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A huge thank you to all our volunteers who supported Head On Photo Festival 2025 across all venues - install, deinstall, welcoming visitors and supporting public events, your generosity and reliability were central to the smooth running of the Festival.
Image credit: Pip Farquharson
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Image credit: Pip Farquharson
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December 3, 2025 at 6:15 AM
A huge thank you to all our volunteers who supported Head On Photo Festival 2025 across all venues - install, deinstall, welcoming visitors and supporting public events, your generosity and reliability were central to the smooth running of the Festival.
Image credit: Pip Farquharson
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Image credit: Pip Farquharson
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Matthew Newton’s portrait from this year's Awards shows Bob Brown standing on the stump of a felled Eucalyptus regnans, the tallest flowering plant in the world, in the southern forests of Lutruwita / Tasmania, old-growth forest that remains vulnerable to industrial pressures.
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December 2, 2025 at 6:15 AM
Matthew Newton’s portrait from this year's Awards shows Bob Brown standing on the stump of a felled Eucalyptus regnans, the tallest flowering plant in the world, in the southern forests of Lutruwita / Tasmania, old-growth forest that remains vulnerable to industrial pressures.
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It’s the last day to experience Head On Photo Festival 2025. Thanks for joining us across Bondi and Paddington, in the galleries, on the Promenade and Pavilion, at talks, workshops and events.
As we wrap up in Sydney, we’re already looking ahead to what’s next - we'll share soon
Photo: Bojan Bozic
As we wrap up in Sydney, we’re already looking ahead to what’s next - we'll share soon
Photo: Bojan Bozic
November 30, 2025 at 1:01 AM
It’s the last day to experience Head On Photo Festival 2025. Thanks for joining us across Bondi and Paddington, in the galleries, on the Promenade and Pavilion, at talks, workshops and events.
As we wrap up in Sydney, we’re already looking ahead to what’s next - we'll share soon
Photo: Bojan Bozic
As we wrap up in Sydney, we’re already looking ahead to what’s next - we'll share soon
Photo: Bojan Bozic
Overnight, exhibitions on the Bondi Beach were vandalised. We are disappointed by this disrespect to our artists and public space.
Police have removed damaged works, including pieces by V. Mastrosimone, S. Stroitelev, F. Baldisserri, N. Papiorek, S. Saha, and Walkley photojournalists.
Police have removed damaged works, including pieces by V. Mastrosimone, S. Stroitelev, F. Baldisserri, N. Papiorek, S. Saha, and Walkley photojournalists.
November 29, 2025 at 5:37 AM
Overnight, exhibitions on the Bondi Beach were vandalised. We are disappointed by this disrespect to our artists and public space.
Police have removed damaged works, including pieces by V. Mastrosimone, S. Stroitelev, F. Baldisserri, N. Papiorek, S. Saha, and Walkley photojournalists.
Police have removed damaged works, including pieces by V. Mastrosimone, S. Stroitelev, F. Baldisserri, N. Papiorek, S. Saha, and Walkley photojournalists.
Have your say in the People’s Choice Award.
Cast your vote via this link - just scroll through the Exposure, Landscape and Portrait sections and tap “Vote in People’s Choice” - headon.org.au/magazine/hea...
Photo credit: Margaret Mitchell, Head On Portrait Awards finalist 2025
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Cast your vote via this link - just scroll through the Exposure, Landscape and Portrait sections and tap “Vote in People’s Choice” - headon.org.au/magazine/hea...
Photo credit: Margaret Mitchell, Head On Portrait Awards finalist 2025
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November 29, 2025 at 12:30 AM
Have your say in the People’s Choice Award.
Cast your vote via this link - just scroll through the Exposure, Landscape and Portrait sections and tap “Vote in People’s Choice” - headon.org.au/magazine/hea...
Photo credit: Margaret Mitchell, Head On Portrait Awards finalist 2025
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Cast your vote via this link - just scroll through the Exposure, Landscape and Portrait sections and tap “Vote in People’s Choice” - headon.org.au/magazine/hea...
Photo credit: Margaret Mitchell, Head On Portrait Awards finalist 2025
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We’re grateful for the support of the Asia Pacific Photoforum and Google Arts & Culture, whose partnership helps extend the reach of Head On Photo Festival across our region and online. Their involvement contributes to the visibility of Australian and international photographic work throughout the y
November 28, 2025 at 6:16 AM
We’re grateful for the support of the Asia Pacific Photoforum and Google Arts & Culture, whose partnership helps extend the reach of Head On Photo Festival across our region and online. Their involvement contributes to the visibility of Australian and international photographic work throughout the y
Don’t miss Judith Nangala Crispin in conversation with Robbie Buck at the Art Gallery of New South Wales - today Wednesday 26 November at 6pm!
