❓ WA Parliamentary Question on Notice regarding government spending on professional photography services across various departments and agencies since March 2017. The response details specific companies engaged, purposes, and costs.
AnsweredQoN 4450Legislative Assembly
Asked
12 February 2019
Member
Portfolio
Premier; Minister for Public Sector Management; State Development, Jobs and Trade; Federal-State Relations
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Have any of your departments, agencies, boards or publicly owned corporations (since 17 March 2017) spent money on professional photographer services: (a) If so, for all non-event based photography: (i) What company has been engaged to undertake the photography; (ii) What was the purpose of each engagement of service; and (iii) How much money has been spent; and (b) If so, for all event-based photography: (i) What company has been engaged to undertake the photography; (ii) What was the event photographed and where; (iii) Was the photographer paid money to undertake travel, and if so, how much; and (iv) How much money has been spent in total?
AnswerView source ↗
Answered
12 March 2019
Response time
6 days
Gold Corporation
(a)
(i) Company
(ii) Purpose
(iii) Cost
F22 PHOTOGRAPHY
Brand and corporate photography for reports, website and collateral.
$21,410.00
ILLUSTRATIONS PTY LTD
Specialist product photography for retail and wholesale products.
$228,202.44
ROSS SWANBOROUGH PHOTOGRAPHICS
Corporate Photography.
$580.00
Product photography for retail promotion.
$290.00
(b)
(i) Company
(ii) Event Photographed
(iii) Paid to undertake travel
(iv) Cost
ROSS SWANBOROUGH PHOTOGRAPHICS
Photos for media from the Gallipoli Run in Kings Park (May 2017).
No
$290.00
The Australian Trilogy product launch at The Perth Mint (July 2017).
No
$580.00
The Perth Mint’s Poppy Wall launch with RSL WA at The Perth Mint (April 2018).
No
$580.00
Mine to Mint tour launch The Perth Mint (July 2018).
No
$585.00
Discovery coin launch The Perth Mint (September 2018).
No
$385.00
Lotterywest
Since 17 March 2017 Lotterywest has spent money on professional photographer services as follows:
(a)(i) David French, Katie Crocker, Terrace Photographers, Alan Miles, F22 Photography, Simon Pynt Photography, Wayne Rochat @FULLStop Photography
(ii) Lottery products promotion, production of Lotterywest Annual Report
(iii) $20,320.75
(b)(i) Jessica Wyld Photography
(ii) Lotterywest supported event: Perth Festival, Seeds of Change program at the University of Western Australia
(iii) No
(iv) $381.48
Department of the Premier and Cabinet
(a)(i)-(iii) Not applicable.
(b)(i) The Scene Team.
(b)(ii) Swearing in ceremony for incoming McGowan Government at Government House.
(b)(iii) No.
(b)(iv) $1,127.50 including GST.
Public Sector Commission
Yes
(a) Not applicable.
(b)(i) 3P Photography.
(ii) Aboriginal Traineeship Graduation, Dumas House
School Based Traineeship Graduation, Dumas House
Aboriginal Traineeship Graduation, Dumas House
(iii) No.
(iv) $2 441.00 ex GST
Salaries and Allowances Tribunal
No
(a)-(b) Not applicable.
Department of Jobs, Tourism, Science and Innovation advises:
For the period 17 March 2017 to 30 June 2017, in relation to the former Department of State Development:
No.
(a)(i)-(iii) Not applicable.
(b)(i)-(iv) Not applicable.
