halim mellick
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“Halim is FREAKING ELITE, when he walks into a room somehow everything feels lighter, easier & yet more alive. He has the rare gift of making people feel seen and valued and he does it without even trying and his work happens to be amazing. We are lucky to have him” -Boston Fitch, Competitions Manager & Youth Development Officer @ Binar Futures
"Halim is the BEST PHOTOGRAPHER in the WORLD" -Andrew Vlahov, 3x NBL Champion & Australian Basketball Hall of Famer
I am a proud Indigenous (Jaru) Australian Internationally esteemed, multi award winning sports photographer specialising in basketball & culture. Currently based in Perth, Western Australia.
I am a neurodivergent artist with over 15 years experience using photography to understand, anchor & reflect on my ever evolving perspectives.
I have worked with global brands such as Apple, Mercedes-Benz, Tesla & Red Bull which taught me the value of branding and having my work commissioned by Nike, Jordan & Foot Locker as well as my recognition on the world stage is a testament to that value.
I have years experience in mainstream media photographing sport at National & International levels including the NBL, AFL, NRL and UFC. Working directly for leagues or at team levels for Basketball Australia, Cricket Australia, Perth Wildcats, Sydney Kings & Rockinham Flames including travelling with teams domestically & internationally.
Several years in mainstream print & online media for The Koori Mail Newspaper Australia's National Indigenous run newspaper as well as 7West Media, The West Australian, PerthNow & the Sunday Times.
I love to travel and have had my art displayed in Paris, Vietnam, USA & Singapore.
My personal goals include being able to photograph sport at the highest levels such as for FIBA the NBA or The Olympic Games & hope to look back on my life and be known as one of the great sport photographers of my time.
Additionally I seek to utilise my privilege as an artist to give back to my community.
As a leader within my community my calling is to inspire the next generation of leaders by shifting the mental and physical barriers we face that limit our dreaming.
I volunteer my time and expertise when it aligns with my calling. I love working with the team at Binar Futures and Indigenous Basketball Australia. Who are making real steps today to create the leaders of tomorrow.
Check out my Portfolios below
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