Madeline Begley is an Australian photographer who, in 2020, has returned home to Brisbane after time in London.
In 2017 she completed a Bachelor of Photography at the Queensland College of Art, majoring in Photojournalism and Social Documentary Practice. Prior to studying photography, Madeline graduated with a Bachelor of Design (Architectural Studies) at Queensland University of Technology.
Madeline is passionate about environmental sustainability and social welfare. While pursuing visual storytelling, she is also available for commercial work with businesses and design firms who share these values.
2017
Bachelor of Photography with Distinction, Griffith University, Queensland College of Art, Brisbane, Australia
2014
Bachelor of Design (Architectural Studies) with Honours, Queensland University of Technology, Brisbane, Australia
2013
Studied at Texas A&M University, College Station, Texas, United States of America
2018
Top 10 (5th place) in student category, Australasia's Top Emerging Photographers 2018
Top 20 in documentary/photojournalism category, Australasia's Top Emerging Photographers 2018
2017
C.R. Kennedy Award for Excellence in Photographic Documentary Practice in still and moving image
2017, 2016, 2015
Griffith Awards for Academic Excellence (GPA of 6.0 or more; top 5% of students)
QCA Showcase Graduate Exhibition, Webb Gallery, Queensland College of Art, Brisbane, Australia, 2017
Within/ Without, Webb Gallery, Queensland College of Art, Brisbane, Australia, 2017
Nepal Non-Fiction, Chyasal, Kathmandu, Nepal, 2016.
Student Showcase, Goa International Photo Festival, Goa, India, 2016
The Power of Community, Maud Gallery, Brisbane, Australia, 2016
80 Years of Caring, Brisbane City Council Chermside Library, Brisbane, Australia, 2016
How to See Kathmandu, Editions 1 & 2, 2016