early life and career henry walter barnett, an australian photographer and filmmaker, was born on january 25, 1862, in st kilda, melbourne. he began his photographic career as a studio assistant at the age of 13. barnett's early work led him to establish a studio in hobart, tasmania, with his business partner harold riise. rise to prominence in 1885, barnett founded the falk studios in sydney, which quickly established him as one of australia's leading portrait photographers. his notable works include photographing stage stars and celebrities, such as sarah bernhardt, who sat for him while vi…