Harriet Tarbuck

Qualification - Higher National Diploma at the Leeds College of Art and Design

Position

Harriet Tarbuck teaches the Mentor and Industry Practicum and The Business of Photography courses on the Bachelor of Photography program.

Professional experience

Harriet Tarbuck is a photographic artist, curator, educator and business owner. Through her work, Harriet specialises in the areas of portraiture and documentary photography. Alongside a commercial practice, Harriet creates inclusive and diverse community engagement projects that highlight her skills in education, project management, fundraising and bringing people together. Living and working across Australia, the UK and Asia, Harriet’s passion for photography was created through her connection with people and a desire to hear their stories. Across her work, Harriet aims to show that through our own unique experiences there are genuine threads that connect us all.

Since completing her photographic studies at Leeds College of Art and Design in the UK, Harriet has spent her time fostering community engagement through photography, while living in Naarm / Melbourne. Harriet is Co-Creative Director behind Photo Collective, an organisation dedicated to finding meaning and knowledge through photography. Photo Collective operates Australian Photography Awards, Stories and Australian Photobook Awards, alongside producing a biannual publication (Photo Collective Magazine), photobook publications, commissioned articles, exhibitions, public talks and educational programs. Photo Collective advocates for the changing face of Australian photography and celebrates the diversity of what it is to be an Australian photographer today.