Contemporary Photographers in Australia and New Zealand Define ‘Exposure’

Across a range of genres, from portraits to landscapes to wildlife, the work of 40 contemporary photographers features in a brand new book. Exposure: Contemporary Photographers in Australia and New Zealand, authored by Amber Creswell-Bell, highlights an array of practices that explore fashion, Indigenous culture, nature, and more.

Published by Thames & Hudson Australia, Exposure “captures the essence of modern photography, showcasing bold perspectives, striking landscapes, and intimate portraits that reflect the region’s cultural richness and natural beauty,” says a statement.

a photo by Naomi Hobson of an Aboriginal man with small red darts in his beard — Naomi Hobson, “A Warrior without a Weapon 9” (2021), photographic print on 310 gsm cotton rag art paper

Photography that may be familiar to Colossal readers include the bird portraits of Leila Jeffreys and Joseph McGlennon, along with the artistic self-portraits of Atong Atem.

The title is currently out in Australia and New Zealand and is slated for release in the U.S. in mid-January. Pre-order your copy on Bookshop.

a spread from the book 'Exposure' featuring two portraits of woman in vibrant makeup and clothes by Atong Atem

a photo by Gerwyn Davies of a figure in a bright orange abstract costume, standing amid contemporary architecture — Gerwyn Davies, “Arc” (2022)

a photo by Atong Atem of a woman dressed in vibrant clothes with blonde braids and face paint — Atong Atem, “Dijok” (2020), Ilford Smooth Pearl print, 90 x 60 centimeters

a photo by Petrina Hicks of a young girl wearing a blue shirt, holding the skeleton of a rattlesnake — Petrina Hicks, “Rattlesnake Blues” (2016), archival pigment print, 100 x 100 centimeters

a spread from the book 'Exposure' featuring an image by Gerwyn Davies of a figure wearing a sequined, green outfit shaped loosely like a cactus

a black-and-white photo by Luke Shadbolt of a wind-swept, huge wave — Luke Shadbolt, “Maelstrom 1” (2016)

a photo by Leila Jeffreys of numerous parakeets on a branch against a blue background — Leila Jeffreys, “Burnt branch” (2022), Giclée print on archival fine art paper

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