KAREN WOO is a Melbourne Fashion Photographer and Filmmaker specialising in high end advertising.
NIKON AUSTRALIA and PROFOTO GLOBAL Official Partner and Speaker.
Co-Founder and Photography Director of STYLEBK PTY LTD.
Hotel Quarantine: Nights Without You Fashion Film + Editorial
(Published in GMARO magazine, February 2020)
(Published in February 2020)
Creative Direction + Film + Edit // KAREN WOO
Stylist // LEROY LORENZO
Stylist Assistant //JUSTIN HWANG, STEPHANIE LEMUS
Talent // MARLENE KAFKA
Hair // SAM BATTENALLY
Makeup // KATE RADFORD
Nikon Z7 Mirrorless x Bally Film Editorial
(In partnership with Nikon Australia for the Z7 Series November 2018)
Karen was invited to speak at Nikon Z7 series, Sydney Roadshow where she talked about her fashion
photography career, then demonstrated to an audience of 100+ attendees on how to create a fashion editorial.
The lens used to produce the images and short film were the 35mm 1.8 Z lens, 58mm 1.4 F lens and the 24-70mm Z lens.
Art Direction, Photography and Film // KAREN WOO
Fashion // BALLY
Hair and Makeup // SAMANTHA PATRIKPOULOS
Model // GEORGIA BROWNHILL
Lighting // PROFOTO GLOBAL (Using the B1 Octa, Beauty Dish)
Vogue x OPSM Advertorial Film – The Perfect Fit
(Published in July 2019)
Head of Digital Content // AMANDA SPACKMAN
Campaign Implementation // MATILDA MCMASTER
Client // OPSM AUSTRALIA
Creative Direction + Film + Edit // KAREN WOO
Film Assistant // NICK SHAW, GITIKA GARG
Photographer // HOLLY GIBSON
Stylist // REBECCA SHALALA
Stylist Assistant //MIGUEL URBINATAN
Talent // AYLAH PETERSON, SANNE JACKSON, CAROL ZHU
Hair // JANICE WU
Makeup // FILOMENA NATOLI
Venue // SYDNEY LUNA PARK
Australian Defence Apparel Film Campaign
How our Australian frontline uniforms are created
( Published May 2020)
Client // AUSTRALIAN DEFENCE APPAREL
Creative Direction + Film + Edit // KAREN WOO
Film Assistant //lighting // RYAN STAMATIADAES
Art Direction and Set Design // POORNI FONSEKA
Talent // ADA Staff
Hair and Makeup // KATE RADFORD
Models // JULIETTE, JACK FITZPATRICK
Beauty Editorial – Artline
(featured in Vogue Italia August 2018)
Kmart Australia : Meet the Team Film Series
(Published in May 2020 in Herald Sun, the.news.com)
creative direction + filmmaker + edits // KAREN WOO
producer // GABRIELLE GODFREY of CASSETTE AGENCY
lighting // RYAN STAMATIADAES
Fashion Editorial : Old Skool Suburbia 2019
(BALLY x ANTONI TOPIC)
creative direction + photographer // KAREN WOO
talent // ANTONI TOPIC represented by KULT MODELS
fashion // BALLY
American Tourister Fashion Campaign December 2018
creative direction + photographer // KAREN WOO
producer // IVANA TENDEAN
photography assistant // MARCUS MORTALE
digital + social media // JAMES REVELL
talent // TIFFANY DIAS, PIXIE, TOBIAS MAMBWE, KYAH PARROTT represented by DUVAL AGENCY
Lighting sponsored by Profoto Global using B10 + A1.
Streetwear Fashion Editorial – I Want to Break Free
(Published in BOYFRIEND MAGAZINE in print Issue 4, March 2019)
photographer + film // KAREN WOO
art direction + styling // GERARD WILTON
hair and makeup // KATE RADFORD
talent // JACK FITZPATRICK + BELLE THIERRY represented by DUVAL AGENCY
wardrobe // MASONS
Luxury Fashion Editorial Campaign – A Night to Remember
(Created for Sofitel Melbourne on Collins in partnership with DIOR, NGV Melbourne & Mercedes Benz Australia 2017 )
Featured in Vogue Australia and Sofitel, September 2017.
