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Must-Visit Events on Vivid Sydney 2022
Vivid Sydney is inviting videographers, music makers, photographers, and all related creatives to witness a major display of lights and sound from May 17 to June 18, 2022.
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Natalie Tran
Natalie Tran is well-known for her YouTube channel, community channel which reached over 1.8 million subscribers. She is a comedian, vlogger, and Australian social-media star who usually entertains her audience with her comedic skits.

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Lee is a Melbourne-based filmmaker who runs the production company Capture.ink, which helps major brands tell their stories. He also creates travel content and leads workshops around the world.

Scott Goh
Scott is one of the best professional wedding photographers in Adelaide. He was named the Top 50 Wedding Photographers in the world by the Artistic Guild of the Wedding Photojournalistic Association.



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Why the G-DRIVE™ PRO is Alex Cearns’ Go-To Studio Solution
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The Toolkit to Building a Successful YouTube Channel
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