Renae Saxby is a documentary and music photographer based on Wonnarua Country (Maitland), New South Wales. Her work delves into the human experience, spanning intimate portraiture, live performance, and remote landscapes with a strong emphasis on cultural and environmental preservation.
Renae’s career began in the field during post-disaster relief efforts in Nepal and the Philippines. Moved by the strength and resilience of local communities, she began documenting their stories to help raise awareness and funds to support their recovery. This early work cemented her commitment to using photography as a powerful tool for storytelling and social impact.
With a grounded, respectful approach to the people and places she documents, Renae continues to build a body of work that resonates across media, arts, and social change spaces.