Artist
As an award-winning portrait photographer, with eight of his works gracing the walls of the National Portrait Gallery in Canberra, no two days are the same for George.
George’s obsession for light, shape and form is reflected throughout his works, particularly in his artistic pieces where he often experiments with new techniques.
George has received many accolades over the course of his career. Some highlights include: an invitation as a guest judge for the 2017 Photographic Portrait Prize for the NPG; and being selected by The Royal Australian Mint to produce a collectable coin embossed with his portrait of Professor Fred Hollows. In addition, George has been a finalist in almost every prominent photography prize in Australia, winning several along the way.
More About George – the Back Story
George’s love affair with photography began at the age of seven, after picking up a Kodak brownie camera. A subscription to National Geographic not long after sealed his fate. George says his Mum has a lot to answer for – if not for that subscription, he may have ended up with a real job!
Art college was followed by full-time jobs on some of Australia’s finest publications including the Sydney Morning Herald and ACP/Bauer magazines. Trips to Afghanistan, Laos and Burma, before they became mainstream, provided plenty of inspiration, and plenty of celebrity portraits along the way helped shape George’s photographic career.
Twice voted Australian Travel Photographer of the Year by Captured Magazines, travel photography has remained an enduring passion for George, providing the artistic scope for many of the stunning images on this site.
When he’s not viewing the world through a lens, George enjoys letting off steam in the pool, discovering the latest local food destination and spending time with his wife, two young children and three cats. George is proud to call Sydney, Australia home.
George is delighted to be able to share some of his photographic highlights through the range of art works offered on this brand new site. We’d love to hear from you. If there is any subject matter that you’d like to see included, please reach out via our enquiries page and we’ll be in touch – Enjoy!
AWARDS
George has worked on a number of national and international publications and has travelled extensively. These days he specializes in fine art, portrait, travel and personal work.
He has won a number of photographic prizes and is a regular finalist in many Australian and International prizes.
Work and various personal projects keep him busy, but his main love and focus is really just shooting personal work.
George has worked on a number of national and international publications and has travelled extensively. These days he specializes in fine art, portrait, travel and personal work.
He has won a number of photographic prizes and is a regular finalist in many Australian and International prizes.
Work and various personal projects keep him busy, but his main love and focus is really just shooting personal work.
PRIZES
Winner $10,000 Olive Cotton Award for Photographic Portraiture
Winner $2,500 Olive Cotton Directors Choice Acquisition
Winner International PDN World in Focus Human Condition Portrait
Moran Contemporary Photographic Prize – $5,000 runner up
Finalist Taylor Wessing Photographic Portrait Prize UK – National Portrait Gallery London
Twice Capture Magazines Australian Travel Photographer of the Year
Winner $10,000 Olive Cotton Award for Photographic Portraiture
Winner $2,500 Olive Cotton Directors Choice Acquisition
Winner International PDN World in Focus Human Condition Portrait
Moran Contemporary Photographic Prize – $5,000 runner up
Finalist Taylor Wessing Photographic Portrait Prize UK – National Portrait Gallery London
Twice Capture Magazines Australian Travel Photographer of the Year
FINALIST – multiple
National Photographic Portrait Prize – NPG Canberra
Taylor Wessing Photographic Portrait Prize – NPG London
Moran Contemporary Photography Prize
Head On Photography Prize
UK Travel Photographer of the Year Awards
Olive Cotton Award for Photographic Portraiture
Josephine Uhlrick Memorial Portrait Prize
Hasselblad Masters
National Photographic Portrait Prize – NPG Canberra
Taylor Wessing Photographic Portrait Prize – NPG London
Moran Contemporary Photography Prize
Head On Photography Prize
UK Travel Photographer of the Year Awards
Olive Cotton Award for Photographic Portraiture
Josephine Uhlrick Memorial Portrait Prize
Hasselblad Masters
COLLECTIONS
George has eight portraits in the permanent collection of the National Portrait Gallery in Canberra. The National Library, Tweed Regional Gallery and National Portrait Gallery London also house his works. A number of pieces reside in private collections.
George has eight portraits in the permanent collection of the National Portrait Gallery in Canberra. The National Library, Tweed Regional Gallery and National Portrait Gallery London also house his works. A number of pieces reside in private collections.