We’re proud to welcome Lachlan Moore to FENECH – The Jeff Fenech Story as our Unit Stills Photographer — the person responsible for capturing the official images that represent the film to the world long before audiences ever see a trailer, let alone a finished cut. A film is remembered in motion, but it’s so often discovered through a single frame: a first-look image, a press shot, a festival still, a streaming thumbnail, a poster concept, a magazine feature. Those images become the face of the project, the proof of tone, the first taste of performance, and the visual handshake that tells the industry and audiences alike, “This is real. This is worth your time.”

Why a Stills Photographer Is Essential on a Film Set

Most people don’t realise just how critical unit stills photography is to the life of a film. The stills are not a side product — they’re one of the most-used assets across development, production, release, and legacy. The images Lachlan captures on set will feed everything from marketing and publicity to distribution and sales. They form the foundation of the Electronic Press Kit, help shape key art and poster direction, give journalists something tangible to publish, support festival campaigns, and often become the visuals that streamers and platforms use to sell the movie in a single glance. In the modern landscape, where audiences make split-second decisions, the still image can genuinely be the difference between a click and a pass.

Capturing the Film’s Truth in One Frame

A great unit stills photographer doesn’t simply “take photos during filming.” They translate cinema into photography. They know how to capture an actor’s micro-expression at the exact moment it tells the story, without flattening the performance or fighting the film’s lighting. They understand lens language and mood. They work invisibly, respectfully, and intuitively, never disrupting the rhythm of set while still coming away with images that feel like the film itself. And that’s exactly what FENECH needs — because this is a story that lives and dies on authenticity. It must feel gritty, emotional, grounded, and real. The stills must carry that same truth.

Lachlan Moore: Honest, Cinematic, and Built for FENECH

Lachlan’s photographic style is described as honest and cinematic, and that combination is a perfect match for FENECH. His eye has been shaped by years spent on set as a motion picture stills photographer, but he also brings a rare technical advantage: a background as a finished artist/retoucher, plus countless hours in the darkroom. That matters because unit stills aren’t just about capturing an image — they’re about delivering images that are immediately usable, publication-ready, and timeless, while still feeling like the heartbeat of the film rather than staged promotional material.

Career Highlights and On-Set Experience

Lachlan’s experience spans an impressive range of film and television, reflecting both versatility and consistency under pressure. His credits include THE DISPATCHER, Roar, Preacher, The Cry, The Very Excellent Mr. Dundee, Miss Fisher’s Modern Murder Mysteries, Hunters, Dr. Blake, Jack Irish (The Series), Scare Campaign, Mormon Yankees – Spirit of the Game, Horse Play, Jack Irish – Dead Point, Rake 3, The Broken Shore, Jack Irish – Bad Debts, Jack Irish – Black Tide, Surviving Georgia, Centre Place, Bogan Pride, Burn Short, Dirt Game, Great Australian Albums 2, Late Night Shopping, Out of Order, Saved, and Very Small Business. That breadth speaks to someone who understands set culture and can deliver on demanding productions while still creating images with personality and cinematic impact.

Award Recognition and a Photographer’s Eye

In 2011, Lachlan was runner up in the world’s richest art prize, The Doug Moran Photographic Prize, for his piece “MOSSMAN GORGE – Monday Afternoon.” That recognition matters because it points to something deeper than credits: artistry, composition, patience, and an eye trained to wait for meaning, not just action. It’s the difference between a photo that documents a moment and a photo that tells a story.

The Ocean, Light, and the Way Lachlan Sees the World

Lachlan’s love of the ocean — visible through his @onemoore_insta feed — is fuelled daily by coastal living, open space, big skies, and spectacular light. That relationship with light is exactly what you want in a unit stills photographer, because stills live or die on tone, shadow, and mood. As Lachlan says, “Summer is good but winter is amazing. Low light and the migration of humpbacks past my back door is nothing short of magical.” That one line tells you a lot about the kind of artist he is: someone drawn to atmosphere, to honesty, and to the poetry inside real environments.

Old-School Craft and a Modern Set Mindset

In recent years Lachlan has learned the art of 1850s wetplate photography, and he’s also been restoring turn-of-the-century large format cameras in his back shed. That kind of dedication speaks volumes. It shows respect for craft and a deep understanding of photography beyond the digital world — the history, the discipline, the patience, and the intentionality. On a film set, that translates into someone who doesn’t just chase coverage; they chase the right frame, the frame that lasts.

Resilience, Work Ethic, and Why He Belongs on This Film

In an effort to survive the effects of COVID on the local creative industry, Lachlan developed a small business on Phillip Island that still runs concurrently with his photographic practice today. That resilience is part of what makes him such a strong fit for FENECH. This film is about grit — about what it takes to endure, to adapt, to keep showing up, and to keep fighting for something bigger than yourself. Lachlan’s ability to stay creative, stay working, and keep building through uncertain times reflects the spirit of the story we’re telling.

Why Lachlan Moore Is a Huge Asset to FENECH

FENECH isn’t just a sports film. It’s a human story about identity, pressure, loyalty, family, struggle, and redemption — the public myth versus the private man. To honour that properly, we need stills that don’t feel glossy or artificial. We need images that feel lived-in, raw, and cinematic — the kind of frames where you can almost smell the sweat in the gym and feel the weight of what’s happening behind someone’s eyes. Lachlan brings the rare mix of on-set experience, artistic credibility, technical finishing skill, and an instinct for light and truth. That’s why he’s a major addition to the FENECH team.

Welcome to the FENECH family, Lachlan. Let’s capture something unforgettable.