As soon as I hold a camera I become creative. My mind shifts into that of an artist and I see the world differently. I become completely absorbed.
A self portrait titled, Waiting to Breathe was shortlisted twice as Highly Commended in the creative category and single shot category for Photographer of the Year, 2023 (Australian Photography Magazine). It can be viewed below. My large scale photo essay series was a pandemic joy project, and done in conjunction with The Australian Centre for Photography, and it was shortlisted twice – Sue and Rosa – in the people category for Australian Photographer of the Year (Australian Photography Magazine), 2022. Rosa – Moorookan Queen was also shortlisted in the Australasian Top Emerging Photographers Award, presented by Fujifilm, portrait category, 2023. They can be viewed here ~> Tropical Belle. A photo documentary series of the floods that devastated Eugowra and Forbes, NSW, Australia in late 2022 can be viewed here -> Flood Documentary Photo Series. I tell the riveting stories of 5 people.
Below is a selection of my photography.
Photography by Monique Hohnberg. All Rights Reserved. 2023.