continuing the 2019 review: one of the sexiest bar I have photographed.

13.01.2022 Pretty excited about this project! And for once I dont have a stylist helping me make things pretty. Im so happy with how the product and photos turn out. If you have done so, go and check out my new baby @kazu.aus

12.01.2022 Continuing the 2019 review: here is one of the most stylish bar I have photographed.

11.01.2022 Look at this! Flowers popping up everywhere in the garden bed. That’s the magic of urban blooms Getting into week 2 of Urban Blooms, it has been super exciting for me to see what every florists are doing this week! There are a few that I have never photographed before, so I was extra excited and curious to see them work and putting their installation together. For non-florist, it might not be obvious to us, but often we see installations that only need to last 6 hrs (such ...as for a wedding or a dinner). When you plan for an installation that needs to last 7 days, you’ll need to think about water supply, whether it’ll survive in the outdoor heat, whether the florals should be allowed to dry out and how they will look when they are dry... it is so much more complex then putting together some flowers in a bucket! I hope you take the time to go and see these installations. You shall get to see everyone’s floristry and artistry in their work. Well done to all the florists!!! The amazing teams putting this Urban Blooms project: @Ceciliafox @flowersbybrettmattewjohn @botanicsmelbourne @theroadstall @casaverdeflowers @katiemarxflowers @pompandsplendour @flowersvasette @_floristbank_ @flowertemplemelbourne @ivy_and_eve_flowers @floral_architecture @hattiemolloy @georgie.boy__ @melbournepolytechnicfloristy @chryscoflowers @theeventbuilder @melbourneflowershow @showtechaustralia @whatsonmelb #urbanblooms #floralinstallation #whatsonmelbourne #melbourneflorist #hikariphotography #localflowers #melbourneevents #localflowerfarmers #melbourne

11.01.2022 FOOD GLORIOUS FOOD! Earlier this year, I got to photography this private cooking master class organised by @AUDIAustralia x @IDESMELBOURNE Together with chef Peter Gunn and his team, participants get to learn and cook these AMAZING dishes.... Client: @AudiAustralia Venue & Food by: @IDESMelbourne Event coordination and styling by: Chrissie Rose

09.01.2022 Urban Blooms This truly fits the description of an urban oasis. Right in the middle of the CBD, propped up by bamboo stilts, this 20 foot high installation is filled with burst of colours. Amazing work by the team at @botanicsmelbourne Getting into week 2 of Urban Blooms, it has been super exciting for me to see what every florists are doing this week! There are a few that I have never photographed before, so I was extra excited and curious to see them work and putting t...heir installation together. For non-florist, it might not be obvious to us, but often we see installations that only need to last 6 hrs (such as for a wedding or a dinner). When you plan for an installation that needs to last 7 days, you’ll need to think about water supply, whether it’ll survive in the outdoor heat, whether the florals should be allowed to dry out and how they will look when they are dry... it is so much more complex then putting together some flowers in a bucket! I hope you take the time and go and see these installations. You shall to get see everyone’s floristry and artistry in their work. Well done to all the florists!!! The amazing teams putting this Urban Blooms project: @Ceciliafox @flowersbybrettmattewjohn @botanicsmelbourne @theroadstall @casaverdeflowers @katiemarxflowers @pompandsplendour @flowersvasette @_floristbank_ @flowertemplemelbourne @ivy_and_eve_flowers @floral_architecture @hattiemolloy @georgie.boy__ @melbournepolytechnicfloristy @chryscoflowers @theeventbuilder @melbourneflowershow @showtechaustralia @whatsonmelb #urbanblooms #floralinstallation #whatsonmelbourne #melbourneflorist #hikariphotography #localflowers #melbourneevents #localflowerfarmers #melbourne

