Head On Photo Awards Exhibitions
Head On Landscape Awards 2023
The Head On Landscape Awards (est. 2013) celebrate innovation in landscape photography. The selected finalists encompass landscape photographers who push the boundaries of landscape as a visual genre and explore how we navigate the spaces we inhabit …
Head On Portrait Awards 2023
The Head On Portrait Awards (est. 2004) is a prestigious competition that recognizes the talents of portrait photographers at all career stages. Prizes are awarded to artists who demonstrate a unique visual literacy of portraiture and innovative appr…
Head On Student Awards 2023
The Head On Student Awards recognise the talents and innovative practices of Australia’s K-12 students; the next generation of Australian artists. The Student Awards are specifically designed to nurture emerging photographic talent across all photogr…
Head On Environmental Awards by Australian Geographic
The inaugural Head On Environmental Awards by Australian Geographic celebrates the power of photography to capture and provoke reflection on our world and our place in it, inspiring action and driving positive change for our planet. Make your picture…
Head On Photo Awards semi finalists
At the heart of Head On Photo Festival are the Head On Photo Awards, spanning Portrait, Landscape and Student categories, judged each year by a diverse panel of Australian and international photography industry leaders, from creators to curators. He…
Current/upcoming exhibitions in Australia
View moreArtists in conversation: Trent Parke
The Artists in conversation series offers insights into the creative practices of Australian artists. Robbie Buck, broadcaster and well-known radio host, will facilitate a dynamic conversation with Australian photographer Trent Parke.
SHOOSH FEST
Shooshfest is a silent short film festival and competition. Submissions open till 28 April with the screening on Thursday 9 May.
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View MoreWhy you should exhibit your photography
Exhibiting in a digital world continues to be an essential practice for photographers to be discovered, and there are numerous avenues for showcasing your photography and sharing your distinct perspective to a broader audience. If, like many photographers, you feel your work is buried in digital limbo, unseen and unappreciated, read on.
Your Guide to the Must-Enter Photo Contests in 2024
We curated a comprehensive selection of photo competitions catering to various interests and skill levels. We split the list into two – open internationally and those only available to Australians.
Head On Photo Festival: 14 years of capturing the world through the lens
Founded in 2008 by Moshe Rosenzveig OAM, the Head On Foundation has spearheaded Australian photography, culminating in the Head On Photo Festival and Awards serving as a cultural cornerstone for two decades.
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VIEW ALLHead On Photo Festival 2023 Exhibition catalogue $5
The Head On Photo Festival 2023 Catalogue is your go-to guide about the festival’s 100+ exhibitions and special events across Sydney, Australia and online and includes includes detailed information on the festival’s exhibitions and featured photographic artists as well as the festival’s talks, workshops, and screenings. Additional features include a map of all the festival’s […]
2023 Head On Photo Awards catalogue $70
Over the years, the Awards have evolved to form the Head On Photo Festival’s heart, for which the Head On Foundation has awarded over $800,000 in cash and products. In 2023, the Head On Photo Awards included four categories – Portrait, Landscape, Environmental and Student. A diverse group of creative industry practitioners select work without […]
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