Latest newsletter: 5 September 2022 – Head On Photo Festival

Australia’s premier photographic event and a world leading arts festival

This Wednesday, Michael Amendolia joins us to speak about the power of photography.

Through his prolific work with NGOs, notably the Fred Hollows Foundation, Michael understands that photography can provide a voice for the voiceless.

Michael will teach you how to take photographs with respect and care and use those images to make a change.

Join us at 12.30pm Wednesday, 7 September (Sydney time) for Making a difference with Michael Amendolia.

Regards,
Moshe Rosenzveig OAM
Director, Head On Photo Festival

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Image credit: MIchael Amendolia

Coming up

Going the distance

Olympus ambassador, Michaela Skovranova, has been advocating for nature her whole career.

Michaela will take us through all the challenges of taking spectacular nature photographs on wet and dry land. And how she has used her platform to spur climate change action!

Wednesday, 5 October

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Image credit: Andy Hatton

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Read thoughtful insights into Chris Byrne’s innovative multi-media practice.

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How do you capture war in a photograph? It’s an impossible question.

Read about Edward Kaprov’s journey taking pictures in war-torn Ukraine using the 19th c. ambrotype process and how the old medium opened up new ways-of-seeing conflict imagery.

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Risky business

Mark Morgan has a love/hate relationship with the ocean.

Read about Mark’s perilous experiences as a surf photographer.

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Image credit: Chris Byrnes, Edward Kaprov and Mark Morgan

Save the date

It’s official, the Head On Photo Festival launch is Friday, 4 November!

Get ready for a special night full of food, drinks, music and of course photography!

Keep an eye out, RSVPs open in October.

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We are always looking for volunteers!

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Image credit: Moshe Rosenzveig OAM and Stephen Godfrey

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Submit your photo series to be considered for solo or group exhibitions in Head On Photo Festival 2025. Submissions close 11:59pm Sunday 23 March Sydney time (GMT+11)

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