Since 2011, the Australia & New Zealand Photobook Award has been facilitated by our friends at Momento Pro. We are pleased to announce that as of 2021, Photo Collective is taking custodianship of the Australian side of this significant award.
Over the past decade, the Photobook Award has helped to progress the careers of students and artists, providing opportunities to produce publications and progress their photographic career.
Visit the gallery to see past winners
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Timeline
February 28
Registration closes
March 31
Physical books must be delivered to Photo Collective
April
Preliminary and main judging will take place over the course of a month
May 21/22
Winners announcement and exhibition at PHOTO 2022 International Festival of Photography Photobook Weekend in Melbourne
Winner Announcements
Winners of the 2022 Australian Photobook Awards will be announced at the Photobook Weekend as part of the Photo 2022 International Festival of Photography in Melbourne. All shortlisted photobooks will be on display, we can’t wait to celebrate this beautiful books in person with our community. For more information, click here.
Criteria
The committee are tasked with discovering the best in photography, picture editing and publication design produced within the given award period. Those who review the digital and physical books assess the:
- Photography, design, layout, typography and cover art
- Photo editing and sequencing to create an engaging visual narrative
- Originality of the concept and design
- Use of imagery, text or supporting material to enhance the story in the photographs and/or book
- Appropriateness of photography, design and format for the book’s intended purpose and audience
Administrators and employees of Photo Collective are not allowed to enter the award.
The People’s Choice Award goes to the finalist who receives the most votes from visitors to the finalist exhibition and online voting.
Entry Info
Photobook
For printed publications
Winner: A$2000 print credit
Commended: A$1000 print credit
Entry Price: $55
Fill out the below form and upload your digital PDF, then mail your book to:
Photo Collective, PO BOX 106 Brunswick West 3055
Photobook Student
For photobooks produced by Students within the given award period
Winner: A$1000 print credit
Commended: A$750 print credit
Price: $35
Fill out the below form and upload your digital PDF, then mail your book to:
Photo Collective, PO BOX 106 Brunswick West 3055
Pre-press (digital/dummy)
For dummy books in PDF format (not yet printed)
Winner: A$2000 print credit
Commended: A$1000 print credit
Price: $55
Fill out the below form and upload your digital PDF.
Pre-press Student (digital/dummy)
For dummy books in PDF format (not yet printed) produced by Students within the given award period
Winner: A$1000 print credit
Commended: A$750 print credit
Price: $35
Fill out the below form and upload your digital PDF.
People’s Choice
Chosen by the public from the selection of Photobook and Student publications on show at the exhibition
Winner: A$300 print credit
Price: N/A
Finalist publications on display at the Photobook Awards exhibition and online can be voted upon by the general public attending. By the end of the exhibition the book with the most votes accumulated both in person and online will receive the People’s Choice award.
