Thanks for hosting us Henley & Grange RSL, another great few days exhibiting the Point and Shoot. With four events already under our belt this year we are humbled by those who have taken the time to personally thank us for sharing veterans stories. Among the most common; "Thank

Talking to Sue Myc from the Morning Show at 89 7FM Perth yesterday about the Point and Shoot - Australian Veteran Photography Exhibition to be hosted by Arts Edge Gallery. The launch event is tomorrow night from 5:30 pm, and the exhibition will be on display until Saturday, 7th

Finalizing preparations at Arts Edge Gallery for the upcoming Perth opening tomorrow night. Don't fret if you can't attend, the exhibition will be available until September 7th at 5pm.

A great launch event last night thanks to Arts Edge in Joondalup. Big turn out over a few drinks and everyone taking in the veteran stories. The Point and Shoot veteran photography exhibition is on display all week at Arts Edge and Mark will be attending to discuss the the photos

Happy Father’s Day, Dad! Today feels like a good day to share a pic from my book, What’s The Point - fishing with my father off the Fluted Cape, just outside Adventure Bay. Even at almost 80, he’s showing no signs of slowing down.

I’ve had a few people ask about the status of their book orders, so here’s an update. There has been a slight delay in final editing and printing, but we're almost there with copies coming off the press today. My current travels with the Point & Shoot will make logistics a bit

“For a combat soldier this is your duty, the ultimate sacrifice you are trained for. To find the courage to step into the moment when it arrives, despite the fear and despite the outcome.” Mark Direen. The war had changed a lot since 2002. Photo - Afghanistan, 2012 - My last

“It was in Afghanistan, living in an environment of death, where life became important to me. The comprehension that we only have one and our ultimate purpose is to make the most of it. That life should not be measured in years or time but in unforgettable moments and

“If, when you are almost finished, you can dig even deeper for those around you, then you are not done. If you can be of service to others amid the chaos and hardship, then you are of the finest calibre.” Mark Direen East Timor, 2001 My first overseas operational deployment,

“As the choppers arrived, silently we filed on and launched. I had befriended my biggest fear of all. The fear of failure. A boots on the ground understanding that to succeed in anything in life, you need to be ok with putting yourself out there and potentially falling short.”

A great few days in Perth and an awesome night at The Wanderer’s Ball. So many great people in the one place and best of all, I was privileged to have a hot date.

“While I had survived a few near misses before that, this was the first time I had consciously accepted my fate and stepped forward into the unknown to do what the job demanded of me.” Mark Direen Uruzgan, Afghanistan, 2007 My Polaris quad bike I rode for three months of the

The Point and Shoot Exhibition has landed in Darwin, and we're excited to open this Friday and Saturday! 📷 Dates & Times • Friday, 13th September: 1pm - 9pm • Saturday, 14th September: 1pm - 8pm 📷 Location: The Litchfield Room, DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel 116 The Esplanade,

“Now when I am asked, ‘In what moment was I the most afraid while serving in the military’ I share, a little older and a little wiser, that there was not a single defining moment. Fear was always with me, no one moment more than another. That it was in Afghanistan, I learned to

“In life, sometimes we succeed and sometimes we don’t. Regardless of the outcome, the greatest reward is the person we become in trying. Just as I had to accept the reality of dying, I also had to accept that I could fail. While I did everything I could to not mess up on the ‘day

We’re in Darwin today with the Point and Shoot – Australian Veteran Photography Exhibition! Come visit us at the Litchfield Room, DoubleTree by Hilton on The Esplanade. The exhibition is free to attend, and as a bonus, I have the first copies of my book, fresh from the printer!

A good first day in Darwin at the Point and Shoot Veteran Photography Exhibition. It's always moving to see members of the public as they grow their understanding of what it really means to serve. At the Point and Shoot we don't shy away from what it means to serve. There is

“The biggest killers of authenticity are the money you think you need, the popularity you think you want, and the power you think is important.” Mark Direen Photo One. Mongolia, 2017 Have you had any of those moments in life where you have to stop, look around, breathe, and

Sneaking a Dog Tag Whiskey in while talking to Matt Williams about What's the Point. A good chat, I found some of the questions challenging too but I suppose that is the Point. Cheers Willy Matt 'Willy' Williams OAM

After 24 hours traveling, we've arrived in Albury and are busy planning our upcoming events in Wodonga. Tomorrow and Saturday morning, join us at the Gateway Gallery on Lincoln Causeway to experience the Australian Veteran Photography Exhibition. Don’t miss this chance to see