About Loop Art & Photo Space, Mt Dandenong

What we do at Loop

Photography isn't one-size-fits-all. Neither is the way you learn it. At Loop, we teach to the student in front of us — not the syllabus on the wall.
We meet you where you are.

Beginner or seasoned, digital or film, one afternoon or a full four-week course. There's no wrong place to start — only the right one for you.
We learn as we go, together.

We don't pretend to have all the answers. We bring curiosity, care, and a genuine love of the craft. You bring the rest.
We're on your side.

Always. That's not a tagline. It's the reason Loop exists.
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Learn Photography

Film or digital, beginner or experienced, there's always something new to discover. Classes, courses, mentorship.
Your pace, your way.

Make Art

Make art your way in the Loop darkroom, studio, gallery & creative space. The tools to actually make and show your work.

Join Your Community

This is a space that genuinely feels like it's yours, too.
Photo walks, meet-ups, photo challenges, & more.
Out team

Meet our instructors

Steve Taylor-Madin (aka GorakPhoto)

CEO & Founder
Steve Taylor-Madin picked up his first camera shooting BMX — a world built entirely on self-expression, personal style, and doing things your own way. That ethos never left him. Over two decades running a business, developing film in his laundry, and eventually building Loop, he's come to understand something most photography teachers don't: there is no single right way to make a photograph. There's only your way.

Which makes him exactly the kind of teacher you want. Steve isn't here to hand you a rulebook. He's here to watch how you see, figure out how you learn, and then help you do more of both — with more intention, more confidence, and a lot less second-guessing yourself.
testimonials

What our students say about us

Steve is a fantastic teacher, and very generous with his time and experience (even when he is faced with highly suspect negatives lol). I highly recommend learning from Steve up at Loop in beautiful Olinda, don't hesitate to book in to any of his classes or experiences.
— Sarah Black
Steve was so insightful. Even as we shot pictures, he shared knowledge that can only come from a person who truly cared for and hone his crafts over the years. It didn’t matter at which stage I came from, he has so much insights and knowledge to share.
— Irish Isip
Steve is an incredibly knowledgeable and patient teacher. My daughter absolutely loved the classes and is now keen to take and develop more film photos. Steve’s thoughtful approach to the art of film photography is really an inspiration.
— Emily
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