
All About Me

Hi! I'm Dani Musicka, the #BroomstickChick. When I’m out with my camera, immersing myself in nature, I find solace and inspiration. Capturing those moments is not just about preserving scenes; it’s about sharing that sense of wonder with others. Each photograph tells a story, a testament to the beauty and serenity of our natural world.
For over four decades, I've been a dedicated creative, using photography as my primary medium. Nature, like photography, offers me refuge. Among the various types of photography, macro holds a special place in my heart; it's like discovering a whole other world within our own. Flowers, insects, leaves, moss – they all hold fascinating patterns and textures that often go unnoticed. I like to shine a spotlight on the beauty of the small and often overlooked.
Image: Jackie Campbell
Dawn? What a magical time of day, filled with the promise of new beginnings. Those early morning colours paint the sky with a sense of tranquillity and hope. Through my photography, I aim to capture that fleeting moment of serenity and share it with others.
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As for my style, I'm always experimenting. Whether it's playing with light and shadow or exploring unconventional angles or in-camera techniques such as long exposures, multiple exposures, intentional camera movement or creative use of settings like aperture and shutter speed. I'm constantly pushing myself to grow as an artist.
For me, photography is about embracing the joy of discovery and sharing that joy with others.
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Dani
#BringBackTheJoy
Awards
Photographer of the Year Awards 2024
HIGHLY COMMENDED: Animal & Nature Category; Fun(gi)​
The Mono Awards 2024
HIGHLY COMMENDED: Animals Category; Jelly Blubber
HIGHLY COMMENDED: Places Category; Mystic Tree
COMMENDED: Animals Category; Eastern Water Dragon
COMMENDED: Places Category; Queenscliff Pier​
The Landscape Awards 2024
HIGHLY COMMENDED: Seascape Category; Williamstown Yachts
COMMENDED: Seascape Category; Queenscliff Sunrise
COMMENDED: Seascape Category; Breaking Dawn
COMMENDED: Landscape Category; Tree Magic
COMMENDED: Landscape Category; Can't See the Forest for the Trees
The Mono Awards 2023
HIGHLY COMMENDED: Animals Category; Barn Owl
COMMENDED: Animals Category; Inquisitive Magpie
COMMENDED: Animals Category; Mystic Roo
COMMENDED: Places Category; One Tree Hill
COMMENDED: Places Category; Daybreak Lightfall
COMMENDED: Places Category; Foggy Morning Fishing
COMMENDED: Places Category; Mystic River Dawn
The Mono Awards 2022
HIGHLY COMMENDED: Animals Category; Always Be Yourself
HIGHLY COMMENDED: Animals Category; On The Move
HIGHLY COMMENDED: Animals Category; Sunshine Worshipper
COMMENDED: Places Category; Flying High in Taupo
COMMENDED: Places Category; History
COMMENDED: Places Category; Make A Wish
COMMENDED: Places Category; Stop and Smell the Roses
Exhibitions
2024 | The Magic of Nature
Group Exhibition, Mandurah WA
Education
1989 | Illustrative Photography
Photography Studies College, South Melbourne
