Richard Hedger: Author

Originally from the UK and now based in Sydney, Australia, I am a Freelance Professional Photographer. I work predominantly in the Arts sector.

Throughout my career, I’ve had the privilege to work with some of Australia’s most prestigious arts institutions such as Accessible Arts, Barking Gecko Theatre, Bell Shakespeare Theatre Company, Belvoir Theatre, Ensemble Theatre, NIDA, Sydney Festival and Sydney Opera House.

2023 ‘Pride No Prejudice’ exhibition at Manly Pacific with Simon Burke, Hannah Conda, Narelda Jacobs, Maxi Shield.

2020 ‘With Love’ exhibition at Oxford House, Paddington. A collaboration of my photography with the late Ron Muncaster’s costumes.

2018 ‘Telling Tales’ a self published hardcover book celebrating 40 years of the Sydney Gay & Lesbian Mardi Gras. Featuring Faustina Agolley, Tommy Murphy and Ian Roberts.

2016 ‘Head On’ Portrait Prize finalist with late actor Jack Charles portrait.

2015 ‘National Treasures’ exhibition at MUSE gallery, Surry Hills. Featuring the late Jack Charles. Finalist at ACON Honour Awards.

2014 ‘Toy With Me’ exhibition at Beresford Hotel, Surry Hills. Featuring Alex Greenwich MP, Christine Forster and Fenella Kernabone. Winner of Mardi Gras Visual Arts award.