It’s a pleasure to be part of Journeys, the 14th women photographers exhibition at Magnet Galleries, with my photograph, Learning to crawl. The exhibition is currently showing until 24th February. For more information, visit: https://magnet.org.au/
Head On Photo Awards - image
Finally getting around to posting my photo that was a semi-finalist in the Head On Photo Awards, in the Landscape category. It’s called Last night of lockdown and is part of the series Together, and alone which explores the isolation of early motherhood, further exacerbated by the pandemic.
“Melbourne endured six hard lockdowns over a period of 18 months, due to the COVID-19 pandemic. This photo, taken in my backyard, marks the end of the final lockdown. So much had changed. Yet there was my apple tree, blossoming once again and heralding another Spring.”
Head On Photo Awards - semi-finalist
I’m grateful to be selected as a semi-finalist in the Head On Photo Awards, in the landscape category. Only a small number of photos are selected from the thousands of submissions they receive, so it’s nice to be recognised. My image will be part of a slideshow at the Head On Photo Festival in Sydney between 5 - 20 November.
Sustaining Creative Workers Initiative
Like many other creatives, my work has been significantly affected by covid, and this continues to be the case. So, I’m very grateful to be a recipient of the Sustaining Creative Workers Initiative. This will allow me to research and develop a new service of photography mentoring for NDIS participants through my business, Camerakind. This initiative is supported by the Victorian Government through Creative Victoria and Regional Arts Victoria. I’d like to thank these organisations for their generous assistance.
Australian Photography Awards
I'm grateful that my photo of my partner and son during their nightly shower routine has been shortlisted as one of the top 75 portraits in the Australian Photography Awards. Really impressed by the overall standard of work across all categories. Thanks to Photo Collective for running this fantastic award.
"Masters of Photojournalism" exhibition, Focal Point Galley
I’m honoured to be showing my work alongside photographers that I really admire as part of Masters of photojournalism. The exhibition consists of over 120 photos from some of Australia's top press photographers including hard news, sport, politics, human interest and much more.
Currently showing at Focal Point Gallery in Geelong until 31 January. For more information: https://focalpointdarkroomgallery.com.au
© Krystal Seigerman
"5km radius" exhibition, Magnet Galleries
I’m happy to be part of a virtual group exhibition called 5km radius, which documents Melbourne’s current lock down due to COVID-19 and associated 5km restrictions. The exhibition will be available online from Thursday 15 October. To view the exhibition, please visit: http://magnet.org.au/
Blog article
I’m pleased to have my new offering of individual photography lessons included in an article titled Using freelance skills to teach the world on the Freelance Jungle, a website and community for Australian freelancers:
Individual photography mentoring - online
Have you always wanted to learn photography, but never quite worked out how to move off auto mode? Do you have a camera that’s sitting in your cupboard, collecting dust? Are you looking to use your time during social distancing restrictions to develop a fun, creative outlet but need some help getting started?
I am excited to now be offering individual photography lessons online, that are tailored to you and your unique needs. Whether you are a complete beginner starting from scratch, or an experienced hobbyist who needs a quick refresher, this is for you!
A bit about me - I love sharing my knowledge and I have eight years of experience teaching photography at tertiary and community institutions such as RMIT University, La Trobe University, Melbourne Polytechnic and CAE. As an educator, I’m recognised for my friendly, accessible and engaging teaching approach. I’m skilled at breaking down complex information, removing barriers and inspiring others to develop their technical and creative skills. I believe anyone can learn to take great photographs with a little guidance.
To book, please visit: https://krystalseigerman.weteachme.com
WeTeachMe article
I’m pleased that my photo was used for this article on Sophie Maxwell from Musical Adventures, detailing how she has transitioned her baby and toddler classes online in light of the current pandemic. It really is incredible how quickly she did this:
Wikipedia photograph
It’s an honour to have this portrait that I took back in 2014, of friend and mentor, Andrew Chapman, being used for his Wikipedia entry. He has taught myself and other photographers so much over the years. It can be somewhat intimidating to photograph a fellow photographer, but true to Andrew’s generous nature, I remember him giving me some very useful advice on that shoot.
Olive Cotton Award for Photographic Portraiture
I’m pleased to have Mirror Image, my portrait of artist Jenny Rodgerson, selected as one of the finalists in the Olive Cotton Award for Photographic Portraiture, an award in honour of the wonderful Australian modernist photographer, Olive Cotton. An exhibition of the finalists’ work will be showing at Tweed Regional Gallery from 12 July until 22 September.
For more information: https://artgallery.tweed.nsw.gov.au
"Beyond the studio" exhibition
Over the last few months, myself and my MAPgroup colleagues have been photographing the creative community of Castlemaine in rural Victoria. The resulting exhibition, Beyond the studio, consists of over 90 documentary portraits, which are currently displayed on the walls of the town, presented as large scale, black and white paste ups. The project is part of Open Studios, a component of the Castlemaine State Festival. It’s been a real pleasure to meet and photograph some very talented artists.
Beyond the studio is showing until 31 March at Mechanics Lane, Bendigo Bank, Frederick Street including the Town Hall, The Mill and Lot 19, all in Castlemaine.
Painter, Jenny Rodgerson at her studio in Castlemaine
A wall of paste-ups at Mechanics Lane, Castlemaine
"SBS News" article
Some of my work documenting volunteer doulas has appeared in an SBS news article. The full story is available here: https://www.sbs.com.au
"Imprint" article
Nice to see some of my work featured in Imprint magazine. Written by Donata Carazza, the article is about Mungo Prints, a unique printmaking collaboration initiated by The Art Vault, at the ancient Mungo National Park, Willandra Lakes, NSW. The resulting artworks will be exhibited later this year in Mildura, Victoria, as part of the Australian Print Triennale.
"Behind the wheel" book
Pleased to have my work included in Behind The Wheel, a new book by The Worldwide Publishing Empire. The book includes over 200 photographs which are complemented by essays exploring life on the Australian road by four highly respected writers.
All the iconic Australian roadside scenery is assembled in this one captivating book that winds through Australia’s cities and suburbs, rural towns and remote outback with photographs that are beautiful, bold, breathtaking, and sometimes bizarre.
Behind the Wheel is available in good bookstores or direct from the publisher for $39.95.
For more info: www.theworldwidepublishingempire.com
"Medium" article
Nice to see my work featured in Medium. Originally taken for MAPgroup's Beyond Borders project, my photos explore the bond between Nafisa, who came to Australia from Somalia as a refugee and Elizabeth, her doula, who volunteers through Birth for HumanKIND, an organisation that assists women experiencing socio-economic disadvantage: https://medium.com
Finalist, Maggie Diaz Photography Prize for Women
I'm grateful to be selected as a finalist for the Maggie Diaz Photography Prize for Women with my portrait, An end and a beginning. The prize was set up by Diaz, a trailblazing photographer, to support other women in the industry.
The selected photographs will be exhibited at Brightspace in St Kilda from 1 until 17 September, 2017: http://www.maggiediazprize.com
"Beyond Borders" exhibition at BIFB
Glad to be part of MAPgroup's second installment of our ongoing project, Beyond Borders, which documents the experiences of refugees and asylum seekers, through photographs and multimedia. We continue to explore these issues because they are still so timely - but all the stories are brand new.
Beyond Borders will again be exhibited at the Museum of Australian Democracy at Eureka as part of the Ballarat International Foto Biennale, with the opening on Saturday 19 August, 2-5pm. All welcome- we hope to see you there.
For more information: https://ballaratfoto.org/events/mapgroup
© Krystal Seigerman