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Upcoming event
Upcoming event
Don't discredit the mobile phone camera - the best camera is the one that's with you.

This July, award-winning documentary photographer Eric Mencher will be debunking common misconceptions about mobile photography, his photographic philosophy evolution and sharing practical advice on how you can make the most of your smartphone camera...
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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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Head On Interactional Magazine
Head On Interactional Magazine
The latest edition of our online photography magazine is now live!

Image credits: Glenn Homann, Dimpy Bhalotia and Roger Ballen
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Annual membership
Annual membership
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Workshop recordings
Workshop recordings
Watch our 2021 Festival workshops for photographic inspiration and get up to date insights from industry insiders.
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Looking back on 2021
Looking back on 2021
Wrapping up Head On Photo Festival for 2021, we want to look back at the achievements and milestones we have accomplished.
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Become a partner
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
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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Store
Store
Take a little bit of Head On Photo Festival home with you, with one of our program catalogues.
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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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