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Head On Photo Festival 2025
Gavin Libotte
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Gavin Libotte
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Location: Bondi Beach Promenade, Queen Elizabeth Dr Bondi Beach NSW 2026
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Wandering Sydney’s streets and beaches, I’m drawn to worlds beyond the usual linear perspective. As a child, books and TV transported me to magical realms through portals to heightened realities. I felt compelled to use my camera to find my own gateways to invisible worlds.

Noticing few street photographers shot from street level, I began doing so with flash, revealing astonishing new perspectives. Camera placement profoundly shapes the final image, exposing scenes of pure imagination often missed by passersby.

This approach applies beyond photography—viewing life’s challenges from fresh angles uncovers hidden insights and possibilities.

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Gavin Libotte

Sydney-based Gavin Rene Libotte is a multi-award-winning musician and photographer.

Born in England, he emigrated to Perth, studying Fine Art and Graphic Design before specialising in jazz guitar at the West Australian Conservatorium of Music.

Since 2020, Gavin has pursued street photography seriously, influenced by Ray K Metzker, Trent Parke, Alex Webb, Gustavo Minas and others.

His accolades include APP Reportage Photographer of the Year 2023, Capture Awards Street & Documentary 2023, and top prizes at BSPF Brussels and PISA Street Photography Festivals 2024.

Exhibited globally, including in the US, Europe, Japan and UAE, Gavin will release his first street photography book in 2025.

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Location: Bondi Beach Promenade, Queen Elizabeth Dr Bondi Beach NSW 2026
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Entry Fee: Free
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