Matt Hrkac brings more than 10 years of photographic experience in covering fast paced events and creating stunning imagery. Geelong born and bred, he predominantly works throughout Melbourne and across Victoria, and occasionally interstate as well. His work has appeared in numerous local, national and international publications.
He provides photography and videography services for events, photo shoots for individuals and for business branding. He also does stills photography for productions and live performers.
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He’s a member of the Media, Entertainment and Arts Alliance (MEAA).
Awards and Citations
[2021] Finalist, City of Greater Geelong 2022 Calendar Competition, “Geelong Bollards“
[2022] Official Selection: Setting Sun Film Festival (“Locked On”)
[2022] Shortlisted x2: Editorial, Sony Alpha Awards Photo Competition (“Red Rebels at the Twelve Apostles” and “Glued On“).
[2022] Category Winner: Editorial, 2022 Sony Alpha Awards Photo Competition (“Glued On“)
[2022] Shortlisted: Documentary, 2022 Australian Photography Awards (“Freedom for Iran”)
[2023] Winner: 2022 Amnesty International Australia Photo Competition (“Freedom for Iran“)
[2023] Top 30: Documentary, Australasia’s Top Emerging Photographers Awards (“Freedom for Iran“)
[2023] Category Winner: Editorial, 2023 Sony Alpha Awards Photo Competition (“Freedom for Iran“)
[2024] Finalist/Top 15: Documentary and Street, The Capture Awards 2024 (“Have you been paying attention?“)
Exhibitions
[2024] “Through Anti Imperialist Lens” (group exhibition)
Photo: Alex Zucco
Other things I do
When I’m not behind a camera in one way or another, I’m often legal observing at protests and other such actions with Melbourne Activist Legal Support (MALS).