Photographer Based in Sydney, Australia.
Represented by, FR13NDS
Enquiries Joel@joelpratley.com or charity@fr13nds.io
“Joel Pratley is one of Australia’s most evocative photographers, renowned for capturing the raw humanity of his subjects. His portraits are not just images but intimate stories that reveal the vulnerability and resilience of the people he photographs. Awarded the National Photographic Portrait Prize, Pratley’s work resonates deeply with audiences due to its ability to create genuine emotional connections. Shaped by his own experiences of hardship, his photography is both personal and universal, inviting viewers to engage with the shared threads of humanity. Pratley’s images embody an authenticity that cuts through artifice, making him a standout voice in contemporary Australian photography.”
Personal Awards & Accolades
2024 Head On Photo Festival, Semi Finalist
2024 ND Awards, People:’Daily Life’, Winner
2024 ND Awards, People: Portrait, Honourable Mention
2024 Head On Photo Festival, Semi Finalist
2023 Head On Photo Festival, Featured Exhibition
2023 Head On Photo Festival, Semi Finalist
2023 Greetings From Waterloo, Self-Published Book Release
2022 City of Sydney, Australian Life Photography Competition, Finalist
2021 National Photographic Portrait Prize, Winner
2021 Head On Photo Festival, Semi-Finalist
2020 Head On Photo Festival, Portrait Semi-Finalist
2019 City of Sydney, Australian Life Photography Competition, Finalist
2019 Doug Moran Photographic Prize, Triple Semi-Finalist
2019 Head On Photo Festival, Portrait Finalist
2018 Doug Moran Photographic Prize, Double Semi-Finalist
2018 City of Sydney, Australian Life Photography Competition, Finalist
2018 Sun Studios Emerging Photographer Awards, Finalist
2018 National Photographic Portrait Prize, Double Finalist
2018 Capture Magazine, Australia’s Top 20 Emerging Photographers, Photojournalism/Documentary
2018 Capture Magazine Australia’s Top 10 Emerging Photographers, Portraiture
2018 Head On Photo Festival, Portrait Semi-Finalist
2017 Head On Photo Festival, Portrait Semi-Finalist
2016 Sun Studios Emerging Photographer Awards, Finalist
2015 Head On Photo Festival, Portrait Finalist