For the period 17 March 2017 to 30 June 2017, in relation to Tourism Western Australia:
(a)
(i)
(ii)
(iii)
Simon Westlake/Illustrations via cummins&partners
Stills photography to support AFL advertising campaign
Simon Westlake/Illustrations
North West image library shoot
Dan Avila/Infinity Project Management
Karijini and Coral Coast image library shoot
Ocean Art Australia
Destination Imagery – South West
Total: $76,734.00 (ex GST)
(b)
(i)
(ii)
(iii)
(iv)
Travis Hayto Photography
V8 Supercars. Location: Barbagallo Raceway, Neerabup
No
Joli Productions via Surfing WA
2017 Margaret River Pro. Location: Surfers Point, Prevelley
Included in overall quoted cost. Not separately itemised on invoice
Ocean Art Australia
2017 Margaret River Pro. Location: Surfers Point, Prevelley
Yes, included in overall cost of which $347.60 was for flights and $132.00 was for car hire
Total: $7,436.00 (ex GST)
Since 1 July 2017, in relation to the Department of Jobs, Tourism, Science and Innovation:
(a)
(i)
(ii)
(iii)
Dan Avila/Infinity Project Management
South West image library shoot
Trent Van Der Jagt
Restaurant shoot for Hotel Perth
Garry Norris Photography
Image rights purchase and other expenses
Jewels Lynch
Influencer photography
Dan Avila/Infinity Project Management
Esperance image library shoot
Illustrations
Perth stills shoot
Dan Avila/Infinity Project Management
North West stills for Road Trip marketing
Dan Avila/Infinity Project Management
Lower Coral Coast image library shoot
Dan Avila/Infinity Project Management
Perth skyline panoramas shoot
The Scene Team
Board Commissioner and Executive Management Team headshots for corporate communication requirements
Finn Motion Media
Shoot vision of Burrup Peninsula Rock Art and Peedamulla campground for use in various media outlets.
Rare Pty Ltd
Photo shoot for StudyPerth website
Total: $170,627.56 (ex GST)
(b)
(i)
(ii)
(iii)
(iv)
Joli Productions via Surfing WA
2018 Margaret River Pro. Location: Surfers Point, Prevelley
Included in overall quoted cost. Not separately itemised on invoice
Travis Hayto Photography
Rugby League World Cup Welcome Launch; Location: Forrest Place, Perth (Nb. This was not the actual event but pre-promotional/PR activity)
No
Travis Hayto Photography
Chelsea v Perth Glory; Location: Optus Stadium (Nb. This was not the actual event but pre-promotional/PR activity)
No
Travis Hayto Photography
State of Origin legends shoot; Location: Optus Stadium (Nb. This was not the actual event but pre-promotional/PR activity)
No
Matthew Poon Photograph
Chelsea v Perth Glory, Player Photography; Location: Elizabeth Quay (Nb. This was not the actual event but pre-promotional/PR activity)
No
Phillip Gostelow Photographers
Zhejiang Delegation photo shoot
17.08
MCB Photographics
Zhejiang Delegation Signing Ceremony photo shoot
No
The Scene Team
Innovator of the Year Awards Ceremony
326.25
MCB Photographics
Innovator of the Year Launch event
No
Pilvingstrong Photo
Curtin University Alumni Event London
No
MCB Photographics
Innovator of the Year Booklet
No
MCB Photographics
Innovator of the Year Launch event
No
Total: $21,268.97 (ex GST)
(a)
(i) Company
(ii) Purpose
(iii) Cost
F22 PHOTOGRAPHY
Brand and corporate photography for reports, website and collateral.
$21,410.00
ILLUSTRATIONS PTY LTD
Specialist product photography for retail and wholesale products.
$228,202.44
ROSS SWANBOROUGH PHOTOGRAPHICS
Corporate Photography.
$580.00
Product photography for retail promotion.
$290.00
(b)
(i) Company
(ii) Event Photographed
(iii) Paid to undertake travel
(iv) Cost
ROSS SWANBOROUGH PHOTOGRAPHICS
Photos for media from the Gallipoli Run in Kings Park (May 2017).
No
$290.00
The Australian Trilogy product launch at The Perth Mint (July 2017).
No
$580.00
The Perth Mint’s Poppy Wall launch with RSL WA at The Perth Mint (April 2018).
No
$580.00
Mine to Mint tour launch The Perth Mint (July 2018).
No
$585.00
Discovery coin launch The Perth Mint (September 2018).
No
$385.00
Lotterywest
Since 17 March 2017 Lotterywest has spent money on professional photographer services as follows:
(a)(i) David French, Katie Crocker, Terrace Photographers, Alan Miles, F22 Photography, Simon Pynt Photography, Wayne Rochat @FULLStop Photography
(ii) Lottery products promotion, production of Lotterywest Annual Report
(iii) $20,320.75
(b)(i) Jessica Wyld Photography
(ii) Lotterywest supported event: Perth Festival, Seeds of Change program at the University of Western Australia
(iii) No
(iv) $381.48
Department of the Premier and Cabinet
(a)(i)-(iii) Not applicable.