Book tickets via this link headon.org.au/festival#events
Image credit: Judith Nangala Crispin
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Book tickets via this link headon.org.au/festival#events
Image credit: Judith Nangala Crispin
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November 25, 2025 at 9:30 PM
Don’t miss Judith Nangala Crispin in conversation with Robbie Buck at the Art Gallery of New South Wales - today Wednesday 26 November at 6pm!
Book tickets via this link headon.org.au/festival#events
Image credit: Judith Nangala Crispin
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Book tickets via this link headon.org.au/festival#events
Image credit: Judith Nangala Crispin
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Have you seen the Portrait Awards in the Bondi Pavilion Gallery yet?
A huge thank you to our Printing and Framing Partners - Arthead, Emergent, Pixel Perfect, Ricky Richard and Selby’s
We simply couldn’t do it without you.
Photo credit: Stephen Godfrey
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A huge thank you to our Printing and Framing Partners - Arthead, Emergent, Pixel Perfect, Ricky Richard and Selby’s
We simply couldn’t do it without you.
Photo credit: Stephen Godfrey
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November 25, 2025 at 6:16 AM
Have you seen the Portrait Awards in the Bondi Pavilion Gallery yet?
A huge thank you to our Printing and Framing Partners - Arthead, Emergent, Pixel Perfect, Ricky Richard and Selby’s
We simply couldn’t do it without you.
Photo credit: Stephen Godfrey
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A huge thank you to our Printing and Framing Partners - Arthead, Emergent, Pixel Perfect, Ricky Richard and Selby’s
We simply couldn’t do it without you.
Photo credit: Stephen Godfrey
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We are pleased to recognise Vietnamese photographer Viet Van as this year’s Exposure Awards International runner up for his work 𝘔𝘺 𝘔𝘰𝘵𝘩𝘦𝘳 𝘈𝘧𝘵𝘦𝘳 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘚𝘵𝘰𝘳𝘮.
Vote for your favourite in the Exposure People’s Choice via this link: survey.headon.com.au/peoples-choi....
Image: Viet Van
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Vote for your favourite in the Exposure People’s Choice via this link: survey.headon.com.au/peoples-choi....
Image: Viet Van
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November 24, 2025 at 9:30 PM
We are pleased to recognise Vietnamese photographer Viet Van as this year’s Exposure Awards International runner up for his work 𝘔𝘺 𝘔𝘰𝘵𝘩𝘦𝘳 𝘈𝘧𝘵𝘦𝘳 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘚𝘵𝘰𝘳𝘮.
Vote for your favourite in the Exposure People’s Choice via this link: survey.headon.com.au/peoples-choi....
Image: Viet Van
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Vote for your favourite in the Exposure People’s Choice via this link: survey.headon.com.au/peoples-choi....
Image: Viet Van
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Congratulations to American photographer Kelly Conlin, this year’s Landscape Awards International Runner-Up with her work Refracted Horizons.
And don’t forget to vote for your favourite in the Landscape People’s Choice via this link: survey.headon.com.au/peoples-choi....
Image: Kelly Conlin
And don’t forget to vote for your favourite in the Landscape People’s Choice via this link: survey.headon.com.au/peoples-choi....
Image: Kelly Conlin
November 23, 2025 at 9:30 PM
Congratulations to American photographer Kelly Conlin, this year’s Landscape Awards International Runner-Up with her work Refracted Horizons.
And don’t forget to vote for your favourite in the Landscape People’s Choice via this link: survey.headon.com.au/peoples-choi....
Image: Kelly Conlin
And don’t forget to vote for your favourite in the Landscape People’s Choice via this link: survey.headon.com.au/peoples-choi....
Image: Kelly Conlin
Last chance to see AddOn at Ted’s World of Imaging - the exhibition closes tomorrow! Make sure you see this.
We are very grateful to Ted’s World of Imaging for their long-standing support of the Festival and for generously hosting AddOn again in 2025
Image credit: Head On Foundation
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We are very grateful to Ted’s World of Imaging for their long-standing support of the Festival and for generously hosting AddOn again in 2025
Image credit: Head On Foundation
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November 22, 2025 at 12:00 AM
Last chance to see AddOn at Ted’s World of Imaging - the exhibition closes tomorrow! Make sure you see this.
