CONFERENCE TIMETABLE

The weekend is a celebration of the art of photography. Over two days, six photographic icons will deliver powerful visual presentations at the beautiful MCEC Centre is Melbourne.

An in-depth panel discussion hosted by Ray Martin will be held with the speakers at the close of each day.

There will be tech-talks, industry trade, interviews, lucky-door prizes and competitions drawn between presentations. Final timetable subject to change.

SATURDAY 15th

1

9:20am

Wedding Portrait Icon:
David Oliver
2

11:00am

TRADE SHOW - PRESENTATION
3

11:40am

Lunch Break
4

12:30pm

Documentary Photography
Mindy Tan
5

2:20pm

TRADE SHOW - PRESENTATION
6

3:10pm

International Wildlife Photographic Icon
Frans Lanting
7

4:40pm

Ray Martin Panel Discussion with David Oliver, TBC & Frans Lanting

SUNDAY 16th

1

9:20am

National Geographic Photographer
Chris Rainier
2

11:00am

TRADE SHOW - PRESENTATION
3

11:40am

Lunch Break
4

12:30pm

Conflict Photojournalist:
Tim Page
5

2:10pm

Conference Comp Winners
2019 Aperture Emerging Photographer
6

3:10pm

Portrait Photographer
Anne Geddes
7

4:40pm

Ray Martin Panel Discussion with Chris Rainier, Tim Page & Anne Geddes

THE ANNUAL CONFERENCE IS A SPRINGBOARD FOR LOCAL PHOTOGRAPHERS SEEKING TO TAKE THEIR SKILLS AND PASSION TO THE NEXT LEVEL, JUST LIKE THE SPEAKERS HAVE

OFFICIAL APERTURE SPEAKERS IN 2020

Aperture Australia is a photographic conference centered on the individual talks of eight industry greats who have spent years mastering their craft. With their diverse portfolio of experience, guests will follow speakers’ stories as they explore the immense variety of situations that life behind a camera can expose you to.

The weekend is a celebration of the art of photography, designed to benefit the career professional development of everyone who attends, regardless of their skill level.

Australia's biggest Photographic Conference

HOSTED BY AWARD-WINNING AUSSIE TELEVISION JOURNALIST

Ray Martin is back again as the face of Aperture Australia 2019. Not only is he a veteran interviewer and iconic television journalist, but Ray is also a keen photographer and will be bringing his respect for the art of photography to the stage. As host of the weekend conference, Ray will introduce each speaker, conduct on-stage interviews and lead the audience through thought-provoking panel discussions.

Australia's biggest Photographic Conference

Frans Lanting

International Wildlife Photographic Icon

One of the most highly regarded wildlife photographers of our time.

Australia's biggest Photographic Conference

Anne Geddes

Film Stills Photographer

One of the most iconic portrait photographers of our time

Australia's biggest Photographic Conference

David Oliver

Wedding Portrait Icon

A master of light who has captured evocative and iconic landscapes.

Australia's biggest Photographic Conference

TimPage

Conflict Photographer

One of the world's greatest ever conflict photographers.

Chris Rainier Aperture Australia

Chris Rainier

National Geographic Photographer

Using photography to document the anthropological story of indigenous cultures.

TBC

TBC

Coming Soon

COMING SOON


THE ANNUAL APERTURE AUSTRALIA PHOTOGRAPHY CONFERENCE IS A TEDX STYLE, THOUGHT-PROVOKING AND CREATIVE GATHERING, FOR PHOTOGRAPHERS BOTH AMATEUR OR PROFESSIONAL, AND ANYONE INTERESTED IN PHOTOGRAPHY.

THE RAW REALITY OF PHOTOGRAPHY.

LANDSCAPE. PORTRAIT. ADVENTURE. DOCUMENTARY...

OUR 2020 EVENT WILL BE HELD AT THE ICONIC MELBOURNE CONVENTION EXHIBITION CENTRE.

The MCEC is the premiere, contemporary space located on south bank in Melbourne, Victoria. The venue has easy access to public transport and sweeping views of the city. The venue also offers guests wireless connectivity.

Venue Details

Limited tickets available

WHERE: THE ICONIC MELBOURNE CONVENTION EXHIBITION CENTRE.
WHEN: 15-16 AUGUST, 2020
COST: FROM $90