Finally, after much juggling following the end of the lockdown and easing of COVID-19 restrictions in Sydney, the 2021 Head On Photo Festival is ready to launch!
This weekend is jam-packed with great events. Here’s a run-down with all the links so you can register yourself early to avoid missing out.
(Please note all times are Sydney AEDT, UTC +11.)
SATURDAY 20 NOVEMBER
9 AM (SYDNEY AEDT) WORKSHOP – IN PERSON, BONDI BEACH
Dog photography with Annabel Osborne
See her exhibition Woman’s best friend and get insider tips and tricks to make beautiful portraits of your special pooch.
Book your free spot here.
11AM (SYDNEY AEDT) ARTISTS TALK – IN PERSON, PADDINGTON RESERVOIR GARDENS
With Phil Bayly, Jenny Papalexandris and Michaela Skrovanova
Hear these photographers talk about their exhibitions which can be found at Bondi Beach in this year’s Festival:
Phil will be talking about Interior, Jenny will be talking about Yonder (within sight but not near) and Michaela will talk about End of the world.
Book your free spot here.
12PM (SYDNEY AEDT) WORKSHOP – IN PERSON, PADDINGTON RESERVOIR GARDENS
Editing your work: constructive techniques for sequencing with artist Garry Trinh
Learn the necessary steps to curate your own work for exhibition or book.
Book your free spot here.
Image: Andy Cheung
2PM (SYDNEY AEDT) WORKSHOP – IN PERSON, PADDINGTON RESERVOIR GARDENS
Light and shadow in sports photography with Andy Cheung
Tips and tricks for shooting sports photography – supported by Sony
Book your free spot here.
SUNDAY 21 NOVEMBER
11AM (SYDNEY AEDT) ARTIST TALK – IN PERSON, PADDINGTON RESERVOIR GARDENS
With Fabian Muir and Jennifer Blau
Hear these photographers talk about their work displayed in this year’s Festival. Fabian will be talking about Intimate perspectives on North Korea and Jennifer will talk about Patricia’s room.
Book your free spot here.
12PM (SYDNEY AEDT) WORKSHOP – IN PERSON, PADDINGTON RESERVOIR GARDENS
Disco bugs and macro photography with Bridgette Gower
Tips and tricks for capturing miniature creatures with insights from her exhibition Disco bugs.
Book your free spot here.
2PM (SYDNEY AEDT) WORKSHOP – IN PERSON, PADDINGTON RESERVOIR GARDENS
How to read a photograph: critical questions to ask for deeper understanding with Marco Bok
Learn how to read photographs in today complex post-truth world.
Book your free spot here.
4PM (SYDNEY AEDT) WORKSHOP – IN PERSON, PADDINGTON RESERVOIR GARDENS
Event photography with Australian live music photographers
Event photographers shine a light on working in the industry and talk about their exhibition at Bondi 2019 – A year before lockdown.
Book your free spot here.
8PM (SYDNEY AEDT) PANEL – ONLINE ONLY
Meet the judges
Hear what the professionals who blind judged this year’s Head On Photo Awards look for in a great image and what makes a winner.
Book your free spot here.
As you can see we have quite a line up this weekend. We hope to see you at one of our events. Enjoy.
For more information and to see the full program, click here.
