Seeing is one thing. Noticing is another.

For Adelaide-based photographer Meaghan Coles, that difference has shaped an entire career.

Photo by Sebastian Paynter

Art arrives in moments.

With a Fine Arts background and over a decade spent moving fluidly between fashion, lifestyle, weddings and the many spaces in between, her work isn’t defined by a single style — but by a way of seeing. Her approach is shaped by a simple belief: we can’t change what we notice, but we can change our ability to notice.

Whether she’s documenting modern lovers or shaping narratives for emerging and established brands alike, Meaghan creates photographs that feel both honest and artful. She has an instinctive ability to read a room — catching subtle shifts in expression, light, and mood that many would overlook.

Guided by an editorial sensibility and a fine-arts foundation, Meaghan knows when to offer direction and when to step back and let the moment settle into itself. Her strength lies in slipping easily between worlds, balancing the grand with the ordinary. An early understanding of light, colour, and composition shaped her eye; years of practice refined it.

Rooted in respect for individuality — and a rare capacity for attention — her images feel lived-in, atmospheric, and quietly intentional. Her work is led by instinct but delivered with intention: a balance that allows every project, and every person, to be seen clearly.
It’s this considered way of noticing that defines her practice, resulting in imagers that resonate long after the moment has passed.

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Her Artistic Team — Associate Photographers

Meaghan will work alongside a small, hand-selected team of artistically trained associate photographers — trusted collaborators she has personally mentored over years. Each shares her eye, ethos, and uncompromising standard for thoughtful, artful imagery.

While Meaghan leads the creative vision and curates every final gallery, this extended artistic team ensures clients receive the same level of care, attention, and aesthetic integrity — no matter who is holding the camera on the day.