It first started as an idea to capture the essence of the Mornington Peninsula.
Julian’s photography and Jack’s writing, we bring you a celebration of the place we call home.
Then they expanded their vision to a place that ignited their childhood imaginations.
After the discovery of a small collection of historical images from a time well before our own.
The familiar, yet unrecognisable pubs.
Vast fields and farmland instead of towns.
Streets that looked almost the same, yet strangely alien.
The area had evolved.
Our friendship began over 25 years ago, beginning in the classrooms of Our Lady of Fatima Primary School. Following on to Padua College.
Grade 6 camp to Sovereign Hill was the moment we both fell in love with History, Architecture and Story Telling.
We saw the changes and evolution from our favourite regions and connected further with how we they tell a million stories.
Jack intricately weaves history with the present day.
While Julian captures the visual developments of its buildings, landscapes and lifestyle.
Together we celebrate the Origins of so many regions.
We invite you to explore the pages and experience Origins.
Reflect on its history, witness its development, and envision its future.