Aspire Pictures

16/09/2025

Here's the next short video in the changing careers series I produced for Monash University. Nice work, Allisa. She says, "Life is too short to feel stuck, particularly in your career. Be brave and make a change."

I myself have changed careers a few times. I started off as a research scientist at CSIRO, then became a research cartographer (fancy name for a dude who updates topographical maps). I moved to Melbourne to do a Master's degree, then fell in love with photography and focused on documenting climate change in the South Pacific, Australia, and Asia, and stories about refugees and asylum seekers settling in Australia. Latest manifestation, commercial video production, and storytelling around the benefits of cold water swimming.

09/09/2025

The first of a series of short videos I produced for Monash University about changing your career.

20/08/2025

Fab day of filming with Teachers to Leaders

30/03/2025

Here are the highlights of Besins Healthcare at the IMS Congress 2024 in Melbourne, including the awesome Allie Pepper. Allie Pepper Adventures

26/03/2025

It was absolutely amazing to meet and film Bella Strathairn working as a teacher for leadership at the Alpine School in rural Victoria. Bella is a graduate of Monash with a Bachelor of Education. I want her job 😃. Monash University Rodney Dekker

23/02/2024

After many hours of tinkering, today I'm launching my new website. Showcasing engaging videos and stunning photography. Check it out 😀 ❤️

Stunning visuals and authentic storytelling. Videography & photography for education, business, government, not-for-profit, and documentaries, Melbourne, Australia.

09/02/2024

I had a wonderfully fun shoot late last year for the City of Melbourne capturing health and wellbeing, arts and culture, learning, and support services for older people in the city. This is the cover shot of the fabulous publication called Out and About 2024. Thanks to Andrea McCowan, Tanya Carter and Tanvi Kulkarni for making it all happen. Here's a link to the publication if it's of interest. https://www.melbourne.vic.gov.au/community/health-support-services/for-older-people/Pages/out-and-about.aspx

13/12/2023

Here's a beautiful story that I put together for Monash University. Five years ago Bridget and Morgan met as part of AllPlay Dance, a unique and collaborative research project that increases opportunities for young people with disability to be included in dance.

Five years ago Bridget and Morgan met as part of All Play Dance, a unique and collaborative research project that increases opportunities for young people wi...

21/11/2023

I haven't posted any of my work for a while, time to get cracking on this again.

Here's a video I produced for the City of Melbourne.

The library went through a brilliant refurbishment which included these amazing murals by Gundijtmara/Kirrae Wurrong artist Patricia McKean. Patricia says the inspiration behind these murals comes through books and that “In my culture, it’s a big thing to storytel” and it’s “Very important to keep the culture going”. It was a privilege to meet Patricia, she’s such a talented artist.

Absolutely LOVE your work, Rodney. You totally nailed the brief to feature Trish and her art, the refurb, as well as the importance of North Melbourne Library in the community. Absolutely beautiful editing too. THANK YOU! Shirley Bateman, Resources and Reader Development Coordinator | City of Melbourne Libraries | Creative City.

North Melbourne children’s library underwent a refurbishment in April 2023. The area was repainted, a digital screen and acoustic paneling was added and new ...