Joel Pratley
My concern is the human predicament, those leaning into rawness, at very their very edge.
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Biography
A self-confessed storytelling enthusiast with a knack for capturing the vulnerability of the human spirit, Joel Pratley’s images carry a disarming honesty, which engages and emotes the observer. Born and raised in the Illawarra against the backdrop of social housing and raised by a single mum, Pratley discovered photography as an instrument to give voice to himself and others on the fringes of society. A passionate humanitarian, his portraits radiate empathy and compassion for people from all walks, particularly those so often ignored, misunderstood or deflected in life.
In 2021 he won the National Photographic Portrait prize with his image ‘Drought Story’. He has also been nominated numerous times in previous years for other various photography contests including Head On Photo Festival, Moran Contemporary Photographic Prize, Australian Life Photography Prize and the National Photographic Portrait Prize. With this growing list of accolades, Pratley’s career is just getting started and his unassuming nature combined with a strong morale compass and a determined work ethic, he is not only on a sure path to further recognition but to also enriching the lives of both his audiences and subjects.
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Nationality:
AUSTRALIA
- Date of birth : unknown date
- Artistic domains:
- Groups: Contemporary Australian Artists
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Prizes and Awards
2022
Sun Studios Emerging Photographer Awards, Finalist
Australia
2021
2021 National Photographic Portrait Prize, Winner
Australia
2020
Head On Photo Festival, Portrait Semi-Finalist
Australia
2019
Head On Photo Festival, Portrait Finalist
Australia
2019
Doug Moran Photographic Prize, Triple Semi-Finalist
Australia
2019
City Of Sydney, Australian Life Photography Competition, Finalist
Australia
2018
Head On Photo Festival, Portrait Semi-Finalist
Australia
2018
Capture Magazine Australia’s Top 10 Emerging Photographers, Portraiture
Australia
2018
Capture Magazine, Australia’s Top 20 Emerging Photographers, Photojournalism/Documentary
Australia
2018
National Photographic Portrait Prize, Double Finalist
Australia
2018
Sun Studios Emerging Photographer Awards, Finalist
Australia
2018
City Of Sydney, Australian Life Photography Competition, Finalist
Australia
2018
Doug Moran Photographic Prize, Double Semi-Finalist
Australia
2017
Head On Photo Festival, Portrait Semi-Finalist
Australia
2015
Head On Photo Festival, Portrait Finalist
Australia
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