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Fragility and strength To look at her recent work, you might never suspect just what a challenging time it's been for photographer and OM SYSTEM Ambassador Michaela Skovranova. [Article courtesy of OM SYSTEM]

Happy New Year ✨

I hope that wherever you are you feel safe and as healthy as possible. 🖤

Thank you to all of you for your beautiful support.

#2022

34 Today ✨💙

What a surreal year it has been.

Just a year ago I could barely lift a bag of shopping. I was genuinely unsure if I would be able to work as a photographer again.

I am blown away with what my body has been able to achieve in these past 12 months with a lot of support from doctors and practitioners who worked so hard with me to help me figure out how to manage my health conditions.

I don’t think I have ever felt so loved and supported as I have been for this past year and yet so utterly lonely. Living in pain can be a crushingly isolating experience.

Thank you to all of you that have made this past 12 months so much more bearable 💙

To all my loved ones who never once got upset with me for cancelling everything for the billionth time in row, who kept on checking in on me and crafted beautiful meals for me out of the handful of ingredients I could actually digest 🙏

I have so much love for you 💙

And of course happiest of Birthday to my twin brother who’s due to arrive in Australia end of this month for the first time since the lockdown started in March 2020 🥰

First photograph captured by in Yawuru / The Kimberley for

A Gamay Story for The Wilderness Society

Portrait of Robert Cooley a Senior ranger for Gamay Rangers - Botany Bay .

Image 1
"I was born around the ocean. It's my classroom, it's my playground. If I was happy I would go and dive in the ocean, if I was sad I would go and dive in the ocean. If we were going through difficult times and sorry business, we would go down to the ocean—I still do today. Salt is in my blood.

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“We used to surf out here—we didn't have wetsuits so we would light a fire in this cave in the middle of winter, cook a few mussels and go back out surfing—it was just us kids. There was always plenty to do.”

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Later in life, Robert would also bring his elderly mother, a proud Dharawal woman, down to the shoreline, back to the place where she grew up and raised her family. Back to the place where she took her last breath. “When it’s also my time, this is the place I would like to be.”

I feel deeply honoured to have had the opportunity to share Roberts story and the incredible conservation and cultural work of Gamay Rangers - Botany Bay right in the heart of the industrial hub of Sydney - Botany Bay.

This story is published in the Wilderness Journal: Stories of nature and people.

Link in profile to purchase a limited run copy
https://shop.wilderness.org.au/products/wilderness-journal-stories-of-nature-and-people

Thank you Rachel Knepfer and the team of The Wilderness Society for putting the journal together so beautifully

Last night / Sydney Skyline 🖤

Last chance to order .IMPACTS prints to receive them in time for the holidays. 💙 Place your order by December 10th to receive it by Dec. 24 in Europe and the U.S.
Visit vitalimpacts.org to learn more (Link in Profile.)

I have some of my favourite images available for purchase in this print sale. ☺️

Image 1: The endangered Australian Sea Lions South Australia / Nawu

Image 2: A juvenile Humpback whale / Kingdom of Tonga

Image 3: Bird Migration Roebuck Bay / Yawuru

This initiative supports
's  's Project Ranger and 

                 

PROJECT CALL OUT
Location: Greater Sydney / NSW / Australia

I am looking for participants for my latest project documenting the impacts of COVID-19 on access to health care for vulnerable communities.

This project explores the long terms effects that COVID-19 and lockdowns have on the healthcare system and the people who depend on it. Nearly 50% of Australians suffer from chronic health conditions which are the leading cause of illness, disability and death in Australia. About 18% of the population live with a disability.

The goal of this project is to shed light on the complex needs of people suffering from long term health conditions, during the pandemic and beyond, services we should look at implementing long term to improve accessibility and how a successful vaccine rollout and additional safety measures are crucial for not only people who suffer from COVID-19 but also the 50% of the population whose health and life depends on a functioning medical system.

As someone who heavily relies on medical care this project is very close to my heart. I am looking to document stories and experiences across Greater Sydney and beyond. Both the good, ( such as increased access to Telehealth Services ) the complex and the difficult.

The project will be documented in form of a photo essay and accompanied by a written interview. If you would like to learn more please email [email protected]

Please share this with anyone that may be interested.

