Matthew McDonald Photography

03/09/2026

Thank you Caleb O'Brien for taking my drone up whilst I took some photos of the 3801 crossing the towrang rail bridge on its way to Goulburn Rail Heritage Centre

14/05/2026

As a photographer, there’s nothing quite like seeing an image come to life in print — and Top Shot Printing and Framing absolutely delivered on this piece. Printed on cotton rag and displayed behind museum grade art glass.

The quality of the print, attention to detail in the framing, and overall craftsmanship exceeded expectations and transformed this portrait into a true heirloom piece.

In a world where most images live on phones and social media, professionally printed photographs still hold a different kind of power and emotion. Seeing this final product reminds me why printed artwork matters so much.

A huge thank you to Top Shot Printing and Framing for helping bring this vision to life. Proud to have this piece representing Safelight Studio.

22/03/2026

As a big Eastman Kodak collector I Picked up an original Boston Post newspaper from March 15, 1932. First wave reporting on his death.

What makes it special isn’t just the age — it’s the moment it captures.

Printed within hours of George Eastman’s death, alongside headlines covering Babe Ruth and the Lindbergh kidnapping.

A snapshot of the world, exactly as it was nearly 100 years ago.

This printed before Sydney Harbour bridge was opened on march 19th.

Babe Ruth went on to hit his called shot in the world series on October 1st

A lot of interesting articles and illustrations.

08/03/2026

St Brigids Catholic church, Breadalbane. This church was built in 1865 and here it is captured on a glass plate using my vintage Kodak, with dry plate photography invented in 1871 there is a good chance that there are similar images out there of this church that used the same process I used to create this image, it's not perfect and there are artifacts but it adds to the authenticity of the image and the process involved, an image like this takes me around 15-20 minutes from the start of developing to rinsing, and needs to dry overnight before scanning the next day.

01/03/2026

Where Time Rests

Places like this remind us that time moves slowly in the countryside.

Generations have walked through that doorway, celebrated life, mourned loss, and been laid to rest just beyond its walls.

Today it sits quietly beneath a heavy sky, still standing watch over them all.

Moments fade. Photographs remain.

-Safelight Studio

15/02/2026

🩷 Shelby Eloise 🩷

Some portraits aren't just photographs- they're keepsakes.
Classic light, calm expression, and a moment preserved in black & white.

Our beautiful girls first portrait.

09/02/2026

Porsche 911 at One Raceway for the Historic summer spectacular, be sure to check out my gallery for more images over the weekend.

08/02/2026

Was a wet morning at One Raceway for the Historic summer spectacular but some great action.

Today's gallery is now ready with images available for purchase, message for more details. Yesterdays gallery is also up so be sure to check that out too.

Photo collection by Matthew McDonald Photography

08/02/2026

A wet day at One Raceway, don't forget to check out my gallery from yesterday