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Head On Photo Festival @headonphoto.bsky.social · 4h

The Head On Photo Festival 2025 Open Program runs nationwide from 10 Nov, showcasing independent exhibitions across Australia – plus a Digital Open Program at Bondi Beach.

Check it out here: headon.org.au/2025-open-pr...

Image credit: Head On Foundation

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Head On Photo Festival @headonphoto.bsky.social · 1d

A sneak peep at Perth-based photographer Brett Canet-Gibson's acclaimed ongoing series Portraits from the Pavement which is heading to Bondi Promenade for this year's Head On Photo Festival.

Head On Photo Festival 2025 | 8 – 30 November

Image credit: Brett Canet-Gibson

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Head On Photo Festival @headonphoto.bsky.social · 2d

With less than a month to go, the excitement for the Head On Photo Festival Launch is growing. Join photographers, artists and art lovers at Bondi Pavilion to celebrate the start of the Festival. Tickets selling fast, secure yours now:
events.humanitix.com/head-on-phot...

Image: Head On Foundation

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Head On Photo Festival @headonphoto.bsky.social · 3d

Renowned photojournalist Brian Cassey returns to Head On Photo Festival 2025 at Paddington Reservoir Gardens with a new portrait series celebrating the extraordinary characters of Australia’s far north.

Head On Photo Festival 2025 | 8 – 30 November

Image credit: Brian Cassey

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Head On Photo Festival @headonphoto.bsky.social · 4d

As part of Head On Photo Festival’s Launch, Bondi Pavilion will come alive on Sunday 9 November from 11am to 4pm with a vibrant marketplace of photobooks and zines.

If you've got photobooks or zines to sell? Register for a table here: headon.org.au/photobook-zi...

Image credit: Monique Harmer

Head On Photo Festival @headonphoto.bsky.social · 5d

A first look at this year’s Head On Photo Festival - two striking exhibitions that reimagine our relationship with the city.
𝗡𝗶𝗻𝗮 𝗣𝗮𝗽𝗶𝗼𝗿𝗲𝗸's Akribie captures black-and-white street scenes with geometric precision while 𝗥𝗼𝘀𝗲𝗻𝗱𝗼 𝗦𝗮́𝗻𝗰𝗵𝗲𝘇's Nature City transforms urban facades into imagined landscapes

Head On Photo Festival @headonphoto.bsky.social · 6d

The Launch continues Saturday 8 November at Bondi Pavilion with this free event:

3–4.30pm – Meet the Selectors and Judges
events.humanitix.com/meet-the-sel...

Image credit: Head On Foundation

Head On Photo Festival @headonphoto.bsky.social · 7d

Get insights on the art of selling your photography from acclaimed photographer Murray Fredericks, Sydney Contemporary’s Zoe Paulsen and international gallerist Michael Reid on Saturday 8 Nov, 1–2.30pm at Bondi Pavilion.

Book via events.humanitix.com/the-art-of-s...

Image: Head On Foundation

Head On Photo Festival @headonphoto.bsky.social · 8d

Final call for AddOn 2025 - entries close tomorrow Monday 6 October, 11:59 pm (Sydney time)

Don’t miss your chance to be part of this unique Head On Photo Festival exhibition.

Make haste - submit now headon.org.au/addon

Image credit: Melanie Birt

Head On Photo Festival @headonphoto.bsky.social · 9d

Head On Photo Festival launches Friday 7 November, 7pm, Bondi Beach Pavilion and you won’t want to miss this - incredible photography, live music, bar, food, and the buzz of the photography community coming together. Get your ticket via events.humanitix.com/head-on-phot...

Image: Max Mason-Hubers

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Head On Photo Festival @headonphoto.bsky.social · 10d

The AddOn submission deadline has been extended and this is the final weekend to submit. Your work will be displayed online and in person, published in the exhibition catalogue, and you’ll even receive a hard copy.

Don't miss out - submit via headon.org.au/addon

Image credit: Douwe Dijkstra

Head On Photo Festival @headonphoto.bsky.social · 11d

🥁🥁🥁... And the Head On Photo Festival 2025 program is LIVE!

This year’s sensational lineup of exhibitions and events runs 8–30 November!

There’s truly something for everyone - explore the program, plan your festival nights, head to headon.org.au/festival

Image credit: Max Mason-Hubers

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Head On Photo Festival @headonphoto.bsky.social · 12d

It’s on! 🎉Head On Photo Festival 2025 LAUNCH PARTY!!

📅 Friday 7 Nov 2025 | ⏰ 7pm – late
📍 Bondi Pavilion

Tickets on sale now: events.humanitix.com/head-on-phot...

