About me

About Me

My Story

I am a Melbourne-based multi-disciplinary creator operating at the intersection of sight and sound. My work spans high-end commercial photography & video production, studio music production, professional sound engineering, graphic design, and fine-art photography. I blend technical precision with atmospheric storytelling to build cohesive, high-impact creative assets from concept to final master.

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Martin Kawaler is an Australian visual artist, producer, and professional photographer based in Melbourne. He works seamlessly across commercial video production and fine-art photography, blending technical precision with a distinct cinematic aesthetic.

Having been recently published in Forbes Magazine he has worked with high end clients such as Samsung, Crown Casino, NGV, Biggin & Scott Richmond, Eureka 89, Grand Hyatt Hotel, Sandringham Yacht Club, Whitehouse institute of Design, The Espy as well as being involved in music videos and featured on Australian TV and feature films.

His productions have been played on Australian & International radio and he has been nominated for song of the year at the Australian Independent Music Awards.

Commercial Production & Film

Director of Photography: Operates as the chief photographer for DEPTH Melbourne, capturing music performances live on location as well as behind the scenes photography.
Producer & Editor: Directs end-to-end post-production workflows, integrating professional video editing, color grading, and high-fidelity audio engineering.
Commercial Media: Crafts specialized visual content for corporate brands, artistic projects, and creative campaigns across Australia.

Professional Photography

Landscape & Coastal Art: Captures vivid, large-scale natural environments globally, specializing in high-exposure coastal scenes and dramatic skies.
Portraiture: Shoots stylized portraits that emphasize natural & studio lighting, character depth, and sharp environmental contrasts.
Music & Events: Documents live performances and festival culture, utilizing low-light techniques to capture the raw energy of the Australian music scene.

Portrait Photography

Commercial Production & Film

Music Production

Creative Outcomes

With over 20 years of experience spanning studio music production, sound engineering, cinematography, graphic design, and professional photography, I bring a deeply integrated, multi-disciplinary perspective to every project. Instead of treating sight and sound as separate fields, I connect them to tell a single, cohesive story.

This depth of experience directly translates into streamlined, high-quality outcomes for your project. Two decades in studios and on sets means that technical execution is entirely second nature, allowing workflows to remain efficient, precise, and focused entirely on the creative vision. Whether I am directing a film crew, guiding an executive through a portrait session, or coaching a musician in the studio, my focus is on creating a collaborative, relaxed environment that naturally brings out the best in people.