BIO

Hello, I'm Chris Malikoff—a freelance city and landscape photographer, IT professional, and now, a provider of innovative 3D CAD design and print services. Based in picturesque Tasmania, I founded "Omaroo" as the name for my company based on two of my former properties: one in the snowy Cooma/Monaro region of NSW and another in northwest Tasmania. The name, drawn from an Aboriginal term for "a beautiful view," has always felt perfectly fitting.

With decades of experience in photography, publishing, and IT, my career started as a passionate, young amateur capturing far-off lands during my family's global travels. In the early 90s, as Project Manager for Quickcut Prepress Network's (now Adstream) Advanced Development Group, I was actively involved in managing the publishing industry's shift from analogue to digital through products like our QuickPrint and PageStore systems, working closely with organizations such as Neville Jeffress Advertising, News Ltd, and Fairfax Group. This role enabled me to help major Australian newspapers and magazines transition to fully digital workflows, fundamentally modernizing long-held traditional practices.

For the last 22 years, I've served as the IT and Development Director for Digital Ads International, where I developed and deployed solutions such as the “SENDlite” ad delivery system and “BUILDlite” ad build portals. These platforms are currently in use with leading companies including Domain Group, News Corp Australia, The West, and Metro Media Publishing.

Now, as I embark on my independent venture, I am excited to offer my clients bespoke print-ready photography, print and digital workflow consultancy, fully functional e-commerce website solutions, and now a new 3D CAD design and printing service. This latest venture is specifically tailored to the bespoke marine fabrication and engineering market, utilizing engineering-grade plastics that are fit for purpose to meet demanding industry standards.

Currently, I balance my time between life on my 12m cruising yacht, a small motorhome and a vintage 1973 Series 3 Land Rover, which allows me to explore and photograph Tasmania's stunning landscapes. My mission is to promote Tasmania’s land and sea travel credentials while helping local businesses enhance their image and appeal as top tourist destinations through unique visual content and effective digital solutions.