Hello, I am

Brodie Butler

I am a Photographer & Educator in Perth, Western Australia.

I specialise in on-location portraits of people and I’m well known for my comprehensive use of light and off-camera flash.

Brands and agencies call me when their ambitious briefs with a specific look live or die on the lighting.

Directing people is the part of the job I’m best at. You’ll never be left wondering where to stand or what to do with your hands, and most people are surprised by how much fun it is.

Perth photographer Brodie Butler in a white cap and t-shirt against red smoke

20+years behind the camera

A decadeof published commissions

10 yearsteaching lighting

Stills & motionphotographer and videographer

Perth photographer Brodie Butler behind a table covered with his published magazine issues
The work

I’ve done it all

During my 20-year career I have covered a huge scope of photography work specialising in mainly automotive and various types of portraiture, but honestly, I’ve done it all. I even spent years working as a cinematographer working on a vast array of projects from music videos to feature films and I became the Director of Photography for the Legends Football League in Australia.

Behind the scenes on a motorcycle shoot lit in a warehouse studio
Lighting is my obsession.

The one thing consistent across all genres of my work though, that allows my work to stand out, is my approach to lighting. I think it’s safe to say, lighting is my obsession. That obsession has allowed me to travel all over the world, work with my childhood heroes, and do what I love every single day.

Teaching

Helping the next generation

Over the past 10 years I have facilitated photography workshops and webinars focused on lighting and have also been privileged enough to speak on behalf of Canon Australia on various occasions. I have really taken a liking to this educational aspect of photography.

So after many moons behind the camera, a few grey hairs, and a career spanning multiple decades and genres, my attention is now turning to help the next generation. A breed of keen creatives who want to reach their own photography goals and become lighting experts.

I am now focused on passing my knowledge down through workshops, online courses and public speaking to teach the next generation.

Learn with Brodie

Behind the scenes: Brodie Butler with a group on location

You will never see me without a cap, and if you want to try your luck on the golf course against me, I’m ready to go!

Let’s work together

More of my work