Gary Lisbon has been an accomplished Melbourne-based golf-course photographer for almost two decades. His photographic goal is clear-cut: to capture the essence of the golfing landscape and the spirit of the game — through the medium of his camera.
With an appreciation for the game's traditions, and a genuine love of the playing aspect, Gary brings a golfer's perspective to his photography, ably demonstrated by the spectacular and enduring images from many of Australia's and New Zealands famous golf courses.
Having grown up in Melbourne, Australia, in the middle of its world-famous Melbourne 'Sandbelt' region, Gary's golfing environment provides ample opportunity to practise his photographic skills. Previously a pennant player with a low, single-figure handicap, he now plays from a seven handicap at a Melbourne Sandbelt golf club.
A long-time panelist and World Top-100 course-rater for the illustrious Golf Magazine, Gary's images have graced the pages of the golf industry's premier magazines. An early riser by choice – also a vocational requirement – Gary's patience is reflected in his collection of attractive images, which celebrate the striking yet ever-changing mood of the Down Under golfing landscape.
Married to Maureen, with three gorgeous daughters, Alex, Danielle and Grace, Gary is a committed Christian and devoted family man. He thanks God for, among many things, the ability to inspire golfers with his appealing photographs.
Note from Gary
Golf is a great game, about which many of us feel passionate.
In my golf course photography I translate that passion into a visual representation of your golf course.
I have practised the art of golf course photography for a number of years. In many ways I feel blessed to be able to get out on the golf course (generally at ungodly times of the day) and attempt to capture the essence of the golf landscape and the spirit of the game through my camera.
With a genuine love of golf, I believe I bring a golfer's perspective to my photography. Hopefully you feel similarly.
In recent years I have taken photos of many of Australia and New Zealand’s top golf courses as well as a number of other well-known international courses.
Once I have captured images of a particular golf course, these can then be incorporated into a range of beautiful products to maximise the aesthetic beauty of a particular golf course vista.
So if you are up early playing golf or staying out late for a quick 9 holes you never know we might meet - I will be the one with the camera, tripod and whole bunch of other stuff all designed to capture the golf course the way you remember it as you played it. Good golfing.
Gary Lisbon - Golf Course Photographer
Publications
Gary's work has been featured worldwide in a variety of respected worldwide golfing publications including:
GOLFSelect
Gary Lisbon is also the Owner and Managing Director of GOLFSelect.
Established in 1998, GOLFSelect has grown to become Australia's leading corporate golf and golf holiday organiser, offering unrivalled access to Australia's best golf courses.
GOLFSelect organises corporate golf events throughout Australia and New Zealand and count amongst their clients many of Australia's largest and most respected companies. They also specialise in organising charity golf events for major Australian charities, such as the Heart Foundation, Cabrini Hospital and the Mental Illness Fellowship.
GOLFSelect is also a golf holiday specialist. Their relationships with Australia's best golf courses, plus an extensive international network of golf travel partners, allows them to organise unique and never-to-be-forgotten golf holidays both within and outside Australia.
For more information, visit the GOLFSelect website or click on one of the links below: