Capturing Wollongong's Beauty

Having lived at Wollongong Harbour his entire life, Steen Barnes has a deep love for the Illawarra region. As a photographic artist, his work is celebrated in renowned international print and digital surf publications and focuses on capturing everything from dramatic seascapes to stunning sunrises and sunsets, along with the inherent beauty of the Australian coastline.

Alongside his passion for photography, Steen is a world champion kneeboard surfer, a devoted family man with a big community of lifelong friends, and the proud owner of Barnes Interiors – a third-generation family business synonymous with quality furnishings in the Illawarra since 1939.