Portrait Capture Awards 2023. Maria Poleshchuk, commercial photographer in Sydney

This year’s awards were judged by nine leading photography and industry experts from around the world. To be acknowledged at this level is an excellent achievement.

The Capture Awards celebrate the work of professional photographers from Australia and New Zealand. The inaugural awards were judged by a panel of leading photographers from around the world: Christina House, Cinzia Bruschini, Dylan Kitchener, Howard Schatz, Joanna Kitchener, Matthew Joseph, Ron Haviv, Scott Johnson and Susan Stripling.

Thank you for taking part in our inaugural Capture Awards 2023 and for sharing your remarkable photographic talent with us. 

It is photographers like you whose artistic contributions add to the vibrancy of our photographic industry — as well as being inspirational to other emerging and aspiring photographers. 


Tim Levy
Editor, Capture

Portrait Capture Awards 2023. Maria Poleshchuk, commercial photographer in Sydney

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Portrait Capture Awards 2023. Maria Poleshchuk, commercial photographer in Sydney

Top 30 Award in Australasia’s Top Emerging Photographers 2023

My image ‘Beauty’ has placed in the Top 30 in the Advertising & Fashion category.
Portrait Capture Awards 2023. Maria Poleshchuk, commercial photographer in Sydney

Australia Day Ferrython

The annual crowd favorite, Ferrython, saw thousands of spectators lining the shores of Sydney Harbour to cheer...
Portrait Capture Awards 2023. Maria Poleshchuk, commercial photographer in Sydney

SWAG official photographer

I was proud to be the official photographer of the Sydney Wearable Art Gala 2023.
Portrait Capture Awards 2023. Maria Poleshchuk, commercial photographer in Sydney

Hors

Authentic fashion photography featuring genuine horses captured within a studio setting
Portrait Capture Awards 2023. Maria Poleshchuk, commercial photographer in Sydney

Commercial shoot

One element I’m particularly excited about is the use of layouts, which simulate a magazine cover or advertisement...
Portrait Capture Awards 2023. Maria Poleshchuk, commercial photographer in Sydney

“Spaces of Elegance”, photo exhibition by Maria Poleshchuk

“Spaces of Elegance”, my photo exhibition
Portrait Capture Awards 2023. Maria Poleshchuk, commercial photographer in Sydney

Silver

Portrait Capture Awards 2023. Maria Poleshchuk, commercial photographer in Sydney

Red

Portrait Capture Awards 2023. Maria Poleshchuk, commercial photographer in Sydney

Woman’s beauty and flowers

Project: Exploring the grace of women’s beauty intertwined with the artistry of natural flower design.
Portrait Capture Awards 2023. Maria Poleshchuk, commercial photographer in Sydney

TAFE Fashion Students lookbook shots

Behind the scenes: capturing moments from the Fashion Design Studio’s lookbook photo shoot. Photo: Maria Poleshchuk
Portrait Capture Awards 2023. Maria Poleshchuk, commercial photographer in Sydney

Fashion -Green Peacock

This narrative revolves around a particular design piece, specifically, a green kimono.
Portrait Capture Awards 2023. Maria Poleshchuk, commercial photographer in Sydney

Campaign shooting

Streetstyle campaign for a commercial brand. Photo: Maria Poleshchuk. Md: Lenna Holt
Portrait Capture Awards 2023. Maria Poleshchuk, commercial photographer in Sydney

AAFW 2023

This year I was able to immerse myself in the atmosphere of fashion and incredible energy by visiting Afterpay...
Portrait Capture Awards 2023. Maria Poleshchuk, commercial photographer in Sydney

Imirage magazine

I’m thrilled to share that my photographs have been featured in the latest edition of Canadian IMIRAGE magazine!
Portrait Capture Awards 2023. Maria Poleshchuk, commercial photographer in Sydney

LAKME Australian Fashion show

Networking plays a crucial role in my career, and I prioritize attending various industry events such as fashion...
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