young girl in a black long vintage ball gown stands on stone steps. Wednesday Adams inspired aesthetic.

by Pauline Klemm

At Sliding Door Photography, I capture memories based on your real life stories. In an age of filters, staged content and comparison, my practice exists to quieten the noise and return to what matters: Bringing photography back to its raw essence - a permanent snapshot of human emotions and stories, existing when the shutter releases and caught in less than a second.

If you’re searching for high-quality images that document and archive your essence and most significant life events, then welcome home.

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A thoughtfully curated range of keepsakes and prints, immortalising my work with The Baba Desi Story and designed to colour your home.

Double Denim Double Denim
Double Denim
$35.00

Celebrate the legendary Belgrave Wizard with this unique tea towel, featuring his vintage 80’s acid-wash denim.

Against a gritty, graffiti adorned Belgrave backdrop, he wears a double denim funky outfit that only he, at 95, can pull off. This image captures the essence of his eccentric persona, while the staff adorned with a skull adds a touch of urban cowboy.

Perfect as a keepsake or a functional piece of art, this tea towel. brings a piece of the Wizard’s story to life. Durable, vibrant, and a must have for fans of this urban legend

Sunflower Sunflower
Sunflower
$35.00

Baba Desi and Sunflowers. They just go together .

In this cheerful image , the Belgrave Wizard is captured in a moment of pure joy. The bright yellow sunflower petals mirror the vibrant colours of his patchwork clothing.

His beaming smile and warm, welcoming eyes exude a sense of happiness and contentment. His presence radiates warmth and zest for life, inviting everyone to share his infectious joy.

Bring a little Belgrave Folklore into your kitchen with a Belgrave Wizard Tea Towel. And guess what? It actually drys!!

Masonic Hall Masonic Hall
Masonic Hall
$35.00

I’ve captured the charismatic Belgrave Wizard, Baba Desi, in front of Belgrave's Masonic Hall's arched doorway. Dressed in a mix of asian inspired , regal and eccentric attire, he holds his ornate staff with pride, symbolising his role as Belgrave's mystic totem.

Baba Desi stands as a timeless figure, a living urban legend whose story continues to inspire all who encounter him

Bring a little Belgrave Folklore into your kitchen with a Belgrave Wizard Tea Towel. And guess what? It actually drys!!

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Mushrooms Mushrooms
Mushrooms
$35.00

Baba Desi stands underneath the iconic yellow mushrooms that greet you when entering the hill’s township.

When you think of Belgrave you think of the Wizard. He is quite simply Belgrave Folklore. A mirror reflecting the towns known creativity, he serves as the Totem for the hills tribes that reside in the town within the stunningly beautiful Yarra Ranges.

Bring a little Belgrave Folklore into your kitchen with a Belgrave Wizard Tea Towel. And guess what? It actually drys!!

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My work is born from a fierce desire to linger on, capture and illuminate those fleeting moments that transition us from one time to another. They often go unnoticed and can be quickly forgotten with the passage of time.

Young Indian schoolboys in smart school uniforms stand close together at Agra Fort
A woman with dark hair, a pink bindi, and a nose ring looks at the camera, with a green parrot perched on her shoulder.
Young Rajasthani girls at the Rajkumari Ratnavati School Thar Desert Jaislamer
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  • Pauline did an exceptional job of taking some headshots for my website. I had been putting off this task for so long, however she went above and beyond to make me feel comfortable and at ease. I was so impressed with the end result, not only with the quality of the photos, but also with the fact that Pauline was able to capture my true essence. I highly recommend Sliding Door Photography for any photographic needs, as you know you will be taken care of and will be extremely happy with the results.

    Teresa (Naturopath at Everyday Vitality)

  • I had the pleasure of engaging Pauline Klemm's exceptional photographic services for the opening event of my art exhibition, and I couldn't have been more thrilled with the results. From the moment we met in person at the venue, Pauline's warm and approachable nature made it easy to discuss my preferences and vision for the photographs. Pauline's expertise was evident as she quickly assessed the gallery room, determining the best approach to capturing the essence of the event.

    Tracey Samios

  • I was lucky enough to have Pauline offer to help at the last minute, to capture images of a balcony garden destined for this year’s Melbourne International Flower and Garden Show. She was prompt, friendly and very professional. She took a great interest in the project that three local businesses had worked on, and it was a pleasure and honour to have her take some wonderful pictures for us all.

