I live in Howlong NSW, a rural town along the Murray River. My photography work includes many of the natural and rural landscapes that surround where I live.
My first career began as a park ranger. I worked over 10 years in various parks located in Victoria and Central Queensland. I then worked on river restoration projects with landholders along the Murray River. I am passionate about the preservation of our natural environment and have been involved in photography projects that provide education in this field.
I have a Bachelor of Arts degree, and in 2010 completed my Cert IV in Photo Imaging. I have furthered my skills by completing a number of photography courses by registered training organisations, with my most recent a Statement of Attainment in Creative Digital Imaging Skills, 2020.
Photography Awards
2023 The Man From Snowy River Bush Festival Art Exhibition - 3rd Prize Photography
2023 Mitta Valley Art Show - Highly Commended
2023 Rutherglen Tastes of Art Prize - Highly Commended
2022 Lockhart Spirit of the Land Festival - Photography Award
2022 The Man From Snowy River Bush Festival - Elyne Mitchell Photo Story Competition Open - 3rd Prize
2022 Rutherglen Tastes of Art Prize - 1st Photography Open
2021 St Bernards Primary School Wangaratta Art & Photography Show - 1st Photography
2021 Corowa Federation Photo Prize 1st - Illustrative, 1st - Nature, Highly Commended - Illustrative
2021 Mitta Valley Art Show 1st - Colour, 1st & 2nd - Monochrome, 1st - Digitally Manipulated
2018 Across the Arts Yarrawonga Mulwala Photography Exhibition 1st- Portrait, 1st - Landscape, 1st Still-life
2018 Corowa Federation Art Exhibition 1st - Still-life, Highly Commended - Still-life, Highly Comm' - Portrait
2017 Milawa Art Show - Highly Commended
2017 Across the Arts Yarrawonga Mulwala Photography Exhibition 1st - Still-life
2017 St Bernard's Wangaratta Art Show - 1st and Highly Commended
2017 Corowa Federation Art Exhibition 1st - Still-life
2016 Milawa Art Show - 1st Photography
2016 Across the Arts Yarrawonga Mulwala Photography Exhibition 1st - Creative, 1st - Black & White & People's Choice Award
2016 St Bernard's Wangaratta Art Show - Highly Commended
2016 Myrtleford Reign of Pearls Exhibition - Highly Commended
2016 Corowa Federation Art Exhibition 1st - Landscape, Merit - Still-life
2015 Lockhart Spirit of the Land Art Exhibition - Highly Commended
2015 Corowa Federation Art Exhibition - Merit
2014 Rutherglen Art Exhibition - People's Choice Award
Artist Grants
2021 - Recipient of 'Unlocked' (Murray Arts) Artist Grant to develop skills and create work using natural historic Anthotype printing process