Australia's Best Female Photographers

Victoria Zschommler's photography, inspired by everyday details and modern art, blends humor with a refined style honed in London and showcased in publications like Vogue Italia and Vanity Fair France. Her work for clients like Burberry and Swarovski, and solo exhibitions in Sydney and Melbourne, highlight her contemporary approach to fashion, beauty, and still life.

Nicole Bentley's photography, known for its strong sense of place, effectively constructs fashion narratives both in studio settings and on location. A regular contributor to Australian editions of GQ, Marie Claire, and Vogue, Bentley combines classical photographic techniques with cinematic editorial storytelling to create iconic cover images featuring celebrities like Miranda Kerr, Abbey Lee Kershaw, and Lana Del Ray.

Jess Ruby James uses her fresh visual style to highlight natural and anatomical beauty, influenced by human and geographical forms. Her work, featured in Vogue and Harper's Bazaar, includes a project titled "Like Tissue," exploring endometriosis through a book, film, and exhibition.

Anna Pogossova, a Moscow-born, Sydney-based still-life photographer and artist, blends painting, set design, and digital illustration into her photography, rooted in Pop-Surrealism and influenced by a spectrum from classical painting to science fiction. Her work, recognized in the Vice Photo Annual and featured in exhibitions from Sydney to London, captures the essence of objects through diverse mediums, with notable clients including Vogue and Cartier, and artist residencies in Iceland and New

Bec Parsons, an accomplished fashion photographer, captures a modern, honest, and intimate female perspective, featured on covers with icons like Karlie Kloss and in work for Chanel and Gucci. Her photography, recognized in Harper's Bazaar and Elle, extends to creative collaborations with luxury and commercial brands such as Louis Vuitton and Country Road.

Hannah Scott-Stevenson, trained in fine arts in Melbourne, combines storytelling with traditional photographic techniques in her work, gaining technical proficiency through assisting top photographers in New York and London. Her warm, intimate style has contributed to features in Vogue and Harpers Bazaar, and advertising campaigns for brands like Nike and H&M, with current bases in Paris and Sydney.

Sharyn, a leader in commercial photography in Australia, excels in creating evocative images across interiors, food, travel, and lifestyle, featured in magazines like Gourmet Traveller and Vogue Living. Her collaborative projects with architects and designers, along with her co-authored book "Perfect Imperfect," showcase her ability to capture the essence of wabi-sabi, blending design, comfort, and unique beauty in her work.

Daphne is an Australian-born Vietnamese artist working between photography and the moving image. Her interest in anything from the mundane to the extraordinary is guided by a sensitivity to colour and form, allowing her to build narratives in a non-conforming fashion. She contributes to publications such as 10 Magazine, i-D, Harper's Bazaar and Vogue; and has collaborated with brands such as Tiffany & Co., Nike, Song For The Mute and Adidas.

With a career spanning three decades, Julia Balla is renowned for her distinctive visual poetry that weaves narrative and intrigue around her subjects, evident in her work with global brands and publications. Her photography, marked by meticulous casting, styling, composition, and elegant color use, balances precision and attention to detail, whether in personal projects or within the confines of advertising briefs.

Growing up in the Australian bush and inspired by her family's photographic legacy, Rahel Weiss developed her skills using her grandfather's old camera and nurtured dreams of world travel. Now based in Zürich and renowned for her empathetic photography style, Rahel upholds values of diversity, inclusivity, and sustainability, collaborating with clients like Vogue Australia and the Wall Street Journal, among many others.

Holly is known for her elegant and natural portrayal of her subjects that transcend the context of their situation. Her work appears regularly in editorials for Marie Claire, Harper’s Bazaar, Vogue, InPrint, Russh, i-D. Advertising clients include, Tiffany & Co, Vida Glow, Georg Jensen, Argyle Diamonds, Dinosaur Designs, David Jones, Driza-Bone, Helen Kaminski, Seed, The Australian Ballet, Lee Mathews, Christopher Esber, The Strand Arcade.

