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Head On Heads Out – Hill End
Join us as Head On Heads Out to Hill End, NSW, 28 – 30 March, for a three-day photographic immersive experience. Work up close with two of Australia’s pre-eminent photographers, explore regional Australia from a unique viewpoint, meet new people and develop your photographic practice!
Ocean Photographer of the Year
The Ocean Photographer of the Year, presented by Oceanographic Magazine and Blancpain, has a simple mission: to shine a light on the wonder and fragility of our blue planet, and to celebrate the photographers giving it a voice.
Student Life: Max Dupain at the University of Sydney
Potentially Australia’s most renowned photographer, Max Dupain is the cornerstone for contemporary photography in Australia. This exhibition of his work at the Chau Chak Wing museum at the University of Sydney explores the documentary photography he took of the Camperdown campus throughout the 50’s and 60’s.
Select 2024 Festival exhibitions
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We Were Just Little Boys
This series shares poignant stories and reflections from Survivors of the Kinchela Aboriginal Boys Training Home (KBH), a state-run institution that operated from 1924 to 1970, located 4.5 hours north of Sydney.
Beach Epiphany
South Beach in Miami is a place that holds a special spot in many people’s imagination. It is surrounded by beaches, swamps, and skyscrapers—a place filled with many layers and contradictions within its complicated history. People from all over the world desire and frequent this place for so many different reasons.
Rwanda 30+ Bearing Witness to Genocide
2024 marks the 30th anniversary of the 1994 Genocide of the Tutsi in Rwanda. It resulted from decades of tribal resentment and was exacerbated by colonialism and post-colonial power struggles.
ZANJ
ZANJ is a transformative art project initiated in Zanzibar in early 2023, blending photography, collage, and precious fabrics to explore the profound connection between people and place. By capturing seasonal workers, the Maasai, and children as tribal leaders and royalty linked to their noble heritage, the project celebrates resilience against a backdrop of historical injustices, including slavery and child exploitation.
2024 Photo Awards exhibitions
Head On Landscape Awards 2024
The prestigious Head On Photo Awards celebrates the world’s best in photography, illuminating the pe
Head On Exposure Awards 2024
The prestigious Head On Photo Awards celebrates the world’s best in photography, illuminating the pe
Head On Portrait Awards 2024
The prestigious Head On Photo Awards celebrates the world’s best in photography, illuminating the pe
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VIDEO: Pitch and exhibit your Photography
This 1-hour recording will give you the tools and confidence to prepare, pitch, and exhibit your work like a pro.
6 Platforms for Photographers – Social Media + Website Hosts
Using Social Media and Website platforms is important for any modern photographer to reach their audience
2024 Head On Photo Awards People’s choice winners
The results are in! See who won the 2024 People’s Choice for Portrait, Landscape, and Exposure categories.
Head On Photo Festival 2024: Celebrating the Best in Photography
As the echoes of conversations fade, we take a moment to reflect on the truly extraordinary Head On Photo Festival. This year, we journeyed through the lens of countless talented artists, immersing ourselves in their unique perspectives and inspiring stories.
Head On Foundation acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of the lands on which we work and live. We pay our respects to the Elders past, present and future, and extend this to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples.
Head On Photo Festival 2025
The Head On Photo Festival 2025 is back this November, transforming Sydney into a photography haven with major exhibitions