Family Owned
Our family business is all about family. As a family owned and run operation, balancing the needs of our own young children, we wanted to provide a service that really works for families.
Family Focused
This is why we focus on creating fun, relaxed environments that make the photography & videography process enjoyable- for both your tiny tots and the time constrained entrepeneurs.
Mackay Local
While we primarily travel to you, in Mackay or futher afield, we do also have a small studio set up in North Mackay. The studio is transformed into Santa’s grotto during Christmas.
Small Business
As a small business we aim to be relatable & affordable, while providing high quality photography, videography, and editing services. We are real people, keeping things genuine and professional.
Caine Batley- Photographer, Videographer, Editor
Hi, I’m Caine and I am a photographer, videographer, editor, husband and father of four
I started Mad for Media in 2018 to create budget friendly videos for small businesses. However I soon realised how much I missed being behind the lens. So I decided to go back to my core passion, revitalising the business to focus on
photography and videography services.
My goal is to provide fun, friendly, and relatable photography and videography services for both individuals and professionals who are looking for something real. If I’m having fun living out my passion then you benefit from an enjoyable
process and quality output.
In my spare time you’ll either find gaming, camping, riding my Motorbike, or researching the latest in video and photography equipment and styles.
I’m currently preparing to launch a Youtube channel features my photography focused camping trips on my motorbike.
My Background
Photography – Video – Technology – Printing – Kids. It all works together!
Father
I have two grown sons and two young daughters. I’ve taken turns at being the stay at home Dad, coached kids’ sports, supervised kids’ camps, and mentored kids. This has all given me a great knack at quickly assessing where a child is at so that I can create a fun, relaxed atmosphere that keeps them smiling through the session.
Video/Photo
Photography was my childhood passion. I was constantly learning about techniques, technology, and elements that enhance the quality of a photograph. However it was video that I first delved into professionally and quickly became known for creating high quality content through the camera and editing.
PRINTING
My Dad and grandad were big wigs in the printing industry. As the eldest child I naturally took up the family mantle when I graduated high school, to learn and apply the family trade. Ultimately this career path would give way to merely enhancing my understanding of colour and design as part of photography and video.
Technology
When the digital world revolutionised the printing industry I studied IT. Then I spent some time managing a team of EFTPOS technicians. Again, this all turned into a great foundation for building a photography, videography & editing business. And it all adds up to the ability to create amazing photos/videos for you.
Hi, I’m Rebekah and I am a photographer, editor, mother, accountant and writer.
Rebekah Batley- Writer, Photographer, Accountant
I know it’s an odd mix of skills, but when you are 50/50 with logic and creativity, it gets dull being an expert in only one field.
My time is divided between my family, providing freelance writing services, helping people create and grow their own businesses, and managing or working in my husband’s business as a photographer.
When I married this crazy man in 2016, I didn’t realise I would be embracing a new career in photography, but I love it! I love the science and the art of photography. And I love working in a family business. It’s a fantastic opportunity
to stay connected on both a personal and a professional level. I’m used to being the boss so it can be interesting when I have to step back and remember who is boss when it comes to visual media services.
In the mornings you’ll find me swimming some laps or doing aqua aerobics before I launch into my day and get things done.
My Background
Photography – Accounting – Writing- Business- Kids. An ecclectic mix for all around success!
MOTHER
I have raised now grown foster kids, stepsons, and now have two young daughters who are the light of my life. I love seeing the joy of life through a young child’s eyes and seeing my grown up kids living their own lives to the fullest. I dreamed of having a big family. And while it didn’t happen in the conventional sense, having the priviledge of raising foster kids, then stepkids, then being blessed with my two surprise bio babies, has been an incredible journey that I would never change.
PHoto/Video
I always loved the way a photograph could capture something magical in a moment. When I married a passionate photographer I was excited about the opportunities. At first I relished jumping in to learn video editing, thriving on the creative process of creating visual media. In 2021 I picked up a camera and surprised Caine with a natural eye for photography, so he determined to teach me the technical side. Since then I’ve photographed thousands of families and am catching up to his skill level.
ACCOUNTING
Now for the droll part. My professional background is primarily in accounting. I am a Chartered Accountant, Certified Tax Advisor, and registered Tax Agent. I have a Masters in Applied Taxation, a Post Graduate Degree in professional accounting and three bachelors degrees (Business, Communications and Counselling). After working for a decade in big Sydney firms, where I gained valuable experience, I switched to more family friendly focus and started running my own businesses.
WRITING
Writing has always been my personal passion. From creative writing to apologetics, analytical explanations, technical reports, and comparative studies- I love it all. In 2008 I bit the bullet and added “freelance writer” to my professional career. Through this I have enjoyed ghost writing magazine articles, writing website copy, technical writing (mostly for other accountants), marketing, and so much more. My goal is still to get a few books published in my name- I just need to focus!
Enjoying life through a lens
Caine’s Story:
If you’ve read this far then you’ve got an idea of our professional skills. Now I’ll open the curtains to something more personal. It’s always a risk admitting your vulnerabilities when you’re trying to run a business, however with
my business I value ‘just being real’, and this includes being real about myself.
I don’t keep it a secret that I struggle with a form of bipolar. While this does mean I go through periods of high energy, it also means that I find it difficult to manage my moods. It hasn’t always been easy, especially for those
closest to me, but navigating life’s challenges is part of what helps us grow.
Medication and therapy, as well as the invaluable support of my wife and family, mean that I am much better at managing my mood swings and can see a marked improvement in my capabilities over time. Being able to work in a field that
I am passionate about, providing for my family, and enjoying my job, gives me an important sense of purpose and fulfillment, while still letting me have fun and enjoy my silly side.
Finding Your Passion
Embrace Your Passion
I define success as doing well with your passion. My passions are my family, my videography and photography, riding my motor bike, camping, and my gaming. Mad for Media lets me embrace all of my passions at once, while helping me highlight some of your passions in the process. The combination of technical skills and creativity required to create great video and photos is exactly what I love.
Enjoy The Moments
Photography is both an art form and a science. There are a tonne of principles that help you make a great visual. But then there are the truly fantastic shots that break the “rules”. If there is one business to be in that understands success is about embracing the moments, then it’s photography. It doesn’t have to be perfect. It just has to be a moment that matters.
Photography Videographer
Editor
Owner
Caine
Photography/Customer Service
Writer
Manager
Rebekah
Our Inspiration & Stock Role Models
The kids
Get in touch
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By Appointment only
North Mackay, QLD 4740
Phone: 0405 740 442
Email: sales@madformedia.com.au