Jaclyn Adams, a creative fashion and portrait photographer, merges her passions for challenge, inspiration, discipline, and travel into her profession. Originally from Melbourne and a graduate of RMIT with a BA in photography, Jaclyn has worked globally, from Sweden to New York, and now resides back in Europe, with clients including Nike, Oscar de la Renta, and Harper's Bazaar.

Carlotta Moye, based in Sydney, Australia, is a prominent photographer known for her dynamic and expressive portraits in the world of fashion and celebrity photography. Her work, celebrated for its vivid storytelling and compelling visual style, has been featured in major publications and advertising campaigns globally.

Lilli's ethereal photography has garnered international acclaim through exhibitions and features in numerous publications, and she has been a finalist in the National Portrait Prize and Australian Photography Awards. Her diverse portfolio also spans music videos, short films, and commercials for prestigious clients like Mercedes-Benz, Tourism Tasmania, and UNIQLO, as well as fashion features in Harper's Bazaar and Vogue.

Lula Cucchiara, a queer multidisciplinary Latinx artist and creative film director from Buenos Aires, now based in Sydney, enriches their photography and film work with vibrant storytelling that captures the essence of diversity and identity. Their portfolio showcases collaborations with high-profile clients like Vogue, Adidas, and Mercedes Benz, and their work passionately celebrates cultural variety and authentic, resonant moments.

Anne Peeters, a Dutch photographer based in Sydney, is known for her evocative imagery that captures the essence of her subjects with profound depth and clarity. Her work, celebrated for its artistic finesse and emotional resonance, has made her a sought-after name in both editorial and commercial photography.

Amie Milne, an Australian-born photographer and filmmaker based in London, creates work that deeply explores human behavior and emotional connection, capturing effortless beauty and intimate moments with a feminine and natural aesthetic. Her clients include high-profile names such as Burberry, La Perla, Vogue, and Net-A-Porter, reflecting her ability to convey elusive and engaging narratives through her images.

Amber, whose early dreams oscillated between emulating Steve Irwin and being a pop star, has channeled her passion for storytelling and the environment into a career as a natural world photographer and sustainability advocate. She collaborates with environmentally and ethically conscious brands like Icebreaker and Mazda, using her compelling visual narratives to inspire sustainable practices and foster a deeper connection with the natural world.

Lillie Thompson's photography artfully captures light, mood, and composition, making her a standout in still life, architecture, design, interiors, and portraiture. Recognized as one of the '99 Women Breaking the Bias in Design,' her work is featured in Vogue Living, Wallpaper*, and Dezeen, skillfully blending art, editorial, and advertising through images that tell compelling stories and transform ordinary spaces and objects into extraordinary visuals.

Alexandrena Parker is renowned for her joyful and expressive children's portraiture, reflecting her genuine warmth and connection to both the process and her subjects. Her ability to authentically capture the innocence and allure of childhood has built her a reputation for creating compelling narratives, leading to strong relationships with a diverse range of clients in child, fashion, and lifestyle photography.

Natasha Killeen, a photographer and art director based between Sydney and Melbourne, specializes in concept-driven editorials while also working in commercial and still life photography. With a fine arts background, she is passionate about medium format film and hand printing/enlarging, and serves as the creator and editor-in-chief of Lobster magazine.

Liz Ham's photography, spanning two decades, features a distinctive blend of humor, nostalgia, and narrative, often drawing inspiration from youth subcultures and bygone eras. Her work, which spans fashion, editorial, and advertising, is both romantic and engaging, and has been exhibited internationally, including at the Museum of Contemporary Art Sydney, and collected by institutions like the Australian National Library Archives and the State Library of Victoria and NSW.

Juliet Taylor, a filmmaker and photographer, has showcased her work across the globe, including in Argentina, New York, Paris, and London, and has received accolades such as the Head On Portrait Prize and finalist spots in The National Portrait Prize and Moran Photographic Portrait Prize. In 2018, she launched @formofform, an online creative magazine dedicated to exploring innovative visual communication methods.

Born in the UK and a photographer for 11 years before relocating to Sydney in 2003, Corrie's mastery of light, whether through natural daylight or studio setups, defines her simply beautiful imagery. Her distinctively strong, feminine style lends an edgy quality to her work, making her a regular feature in both local and international editorials and advertising campaigns.