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Charles, 2015
by Amiel Courtin-Wilson
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Winner, DPA 2016
The love, life and art of Bazmark
Passion
Fruitful fusion
Andrew Cowen
Winner, National Photographic Portrait Prize 2014
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Andrew Cowen on photographing his friend Matthew Martin.
The photographers
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The eight photographers represent diverse styles, specialities and career paths. Abigail Varney, Peter Brew-Bevan, Martin Philbey, John Tsiavis, Michelle Day, Julian Kingma, and Giovanni Lovisetto.
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The Winner of the Digital Portraiture Award 2016 is...
2 December 2016
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The winner of the Digital Portraiture Award 2016 has been announced. Congratulations to Amiel Courtin-Wilson for his submission titled Charles.
The inside story
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The photographers reveal the technical side of their work and reflect on changes in their profession. Now everyone has a camera in their pocket, is everyone a photographer? What is it like to sustain a career as a photographer in the entertainment industry? How do you work with celebrity subjects, negotiate the complex logistics of big shoots, and create captivating portraits under pressure?
2012-13 Acquisition Fund
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The Circle of Friends Acquisition Fund for 2012 was dedicated to purchasing a portrait of David Malouf by Rick Amor.
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Richard Avedon People media information
8 August 2013
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Paul Kelly and The Portraits media information
18 June 2013
Archived media releases 2013
Paul Kelly & The Portraits presents a multifaceted image of the performer over the course of his career.
Some women you may not know
Alison Alder
‘Everybody’s lives are built by so many influences, and for me, it is writers, artists and activists who have influenced how I think about the world.’
What the tree saw: David Foster, 2018
by Jacqui Stockdale
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Commissioned with funds provided by the Sid and Fiona Myer Family Foundation 2018
Seduce, Amuse, Entertain
NPPP 2007 exhibition essay
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Michael Desmond, National Photographic Portrait Prize judge and curator, introduces the 2007 Prize.