Over the coming months, we will be celebrating our centenary... This is an article which appeared five years prior to the Studio's inception. On 1st April 1915, The Lone Hand, a monthly Australian magazine of literature and poetry published between 1907 and 1928, features Monte Luke the … [Read more...] about 2020 = 100 years of Monte Luke Studio
Staff party with a difference
Renowned Sydney photographer and 20th century identity Monte Luke established his central Sydney photography studio in 1920. Always part of the Sydney social scene - whether as a guest, the photographer or both - Monte was also quite the host. Even his staff parties were a gala occasion. I … [Read more...] about Staff party with a difference
Every picture tells a story #2
Friend and keen photographer Greg Matthews brought in this gem of a picture for restoration. His grandfather John Matthews (1889-1974) was originally from Hay in western NSW and set up the first saddlery and leather business in Leeton not long before World War 1. When he sold the saddlery to join … [Read more...] about Every picture tells a story #2
Smoke on the Water
Smoke haze in Sydney on Wednesday, looking west from New South Wales Golf Club. … [Read more...] about Smoke on the Water
Digitise Your Old Photos
Keeping it in the Family - Digitise Your Old Photos Now! Do you have boxes of old family photos that are slowly deteriorating in the back of a cupboard? Or are all the family photos with one relative and others would like to share them? One of the benefits of digital photography is that old, … [Read more...] about Digitise Your Old Photos
Every picture tells a story #1
The arrival of a new person is not always greeted with unfettered joy! Sometimes we get photos to fix that have the story already written, survival of the fittest starts early........ We are specialists in the restoration of old and/or damaged photos. Please call to make an appointment at a time … [Read more...] about Every picture tells a story #1
25 Years at the Helm of one of Sydney’s Leading Portrait Studios
Keith Friendship Celebrates! I recently crossed the quarter century threshold as Owner and Principal Photographer of Monte Luke Studio. As I reflect on the highs and occasional lows, the trepidation felt before my first celebrity, parliamentary and society wedding shoots and the joy when I … [Read more...] about 25 Years at the Helm of one of Sydney’s Leading Portrait Studios
Smoke Front Across Sydney
As politicians debate climate change, fire fighters take a desperately needed moment to regroup and those who lost their homes and other property face the daunting and heart wrenching task of starting again, these disturbingly beautiful images show the rolling clouds of smoke from the fires on 17 … [Read more...] about Smoke Front Across Sydney