Photography Studies College (Melbourne)

This International Women’s Day, we're celebrating the incredible work of PSC alum Marnie Haddad, whose career has spanned fashion, editorial, commercial, and fine art photography. 📷 ✨

After studying at PSC, Marnie built her craft assisting top commercial photographers, making her mark in Sydney's fashion scene. Returning to Melbourne, she transitioned into fine art portraiture, creating deeply atmospheric worlds – giving her the freedom to craft images on her own terms.

Currently, Marnie is part of The Lipstick Effect, a groundbreaking exhibition for All About Women, showcasing the work of 18 leading Australian female photographers at the iconic Sydney Opera House.

Huge congratulations, Marnie, on continuing to share such important, beautiful work with the world! 🎉

Showcasing some fabulous still life and product photography. This range of work by our talented students shows that with great styling and light, everyday objects really do become extraordinary! 📸

Exciting news! Come along and join us at PSC for a celebratory screening of recent MA Photography graduate Mitch Nivalis's groundbreaking documentary Equal the Contest 🎬 🎞

Along with participating in numerous national and international film festivals, recently their documentary has been awarded the Melbourne Q***r Film Festival, Best First Documentary. Huge congratulations Mitch!

Equal the Contest was originally conceived by Mitch as their MA Photography project at PSC and, as Director and team member, they don body cameras to tell their story, “…a non-binary filmmaker joining a new local women’s footy club in Regional Victoria, and what happens when a simple desire to play becomes a complex journey of inclusion and belonging...”

At this screening, Mitch Nivalis will discuss the evolution of their project and participate in a Q&A session with MA Photography Course Convenor Dr Kristian Häggblom.

📍 PSC campus
📆 Thursday, February 27
🕕 6 - 8pm

🎟 Book now via Eventbrite:
https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/equal-the-contest-movie-screening-with-mitch-nivalis-tickets-1247667640499?aff=oddtdtcreator

We were so excited to catch up with PSC graduate Jessie Brinkman Evans and hear about what’s she’s been up to.

Jessie has a deep love of capturing the natural world, a fascination for the complexity of beautiful things and passion for telling stories. Since graduating she has divided her time between Melbourne and Newfoundland balancing her travel, editorial and lifestyle photography.

Jessie has also travelled to Greenland over a nine year period producing an extensive body of work documenting icebergs, glaciers, ice flows, the changing climate and the change in people’s lives, “I have aimed to chronicle a history shaped by millennia, one that holds both the fleeting remnants of our human story and the uncertainty of our future.”
Stay tuned more super exciting things to come! 👀🫶

Capturing the speed, intensity and raw emotion of sport 🏆📸 delighted to showcase more dynamic shots by our talented students.

Lines, light, and perspective - architecture through the lens of our talented PSC students. 📸🏙️ When it comes to photographing buildings, it’s often about finding shapes, patterns, and angles that bring the structure to life. Composition is key, and these shots showcase the creative ways our students frame the world around them.

Excited to showcase these portrait photography shots by our PSC students.

Throwing it back to this retro-inspired shoot by PSC graduate Ellina Dentoom 🎞️✨ While a student at PSC, Ellina’s creative flair and love for storytelling brought us this nostalgic masterpiece—complete with vintage vibes, bold personalities, and a whole lot of character.

From concept to ex*****on, this series perfectly captures Ellina’s talent for pushing boundaries and creating imagery that feels timeless yet fresh. 💡📸

We love that our students explore bold, thought-provoking ideas and concepts through their photography. Each image invites you to pause, reflect, and experience the world in a new way. We couldn’t be more excited to showcase their vision. 🎨 📷

Showcasing more of our students’ stunning landscapes! ✨📸

From breathtaking cliffs to serene coastlines, their work captures the beauty and wonder of the world around us. We’re so proud of the creativity and talent in our community!

Black and white photography: where it all began 🤍🖤
There’s something timeless about the interplay of light and shadow, the drama of contrast, and the beauty of simplicity.

This collection highlights our students’ incredible creative vision in capturing mood, tone, shape and texture.

Take your photography to the next level with PSC’s Master of Arts Photography 📸✨

Over 18 months, this postgraduate program is designed to expand your visual horizons, deepen your skills, and push creative boundaries in photography and digital media. With flexible learning options and access to a global mentor program, it’s the ultimate environment for innovation and growth.

These stunning shots are by 2024 Masters graduate Belle Tweedale — whose photographic book major project Discombobulation, explored the interplay between fact and fiction - showing what’s possible when contemporary creative practice and research meet artistic growth.
Congratulations !

Ready to elevate your creative practice? Link in bio✨

We couldn’t be prouder of our Bachelor of Photograhy and Digital Imaging students!

These students have captured the raw beauty of animals in the wild and the quiet stories of the natural world. Together, we celebrate their ability to see the extraordinary in the everyday and bring these moments to life through photography. 🦉📸✨

Want to learn more about our Bachelor program? Hit the link in bio!

We’re thrilled to showcase the incredible work of our Master of Arts Photography student, Erkin Kalayci.

With years of experience as a graphic designer and art director, Erkin has brought his artistic vision to life in photography.

For his Master’s major project, Erkin created a stunning solo exhibition, The Hidden Shaman, exploring his family history and the essence of human connection: “The project uses photography to tell stories of my family history. It is a homage to their assimilating and fading lifestyle due to intercultural encounters and time. It is also a tribute to my father and sister, who still reflect the characteristics of shaman guides of their society.”

Erkin’s talent and dedication have earned him the Australian Student of the Year award at the 2024 Australian Photographic Prize and his inspiring journey is a reminder of what’s possible when you follow your creative passion. 🏆✨ Congratulations, Erkin!

Find our more about our Masters program check the link in our bio.

Captivating street stories told through the lens of our students ✨

From shadows and silhouettes to vibrant urban life, our students’ street photography captures the energy, moments, and hidden beauty of everyday life.

A storyteller at heart, Catherine’s passion for working with people has blossomed into a love for portraiture and telling people’s stories. Her ability to connect with her subjects brings something truly special to her work.

This rapport is evident in her graduating project chronicling the story of Carol Baker the first woman police officer to undertake the police driving course, back in 1964. And in her previous project, exploring her uncle’s experience during the war staged using her nephew.

We couldn’t be prouder to celebrate Catherine’s growth and achievements as she graduates from our Advanced Diploma of Photography. Check out the full article in Southbank News to see how Catherine’s creative journey is paving the way for incredible stories through photography.