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National Photographic Portrait Prize 2017 Highly Commended
This portrait of Australian-born Muslim mother of three, Mastura, was made on the city streets of Perth using natural light and a portable backdrop. Mastura works as a lifestyle and fashion blogger and marketing consultant; she is also a full-time mum. When this image was taken Mastura was only weeks away from giving birth to her third child.
Brett Canét-Gibson on making a portrait with Heath Bergersen.
The exhibition is selected from a national field of entries, reflecting the distinctive vision of Australia's aspiring and professional portrait photographers and the unique nature of their subjects.
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