06.01.2026
Community
Coastal Drift
For our recent Northern Rivers shoot — guided by local photographer Ming Nomchong — Brunswick Heads became our base. It’s easy to understand why: this town that balances salt, sunlight and an easygoing pace shaped, in ways small and large, the entire series.
From here, we moved between beaches, stays and the local institutions we love, capturing the textures and tones that define this part of the coast.
The Sails Motel
Clean lines, coastal calm, a hint of retro charm and the perfect expression of Brunswick’s relaxed elegance — The Sails Motel is one of our long-standing amenity partners, and the place we returned to at night to reset for the next day’s light. Its central location meant we could move effortlessly between room set-ups, coffee runs at Old Maids, and early calls at the river or beach.
Casa Avalon
Close by, Casa Avalon introduced a more intimate register — layered materials, warm tones and that signature Northern Rivers hush. Its design-forward spaces lent themselves perfectly to our more atmospheric compositions.
Where the Light Lands
Our days unfolded between Torakina Beach, the Brunswick Heads Bridge, and the pockets of the river that shimmer differently from morning to afternoon. The town’s scale makes it easy to explore, but its charm lies in the small details: the still water at first light, the curve of the sandbank, and the way the river meets the sea.
Taste Test
Our downtime became its own small tour of local favourites.
Saint Maries — right at the base of The Sails Motel, Saint Maries was the perfect place for pizza, tapas and a glass of wine after a full shoot day.
Mullumbimby Continental — a new amenity partner and one of the standout dinners of the trip: warm and effortlessly refined.
Old Maids — our morning go-to for coffee and a quick bite before heading out.
Brunswick Heads brought a sense of characterful ease to our shoot — a mix of bright mornings, unhurried afternoons and places that felt both familiar and unexpected. A town that invites good work simply by being itself.
