Warburton photographer Suzanne Phoenix cemented the Yarra Ranges in Australian photography history after she won the woman music photographer of the year on 9 October.
Ms Phoenix attributed her nomination to her International Women’s Day (IWD) photographic portrait series, What Does International Women’s Day Mean to Me, which has documented Melbourne’s leading cis and trans women, non-binary and gender diverse people for 14 years.
She’d convinced herself she wouldn’t win the award, yet before she was aware of it, one foot was moving in front of the other in the direction of the stage.
During her speech she emphasised the importance of elevating women and gender diverse photographers and videographers.
2025 marked a year of highs and lows for Ms Phoenix, where she was forced to find another job to supplement her income after going full time earlier in the year.
Nevertheless, she’s still dedicating her life to her vocation, with the goal of challenging the male-dominated status quo.
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