PS: Tomorrow we'll drop the full Festival Program

#HeadOnPhotoFestival #SydneyEvents #PhotographyCommunity #HeadOn2025 #SydneyArts

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Head On Photo Festival @headonphoto.bsky.social · 13d

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Image: Estêvão Lafuente

#HeadOnPhotoFestival #SydneyPhotoFestival #PhotoFestival #PhotographyFestival #PhotoExhibitions #PhotoTalks #PhotoWorkshops #SydneyEvents #WhatsonSydney #SydneyCulture #SydneyArts #SydneyFestival #SydneyLife #SydneyWeekend #SydneyNights #SydneyCreatives

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Head On Photo Festival @headonphoto.bsky.social · 14d

Don't miss our Sydney Contemporary Art Fair collection - Incredible works from Judith Nangala Crispin, William Yang, Samantha Everton, and Roger Ballen.

Link: headon.org.au/head-on-at-sydney-contemporary-2025

#SydneyContemporary

Head On Photo Festival @headonphoto.bsky.social · 15d

🔔🕚📸 We're calling LAST SHOTS for entries to AddOn 2025. Entries close MIDNIGHT TONIGHT (Sydney time) Sunday, 28 September

headon.org.au/addon

Photos:
Maggs Wilson
Theresa Lee
Steve Turner
Nivedita Chakravartty

#AddOn2025 #HeadOnPhotoFestival #PhotographyExhibition #OpenCall

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Head On Photo Festival @headonphoto.bsky.social · 16d

Our friends at Klompching Gallery in NYC have opened entries for the FRESH Photo Award 2025!

Kudos to the incredible Debra Klomp Ching, one of our judges this year!

Deadline: 12 October 2025

Link: www.klompching.com/fresh-2025-c...

#photography #contemporaryphotography #photoaward #opencall

Head On Photo Festival @headonphoto.bsky.social · 17d

And it's Friday! Don't forget it's the LAST WEEKEND to submit your favourite images to AddOn 2025.

AddOn is Head On Photo Festival's much-loved, non-competitive showcase of photographic talent. Submit your entries by midnight (Sydney time) this Sunday, 28 September.

Whether you’re an emerging or

Head On Photo Festival @headonphoto.bsky.social · 18d

Just THREE DAYS to submit your best images to AddOn 2025 – Head On Photo Festival’s non-competitive exhibition showcase of new and established photographic talent.

Submit by midnight, Sunday 28 September!

Link: headon.org.au/addon

#AddOn2025 #HeadOnPhotoFestival #PhotographyExhibition #OpenCall

headon.org.au

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Head On Photo Festival @headonphoto.bsky.social · 20d

Sydney Contemporary Art Fair was a such a blast, we’ve decided to leave our catalogue open for you a little longer!

Browse iconic work from Judith Nangala Crispin, William Yang, Samantha Everton, and Roger Ballen.

headon.org.au/head-on-at-sydney-contemporary-2025

#SydneyContemporary #BuyArt

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Head On Photo Festival @headonphoto.bsky.social · 21d

📸 VENUE: Paddington Reservoir Gardens

We've already revealed the 'secret garden' that is the glorious Paddington Reservoir. But did you know there's an area not usually open to the public?

🤫 Shhh!

We'll share it with you at Head On Photo Festival 2025!

Photo: Fiona Lam

#CityofSydney

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Head On Photo Festival @headonphoto.bsky.social · 22d

There’s only one week left to be part of AddOn 2025!

AddOn offers a non-competitive way to showcase your photographs at the Head On Photo Festival this November.

Submit by Sunday 28 September.

Link: headon.org.au/addon

Photo credits:
Bruce Pottinger
Alison Lyons
Cheryl McMaster

#OpenCall

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Head On Photo Festival @headonphoto.bsky.social · 23d

📸 VENUE SPOTLIGHT: Bondi Beach Pavilion Gallery

Bondi Pavilion Gallery - where salt, sand, and stories meet - is one of our most iconic exhibition spaces.

We can’t wait to welcome you there at Head On Photo Festival 2025!

Photo: Max Mason-Hubers

#Bondi #SydneyBeaches #PhotographyFestival

Head On Photo Festival @headonphoto.bsky.social · 24d

📸 VENUE SPOTLIGHT: Bondi Beach Promenade

Each November, Head On turns this iconic oceanfront walkway into a sweeping open-air gallery of stunning imagery.

We can’t wait to share this spectacular spot with you at Head On Photo Festival 2025!

Photo: Moshe Rosenzveig OAM

#Bondi #SydneyBeaches

Head On Photo Festival @headonphoto.bsky.social · 25d

📸 VENUE SPOTLIGHT: Paddington Reservoir Gardens

Each November, Head On transforms Sydney's most atmospheric 'secret garden' into a living gallery.

We can’t wait to share this space with you at Head On Photo Festival 2025!

#Paddington #photographyfestival #SydneyLocal #Woolhara #SpringSydney

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