We are very grateful to Ted’s World of Imaging for their long-standing support of the Festival and for generously hosting AddOn again in 2025
Image credit: Head On Foundation
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We are very grateful to Ted’s World of Imaging for their long-standing support of the Festival and for generously hosting AddOn again in 2025
Image credit: Head On Foundation
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Join Judith Nangala Crispin and Robbie Buck in conversation at the Art Gallery of New South Wales, Wednesday 26 November at 6 pm.
Thanks to the Art Gallery of New South Wales for partnering with us on this program.
Image credit: Judith Crispin
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Thanks to the Art Gallery of New South Wales for partnering with us on this program.
Image credit: Judith Crispin
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November 20, 2025 at 10:16 AM
Join Judith Nangala Crispin and Robbie Buck in conversation at the Art Gallery of New South Wales, Wednesday 26 November at 6 pm.
Thanks to the Art Gallery of New South Wales for partnering with us on this program.
Image credit: Judith Crispin
#headonphoto #judithcrispin #robbiebuck #agnsw
Thanks to the Art Gallery of New South Wales for partnering with us on this program.
Image credit: Judith Crispin
#headonphoto #judithcrispin #robbiebuck #agnsw
Photobook Australia has been a valued supporter of Head On Photo Festival for many years, and we’re genuinely grateful for their continued commitment to the photographic community.
Image: Head On Foundation
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November 19, 2025 at 9:31 PM
Photobook Australia has been a valued supporter of Head On Photo Festival for many years, and we’re genuinely grateful for their continued commitment to the photographic community.
Image: Head On Foundation
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Image: Head On Foundation
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We are honoured to recognise Jordanian photographer Natascha Tahabsem as this year’s Portrait International runner up for her moving image 𝘞𝘪𝘵𝘯𝘦𝘴𝘴, 𝘎𝘢𝘻𝘢.
And vote for your favourite in the Portrait People’s Choice via this link: survey.headon.com.au/peoples-choi....
Image: Natascha Tahabsem
And vote for your favourite in the Portrait People’s Choice via this link: survey.headon.com.au/peoples-choi....
Image: Natascha Tahabsem
November 18, 2025 at 9:30 PM
We are honoured to recognise Jordanian photographer Natascha Tahabsem as this year’s Portrait International runner up for her moving image 𝘞𝘪𝘵𝘯𝘦𝘴𝘴, 𝘎𝘢𝘻𝘢.
And vote for your favourite in the Portrait People’s Choice via this link: survey.headon.com.au/peoples-choi....
Image: Natascha Tahabsem
And vote for your favourite in the Portrait People’s Choice via this link: survey.headon.com.au/peoples-choi....
Image: Natascha Tahabsem
A heartfelt thank you to our Government Partners -
Waverley Council, City of Sydney and Multicultural NSW.
Head On Photo Festival 2025 | 8–30 November
Bondi Beach | Bondi Pavilion | Paddington Reservoir Gardens
Image: Gavin Libotte from Wanderland, winner the Mayor of Waverley Prize
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Waverley Council, City of Sydney and Multicultural NSW.
Head On Photo Festival 2025 | 8–30 November
Bondi Beach | Bondi Pavilion | Paddington Reservoir Gardens
Image: Gavin Libotte from Wanderland, winner the Mayor of Waverley Prize
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November 18, 2025 at 6:15 AM
A heartfelt thank you to our Government Partners -
Waverley Council, City of Sydney and Multicultural NSW.
Head On Photo Festival 2025 | 8–30 November
Bondi Beach | Bondi Pavilion | Paddington Reservoir Gardens
Image: Gavin Libotte from Wanderland, winner the Mayor of Waverley Prize
#headonphoto
Waverley Council, City of Sydney and Multicultural NSW.
Head On Photo Festival 2025 | 8–30 November
Bondi Beach | Bondi Pavilion | Paddington Reservoir Gardens
Image: Gavin Libotte from Wanderland, winner the Mayor of Waverley Prize
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Congratulations to Guy Templeton, the Australian runner up in the Head On Photo Awards Exposure category for his photograph 𝘛𝘩𝘦 𝘓𝘦𝘢𝘷𝘪𝘯𝘨.
See it at Paddington Reservoir Gardens during the Festival.
Image credit: Guy Templeton
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See it at Paddington Reservoir Gardens during the Festival.
Image credit: Guy Templeton
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November 17, 2025 at 9:30 PM
Congratulations to Guy Templeton, the Australian runner up in the Head On Photo Awards Exposure category for his photograph 𝘛𝘩𝘦 𝘓𝘦𝘢𝘷𝘪𝘯𝘨.
