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Osher, 2018

by Stephen Baccon

National Photographic Portrait Prize 2019 Finalist

Osher, 2018

Osher Günsberg, photographed March 2018. His eyes show a sense of vulnerability. Osher definitely connected with me for this portrait shoot; he allowed me into his world. Quite often during a sitting you immediately know when you have the shot. Thank you Osher!

National Photographic Portrait Prize 2019
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Osher, 2018 by Stephen Baccon
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Greta In Her Kitchen, 36 weeks, 2018 by Alana Holmberg
Greta In Her Kitchen, 36 weeks, 2018 by Alana Holmberg
Greta In Her Kitchen, 36 weeks, 2018 by Alana Holmberg
Greta In Her Kitchen, 36 weeks, 2018 by Alana Holmberg

National Photographic Portrait Prize 2019

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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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