About

Nicholas Soames

For Nicholas Soames, photography is another form of artistic expression, equally as important as writing, drawing, graphic design and music.

Nicholas first studied photography at the Gordon Institute of Technology, Geelong as part of his preparation for University.

Ash Wednesday 1983 was a pivotal event in regards to Nicholas' commitment to the art of photography. Losing his own house and all his possessions while saving the houses of others, Nicholas developed a deep appreciation for the capturing of frozen moments in time.

His professional interest in photography continued when he commenced a Fine Arts Degree at Deakin University where he further refined his photographic skills.

At the end of second year, Nicholas and a mate set up a Echidna Productions, an independent documentary production company and began filming 'No Deposit No Return'.

Four years later and with two documentaries under his belt, Nicholas migrated to Sweden, were he lived and worked for the next three years. After learning the language, Nicholas worked for Swedish Television Channel 1 as a program researcher and off-line editor.

Nicholas and family returned to Australia in 1992 where he commenced a Degree in Journalism / International Politics / Swedish. While studying he also worked part-time for The Children's Television Foundation and ABC TV. After finishing his studies, Nicholas continued working for the ABC when he was employed to build their first Digital Natural History Sound Library.

This position also involved audio post-production for seven natural history documentaries. The last documentary, 'A Living Eden, Kakadu' won Nicholas an Emmy Nomination for Outstanding Individual Achievement.

Emmy Nomination