Sarah Matler Photography

30/07/2022

A beautiful moment of a passer-by who paused while crossing the stream in The Redwoods.

The light flooding in from above illuminating the clearing is so special 💖

An out-take from my last solo journey. To say I yearn to be out hiking in nature again would be an understatement. It's something I feel so deep in my being. Until then maybe I'll learn from nature in other ways - currently I'm reading a beautiful book called Phosphorescence by Julia Baird. Featuring cute chapter names like Lessons from a Cuttlefish, Bathe in Nature & Growing by the Light of the Moon 💕

07/01/2020

Together we have raised almost $800 (and counting)!!

Thank you so much for everyone's support! You continue to encourage and inspire help in such a beautiful way xox

04/01/2020

PRINT SALE FUNRAISER. 100% of the profits will be donated to support our firefighter and wildlife rescue volunteers. LINK below or DM me for more info

The 2019–20 Australian bushfire season has burned an estimated 16 million acres, destroyed over 2,500 buildings (including over 1,300 houses) and killed 24 people as of 4 January 2020, with a further six missing in Victoria. It has been estimated that over 800 million animals have been affected in Australia since September.

It was only a few months ago I was travelling solo through the south east coast in my van. It is truly an amazing part of the world that I was so lucky to experience. I saw so many beautiful landscapes and an abundance of wildlife each day. Not to mention how welcomed I was by the locals who were eager to tell me their favourite locations to visit. For 2 weeks I woke up for every sunrise and took so many photos! I would now like to try and give back by raising money for our Victorian Country Fire Association (CFA) and the New South Wales Rural Fire Service (RFS) who are seriously underfunded and without respite. I would love to also support WIRES Wildlife Rescue who have been working tirelessly to rescue wild animals from the fires by donating 50% of the funds I raise.

For full transparency I will share updates with you about our progress.

Photo collection by Sarah Matler Photography

01/01/2020

Looking back on the year is always a bit hard. For some reason a lot of the struggles stand out the most. Although as I go through my photos and the feelings around them its hard to ignore the progression and development. The way I see the world is constantly evolving and my understanding of the innate human relationship with our environment deepens. My hopes for the new year, and the many ones to follow, is that we start listening to our planet and tune in to its frequencies. There is so much we can learn from nature about the world and ourselves. This year I have been so lucky to travel to some small parts of our beautiful earth in my van and I cannot wait to continue this learning experience in the new decade! And with my beautiful doggo by my side - of course :P Thank you so much to all the beautiful humans out there who continue to support and inspire me to do what I love most

09/10/2019

Excited to share the latest addition to my shop: Oregon River through Forest Fine Art Travel Landscape Photography Print https://etsy.me/2IB6RNt

30/09/2019

It has been an emotional few weeks for me and I have been searching for the right way to vocalise what I am feeling. With everything going on with the Climate Summit and the Global Week for Future. I attended the Climate Strike here in Melbourne along with 150,000 other beautiful souls. On my way to the peaceful protest in the CBD I stood on the full train platform with such a diverse group of solemn people. I was overcome with emotion and had to blink through my tears. There was a truckload of unforgiving feelings coming right at me. Sadness, anger, fear, shame, frustration, guilt, hopelessness - to name a few. I began to question if I had the strength to continue into the city. While seemingly drowning in these waves of emotion I pushed through because the environment has always been there for me. Always supported and nourished me. So I can be strong for it. In the city I met up with a group of about 30 people I am proud to call my friends. They helped me see everything through a new lens. A hopeful lens. There were so SO many inspiring people who cared, all crammed into one city block. I am very proud of my community who stood up for what they believe in and what is right. And although I am still terrified I know that the time for action has come. Change will follow and we as humans decide what form that change will take. I hope for each and every being on this planet that this momentum continues. And that the inevitable change will be for the best. One of my biggest aims with my photography is to challenge preconceived ideas of what a beautiful landscape is. Because every part of this world is beautiful. Every drop of rain. Every cloud. Every dark day and cold morning. I want to remind everyone that while we are stuck in society with our blinkers on the world still continues out there. It doesn’t go away just because you can’t see it. Just like your single use coffee cups.
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04/05/2019

Something so wholesome about holding prints in your hands! I've had the best time printing and prepping for my little space at Moon Dog Brewery for the Chess Radio event this Sunday 🌟 Come down from 2pm to see meeee and enjoy a juicy showcase local artists and creators ❤️ to name a few ;)

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24/04/2019

So keen for this one!! So many fabulous creatives under one roof :D and not just any ol roof, a brewery roof! The best kind of roof ;) ♥

Take a look at our all star local line up for the Chess Radio Marketplace. There is so much to love about our colourful community and the creativity they have to offer, each person so passionate about contributing to the things they love in their own unique ways. Here's the ones you will meet at Chess Radio - Live From Moon Dog Brewery

The Sparkle Debacle
- The soldiers on the front line of the glitter wars, making you look as beautiful on the outside as you should on the inside

SANCTUM Creative
- A showcase of Art from an all round creative contributor to the Melbourne music scene

Chow's Art
- Truly one of a kind jewelry pieces with a funky attitude to match the legend who makes them

Bloom Sparkling
- Because there's a world worth visiting beyond alcohol and when you see the smiles on the guys running this stall you will first in line to try some of the amazing concoctions they have been cooking up

Sarah Matler Photography
- We are so lucky to have this lady not only capturing our magical moments on but also displaying her creative pieces

See you there !

23/04/2019

Come checkout some of my prints at Moon Dog Brewery on the 5th May! Feeling very blessed to have a little space at Chess Radio - "a showcase of local creation with a sprinkle of let's party" hehehe so ready to hit the dance floor after a wonderful but very busy wedding season ♥️🌟 more details soon xox
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10/01/2019

YEEEOWWWW ❤️❤️❤️✨

Looking back on this year is such a surreal experience. Sooo many moody landscapes that hold so much for me. In the process of trying to find myself I lost myself again. I've fallen in love with this earth of ours and it's depth. These brooding scenes, a mirror for me. I find a comfort in the troubled landscape. So desolate and still. It's pure existence places mine into perspective. I am small and I am mortal and I am okay with that 🍃

29/11/2018

NEW PRINTS!!! END OF YEAR PRINT SALE