A little about us

We are photographers, filmmakers, product ambassadors, presenters and travel writers working around the world with both public and private sector clients to create content and assets for campaigns, promotion and press.

The business of being creative…

With strong business backgrounds, we explore innovative opportunities to propel your campaign, providing the best return on your investment.

  • Tell stories that inspire connection.

  • We are led by curiosity and innovation to tell sophisticated stories to the world and forge new paths for our clients. Having integrity at our core, we value and respect all with whom we interact. We are your allies in ambition.

  • CREATIVITY - Turn new and imaginative ideas into reality
    TRUST - Assured reliance on character, ability, strength and truth.
    SERVICE - Ready to take action and provide assistance.
    ALLIANCE - Achieve the best results through collaboration.
    PLAY - Extracting joy and wonder in every moment.

“We’re creative,
but not creative divas!”

— Dan & Zora

Meet the Team

  • Zora Avila

    MANAGING DIRECTOR
    MBA, GAICD

    Zora is a producer, photographer and videographer, with a background in finance, project management and delivery of large scale, complex projects. She is a feature travel and lifestyle writer and produces content for prestigious travel & lifestyle magazines. Zora is creator, Producer and feature talent with Dan of factual content TV series, “Travel Shooters”, shot on location around the world.

  • Dan Avila

    CREATIVE DIRECTOR
    BCOM

    Dan is a photographic ambassador, public speaker and creative. Dan writes articles and produces content for prestigious travel magazines and hard-cover books. He is a multi-award winning photography campaign producer and co-founder and feature talent with Zora in “Travel Shooters”. Dan is a member of the ASTW, winning the ASTW Travel Photographer of the Year for the last 5 years.

  • Sarah Pruden

    CHIEF MAGICIAN
    DIP BUS

    Sarah pulls big rabbits out of little hats. She also keeps all aspects of Cakewalk operating as smooth as silk, from assisting in marketing, production and communications, to scheduling and managing special projects. With 20 years of working with us, Sarah has become a specialist in mind-reading, anticipating challenges and delivering creative solutions to problems.

Why Cakewalk?

Cakewalk (noun, singular)

Definition: something that is very easy to achieve

Example: “So you need video and photos in the desert, on the ice and of a race car from a helicopter? No worries! It’s a cakewalk!”

Always disruptive,
never reckless

We break old models and don’t stay in a single lane. We’re not reckless, but always pursue untouched opportunities, even when they’re radical!

Innovatively agile,
uncompromisingly focused

We’re agile. No matter your vision, whether conventional or radically new, we’re determined to trail-blaze for your campaign.

Business savvy,
creatively unchained

We bring business diligence and a customer-first attitude. We’re creative, but not creative divas! We’re demanding, but only of ourselves, in pursuit of outstanding results!

Visionary ideas,
military discipline

We don’t dream about what could be achieved, we set ambitious goals, forging the path to your results.

Small team,
big results

Cost effective, highly experienced and solely focused on your results. We never delegate the delivery of your outcomes.

Specialist expertise,
experienced generalists

We’re specialists in creating outstanding visual content, but it takes a generalist to find solutions and overcome challenges - especially in the field!

Our work has won prestigious national awards and is used to promote tourism and luxury lifestyle brands and destinations around the world.

AWARDS

2019-20 ASTW Travel Photographer of the Year
2020 Global Travel Media Photographer of the Year Finalist
2018-19 ASTW Hall of Fame Inaugural Member
2018-19 ASTW Travel Photographer of the Year
2018-19 ASTW Best Travel Photograph
2018-19 ASTW Best International Travel Article Under 1000 Words Finalist
2017-18 ASTW Travel Photographer of the Year
2017-18 ASTW Best Travel Photograph
2017 Western Australia Gold Medal Award “Epic Pilbara” campaign video and images for Australia’s Northwest
2017 Australian Destination Marketing Gold Medal Award “Epic Pilbara” campaign video and images for Australia’s Northwest
2016-17 ASTW Travel Photographer of the Year
2016-17 ASTW Best Travel Photograph
2015-16 ASTW Travel Photographer of the Year