Photos by Jon Matthieu

08/03/2026

Excited to announce that I've partnered up with Flowwa.Org as one of the Official Photographers for the upcoming Hinamatsuri Japanese Girls’ Festival in Geelong.

Hinamatsuri is a centuries-old Japanese celebration honouring girls’ happiness, health, and growth. This local event reimagines the tradition as a vibrant cultural festival celebrating Japanese heritage, creativity, and community.

Expect a day filled with Japanese arts and crafts, food, traditional displays, and hands-on cultural workshops.

📍 Geelong West Neighbourhood House
89 Autumn St, Geelong West VIC 3218

🗓 Event Times
Saturday 21 March 2026 — 3:00pm to 6:00pm
Sunday 22 March 2026 — 10:00am to 1:00pm

🎟 Free tickets available here:
https://events.humanitix.com/hinamatsuri2026?c=jon
Everyone who registers also has a chance to go into the draw to win some awesome prizes including a Wellness & Cultural Retreat in Japan!

If you enjoy Japanese culture and multicultural festivals this is a great opportunity to experience Hinamatsuri here in Victoria.

Hinamatsuri (Japanese Girls’ Festival) reimagined with a modern, multicultural and gender-equal lens. All are welcome, especially non-Japanese, men and boys!

30/12/2025

2025, a year of growth, lessons, and quiet wins.

A big thank you to every client, agent, collaborator, venue, and creative who invited me into their spaces, projects, and moments this year. Your support, referrals, and belief in my work made this journey possible.

Extra kudos to Maz, Jamie, Lilian, Kieran & Jeanne; my behind the scenes team backing me thoughout the year. It wouldn't have been possible without you guys!

Grateful for what’s been built. Looking ahead to an even bigger and better 2026!

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29/12/2025

10/11/2025

🎉💍 Helena & Jan's Engagement Party! 💍✨

What an amazing Saturday night celebrating Jan and Helena at the Lakeside Banquet & Convention Centre! From relaxed semi-formal dinner vibes to full-on dance floor energy, the night had it all. 🥂💃🕺

Here’s a little sneak peek of some of our favourite moments; laughter, toasts, and unposed, candid energy that made the evening so memorable. More highlights to come soon! 📸💫

28/09/2025

Little River (2025)
100cm x 70cm Inkjet Print (Framed)
'Terra' Series

🖼️ Come check out my Photographic Works at the Deakin University Kaleidoscopic Exhibition!
📍 Located at the Box Hill Community Arts Centre (470 Station St, Box Hill VIC 3128).
📅 17th September 2025 until 9th October 2025
⏱️ Invigilation Days: 30 Sept & 06 Oct (come say "hi" to me).

The Terra photographic series explores the documentation of lone trees in rural Australia, exploring memory, erosion, and imagined collapse. The work examines layered perspectives of time, place, and human impact on the landscape, balancing nostalgia with subtle critique.

27/09/2025

Balliang (2025)
100cm x 70cm Inkjet Print (Framed)
'Terra' Series

🖼️ Come check out my Photographic Works at the Deakin University Kaleidoscopic Exhibition!
📍 Located at the Box Hill Community Arts Centre (470 Station St, Box Hill VIC 3128).
📅 17th September 2025 until 9th October 2025
⏱️ Invigilation Days: 30 Sept & 06 Oct (come say "hi" to me).

The Terra photographic series explores the documentation of lone trees in rural Australia, exploring memory, erosion, and imagined collapse. The work examines layered perspectives of time, place, and human impact on the landscape, balancing nostalgia with subtle critique.

26/09/2025

Mambourin (2025)
100cm x 70cm Inkjet Print (Framed)
'Terra' Series

🖼️ Come check out my Photographic Works at the Deakin University Kaleidoscopic Exhibition!
📍 Located at the Box Hill Community Arts Centre (470 Station St, Box Hill VIC 3128).
📅 17th September 2025 until 9th October 2025
⏱️ Invigilation Days: 30 Sept & 06 Oct (come say "hi" to me).

The Terra photographic series explores the documentation of lone trees in rural Australia, exploring memory, erosion, and imagined collapse. The work examines layered perspectives of time, place, and human impact on the landscape, balancing nostalgia with subtle critique.

03/09/2025

03/09/2025

Selected from the Animaga Melbourne weekend.

Full album on my That Cosplay Photographer page (but I'll so share the link to this page).

Stay tuned. More to come:
• Artists Headshots + Stalls
• Table Top + Drawing & Craft Area
• Highlight Video Reel

03/09/2025