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Festival dates announced
Festival dates announced
This year, Head On Photo Festival returns with a jam-packed online program and spectacular outdoor locations across Sydney.
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Free upcoming event
Free upcoming event
What goes on behind the minds of a selection committee? Get the insider scoop on what makes an exhibition proposal stand out and what they are most looking forward to seeing at Head On Photo Festival this year.

Images: Moshe Rosenzveig OAM
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  • © Gerard & Marc, The Coronation 2019 from the series Queen of the Pubs
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Head On Interactional Magazine
Head On Interactional Magazine
The latest edition of our online photography magazine is now live!

Image credits: Ian Berry, Gerard & Marc and Nina Berman
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Support our artists
Make a difference this financial year by donating to the Head On Foundation. With your help, we can continue to support Australian and international photographers by exhibiting, promoting and showcasing their work.
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Explore the archive
Explore the archive
Explore past Head On Photo Festival exhibitions. The full program for 2022 will be announced soon!


Images: Uma Manasseh, Ilias Georgiadis and Federico Estol.
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Annual membership
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Latest newsletter
Latest newsletter
Like photography? Read our latest newsletter filled with photographic news, ideas and inspiration.

Images: Johannes Reinhart, Younes Mohammad and Gerard O’Connor and Marc Wasiak
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Become a partner
If you are interested in supporting us as a partner in 2022, we would love to hear from you.
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Learn
Head On & Learn is our online platform to learn from great Australian and international photographers and industry experts as they share their stories, tips and tricks.
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Our Story
Our Story
Find out how Head On Photo Festival established itself as a major international photography festival over its 10 year history.
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Partners and Supporters
Partners and Supporters
We want to thank all our partners and supporters for their assistance in running our 12th Festival.
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  • Press coverage and exposure
Press coverage
Press coverage
Our artists gain massive exposure in major Australian and International media.
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