"To photograph is to hold one's breath, when all faculties converge to capture fleeting reality. It's at that precise moment that mastering an image becomes a great physical and intellectual joy."

Henri Cartier-Bresson

Dylan Crawford is a passionate and dedicated photojournalist and documentary filmmaker based in Melbourne. With a fervent commitment to shedding light on pressing issues, he focuses his lens on topics such as the environment, human rights, social justice, and the exhilarating world of adventure sports, particularly rock climbing and mountaineering.

Dylan's work spans across borders, capturing stories both domestically in Australia and internationally in destinations like New Zealand, India, and Cambodia. His portfolio boasts a diverse range of projects, including coverage of the Gold Coast Commonwealth Games where he skillfully captured the intensity of sporting events and the narratives unfolding within.

In addition to his freelance endeavours, Dylan collaborates with various NGOs, lending his visual storytelling expertise to initiatives addressing wildlife conservation, social justice, and human rights. His dedication to these causes is evident in the depth and sensitivity of his work.

A graduate of Griffith University with a Bachelor's degree in photojournalism, Dylan's talent has been recognized with several prestigious awards, including the Best Photojournalism by a Student at the Ossie Awards in 2019 and being Highly Commended for his Photo Essay at the Clarion Awards in 2018. He was also nominated for Student Journalist of the Year in 2018.

Dylan's work has been featured in esteemed publications such as the Sydney Morning Herald and the Brisbane Times, where his compelling images have brought important stories to a wide audience, sparking dialogue and fostering understanding. With an unwavering commitment to truth and storytelling, Dylan Crawford continues to make a profound impact through his lens.

MAJORING IN PHOTOJOURNALISM AND DOCUMENTARY PRACTICE

BACHELORS OF PHOTOGRAPHY

Accolades

  • Nominated - Student journalist of the year (2018)

    'Stolenwealth Games' protesters block Queen's Baton relay - Brisbane Times

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  • Highly Commended - photo essay (2018)

    Stolenwealth - The Source News

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  • Winner - BEST PHOTOJOURNALISM BY AN UNDERGRADUATE OR POSTGRADUATE STUDENT (2019)

    Along the Mithi: The River That Soured - The Source News

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testimonials

  • Dylan Crawford has the X factor with his photography skills, and his shown me on numerous occasions on multiple platforms that he has that rare combination of superior photography talent combined with a great news sense. This gives him a great advantage in the field as his understanding of news gives him new angles on sometimes tired subjects and he brings new life to the brief each time he photographs it. Dylan is also a pleasure to work with and helps build newsroom morale and teamwork. I would recommend him without hesitation as a talented, empathetic photojournalist with exceptional talent and insight.

    Nance HaxtonNance Haxton

    Dual Walkley Award Winner - Senior Journalist - Podcast Producer

  • "I am very happy to recommend Dylan as a news photographer. Dylan was a photographer for our Commonwealth Games Newsroom in 2018. Based on Dylan's skills and capabilities, I was confident to embed Dylan in the First Nations site to cover the Stolenwealth activities during the games, and this resulted in Dylan's photographs being featured in numerous publications across the nation ahead of mainstream journalists and photographers. Dylans' photography was also a finalist in state-based and national media awards that year. I also recommended Dylan for work in Canada with my Canadian colleagues for a Nature Photography project. Dylan has a great eye and forms amazing connections with people that allow him to get the photographs that stand out. He would be an asset to any newsroom."

    Faith Valencia-Forrester

    Academic Lead - Work-integrated Learning and Social Impact Project Specialist

  • Dylan is a great emerging shooter who I’ve seen develop rapidly from his university student days into a working professional. He has a sharp eye and situational awareness on the job, contributing to his ability to produce beautifully framed, composed and lit photographs. Dylan’s gentle and calm manner on the job, with his subjects, colleagues and those around him makes working with him very easy and enjoyable.

    Stefan Armbruster

    SBS World News correspondent

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