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Head On Portrait Prize is Australia's most critically acclaimed photographic portrait competition and exhibition reflecting a vibrant diverse cross-section of new and traditional photographic practices. Prizes awarded to 3 photographers for the best Australian contemporary photographic portrait.

Head On Photo Festival is pleased to announce the winners of the 2012 Portrait Prize, Chris Budgeon, David Manley, Tracey Nearmy. The Critics Choice was won by Louise  Whelan.

© Chris Budgeon

Last Summer, Image taken from a project observing young teens social attitudes and development in the current environment of technology and social media.

© David Manley

Brian, Surry Hills Boarding House, Brian lives in a single room in a Surry Hills boarding House.

© Tracey Nearmy

First Shiner, First Shiner questions what rituals exist now to mark the way from childhood to adulthood. Are acts of violence and scars still seen as the evidence of a rite of passage into manhood?

© Louise Whelan

Millie #2, This portrait of my niece Millie captures her melancholic mood, a mood which can be attributed to her grieving process. Millie the youngest of four children lost her father to a sudden heart attack 2 years ago. Millie can be happy with smiles one minute, then remembering her loss calls out 'I want my dad !' Death is an inescapable part of life.

Head On Portrait Prize 2012

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