(b)(i) The Scene Team.
(b)(ii) Swearing in ceremony for incoming McGowan Government at Government House.
(b)(iii) No.
(b)(iv) $1,127.50 including GST.
Public Sector Commission
Yes
(a) Not applicable.
(b)(i) 3P Photography.
(ii) Aboriginal Traineeship Graduation, Dumas House
School Based Traineeship Graduation, Dumas House
Aboriginal Traineeship Graduation, Dumas House
(iii) No.
(iv) $2 441.00 ex GST
Salaries and Allowances Tribunal
No
(a)-(b) Not applicable.
Department of Jobs, Tourism, Science and Innovation advises:
For the period 17 March 2017 to 30 June 2017, in relation to the former Department of State Development:
No.
(a)(i)-(iii) Not applicable.
(b)(i)-(iv) Not applicable.
For the period 17 March 2017 to 30 June 2017, in relation to Tourism Western Australia:
(a)
(i)
(ii)
(iii)
Simon Westlake/Illustrations via cummins&partners
Stills photography to support AFL advertising campaign
Simon Westlake/Illustrations
North West image library shoot
Dan Avila/Infinity Project Management
Karijini and Coral Coast image library shoot
Ocean Art Australia
Destination Imagery – South West
Total: $76,734.00 (ex GST)
(b)
(i)
(ii)
(iii)
(iv)
Travis Hayto Photography
V8 Supercars. Location: Barbagallo Raceway, Neerabup
No
Joli Productions via Surfing WA
2017 Margaret River Pro. Location: Surfers Point, Prevelley
Included in overall quoted cost. Not separately itemised on invoice
Ocean Art Australia
2017 Margaret River Pro. Location: Surfers Point, Prevelley
Yes, included in overall cost of which $347.60 was for flights and $132.00 was for car hire
Total: $7,436.00 (ex GST)
Since 1 July 2017, in relation to the Department of Jobs, Tourism, Science and Innovation:
(a)
(i)
(ii)
(iii)
Dan Avila/Infinity Project Management
South West image library shoot
Trent Van Der Jagt
Restaurant shoot for Hotel Perth
Garry Norris Photography
Image rights purchase and other expenses
Jewels Lynch
Influencer photography
Dan Avila/Infinity Project Management
Esperance image library shoot
Illustrations
Perth stills shoot
Dan Avila/Infinity Project Management
North West stills for Road Trip marketing
Dan Avila/Infinity Project Management
Lower Coral Coast image library shoot
Dan Avila/Infinity Project Management
Perth skyline panoramas shoot
The Scene Team
Board Commissioner and Executive Management Team headshots for corporate communication requirements
Finn Motion Media
Shoot vision of Burrup Peninsula Rock Art and Peedamulla campground for use in various media outlets.
Rare Pty Ltd
Photo shoot for StudyPerth website
Total: $170,627.56 (ex GST)
(b)
(i)
(ii)
(iii)
(iv)
Joli Productions via Surfing WA
2018 Margaret River Pro. Location: Surfers Point, Prevelley
Included in overall quoted cost. Not separately itemised on invoice
Travis Hayto Photography
Rugby League World Cup Welcome Launch; Location: Forrest Place, Perth (Nb. This was not the actual event but pre-promotional/PR activity)
No
Travis Hayto Photography
Chelsea v Perth Glory; Location: Optus Stadium (Nb. This was not the actual event but pre-promotional/PR activity)
No
Travis Hayto Photography
State of Origin legends shoot; Location: Optus Stadium (Nb. This was not the actual event but pre-promotional/PR activity)
No
Matthew Poon Photograph
Chelsea v Perth Glory, Player Photography; Location: Elizabeth Quay (Nb. This was not the actual event but pre-promotional/PR activity)
No
Phillip Gostelow Photographers
Zhejiang Delegation photo shoot
17.08
MCB Photographics
Zhejiang Delegation Signing Ceremony photo shoot
No
The Scene Team
Innovator of the Year Awards Ceremony
326.25
MCB Photographics
Innovator of the Year Launch event
No
Pilvingstrong Photo
Curtin University Alumni Event London
No
MCB Photographics
Innovator of the Year Booklet
No
MCB Photographics
Innovator of the Year Launch event
No
Total: $21,268.97 (ex GST)
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