2023 : 06 June Alex Mao Youth Award

Paris Munro;Trapped Dispositions ;This work is apart of a series which portrays nascent womanhood and the confusion when coming of age.
Paris Munro;Trapped Dispositions ;This work is apart of a series which portrays nascent womanhood and the confusion when coming of age.
Paris Munro;Trapped Dispositions ;This work is apart of a series which portrays nascent womanhood and the confusion when coming of age.
Paris Munro; Untitled
Sophie Hansen;Boy in the shed;My brother working hard in the shed, sanding, hammering and cutting, to make something new. I wanted to capture the feel of how busy my brother was when he works in the shed, going from one piece of machinery to another. I used a slow shutter speed of 30 seconds to capture him as he worked around the bench and used a freeze flash technique. At each part of the bench I used an old lamp we had instead of a flash and flicked it on as he was working to freeze him in action, I then turned it off as he moved and back on when he was working in the next part. This is created all in one shutter with minimal editing.
LEYAO LIU;Street Vibes;A group of young strangers posing for a friendly shot on the sidewalk. They were asking for this random photo when I was doing street photography with my friend. They radiate confidence and style as they smile at the camera. This photo captures the essence of street photography: unexpected encounters and connections.
LEYAO LIU;Thrill Seekers;A lively photo of a group of people on a scream machine at the Hamilton hot balloon event. The photo shows their expressions of excitement and happiness, as they enjoy the adrenaline rush of the ride.
Shafeek Allie;City;Tiffany and Arthur
Shafeek Allie;Stop;Red light
LEYAO LIU;Machi Love;Two people having a sweet time at a milk tea shop. They sit close together and look at each other with shy smiles as they wait for their drinks. The shop’s name and slogan, “Machi” and “I love you so machi”, add a touch of humor and charm to the scene. This photo captures the essence of love: subtle hints and hopeful hearts.
LEYAO LIU;Curious Child;A four year old girl holding her mother’s hand and touching a shop window’s glass. She looks at the display with wonder and curiosity. This photo captures the essence of childhood: exploring the world and learning new things.
LEYAO LIU;Snack Time on Wheels;A candid shot of a woman enjoying some snacks while riding a bicycle in the busy streets of the CBD. The photo captures the contrast between her relaxed attitude and the hectic urban environment around her.

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