Photo Workshop – Head On Heads Out at Hill End

Murray Fredericks at work.
Murray Fredericks at work.


Join an immersive extended weekend workshop led by Moshe Rosenzveig OAM, Director of Head On Photo Festival, alongside distinguished photographers Murray Fredericks and Judith Nangala Crispin.

The workshop will cover essential topics like developing a unique voice, understanding your audience, and using visual elements to enhance your story’s impact. This engaging workshop is also designed for photographers and storytellers eager to enhance their narrative skills through the potent combination of words and images.

You will participate in practical sessions to delve into the art of storytelling by exploring how to create compelling visual narratives and to effectively pair text with photographs. Learn the nuances of crafting images to convey powerful stories, focusing on composition, emotion, and context. Moshe, Murray, and Judith will guide you through the process of sequencing images for various mediums such as books, exhibitions, or articles, ensuring your story unfolds seamlessly and captivates your audience. You will also receive personalised feedback from our expert instructors.
Discover new techniques and approaches to storytelling that will elevate your work and inspire your creative journey.

Whether you’re an emerging photographer or a seasoned professional, this workshop promises to enrich your storytelling capabilities and broaden your artistic vision.

Workshop schedule

Friday 28th March (afternoon) 

  • Check-in from 2pm
  • Workshop commences 4pm – 7pm
  • Dinner provided

Saturday 29th March

  • Breakfast and lunch provided
  • Workshop activities 10am – 5pm
  • Dinner provided
Sunday 30th March
  • Check-out from Hosies before 10am
  • Breakfast and lunch provided
  • Workshop activities 10am – 4pm

Accommodation

site is close to the workshop venue and features seven individual rooms with shared bathroom and shower facilities. All rooms are situated on the second floor only accessible via stairs. More details

You can also book the workshop with Head On and arrange your own accommodation. Hill End and the surrounding area offer a variety of accommodation options, ranging from tent camping to historic cottages. Browse alternative accommodation.

Meals

All packages include dinner Friday and Saturday nights; breakfast and lunch Saturday and Sunday. Once you have booked, please email info@headon.com.au with any dietary requirements.

You can find out more on the Head On website.

  • Organised by: Head On Photo Festival
  • Contact name: Moshe Rosenzveig
  • Phone: +61 411068650
  • Email: moshe@headon.com.au

Upcoming Events Submit an Event

February

Brisbane: Until 13 July 2025. Amateur Brisbane photographer Alfred Henrie Elliott (1870-1954) extraordinary images lay dormant for decades until they were discovered only recently. This exhibition is curated by seven Brisbane photographers.

Perth: Until 18 May 2025. Henry Roy – Impossible Island draws on 40-years of recollections and observations as it brings together 113 photos taken from 1983 to 2023.

Sydney: Until 31 Dec 2025. PIX, Australia’s first pictorial news weekly, is brought to life in this exhibition, showcasing its archived images and stories for the very first time.

Sydney: Until 30 June. The photographs in Max Dupain: Student Life were taken at the University of Sydney in the early 1950s, a period of rapid change marked by the politics of the Cold War.

Melbourne: Until 26 April 2025. The exhibition features 52 works from the National Portrait Gallery’s collection of dance legends and reflects the freedom and joy of dance and its power to connect.

Sydney: Until 27 April 2025. Ocean Photographer of the Year exhibition. Featuring 118 extraordinary images, this exhibition explores the awe-inspiring beauty and fragility of our oceans.

Canberra: 27 Feb until 20 July 2025. The National Library has invited renowned Australian photojournalist Mike Bowers to select some of his favourite images from the Fairfax Photo Archive.

March

Melbourne: 1 March – 25 May 2025. Featuring the work of approximately 60 artists, The Basement brings to light rare vintage prints from the 1960s – 1980s, from students and teachers of the College’s Diploma of Art & Design (Photography).

Perth: 15 Feb - 3 May 2025. de-centre re-centre highlights the strength and diversity of contemporary photography in Australia. The exhibition explores place and belonging in First Nations, diasporic and queer communities.

Melbourne: Until 6 April. HOME – 22 photographers interpret the theme of “Home” in images ranging from social documentary  to conceptual, portraits, landscapes, and more.