MAY GRACE represented by FRM MODEL MANAGEMENT
Fashion Film Project for Bared Footwear x Tara Boom
CREDITS
shoes + fashion styling // BARED FOOTWEAR
talent // TARA BOOM
photographer + film producer // KAREN WOO
assistant // MUC NGUYEN
music producer // HAMLEY
Fashion Editorial – Nothing Beats the Streets
(personal exploration of entwining street style and funky braids)
creative direction and fashion photography // KAREN WOO
fashion styling // KAREN + NICOLE COOMBS
model // NICOLE COOMBS
hair styling // TERESA PEH
Plaza Uomo, Menswear Fashion Editorial – Man about Melbourne
(First Australian menswear fashion editorial to be published in Plaza Uomo, December 2017 Issue)
creative direction and fashion photography // KAREN WOO
fashion styling // JAY WILDE
photography assisting // MUC NGUYEN
models // KARL KUGELMANN represented by VIVIENS MANAGEMENT
Bridal Fashion Accessory Campaign – Immortal Renaissance
(Created for Viktoria Novak Bridal Couture 2018 Collection)
Published in Westin Melbourne Hotel, Polka Dot Bride, Ivory Tribe and White Magazine, April 2018.
crowns and headpieces // VIKTORIA NOVAK
creative director // TRISTEN CASSAR
style director // VIKTORIA NOVAK
style assistant // CAROLINE BRADLEY
photography // KAREN WOO
photography assistant // DEE DARWICHE
hair stylist // NATASA MANOJLOVIC
makeup artist // MELISSA GIGLIOTTI
model // JEM HANSEN represented by THE MANAGEMENT
floral designer // FRANCIS FLORISTRY
bridal dresses // GALIAHAV from ETERNAL BRIDAL
location // HOPEWOOD MANSION
Spring Racing Inspired Fashion Editorial – Secret Garden
{ Created for Voodoo Hosiery }
creative direction and fashion photography // KAREN WOO
fashion styling // EMILY EDWARDS
makeup // TRE DALLAS
hair // RESTA VI
assistant // CELINE LIE
models // REBECCA HARDING and ELLE BRITTAIN represented by THE TALENT BURO
HARDIOR FALL 2017 Collection Menswear Editorial – Collaboration with Dior Homme
creative direction and fashion photography // KAREN WOO
fashion styling // JAY WILDE
clothing + accessories // DIOR HOMME
shoes // BARED FOOTWEAR
makeup // KATE RADFORD
grooming // SOPHIE WITHINGTON of KINGS DOMAIN
assistant // CELINE LIE
models // THOMAS represented by GIANT MANAGEMENT
Womenswear Denim Fashion Campaign – One of a Kind Denim
creative direction and fashion photography \\ KAREN WOO
talent \\ MIA WOOLRICH represented by VIVIEN’S MODELLING AGENCY
stylist \\ MEGGY SMITH
makeup and hair \\ JANICE WU
assistant \\ STEPHANIE BOLGER
Menswear Fashion Editorial – The King’s Cut
Timepieces Fashion Campaign SS17 – The Christopher Frost
creative direction and photography \\ KAREN WOO
talent \\ ANTHONY SELEDMIS represented by CHADWICK MODELS and GABY BORCHER represented by PRIDE MODELS
stylist \\ EMILY HIGHFIELD
assistant \\ STEPHANIE BOLGER
makeup \\ AIMMEY HYUNH
hair \\ JANE TRUONG
venue \\ SOFITEL MELBOURNE ON COLLINS STREET
Menswear Fashion Campaign SS17 – Benjamin Barker
Imagery used on website, social content and store front hoarding at Melbourne Central.
talent \\ BODGAN CHIRILA, ELIAS BLACK, LUKE TONIOLO represented by GIANT MANAGEMENT
stylist \\ BENJAMIN BARKER
hair & makeup \\ NIKKI OHLESS
Street Style Campaign AW16 – Charles and Keith International
Imagery used on website, social content and Singapore’s in-store LCD screens.
