How a regional creative sparked a movement of creativity and connection

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Carlo Almadro is one of the co-founders of a small creative community called Pogigraphy and was the former lead organiser between February 2023 and May 2024.

Carlo discovered his fascination for photography at a young age, but it wasn’t until he bought his first camera that he truly began forming meaningful connections through the craft.


KEY POINTS
  • Carlo Mark Almadro lives in the regional town of Tatura, near Shepparton, where he works as a programmer. He enjoys the quiet, laid-back lifestyle with his wife and continues to use photography to build community, inspire creativity, and connect with people wherever he goes.
  • His love for creative collaboration led him to co-found Pogigraphy, a community built to provide safe and inclusive spaces where photographers, models, and creatives from all backgrounds could come together, learn, and grow.
  • Carlo later expanded his impact by developing Elevate Stories, a workshop series designed to help photographers strengthen their communication and posing direction- skills essential for bringing creative visions to life.
I love connecting and interacting with people. For me, it’s never just about the photo- it's about how you make someone feel. That’s where the real magic is. My goal is for the image we create together to be the reason they smile that day.
Carlo Mark Almadro, photographer
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What started as a simple hobby quickly grew into a passion for capturing people and telling their stories.
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