Take a cinematic journey through vastly contrasting scenes with this year’s Australian Life photography prize finalists.

From loud bursts of colour to quiet family moments, these 28 images paint a picture of Australia’s unique personality.

Youthful innocence, caring communities, sporting prowess, intimacy and reflection – these documented moments represent stories that make up Australian Life. Some images evoke an immediate response, some may linger with you.

People’s choice award

Elise Derwin won the people’s choice award for the image ‘It Always Rains Before Kick-off’

Grand prize winner

Georgia Brogan won the $10,000 grand prize for the image ‘Youth’

About Australian Life

Australian Life is one of Australia’s biggest – and most democratic – photography prizes. For more than 15 years, amateur and professional photographers have sent in their epic and intimate images of Australia. The finalists, and the $10,000 grand prize winner, were chosen by a panel of professional photographers, artists and curators.