talent \\ INDIANNA ROEHRICH
stylist \\ DANIEL PACIOCCO
hair & makeup \\ KATE RADFORD
assistants \\ JESSLIN GUVANI, PEPE SIYAVONG, SHAYNE TINO
photography assistant/retoucher \\ STEPHANIE BOLGER
Fashion Editorial – Josh Kua x Black Barett by Neil Barrett
Published in Black Barrett 2017
talent \\ JOSH KUA
clothing \\ BLACK BARRETT by NEIL BARRETT
Fashion Editorial – Milk and Soda featuring Laer Kids Brand
Published on Mini Maven printed magazine, 2015.
creative direction \\ KAREN WOO
leather jackets \\ LAER BRAND
talent/styling \\ MILK AND SODA
Fashion Editorial – A Dandy Holiday
{Menswear editorial shoot featured in Fashionisto, December 2015 }
stylist \\LEROY LERONZO
make-up \\MADELEINE GOLDSMITH of FEM FOX MAKEUP ARTISTRY
hair \\TODD BARRETT of NYLON
model \\JOE ANDRE represented by Vivien’s Modelling Agency
technical assistant \\VALERIE BONG
Fashion Editorial – What Would Karl Do collaboration with Christian Louboutin
creative direction \\ KAREN WOO
hmua \\ AIMMEY PHAM
talent/styling \\ JESS DEMPSEY of WHATWOULDKARLDO
location \\ PRAHAN HOTEL
Eyewear Fashion Campaign SS16 – SōLEURS
creative direction \\ TIFFANY NEWMAN
talent and styling \\ NAMI NGUYEN & SID PADDAHMAN
Hair & Beauty Editorial AW11 – Strugnellcole Hairdressing and Madam Virtue & Co.
Editorial shoot publisehd in Coiffure De Paris Magazine, May 2011.
technical assistant \\ ALAN WOO
stylist \\ DEAN & JC from MADAM VIRTUE & CO.
hair \\ LEON, ANUSKA & VANESSA from STRUGNELLCOLE HAIRDRESSING
make-up \\ PHOEBE GOULDING
models \\ GEORGIE HARKIN, HITOMI UTSUGI, CLARE McINERNEY
Lingerie Fashion Editorial – What Would Karl Do collaboration with Triump
talent \ styling // JESS DEMPSEY
hair and makeup // AIMMEY PHAM
Menswear Project – Common Thread 001 – Nami Nguyen
Exploring the link between Menswear sartorial and landscape.
digital influencer and stylist \\ NAMI NGUYEN
creative direction \\ TIFFANY NEWMAN
Fashion Editorial – Beauty Raven
Head Stylist \\ DEAN HEWITT from Madam Virtue & Co.
Assistant Stylist \\ TESS DEMPSTER
Hair and Makeup Stylist \\ ANGELICA PRADO
Models \\ APRIL WHITWALL and BEBE PHILLIPS from Scene Model Management
Fashion Campaign – Roar Accessories
Stylist \\ SUSIE BELLINI from Roar Accessories
Hair Stylist \\ John from Makardi Salon
Makeup Stylist \\ Chantelle Baker
Models \\ Ellie Coker from Chadwicks
Fashion Editorial – The Lady in the Manor
Editorial shoot published in Fashionising.com, August 2012.
technical assistant \\ ALAN WOO
second assistant \\ HELENA LAM
stylist \\ CECYLIA KEE
hair and make-up \\ LANIE PHELPS and LEESA GRAY-PITT
model \\ LOUISA KITCHIN @ Mark Fitzgerald Agency
venue \\ RUPERTSWOOD MANSION
Hey. I was just wondering how much you charge for a full days shoot? I am currently launching a new online fashion boutique and looking for a photographer who could help take photos once a week so i can launch on my website! The best example i can give you is the photos you took of your “Georgie Dempsey” shoot. Except it isnt swimwear, i am going for actual womans clothing! I am looking for someone who has their own equipment so the white backdrop/lights etc. And looking to shoot outside as well. Im trying to find the best price and photographer so would be great to hear from you as i love your photographs! Thanks!
