Explore Photography Workshop
With Belle Stewart
Creative Educator | Photographer | Pathways Mentor
Belle Stewart is an Australian visual artist, photographer, stylist, and educator specialising in education-to-industry pathways for emerging visual artists, photographers, and creative thinkers.
She holds a Bachelor of Media & Film and a UK Teaching Certificate completed in Bristol, and has delivered arts education across secondary schools, colleges, universities, councils, and community settings in Australia and the UK.
Belle’s early pedagogical foundations were shaped through her work with Watershed Bristol, where cross-disciplinary practice, industry integration, and cultural literacy were central to creative learning. This approach continues to inform her teaching today.
In Melbourne, Belle has taught and developed programs within tertiary environments including RMIT University and LCI Melbourne, supporting students transitioning from study into professional creative practice across photography, film, styling, and art direction.
Through Triple Axel Creative, Belle delivers education that bridges creative practice, employability, and sustainable careers, with a strong focus on portfolio development, visual literacy, and real-world workflows.
Education & Learning Areas
Belle designs and delivers short courses, workshops, and private tuition across:
Studio photography (artistic and commercial)
Styling and visual storytelling
Props, flowers, and sculptural set design
Crafting with recycled and found materials
Concept development for photography, film, and visual campaigns
Programs emphasise hands-on making, critical thinking, and translating ideas into professional outcomes.
Delivery Formats
Delivered in flexible formats to suit institutions, participants, and access needs:
One-to-one private tuition (studio-based)
Small group workshops
Embedded school, college, and university programs
Community and council-led workshops
NDIS-aligned creative education
All programs can be tailored to curriculum frameworks, employability outcomes, or participant goals.
Locations
Belle delivers programs across:
Melbourne metropolitan area
Byron Bay and Northern Rivers region
Delivery takes place in studios, campuses, community spaces, and partner venues.
GALLERY
TESTIMONIALS
Creative Photography & Career Pathways
“Belle didn’t just teach photography — she taught me how to think in images. Her guidance helped me understand visual storytelling, creative decision-making and production discipline in a way that directly shaped my move into film production.”
— Jake, Film Producer
“Belle has a rare ability to combine technical rigour with creative freedom. She pushed us to be thoughtful and professional, and what I learned from her still informs both my photographic practice and the way I teach others.”
— Allain, Photographer & Educator
“Belle helped me see styling as a language, not decoration. Her approach to props, materials and narrative completely shaped how I work as a stylist and art director today.”
— Allanah, Stylist & Art Director
“Belle bridged the gap between study and industry in a way few educators do. She taught us how to develop concepts that actually live in the commercial world, while staying true to our creative identity.”
— Lucinda, Art Director
“Belle’s teaching gave me the confidence to work internationally. She encouraged experimentation, discipline, and a strong point of view — lessons I carry with me now that I’m working as a photographer in Berlin.”
— Flávio, Photographer (Berlin)
Community, Council & NDIS Engagement
Belle regularly works with local councils and community education providers, including the City of Glen Eira, City of Port Phillip, and City of Yarra, delivering inclusive creative programs that support youth engagement, lifelong learning, and wellbeing.
She also designs and facilitates NDIS-aligned creative education, offering accessible, strengths-based learning for participants interested in photography, visual arts, and hands-on making. These programs focus on confidence, agency, material awareness, and pathways into further education or supported creative practice.
Education Philosophy
Belle’s approach centres on pathways, not just projects.
She is known for helping students and participants:
Translate creative interests into study and career directions
Build professional portfolios and visual confidence
Understand industry expectations and creative workflows
Develop ethical, sustainable creative practices
Move from education into meaningful creative work
Her teaching balances structure with experimentation, offering learners both technical grounding and creative independence.
Outcomes & Alumni
Former students of Belle Stewart now work as:
Film producers
Photographers (Australia and internationally)
Stylists and art directors
Educators and creative leaders
Her education practice is recognised for producing confident, industry-ready creatives with strong visual language and practical skills.