ABOUT NADIA

As an only child whose parents have both died, the photos I have of my family and my childhood are some of my most valued possessions. My father worked in TV, developed an avid interest in photography and had an eye for capturing the beautiful, messy moments in our everyday lives. The photos and film he left behind are an enduring legacy of our family and the life that we shared.

I was born and raised in Paris and now live in Berowra with my Australian husband and our three children—on-call models who have helped me hone my own “moment capturing eye”. I’ve worked in film and fine art photography since 2013. I’ve exhibited my photos in renowned Australian galleries, travelled Europe for special shoots, had my photos featured in print and online and have won awards—both international and local—for my work.

But I’m more interested in the mess and chaos of life than the prestige and accolades. I’m more interested in making art from the ordinariness of life. And creating a legacy for my clients and their families, like the one my father has left for me.

 

“Every time,I’m amazed at how
beautifully she captures the magic in the mundane."

solo & group exhibitions

2022 Birthday Girl, National Portrait Gallery, Canberra

2021 Childhood Oblivion, curator by Bill Henson, National Portrait Gallery, Canberra

2019 Between bushes, curator by Laura Moya, Center for Fine Art

2019 Summertime, curator by Jennifer Shaw, A Smith Gallery

2018 Through a Mother’s Eyes, curator Alain Laboile, Anna Ajtner, Paulina Duczman, Kinga Darzek , Anna poll and Thierry Vermeire

2018 Black and White, curator by Catherine Couturier, The Center for Fine Art Photography

2018 Solo exhibition, Raw Energy Cafe

2017 Summertime, curator by Sandrine Hermand- Grisel, A Smith Gallery

 

AWARDS & HONORS

2023 Silver Award, Birth Photographer of the year

2022 Finalist, National Portrait Prize, National Portrait Gallery

2021 Finalist, National Portrait Prize, National Portrait Gallery

2020 Shortlisted, Blossom Series, Australian Photography Award, Stories Award

2019 3rd place, The girl and the doll, DPA, USA

2019 Top Ten, The girl and the doll, Australian Photography Award

2019 Top 10 Australasia’s emerging Photographers, portrait category

2019 Semi-finalist, Head On Festival, Sydney

2018 1st place, This is Us, Australian Photography Award,Portrait serie

2018 1st place, This is Us, Through a mother’s eyes, International Festival of Photography Amsterdam

2018 Critical Mass Finalist, Top 200, Photolucida

2018 Honorable Mention,category lifestyle, Slide between, Black and White Childhood competition

2017 Visitor award Le petit chemin Summertime exhibition

2016 Honorable mention, Sisterbonds, Hometown competition curated by Barb Peacock, L.A photo

2015 Honorable mention, category fine art, The heart of the forest, Black and White Childhood competition

2014 Honorable mention, category Fine Art Magic, Monochrome award

2014 Merit Award, category Fine Art Magic, Black and White Childhood competition

 

MEDIA / PUBLICATIONS

2019 Talents section, Capture Magazine, Australia

2018 De l’encre à la lumière, Ailleurs Autrement, French magazine

2016 MiniMaven, The sweet escape, US magazine

2016 Click Magazine, Why it works, US magazine

2016 Long Way Home, featured, US magazine

2013 Mozi Mag, Lighting, US magazine