Close-up portrait of a man playing the violin against a solid warm rust-red background for the Australian Chamber Orchestra.

Musician in a black suit holding a wooden violin and bow against a solid red studio backdrop for Australian Chamber Orchestra.

White cello hard case with ACO property text standing upright inside a backstage production or storage area

Bald man wearing black attire standing beside a large wooden double bass and music stands in an industrial interior

Three musicians holding violins against a plain light background for the Australian Chamber Orchestra 2025 campaign

Person wearing a bright red suit holding a wooden acoustic violin in an indoor space

Monochrome portrait of a man in a black suit playing a violin against a plain white studio background.

Man wearing round glasses and a black jacket holding a wooden violin against a solid red background

Australian Chamber Orchestra ACO 2025 Season – 50 Years 2024

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The Australian Chamber Orchestra celebrates its 50th anniversary with the 2025 Season campaign, a comprehensive photography project that bridges commercial portraiture and documentary-style observation. Creative director Andrew Moffitt and photographer Simon Lekias anchor the work, juxtaposing clean, studio-based imagery against raw, backstage environments. The campaign makes use of warm, solid red backgrounds and sharp flash lighting to establish a distinct aesthetic for the milestone year. The visual narrative transitions from formal portraits of musicians in tailored black attire to utilitarian glimpses of instruments and road cases stored within acoustic-panelled interiors, incorporating techniques like analogue film and moody monochrome compositions. The project was produced by Order Projects, with Federica Genovesi and Zoe Davidson serving as producers. Styling by Caterina Scardino, hair by Adam Dyer, and makeup by Noni Smith support the editorial look throughout the series.