Portrait Capture Awards 2023

My image ‘Anna in olive dress’ has received a Commended Award in the Portrait & People category. The entry was selected is of a high standard.

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

Epolet

Incredible hand-embroidered jackets from the famous designer — IRINA KRYUCHKOVA.
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

Mariam Seddiq 2024 RESORT COLLECTION

MARIAM SEDDIQ 2024 RESORT COLLECTION
Portrait Capture Awards 2023. Maria Poleshchuk, commercial photographer in Sydney

Back stage video

Backstage video
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

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