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National Photographic Portrait Prize 2026 Finalist
‘This photograph shows my daughter sitting quietly on her own. I was nearby, watching from a short distance. She didn’t look back, and she didn’t need to. I felt the urge to step closer and chose not to. The moment was brief, but it stayed with me. Being close didn’t mean stepping forward. Loving her meant learning when to stay still.’
Franky Tsang is a photographer who works on Gamaragal/Cammeraygal Country in Sydney. His portraiture practice is grounded in emotional sensitivity and human connection, and focuses on subtle, often unspoken moments.
The People’s Choice Award is generously supported by the Calvert-Jones Foundation, with the artist who wins the most votes receiving $10,000.
Voting closes Wednesday 30 September 2026.
from Saturday 22 August
The National Photographic Portrait Prize 2026 marks the end of one of the Gallery’s longest-running exhibitions.
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