See it at Paddington Reservoir Gardens during the Festival.
Image credit: Guy Templeton
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See it at Paddington Reservoir Gardens during the Festival.
Image credit: Guy Templeton
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France is strongly represented in this year’s Festival - with Anna Biret, Gilles Nicolet, and Véronique Vial, and Grégoire Pansu, both finalists in the Head On Photo Awards.
A sincere thank you to the 𝗔𝗺𝗯𝗮𝘀𝘀𝗮𝗱𝗲 𝗱𝗲 𝗙𝗿𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝗲𝗻 𝗔𝘂𝘀𝘁𝗿𝗮𝗹𝗶𝗲 for their support of Head On Photo Festival
Image: Anna Biret
A sincere thank you to the 𝗔𝗺𝗯𝗮𝘀𝘀𝗮𝗱𝗲 𝗱𝗲 𝗙𝗿𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝗲𝗻 𝗔𝘂𝘀𝘁𝗿𝗮𝗹𝗶𝗲 for their support of Head On Photo Festival
Image: Anna Biret
November 17, 2025 at 6:15 AM
France is strongly represented in this year’s Festival - with Anna Biret, Gilles Nicolet, and Véronique Vial, and Grégoire Pansu, both finalists in the Head On Photo Awards.
A sincere thank you to the 𝗔𝗺𝗯𝗮𝘀𝘀𝗮𝗱𝗲 𝗱𝗲 𝗙𝗿𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝗲𝗻 𝗔𝘂𝘀𝘁𝗿𝗮𝗹𝗶𝗲 for their support of Head On Photo Festival
Image: Anna Biret
A sincere thank you to the 𝗔𝗺𝗯𝗮𝘀𝘀𝗮𝗱𝗲 𝗱𝗲 𝗙𝗿𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝗲𝗻 𝗔𝘂𝘀𝘁𝗿𝗮𝗹𝗶𝗲 for their support of Head On Photo Festival
Image: Anna Biret
A round of applause to Harald Helle, the Australian runner up in this year's Head On Landscape Awards with this striking image, Central Coast LGA #04.
See it at Bondi Beach and vote for your favourite in our People’s Choice voting here survey.headon.com.au/peoples-choi....
Image: Harald Helle
See it at Bondi Beach and vote for your favourite in our People’s Choice voting here survey.headon.com.au/peoples-choi....
Image: Harald Helle
November 17, 2025 at 12:30 AM
A round of applause to Harald Helle, the Australian runner up in this year's Head On Landscape Awards with this striking image, Central Coast LGA #04.
See it at Bondi Beach and vote for your favourite in our People’s Choice voting here survey.headon.com.au/peoples-choi....
Image: Harald Helle
See it at Bondi Beach and vote for your favourite in our People’s Choice voting here survey.headon.com.au/peoples-choi....
Image: Harald Helle
The Digital Open exhibition has taken over the Yalagang Room at Bondi Pavilion with a vivid, unpredictable mix of work by artists from around the world.
Find info about the full Open Program on our website, our printed program and in our Instagram Stories.
Image credit: Eric Davidove
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Find info about the full Open Program on our website, our printed program and in our Instagram Stories.
Image credit: Eric Davidove
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November 16, 2025 at 1:30 AM
The Digital Open exhibition has taken over the Yalagang Room at Bondi Pavilion with a vivid, unpredictable mix of work by artists from around the world.
Find info about the full Open Program on our website, our printed program and in our Instagram Stories.
Image credit: Eric Davidove
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Find info about the full Open Program on our website, our printed program and in our Instagram Stories.
Image credit: Eric Davidove
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We’re one week into the Festival! If the weather turns today or tomorrow, step inside the Bondi Pavilion Gallery to explore the Semi-Finalists slide show from the Head On Portrait, Landscape and Exposure Awards. It's well worth a watch!
Image credit: Glenn Homann
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Image credit: Glenn Homann
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November 14, 2025 at 11:30 PM
We’re one week into the Festival! If the weather turns today or tomorrow, step inside the Bondi Pavilion Gallery to explore the Semi-Finalists slide show from the Head On Portrait, Landscape and Exposure Awards. It's well worth a watch!
Image credit: Glenn Homann
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Image credit: Glenn Homann
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Heads up! Don’t miss your chance to hear directly from Australian photography icon William Yang next Friday 21 November, 7–9 pm at the High Tide Room, Bondi Pavilion, Bondi Beach NSW.
