about us
Andre Moonen
andre moonen
Creative Director, Photographer & Tutor - BA Industrial Design
Andre Moonen's creative vision was instrumental in a colourful career that has taken him front-of-stage as a singer-songwriter, as an online content producer for commercial radio stations and as a graphic designer. Today it is photography and video production he is most passionate about and well known for.
His innovative approach as well as a simple and natural style has contributed to his success in the industry. Andre has been commissioned by clients such as Lindt Chocolate, Subway Australia, Samsung, Nova Radio Station, Australian Trade Commission, Tourism Australia, Southern Star Entertainment and The Entertainment Quarter to name a few. He has photographed countless events and festivals including the ARIA Awards, The Byron Bay Blues & Roots Festival, Good Vibrations Festival, and Australian Fashion Week.
Andre has written course content for and regularly teaches short course at the Australian Film Television and Radio School (AFTRS). He also runs photography workshops and private training.
When he’s not on location or in his studio, Andre spends time in the great outdoors capturing nature and landscapes. He shares his experiences with thousands of photography enthusiasts on his ‘Take Beautiful Photos’ - Australian Photography Community website blog and Facebook Page (facebook.com/takebeautifulphotos).
One of our offsite rental studios
The Studio
Moonen Creative Studios is a complete digital photography facility providing quality studio and on location photography and training services.
Our studio has been operating for 4 years and is comprised of design, marketing, photography, videography and audio professionals.
Studio based services specialise in photography (studio and on location), training (photography and digital media) and design (print, web, & branding). Offsite, our Glebe and North Sydney locations focus on videography and audio production.
Most of all, we are passionate, approachable and professional.
Stirling Ranges, Western Australia
Take Beautiful Photos
Australian Photography Community
Take Beautiful Photos is an Australian Photographic Community that showcases beautiful images as well as exposing how they were captured and the stories behind them. We encourage our audience to share their passion for photography and promote their own creative images on Facebook.
Creative Director, Andre Moonen regularly posts insightful articles about his experiences in the industry capturing nature, landscapes, portraits, fashion, product and urban life. Andre also invites guest photographers to also share their experiences and give the community audeince an opportunity to ask them questions, gaining helpful insight.
Our Experience
Photographed
Artists & Bands
Angry Anderson
Ayo
Barry Gibb (Bee Gees)
Ben Harper
Blind Boys of Alabama
Blue Juice
Blue King Brown
Chris Joannou (Silverchair)
Coldplay
Daryl Braithwaite
Daniel Merriweather
Dragon
Elton John
Emma Donovan
Eskimo Joe
Evermore
Fat Boy Slim
Geoffrey Gurrumul Yunupingu
Ian Moss
James Reyne
Jenny Morris
Jet
John Butler Trio
Josh Pyke
Ice House
King Farook
Mark Gabel (The Choir Boys)
Mark Seymour
Mark Williams
Martha Davis
Mike Hart
New Empire
Nuyorican Nights
Olivia Newton John
Pete Murray
Pink
The Presets
Pussy Cat Dolls
Ricki-Lee
Russell Morris
Salt Water Band
Sam Sparrow
State Radio
Steve Clisby
Toto
Wolfmother
Watussi
Photographed
Celebrities
Ceasar Milan
Hugh Jackman
Kate Ritchie
Nicole Kidman
Merrick Watts
Tim Ross
+ many more
Festivals/Concerts
Byron Bay Blues & Roots Festival
Good Vibrations Festival
Sound Relief Festival
XBOX Sounds Concert
Red Carpets
ARIA Awards
Bruno Movie Red Carpet Premiere
Australia Movie Premiere Red Carpet
Valerie Tolosa Fashion Week After Party
Rosemount Australian Fashion Week
CLEO Bachelor of the Year
Media Federation Awards
Radio & TV
Nova Cougar Wedding
Nova 2010 Radio Launch Featuring Evermore
Australian Digital Radio Plus Launch
Nova Soothers Promotion Event Feat. Daniel Merriweather
Vega 91.5fm's Stand Up Dicko Comedy Event
Vega 95.3fm's Sunday Session
Master Chef & Nova Promotion Party
Events
Tony Park Book Launch
Lindt Chocolate St George Openair
Bondi Openair Event
Westmead Children's Hospital Christmas Appeal
Sugarlove Pictures Studio Launch Party
Emma Donnovan EP Launch
Jokers Wild Comedy Gala
City2Surf
Australia Event Awards Ceremony
Kirk Pengilly Sky Dive For Eye Foundation
World Dog Games Launch Party Feat. Caesar Milan
Merrick, Rosso & Kate Ritchie $20,000 Trivia Night
Food
Lindt Chocolat Café Desserts
Lindt Chocolat Café Easter Products
Lindt Excellence Chocolate Range
Coles Great Australian Cook Off TV Series & Book
Performance
Raw Comedy Show
The Secret Garden Amateur Stage Show
Victoriana! Stage Show
Show Stopper Amateur Stage Show
Grease on the Beach Charity
Boy From Oz Amateur Stage Show