09.01.2022 Green on green in green! One of the Australian Open setup featuring the Arc series by @danneventhire

07.01.2022 It is like the earth opened up and this pile of dirt bursted out. Then it get over taken by gerbers going wild! Such creativity by @hattiemolloy PS. I think skater boy was seriously consider jumping over that at one stage Getting into week 2 of Urban Blooms, it has been super exciting for me to see what every florists are doing this week! There are a few that I have never photographed before, so I was extra excited and curious to see them work and putting their installatio...n together. For non-florist, it might not be obvious to us, but often we see installations that only need to last 6 hrs (such as for a wedding or a dinner). When you plan for an installation that needs to last 7 days, you’ll need to think about water supply, whether it’ll survive in the outdoor heat, whether the florals should be allowed to dry out and how they will look when they are dry... it is so much more complex then putting together some flowers in a bucket! I hope you take the time to go and see these installations. You shall get to see everyone’s floristry and artistry in their work. Well done to all the florists!!! The amazing teams putting this Urban Blooms project: @Ceciliafox @flowersbybrettmattewjohn @botanicsmelbourne @theroadstall @casaverdeflowers @katiemarxflowers @pompandsplendour @flowersvasette @_floristbank_ @flowertemplemelbourne @ivy_and_eve_flowers @floral_architecture @hattiemolloy @georgie.boy__ @melbournepolytechnicfloristy @chryscoflowers @theeventbuilder @melbourneflowershow @showtechaustralia @whatsonmelb #urbanblooms #floralinstallation #whatsonmelbourne #melbourneflorist #hikariphotography #localflowers #melbourneevents #localflowerfarmers #melbourne

07.01.2022 Happy Easter everyone! Hope you are all staying home and staying safe. While in isolation, I still managed to get a bit of work done and some fun along the way!

06.01.2022 I loved being invited to play! The amazing Julia @rough_and_rose got the best team together and we had the best time putting this shoot today. It rained and shined and rained and shined that day, but the whole team putted it together and produced these beautiful imagery. Thank you you all for letting me be a part of this. Now lets get ready for the wedding season!

05.01.2022 WARNING: this post contains shameless plug! My bees and soy wax candles are on the @victoriancountrymarket its a great Vic government initiative that provides free shipping (in Vic)! So check out my link in my bio and buy yourself some candles!

05.01.2022 Corporate luncheon at @otzi_balnarring @ Otzi Balnarring

05.01.2022 Reminiscing the wedding season. When @lettuceandco does wedding, they do it so well! I LOVED shooting this wedding so much. There is so much details The strong sharp lines mixed with soft floral arrangements The clean modern table settings with a custom menu and place setting... The pastel contrasting the black Styling by @lettuceandco Floral by @ivy_and_eve_flowers Venue at @yeringstation Table stand by @shape_steel Table linen by @tablearteventhire Furniture by @Harrythehirer

04.01.2022 This is Belinda from @theroadstall I got to met her on a recent shoot for @_floristbank_ (a new exciting initiative to create a mentoring platform educating the next generation of local florists, but more about that in future posts) Belinda is amazing.... She is operating her family flower farm of 40 years from humble beings as a road stall in Monbulk to a well recognised name in the florist industry. She is an advocate for local grown flowers, and sustainable eco-friendly floristry. She, like many other small businesses in Victoria, has learn to adapt and thrive during these 6 months of COVID lock down, where her stall in Melbourne CBD has almost lost all her daily trade During our little shoot, I got to learn about what she does. It is inspiring to hear how passionate she is for her work and for The Australian floristry industry. I cannot wait to see what Belinda does next post COVID, and here are some snaps of Belinda in Melbourne with her beanie and some flowers.

03.01.2022 More photos of the food and drinks I photographed in 2019... @ The Birdcage Flemington Racecourse

03.01.2022 Got to photographed a lot of food in 2019. And I ate them all after the shoot.

01.01.2022 Kick starting the season with some fun and games! Activation for @highpointofficial by @partywithlenzo @ Highpoint Shopping Centre