Book your tickets here: headon.org.au/festival#events
Image credit: William Yang, Golden Summer
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Book your tickets here: headon.org.au/festival#events
Image credit: William Yang, Golden Summer
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November 13, 2025 at 10:00 PM
Heads up! Don’t miss your chance to hear directly from Australian photography icon William Yang next Friday 21 November, 7–9 pm at the High Tide Room, Bondi Pavilion, Bondi Beach NSW.
Book your tickets here: headon.org.au/festival#events
Image credit: William Yang, Golden Summer
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Book your tickets here: headon.org.au/festival#events
Image credit: William Yang, Golden Summer
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Two-time Pulitzer Prize-winning photographer Michael Robinson Chávez presents 𝘐𝘮𝘱𝘦𝘳𝘪𝘶𝘮, a powerful chronicle of Russia’s ongoing war in Ukraine.
See this compelling series at Paddington Reservoir Gardens throughout the Festival.
Image credit: Michael Robinson Chávez
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See this compelling series at Paddington Reservoir Gardens throughout the Festival.
Image credit: Michael Robinson Chávez
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November 13, 2025 at 6:15 AM
Two-time Pulitzer Prize-winning photographer Michael Robinson Chávez presents 𝘐𝘮𝘱𝘦𝘳𝘪𝘶𝘮, a powerful chronicle of Russia’s ongoing war in Ukraine.
See this compelling series at Paddington Reservoir Gardens throughout the Festival.
Image credit: Michael Robinson Chávez
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See this compelling series at Paddington Reservoir Gardens throughout the Festival.
Image credit: Michael Robinson Chávez
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Congratulations to Chrystal de Louise who is the Head On Portrait Awards Australian runner up for her striking self-portrait 𝘚𝘰𝘧𝘵 𝘙𝘦𝘵𝘶𝘳𝘯.
vote for your favourite Portrait Award image in our People’s Choice right here :
survey.headon.com.au/peoples-choi....
Image credit: Chrystal de Louise
vote for your favourite Portrait Award image in our People’s Choice right here :
survey.headon.com.au/peoples-choi....
Image credit: Chrystal de Louise
November 12, 2025 at 9:30 PM
Congratulations to Chrystal de Louise who is the Head On Portrait Awards Australian runner up for her striking self-portrait 𝘚𝘰𝘧𝘵 𝘙𝘦𝘵𝘶𝘳𝘯.
vote for your favourite Portrait Award image in our People’s Choice right here :
survey.headon.com.au/peoples-choi....
Image credit: Chrystal de Louise
vote for your favourite Portrait Award image in our People’s Choice right here :
survey.headon.com.au/peoples-choi....
Image credit: Chrystal de Louise
Long-time Head On exhibitor and all-round Festival friend Brian Cassey returns this year with his exhibition 𝘜𝘱 𝘕𝘰𝘳𝘵𝘩 – 𝘛𝘳𝘰𝘱𝘪𝘤𝘢𝘭 𝘗𝘦𝘰𝘱𝘭𝘦 - portraits that capture the humour, grit, and humanity of Australia’s far north.
Image credit: Brian Cassey
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Image credit: Brian Cassey
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November 12, 2025 at 6:15 AM
Long-time Head On exhibitor and all-round Festival friend Brian Cassey returns this year with his exhibition 𝘜𝘱 𝘕𝘰𝘳𝘵𝘩 – 𝘛𝘳𝘰𝘱𝘪𝘤𝘢𝘭 𝘗𝘦𝘰𝘱𝘭𝘦 - portraits that capture the humour, grit, and humanity of Australia’s far north.
Image credit: Brian Cassey
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Image credit: Brian Cassey
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Head to Paddington Reservoir Gardens to see the works on display there, including the Head On Exposure Awards, and this - the winning photo by Abdelrahman Alkahlout called Faith amidst genocide.
Head On Photo Festival 2025 | 8–30 November
Image credit: Abdelrahman Alkahlout
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Head On Photo Festival 2025 | 8–30 November
Image credit: Abdelrahman Alkahlout
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November 11, 2025 at 9:30 PM
Head to Paddington Reservoir Gardens to see the works on display there, including the Head On Exposure Awards, and this - the winning photo by Abdelrahman Alkahlout called Faith amidst genocide.
Head On Photo Festival 2025 | 8–30 November
Image credit: Abdelrahman Alkahlout
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Head On Photo Festival 2025 | 8–30 November
Image credit: Abdelrahman Alkahlout
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