Renae Saxby is a documentary and music photographer based on Wonnarua Country (Maitland), New South Wales. Her photographic practice explores the human experience through intimate portraiture, live performance, and remote landscapes, with a sustained focus on the relationship between people, culture, and the environment.
Renae’s documentary work began during post-disaster relief efforts in Nepal and the Philippines, where she documented communities navigating recovery and resilience. These projects aimed to connect audiences with personal stories to support fundraising for recovery.
Renae works through attentive listening and patient observation. Always approaching projects with care and respect across documentary, editorial, and arts contexts.
Portrait by Mitch Lowe