Photographer Jack Fenby, based in South Australia, has made a name for himself with his ability to bring architectural and interior spaces to life through his lens. His work is a blend of technical precision and artistic storytelling, making each shot a testament to his craft. As a Freelance Photographer with a focus on architectural and interior spaces, Jack brings a unique artistic lens to every project. His creative portfolio extends beyond photography to include brand development, creative direction, and illustration.
Jack’s journey into photography began with two wheels and an Olympus OMD camera. “Riding my bicycle into the city, exploring all the laneways and nooks within the CBD,” Jack recalls. “I strapped the camera around my back while I rode around and took photos for my Instagram. Slowly, it just grew from there.”
His first professional shoot marked a pivotal moment in his career. Jack remembers the opportunity vividly. “My very first shoot was for a magazine called FEUD. It doesn’t exist anymore, unfortunately. Sharmonie Cockayne, one of the founders, noticed some of my photos on Instagram and asked if I wanted to photo-document an interview she was conducting,” he says. “While she chatted to Emmaline Zanneli - one of South Australia’s best artists - I took photos of them chatting in a café.”
For Jack, a perfect shoot is about more than technical precision. “Not to sound cliché, but something that captures the moment. Whether it be chaotic or still, happy or sad,” he explains. “It’s about drawing eyes to it and making people feel curious.” This philosophy is woven into all his work, giving his images a unique sense of storytelling.
Though Jack’s portfolio spans diverse genres, he finds architectural and interior photography particularly grounding. “Compared to live music, food, news, or lifestyle photography, those shoots can be laced with time constraints and chaotic-ness - which I do enjoy, by the way,” he says.
“Architectural and interior shoots are calming. I have my tripod, my camera, and a bunch of layers in front of me that I want to make work together. I guess it’s not so much about capturing the moment, but rather translating what the architect or designer is trying to create.”
Shooting bathrooms and wet areas presents its own challenges. “They are mostly always tiny spaces no matter how big they look in the renders,” Jack notes. “Sometimes if you need to get a good shot, you’re just going to have to be sitting in the bathtub or on the toilet seat.”
Jack’s appreciation for design extends to his work with Nood Co products. “Modern and clean yet earthy and vibrant. Nood basins fit a wide range of bathrooms no matter what the style, minimal or maximal. Also a great colour range, which not many suppliers do,” he says.
One of Jack’s favourite photos carries a deeply personal meaning. “It’s always been on my list to visit Uluru, and my fiancé and I finally did it in August this year,” he says. “After a few days of being there, I sat in the backseat while we drove away and awkwardly shot it at a slow shutter speed facing back from the side window behind the driver. The big rock in focus, and everything around it blurred by movement and the slow shutter…Uluru being millions of years old, and us existing a fraction of that, puts you into perspective on how small we are. Understanding our place in this country and how we can move forward positively. How our lives move so fast yet that rock sits there, being calm and hopefully happy.”
To see more of Jack’s work, check out his Instagram here.
December 19, 2024
Anastasia Ignatova
