Person in a crab costume jumping near the ocean with cliffs in the background.
Person in a crab costume jumping near the ocean with cliffs in the background.
Two women dressed in colorful, vintage-style outfits walking at a racetrack, with a large crowd of spectators in the background.

Events

Events have become one of my favourite things to photograph. I love being part of days where people are loving life together, whether it's a festival, race day, community event, sporting event or business function.

After spending seven years as a photographer with The Standard, I developed a love of documenting real moments as they unfold. These days I've loved photographing events including the Warrnambool May Racing Carnival, Harfest, Koroit Irish Festival and Port Campbell Crayfest, along with many others across South West Victoria.

Whether you need a couple of hours captured or a full day, I can put together a package that suits your event. Every package includes professionally edited, high-resolution images, with fast turnaround options available, including a selection of highlight images delivered on the evening of your event so you have professional photos ready to share while the excitement is still fresh.

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Kind words from my clients

Kind words from my clients

  • The Koroit Irish Festival committee was thrilled with the work done by Vicky Hughson at our 2026 event. Vicky’s ability to capture the spirit and essence of the festival was of the highest order. She not only captured the big and obvious moments that need to be caught, she also had an amazing feel for the festival, getting the photos that tell the real story, of a community celebrating and welcoming visitors to their town. Her ability to tell that story through her photos was incredible and something only the best photographers are capable of doing. She’s a star.

    Anthony Brady,
    Koroit Irish Festival

  • Vicky captured the atmosphere of Crayfish perfectly, showcasing the energy, community spirit, and special moments that make the festival so memorable. She is fantastic to work with, professional, friendly, and easygoing and her photos truly bring the day to life. We couldn’t be happier with the results.

    Amelia Nash,
    Port Campbell Crayfish Festival

  • Vicky has an incredible eye for capturing not just a moment, but the atmosphere and emotion behind it. What I loved most about the photos was how natural and effortless they felt while still looking polished and professional. From the moment we met, Vicky made the experience enjoyable and comfortable. Her enthusiasm, attention to detail and ability to bring out confidence in front of the camera really stood out. I was honoured to have her capture my Traditional Lady of the Day experience at the Warrnambool May Racing Carnival, and I’m thrilled that the images continue to be used to promote such a wonderful event.

    Rachel

  • Vicky made the crowd so relaxed while she snapped our event, it was great to see a different side of the event as she kept moving throughout the whole day so captured things i didn't get to see. Her images came through so quickly which meant we could share and celebrate with people who attended. Would highly recommend her for your next event or occasion!

    Courtney Mathew,
    Warrnambool Community Garden

  • Vicky is as good as they come! Professional, technical, works to a brief, gets the shots and is genuinely lovely to deal with. It's always a pleasure for us to work with Vicky, which we have done across several years from feature race days to more intimate events. Highly recommend.

    Luke Aggett,
    Warrnambool Racing Club

  • I absolutely loved the photos. They were beautiful, professional and captured the the spirit of race day perfectly. Working with Vicky was an absolute pleasure. What stood out most was how easy and enjoyable the entire experience was. Vicky made me feel comfortable and confident in front of the camera, and the final images exceeded all expectations. I was honoured to have one of the photographs featured across Warrnambool during the May Racing Carnival, and I received so many lovely comments about the image. I couldn’t recommend Vicky highly enough.

    Gemma

  • Vicky is as good as they come! Professional, approachable, works to a brief and gets the perfect shots. Vicky is genuinely lovely to deal with, always has a beaming smile and it’s genuinely a pleasure to work with her. After several years of shooting feature race days and various on-site events, the quality of Vicky’s work remains exceptional. Couldn’t recommend her any more highly!

    Danielle Keilar, Marketing & Communications Coordinator, Warrnambool Racing Club