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The judges for the National Photographic Portrait Prize 2025 are Benjamin Law, Serena Bentley and Leigh Robb.


When opposites attract


The National Portrait Gallery welcomes Angus Trumble

The photograph was a brief, candid moment, which unfolded into a portrait. Peter and I were in Silverton, NSW, chatting as our students explored the town. The weak afternoon light suddenly became dramatic and defined, so I asked Peter if I could take his portrait.

Pushpamala N. was born in 1956 in Bangalore. Her early training was in sculpture, but as her practice progressed she brought an early enthusiasm for narrative figuration into her photographic work.

The portraits in this resource have been chosen to spark discussion, encourage exploration and invite creativity for students in Years 3–6.

The portraits in this resource have been chosen to prompt discussion, critical reflection and creative responses from students in secondary years.

An interview with the photographer.

I met Kaloti Parmjit the day I took the photo. I first visited the Sikh temple in the suburb of Glenwood to take photos as part of a social documentary project I'm undertaking for the State Library of NSW.

Robyn's parents had two terriers, Wuff and Snuff. In spite of Snuff’s ominous name and a couple of close shaves – once, he jumped out of a moving car, and another time, on a long road trip, he was accidentally left behind at a petrol station – he outlived Wuff.

How the National Portrait Gallery and its unique collection came to be

Dr Sarah Engledow, National Photographic Portrait Prize judge and curator, introduces the 2017 Prize.

Dr Sarah Engledow, National Photographic Portrait Prize judge and curator, introduces the 2014 Prize.