Linda Pottage studied photography, film and television at Rusden College in the late seventies before travelling overseas and working in London. In 1998 she opened her own studio in the Dandenong Ranges. Her writing and photography work has been published many times both here and overseas and has been included in exhibitions in New York, London, Europe and Australia. She achieved the Ian Hawthorne Award for Photography, and has been awarded several silvers and a gold in the AIPP professional awards. She also teaches photography at a Melbourne T.A.F.E .Before she returned to photography Linda ran her own fashion label for eight years and is also a qualified interior designer. Linda is a member of the Australian Institute of Professional Photographers (AIPP).

Bluehouse Studio sits in its own country style garden – nestled in the Dandenong Ranges just a few minutes out of Belgrave. The studio was designed by Linda to catch the natural light, she has used her interior design skills to develop an original and versatile interior. It is perfect for relaxed family portraits. The studio can also accommodate fashion and product photography has full studio lighting and separate makeup and change room. The historic steam train, Puffing Billy runs alongside the studio, making it an exciting location for children. The surrounding area contains many places of interest, whether you are planning your wedding or wanting natural, unique portraits Bluehouse is a wonderful location to visit.