    Rebecca Mitchell - Garden Designer at Little Footprint Studios

  • Pauline is an amazing photographer, so professional and very friendly. She is approachable and is happy to work around your ideas. Her experience and ideas of taking pictures is brilliant, she is excellent in her photography. Pauline has been my photographer for both my children's special occasions. Photoshoots for after their birth, for their baptisms and first birthdays. I wish her great success.

    Carolyn D'Monte

  • Pauline was our photographer for our daughter’s 21st birthday celebrations & what an amazing job she did! I would like to thank Pauline for her professionalism, & for capturing so many beautiful & precious moments on such a special night! The quality of her photos is outstanding & we are so happy with the images. Pauline's passion for photographing people is very evident in her work.

    Danni

  • Pauline was professional, fun and flexible with my daughters, they both felt included during our "Wednesday Addams" inspired shoot. Both my children has ASD and Pauline went out of her way to treat them as individuals with different approaches with the both of them that suited their emotional and sensory needs at any given moment.Getting professional photos done is not a common thing we do in our household and we will be coming back for more.

    Sophie K

  • After seeing a friend's photos for her social media I knew Pauline was the photographer for me. As someone who shies away from having my photo taken, I was instantly put at ease. Pauline understood the brief and was able to capture my vision and style for my personal branding. This translated to some truly beautiful photos, so much so it was hard to choose and narrow down to favourites. Thank you Pauline, you delivered some beautiful photos I can't wait to use for my website and social media!

    Mary V - Vital Health Naturopathy

  • Sliding Door Photography did the most amazing job for our 2023 Christmas Party! Communicating with them was easy and they exceeded all of our expectations! The photos were incredible and they truly captured not only portraits of my guests but also captured natural, spontaneous moments! Would highly recommend sliding doors in the future!!

    Chelsea Simon-Dodd

  • We recently engaged Pauline at Sliding Door Photography to photograph our 2.5 day business event. We wanted to take a different approach to our event photography this year, and have it capture the heart of our event, which is our attending members. Yes, photos of keynote rooms and partner stands are important, but above that is the faces and personalities that make our community so special. Working to a provided brief, Pauline excelled at delivering on our requirements. She communicated with me to a very high standard before, during and after the event. The resulting photos were exactly what we were after and will now form a solid base for us to use in future marketing material, as they truly convey the onsite experience we built for our attendees and the connections they made during the event. A task that isn't easy in "still" form, but Pauline achieved it. Pauline takes great pride in her work, and it shows, and all of the team enjoyed her presence and what she bought to event as part of the onsite team. Would not hesitate to use Pauline again, and can very highly recommend her.

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  • We recently engaged Pauline at Sliding Door Photography to photograph our 2.5 day business event. We wanted to take a different approach to our event photography this year, and have it capture the heart of our event, which is our attending members. Yes, photos of keynote rooms and partner stands are important, but above that is the faces and personalities that make our community so special. Working to a provided brief, Pauline excelled at delivering on our requirements. She communicated with me to a very high standard before, during and after the event. The resulting photos were exactly what we were after and will now form a solid base for us to use in future marketing material, as they truly convey the onsite experience we built for our attendees and the connections they made during the event. A task that isn't easy in "still" form, but Pauline achieved it. Pauline takes great pride in her work, and it shows, and all of the team enjoyed her presence and what she bought to event as part of the onsite team. Would not hesitate to use Pauline again, and can very highly recommend her.

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SLIDING DOOR MOMENT

noun

Seemingly inconsequential decisions or actions that nonetheless alter the trajectory of future events.

THE BABA DESI STORY

Man in traditional attire sitting on a porch, playing a stringed instrument surrounded by various tools and decorations.

Baba Desi, my friend, my muse, quite simply is Belgrave. The 94yr old ancient Belgrave Wizard, or the Pirate, as he is known to the young ones, is our very own urban legend. He serves as a mirror, reflecting the creative soul that inhabits the hills. The Yarra Ranges have long been known for the arts and Baba Desi is our story. Our small town character. Quite simply he is our Totem. Baba Desi is himself, a living, walking art canvas. A style icon in his nineties, he has an exquisite eye for fabric ,colour, and texture. His unique handmade wizard staffs, all with a unique talisman sitting atop, have long fascinated all who cross his path. Adorned with dream catchers that catch the wind, and bells that herald his arrival, his staffs are unique and beautiful. Everyday his long legs stride, rain or sunshine, through the forested misty trails and vales of the Dandenong Yarra Ranges. With a Wizard staff in hand, bells and chimes announcing his arrival, he exudes colour and positivity to all whom he greets. Consider yourself blessed if you catch a glimpse of him and hear a cheery “have a nice day”. I will never tire of capturing his image.

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