Hin Lim Photography is a Melbourne based photography practice offering Archival Heritage Recording, Architectural and Interior photography services. The practice was established by Hin Lim in early 2008 with the goal of providing quality photographic services to Heritage Consultants, Architects, Designers, Builders and Developers by providing important photographic documentation of heritage places including buildings and structures, gardens and objects prior to alteration or demolition in accordance with Heritage Victoria guidelines.

In 2021 the practice was restructured as HL Photography Pty Ltd and continues to trade as Hin Lim Photography. We remain focused on maintaining the highest standards demanded by best practice in the industry and establishing mutually beneficial partnerships to assist our clients in achieving their goals whilst photographically recording the past and present for the future.

As part of the restructure we have expanded our services to include drone photography and 360° photography services.

Hin Lim is an Accredited Professional Photographer (from AIPP) with a Bachelor in Architecture (Honours) (Curtin WA)

Before embarking on a career as architectural and heritage photographer, Hin completed a Bachelor of Architecture with honours at Curtin University, Perth, Western Australia in 1999 and worked in Kuala Lumpur with renowned architecture firm TR Hamzah & Yeang International and with Samsung-Kukdong-Jasateras during the construction of the world famous Petronas Twin Towers. In 2003 Hin joined the well- respected firm of architects & heritage consultants, Lovell Chen in Melbourne.

Hin accrued 10 years’ experience as an architect, including 7 years with conservation and heritage consultants, Lovell Chen. His architectural background, together with many years as a passionate photographer, gives Hin an unparalleled understanding of the subject matter and a conscientious attention to detail, the qualities necessary to meet architectural & heritage recording requirements.

A long standing interest in the history of Victoria and in particular heritage buildings and more than 13 years with Hin Lim Photography have given Grant the opportunity to develop his skills in the preparation of archival heritage recordings. Grant is responsible for overseeing and coordinating major projects, collation and production of archival records, interpretation of images and preparation of photo logs, researching historical and architectural aspects of heritage places. Projects he has worked on include HM Pentridge Prison (H Division Coburg), Beehive Building (Former Mining Exchange & Allan’s Walk) Bendigo, The Hotel Windsor, Coriyule Homestead, Dimmeys Richmond & the Former Larundel Psychiatric Hospital Bundoora. Melbourne Metro Tunnel Project, West Gate Tunnel Project and Level Crossing Removal Project across Melbourne. Grant was the principal photographer on the former Land Titles Office and Melbourne Grammar School Bromby Wing projects, Windsor Hotel Phase 2 and the former Royal Australian Corps of Signals Drill Hall in Albert Park. Grant has also been responsible for the introduction of drone photography to our portfolio and is currently the principal licensed drone pilot.

Peter has been a keen photographer for many years and has worked independently and in conjunction with Hin Lim Photography since the outset. Peter has contributed as a photographer on a number of large projects including the Orica Deer Park Complex, West Gate Tunnel Project, ANZ Gothic Bank, Safe Deposit Building, Footscray Civic Precinct and the Prahran Town Hall.

Tommy made the move from Vietnam to Melbourne in 2022 to complete his master’s degree in Data Science. His academic background also includes qualifications in finance & trade law, complemented by short courses in photography & graphic design.

His passion for photography started at a young age experimenting with a 1.5 megapixel camera on early Nokia phones, borrowing friends’ cameras and eventually owning his first compact camera at 18.

Tommy says that photography became his way of capturing a preserving the beauty of the people and the environment around him.

In Vietnam, photography was more than a hobby - it was a way to express himself creatively. Combining photography with graphic design, he won online contests that took him to Italy and Ireland. After arriving in Melbourne, he quickly connected with the city’s vibrant creative community and photography evolved into a serious profession.

In 2022, he won a journalism photography award for international students, and his work was exhibited at the Kathleen Syme Library. Since then, he has expanded his skills and built a career as a freelance photographer, specialising in events and outdoor portraits.

“Working with the HL Photography team has allowed me to refine my craft further, particularly in capturing the structure, atmosphere, and stories of heritage buildings and construction projects. My aim is to create images that are both visually compelling and informative, delivering a unique perspective on the spaces and stories behind them”

Tommy’s experience with event photography was evident in the images of the 50th Anniversary celebrations of the Victorian Heritage Register held at Government House in October 2024.

Charles completed his Bachelor of Arts in Design Communication with honours at LaSalle College of the Arts, Singapore in 2012 and worked as a graphic designer with Kingsman Exhibits Pte Ltd, Singapore and GO Communications Sdn Bhd, Malaysia prior to relocating to Melbourne in 2014.

In the ensuing 7 years Charles has undertaken further higher education and worked in a number of administrative and educational roles before joining Hin Lim Photography in early 2021 to assist with the production of the documentation required for high quality archival records.

Since joining the practice Charles expressed an interest in further developing his photographic skills and assisted with the photographic recording of a recent level crossing removal project.