Hi Angela, so lovely to hear from you and thank you so much for enquiring about my photography style and work! Glad you love my photographs! Sure, let’s chat further on your brief. Please email me at hello@karenwoo.com.au and I try my best to respond soon. Karen
I was looking through your work and I love it. I was wondering if I can do any shoot with you like a fashion street style shoot etc,
Kind regards
Elizabeth Liet
Hi Elizabeth, thanks so much. Sure, please email me at hello@karenwoo.com.au and we’ll chat more then x
Hi, looked through the images and impressed. Am I able to get in contact with you to arrange a photo shoot for a promotional/ modelling portfolio?
Regards,
Priya
Hi Priya, thsnk you so much and great to hear from you and yes of-course, lets chat further. Sending you an email shortly x Karen
Hello Karen, my name is Kuol, im 17 years old from Victorian, and own a online store, based on “hiphop clothing” just wanted to get a estimated quote on how much a couple photos with you in your studio would cost!
Hi Karen,
Can you please tell me how much it would cost for a small portfolio for a male – underwear photos? My email address is jonnybravo94@hotmail.com. Thanks a lot!
Jonny.
Hi Jonny, nice to hear from you! How many looks are you after? Can you please email me at hello@karenwoo.com.au with more details. Thank you so much, Karen
Hi Karen,
I’m interested in doing a new portfolio as mine is quite old now. How much do you charge?
Thanks,
Petrina
Hi Karen,
I’m looking to organize a full modeling portfolio for my 14 year old daughter.
She’s interested in catwalk & fashion modelling.
Given her body type & height, I tend to agree that’s the area she should look at pursuing.
I’ve looked at many photographers, but so far your work really stands out as being modern & a bit edgy.
If we are going to do this, I want to give her the best portfolio possible before we even look at finding an appropriate agent.
We would also like you to meet us first & advise on the type of looks she should go for in this portfolio so we can purchase the right outfits to go with these images before the shoot. .
look forward to hearing from you.
Regards Zoran
Hi Zoran, thank you so much for leaving me a message and enquiring about my photography services. I would love to help, so I will email you directly. Thank you and be in touch soon x Karen
Dear Karen,
How are you?
I have got the your website by searching engine. Love your work!
My name is Junyi, and I have been in the makeup and hair industry for 10 years now, looking forward to expand some creative opportunity with the Melbourne base photographer.
Could you have a look my website in your convenience? And hoping to work with you in future.
Kind Regards,
Cherri Junyi Zhu
Hi Karen,
I came across your website and am extremely impressed by the quality of your work.
I’d like to know whether you need assistance for any of your future shoots. I’d like to get some additional experience with shooting fashion photography; I have photographed fashion before but need more experience to hone my style even further and I feel that with your guidance can help me achieve that.
I’d be willing to assist you for free to gain some valuable experience. If you have any questions please let me know.
Thanks,
Bayu
Hi Karen, me and my boyfriend want to have a pre wedding photoshoot in Melbourne , I wonder if you shoot pre wedding just like your street style shoot for us? If possible can you tell me the rate and option ? Thanks a lot
Ps: I just sent you an email, hope to hear from you soon
Hey Phoebe, thanks for your email! Hope you got my reply and would love to create a couples street style shoot x Karen
Hi Karen, I wanted to get a modelling portfoloio ready. I’m 17 years and I was wondering if we could get in touch for some additional information regarding this.
Thank you
Hi Ankita! Great to hear from you. Can you please email me at hello@karenwoo.com.au? Thank you xxx
Hi Karen!
My partner and I are currently looking for someone to shoot our very first collection / campaign in a couple of months!
It will be a very clean cut (minimal) feel type shoot within a studio!
We’ll be hiring a studio out for half the day (5 hours)
What are your rates for half days? or generally just per hour?
Thanks heaps!
Warm Regards
Jos
Hi there,
I’m Ivy from Catalyst, an experiential marketing agency. One of our Global client has a very exciting campaign to inspire women across Asia in a positive, empowering, and non political manner. It’s a content based campaign and we are looking for a production house to create videography and photography with subjects across Asia.
Please feel free to contact me to discuss further.
Best,
Ivy