About Us
Established in 1956, Southam Studios is one of the oldest and most respected studios in Melbourne.
The studio has specialised in graduation photography for more than 30 years, servicing most of the major universities in Victoria.
The principal of Southam Studios, Andrew Grevis-James, has a lifetime of experience with high quality portraiture.
A second-generation photographer, Andrew is a graduate of RMIT with an Applied Science Diploma (Photography)
and is a long- time member of the Australian Institute of Professional Photography.
Andrew has been the recipient of many prestigious photographic awards for his work over the past 3 decades, including:
- Winner of the NULAB award for best portrait
- Winner of the Ian Hawthorne award for portraiture
- Winner of the Summerlad award
- Numerous silver and bronze awards at state and national levels from the Australian Institute of Professional Photography
The studio is committed to the provision of the highest quality photographic services to universities and other tertiary institutions,
thereby enhancing the public image of both the institutions and their graduates.
The professional staff of Southam Studios have vast experience in graduation photography, both here and overseas.
This specialist experience gives us a strong understanding of University constraints and also the cultural and regional needs of students,
very critical aspects of meeting the exacting requirements on location.
Graduates are offered the opportunity to be posed both on their own and with family members, and are treated with dignity and understanding.
The studio always ensures there are adequate numbers of highly trained staff at graduation ceremonies so that crucial university event deadlines are met.
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