North Sullivan and The Photo Studio

North Sullivan is the name behind the brand that is The Photo Studio. It is his abundant talent, years of experience and guidance that gives The Photo Studio its unique flavour.

North is one of Australia’s most admired professional photographers. He is responsible for some of the nation’s most endearing advertising campaigns. High amongst them is the original Qantas Children’s Choir campaign photographed in New York, Venice, Patagonia and on The Great Wall of China. He also heralded the arrival of the Olympic Torch Relay during its epic journey around Australia. He launched GMC’s mysterious new Envoy SUV in the USA and Goodyear’s Run on Flat tyre in Europe and the UK. He brought you the beer that was Brewed in a 'Big Metal Thing' and the Selleys 'Polywash Kid' in the Aussie Outback.

North has a passion for photographing people that is undiminished. Over his 30 year career he has captured everyone from royalty to the 'everyman' he meets in the street. His 2004 exhibition 'Local Heroes' celebrated the known and lesser known champions of his local Balmain community. North's credits run to being a finalist two years running in the AGNSW Australian Photographic Portrait Prize and as a runner-up in SMH’s Shoot the Chef.

North's enthusiasm for photography extends beyond the confines of the studio. North was responsible for founding The Australian Photographers’ Collection, is the past President of The Association of Australian Commercial and Media Photographers and was the inaugural Director of The Australian Photographers’ Gallery.

He is currently Australia’s representative with the newly formed Imagery Alliance based in the USA. North is also a guest lecturer on photography at The Art Gallery of NSW.

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