About Me
Hi, I’m Russell
I’m Russell — photographer, family man, coffee‑lover, and the guy behind the lens at Russell Bell Photography. I’m based in Melbourne’s west, but my love for photography began in the mountains.
Before photography, I was a chef for 15 years, one location I worked was at Mount Hotham. I fell in love with the landscape, got engaged on Mount Buffalo, married in Wandiligong, and kept finding myself drawn back there. Somewhere between the snow, the peaks, and the quiet moments, I picked up a camera — and everything changed.
What started as a passion for landscapes grew into documenting life’s real moments: families, couples, adventures, and the four‑legged friends who come along for the ride.
My Approach
Relaxed, Natural, and True To You.
A calm, easygoing approach with gentle guidance, minimal posing, and no pressure — just real connection, genuine emotion, and honest moments captured as they unfold.
Style
Natural & Honest
I keep things simple, natural, and honest—no stiff posing, no pressure, no forced smiles. It’s all about real connection, real emotion, and capturing moments as they naturally unfold, with photography that feels like you, shaped by natural light, clean and crisp editing, a calm, friendly energy, and the freedom to just be yourselves.
“We were looking for candid moments and that is exactly what Russell delivered. Russell’s photos captured moments of joy, family, love and friendship. We can’t thank him enough.” - Hazel & Scott
Where I work
Here, There & Everywhere
I photograph weddings, lifestyle sessions, and events across Victoria, with a strong focus on Melbourne’s West, Geelong, Ballarat, and the Bellarine Peninsula. While these areas are close to home, I’m always happy to travel wherever your story takes you.
Let’s Chat!
If you’re planning a wedding, session, or event, I’d love to hear what you’re dreaming up.
My Two Girls
My Future Second Shooter
