Who we are
A vision and purpose shaped by our journeys
In 2007, two outdoorsy photo enthusiasts, Coreena and Roy, met for the first time, beginning their journey to discover their shared and compatible interests.
It didn’t take long for them to find common ground in their love for photography, travel, hiking, mountain biking, and other outdoor activities (and of course their commitment to each other 😉). An engaging connection evolved and solidified their bond, which has continually developed over time. When it comes to photography, a defining moment early in their relationship was when Roy handed Coreena his then camera, a Canon 20D DSLR, to ‘borrow’. This gave Roy the perfect excuse to upgrade to a newer camera model – and was a gesture that truly sealed the deal! Did Coreena return the borrowed camera? Well, you can likely guess the answer to this question.
A couple of years, and many adventures later, a vision was born to share their passion for photography and the outdoors with others, through interactive, nature-based travel and photography experiences.
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While on a hike in Patagonia (with their cameras, of course) a sudden realisation struck; they were ‘shutterbugs on walkabout’! Captivated by this thought, their business name was chosen, right there and then!
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And so, the story of Shutterbug Walkabouts begins​​
Since welcoming our first Shutterbug guest on 12th February 2012, we’ve proudly delighted hundreds more photo enthusiasts from around the globe with our attentive and personalised experiences. Their stories are shared in personal emails, 5-star reviews on Google and TripAdvisor, and throughout our website.
Are you ready to enrich your photography journey?
Explore our website to find an experience that closely aligns with your interests and intentions. Remember, we can personalise it just for you. Together, let’s start planning a photography adventure in Tasmania for you!
Meet Coreena
Photography Tutor & Experience Guide
Founder, Co-owner and Manager
Coreena is a seasoned nature photographer whose inner shutterbug has tagged along on all her adventures and travels. In 2007, her curiosity for creative photography turned into a meaningful pursuit after meeting Roy, whose lifelong dedication to photography and knack for clearly explaining concepts and techniques, shaped and accelerated Coreena’s photographic journey.
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As her passion grew, photographing birds and wildlife in their natural habitat became her greatest pursuit. But it’s not all she does - her collection features stunning images of nature in all its forms. Her gallery highlights this diversity, featuring everything from panoramic landscapes and rock formations to native flowers, historic sites, and scenes captured at sunrise, twilight, sunset and night sky.
Motivated by a love for sharing knowledge in a way that is unhurried as it is informative, Coreena creates a learning space that’s light on jargon and full of “oh, that’s how you do it!” moments. Hmm? What’s that thingamajiggy called again? 😜
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With over 25 years of travel industry experience, from guiding tours across Australia to planning travel itineraries, Coreena co-founded Shutterbug Walkabouts in 2012. Combining her photography skills with her highly praised tour guidance, she takes great pride in crafting travel and photography experiences that are both captivating and impeccably executed.
Meet Roy
Photography Tutor & Experience Guide
Founder, Co-owner and Manager
Roy has had a passion for photography since his late teens. Over the years photography allows him to slow down whilst being in nature to capture its beauty. He most enjoys capturing the patterns and textures which is all around us but not always noticed. He is known by many for his captivating photographs of the natural environments around the world and diverse landscapes. He has also many award winning images as judged by the Australian professional photography community.
Roy’s attention to the finer details of nature and other subjects will inspire you to look further than the scenery giving you the opportunity to capture unique images, not just snapshots.
Roy has also mentored many a budding photographer. He has a wealth of knowledge and experience for the visual art of photography as well as a comprehensive insight into the technical aspect of an extensive range of camera brands and models available in the market today; this includes an expertise for interpreting the instruction manuals.
Are you ready to enrich your photography journey?
Explore our website to find an experience that closely aligns with your interests and intentions. Remember, we can personalise it just for you. Together, let’s start planning a photography adventure in Tasmania for you!
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We are Tasmanian
Tasmania is more than just where we work – it’s our home; where we live, work and play. Our frequent adventures around the state enhance our local insights and firsthand knowledge of locations, accessibility, the natural environment, wildlife, and birds.
When you book with Shutterbug Walkabouts, you are choosing a true local guide with a thorough and insightful understanding of the lay of the land.
Our commitment to you
We take great pride in providing outstanding, attentive and personalised guest experiences. From our first interaction onward, we strive to delight our guests every step of the way. Our commitment to excellence is infused in every aspect of our guests’ journey.