Capturing Natural Portraits | Camera House Newcastle

Join Michelle Kennedy, Sony Digital Imaging Advocate and Camera House 2026 Photographer of the Year, for an inspiring look into what makes an award-winning image!

Taking centre stage will be Michelle’s stunning natural portrait, which took out the Alpha Awards Partner & Affiliates Portrait Category. Michelle will take us behind the lens, sharing the creative vision, techniques and process behind capturing this standout image, along with insights into the other incredible photographs featured in her winning 2026 Camera House portfolio.

Bring your camera!  We will have the lovely, Inara Wood, with us so you can practice some of those new skills you learn on the day and maybe capture yourself a winning shot.

With an impressive collection of awards and accolades to her name, Michelle has spent the past decade establishing herself as a consistently successful photographer and digital artist across a diverse range of photographic genres.

Whether you're looking to refine your skills, find fresh creative inspiration or simply discover what goes into creating an award-winning photograph, this is a fantastic opportunity to learn from one of the industry's talented creatives.

Want to see some of Michelle's career highlights? Check out a video showcasing some of her major wins here!

10 Years of Wins!

• Natural Portraits
• Storytelling in Photography
• Entering Competitions
• Lighting/Flash (discussion)
• Gear talk

• Camera/Lens/Memory Card