Centre for
Contemporary
Photography
Forthcoming exhibition:
Familial – opens Feb 14th 2026
Town Hall Gallery, 360 Burwood Rd, Hawthorn
Gallery Hours:
Mon to Frid 9-5, Sat 12-4
Presented by Leica and Ilford, with support from Affinity, this annual event celebrates the latest developments in photomedia practice around the country, and provides an exciting opportunity to exhibit work in a professional, high-profile context. Supported by 21 national leaders in the photographic industry, CCP Salon awards up to $20,000 worth of prizes over 26 categories, and visitors are invited to vote for their favourite image in the Michaels People’s Choice Award.
Judges Dylan Rainforth Writer
Michelle Mountain Program Manager, Centre of Contemporary Photography
Naomi Cass Director, Centre of Contemporary Photography
Prize Winners CCP Salon
Leica and Ilford Excellence in Photomedia Award Leica X (Typ 113) silver camera ($2700), Epson printer ($2000), and Ilford Galerie paper ($500) Winner: Gail Smith, Untitled (Navigation) 2016
CCP Salon
Pat Corrigan AM Acquisitive Award Works priced $1500 and under will be eligible Winner: Carolyn Young, Wamboin, Active Flowering, 2015
CCP Salon
Woodworks Best Composition Framing services ($1200) Winner: Vin Ryan, Tate Gallery, London 2016
CCP Salon
JCP Studios and Fini Frames Best Landscape Print and frame package ($1000) Winner: Utako Shindo, Shadowlight 2016
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Vanguard Best Architectural Work Vanguard Auctus Plus 283AT + and Vanguard Ballhead BBH-100 ($1000) Winner: Kristoffer Paulson, Carlton 2016
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Vanguard Best Documentary Vanguard Alta+ 284CT +, Vanguard Ballhead BBH-100 +, and Vanguard Supreme Hard Case 37D ($1000) Winner: Peter Tarasiuk, Avtobus 8 2015
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Vanguard Best Action Shot Vanguard Bag The Heralder 51T + and Vanguard Alta Pro 263AGH + ($900) Winner: Adrian Zanardo, An Australian Summer I 201
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Photography Studies College Best Fashion Work Printing voucher at PSC Print Shop ($750) Winner: Sophie Gabrielle & Kelly T, Loose Knit 2016
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Australian Institute of Professional Photography Best Commercial Work AIPP membership (including one-off assessment), APPA Gold Book and A History of Australian Professional Photography in Australia publication ($700) Winner: Francis Valentine, Radicchio and Plastic Bag 2016
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Bond Imaging Best Portrait Digital printing services ($600) Winner: Sarah Walker, Dash after being catcalled 2015
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Sun Studios Excellence in Colour Equipment Rental Voucher ($500) Winner: Kate Molenkamp, Reine, Moskenesøya. Nordland, Norway 2016
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Colour Factory Best in Camera Photography Printing services ($500) Chris Round, Old Arc Building, Royal Botanic Gardens Sydney 2015
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Borge’s Imaging Best Studio Work Borge’s Imaging hire ($500) Winner: Isabella Connelle, Squish 2015
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PIC Prize for Most Powerful Image Half day darkroom workshop ($380) Winner: Jo Cripps, Untitled 1 from When you took me away series, 2016
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Australian Centre for Photography Most Critically Engaged Work Folio review ($360) Winner: Grace Wood, Rock and a hard place 2016
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Art Series Hotels Best Series One night’s accommodation at The Larwill Studio including Late Checkout and Half-day Bike Hire for Two ($250) Winner: Chloe Cahill & Ho Hai Tran, Pizza Hunt 2016
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Perimeter Books Best Self-Published Photobook Perimeter Books voucher ($200) Winner: Jade Byrnes, Kinglake 2016
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Vanbar Best Street Photo Lab voucher ($200) Winner: Anita Modok, Still Moving, Paris 2015
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CCP Staff Favourite Membership & 30th Anniversary Prize Pack ($200) Winner: Michael Krzanich, Bruny 2016
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Best Work by a CCP Volunteer Ilford paper & 30th Anniversary Prize Pack ($200) Winner: Suzanne Neal, Untitled 2015
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ACMI Best Video Work ACMI Membership & Gift Voucher ($190) Winner: John Waller, Coffee 2016
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Strange Neighbour Best Black and White Work Full day darkroom hire with induction ($165) Winner: Rachel Sara Bromberg, Untitled 2001
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Michaels Best work by a CCP Member Rental Voucher ($100) Winner: Kate Golding, Unlearning Cook, Part Three [4.00pm 19 October – 9.30am 1 November 2016] 2016
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Vanbar Best Use of Natural Light Lab voucher ($100) Winner: Lisa Hilli, In a bind 2015
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Affinity Innovative Use of Digital Media Affinity Photo License for Mac OS ($79.99) Winner: Alison Bennett, Jeremy Martino, Greg Penn, & Autumn Royal, Reworlding (Elizabeth) 2016
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Affinity Highly Commended Affinity Photo License for Mac OS ($79.99) Winner: Aaron Claringbold, Bodies in space 2016
CCP Salon
Affinity Highly Commended Affinity Photo License for Mac OS ($79.99) Winner: Ali Lamei, Diver’s Clothes Lie Empty 2016