Thank you so much. 💙

This project is generously supported by the National Geographic COVID-19 Emergency Fund for Journalists

Portrait by Andy Hatton Yawuru / Western Australia

.impacts have launched an exclusive collection of extraordinary prints from photographers with a deep commitment to the environment.

I have a selection of prints available for purchase through this wonderful initiative.

Today is the last day to get the .impacts Black Friday special. Use EARLYBIRD to get $25 off every open edition print you buy. Visit vitalimpacts.org ( link in bio ) to learn more. 🖤

This initiative will support 
's  's Project Ranger and 

           

Latest piece for the Sports Section documenting Damien’s journey of becoming a volunteer lifesaver at one of Australia’s most dangerous beaches 🖤 thank you & and a huge thanks to Diana, Baz and Amelia for being such wonderful underwater models 🏊‍♀️

www.nytimes.com/2021/11/25/sports/australia-volunteer-lifesaving-swimming.html

Midnight Sun in Antarctica 🖤 My exhibition documenting the impacts of climate change in Antarctica has officially opened today as part of the 2021

The exhibition is held at Bondi Beach Promenade from November 19th to November 28th 2021. This exhibition is held outdoors and is open daily.

I will also be doing an artist talk tomorrow ( November 20th ) at 11 AM AEST at Paddington Reservoir Gardens.

I am so happy we get to do a real life / in person event 🥰

Register via the link in my bio. 🖤

Thank you

I’m very honoured to be a part of .impacts : Collect Art and make a vital impact for the planet.
impacts have launched an exclusive collection of extraordinary prints from photographers with a deep commitment to the environment.

A handful of my works are included alongside works by Dr. Jane Goodall]
.johnson and many other incredible photographers.

This initiative will support
Dr. Jane Goodall]'s 's
Project Ranger and

If you’d like to learn more please visit:
https://vitalimpacts.org/search?q=michaela+skovranova&options%5Bprefix%5D=last. 🖤

Use the code EARLYBIRD for an extra $25 off every open edition print
you buy.

Very excited to share that my project "End of the World" which documents the impacts of climate change in Antarctica will be exhibited at this year's Head On Photo Festival
The exhibition will be held at Bondi Beach Promenade from November 19th to November 28th 2021. This exhibition is held outdoors and is open daily.
https://www.headon.com.au/exhibitions/end-world
I will also be doing an artist talk on November 20th at 11 AM AEST at Paddington Reservoir Gardens. There are limited spots available so if you'd like to join please make sure to register via the link below:
https://www.headon.com.au/civicrm/event/info?reset=1&id=312
This event will also be accessible online.
Looking forward to seeing you there 🥰

Watching the sky on repeat 🌙✨

After 100+ days of lockdown Greater Sydney will start to ease restrictions as of midnight tonight with the state hitting 70% double vaccination rates for the eligible population 💙 Well done NSW 🥲

Last weeks storm cloudscapes ☁️⚡️

Spring Storms / Golden sunsets beaming through my window ✨

Home Light / Native orchids in bloom ✨🌱

My lockdown visitor 💙🦜

Part of the ever evolving “The Lockdown Picture Show” at Halls Lane Gallery organised by and . If you are in the neighbourhood have a stroll past the gallery. It features a beautifully eclectic collection of photographs, drawings and poems all pasted onto the windows of the gallery space. ✨

Today ⛅️

I am donating another free mentorship session as part of my mentorship program with 💙

A 90-minute session will be customised for each participant depending on their goals and includes a pre-session portfolio review. This is open to anyone of any level of experience, any kind of equipment anywhere in the world.

I would like to invite anyone who is either currently experiencing financial hardship, has a chronic illness and/or disability to apply.

Topics covered are:
— Website/portfolio reviews
— Environmental photography
— Underwater photography
— Wildlife and nature documentary
—Working on an assignment
— Equipment choices and suggested training for environmental and underwater capture
— Advice on publishing, collaborations, social media engagement.
— Upskilling - Exploring video capture, creative writing, on-camera talent
— Navigating the creative industry with a chronic illness or disability.

To apply for a free session please email [email protected] with a short description of your photographic and/or video practice and in what way would the session help you develop it further. The chosen participant will be notified via email. ☺️

Alternatively, if you would like to book a session please head to
https://store.australianphotographersjournal.com/products/portfolio-review-with-michaela-skovranova ( link in my website )

Portrait captured by Tim Charody .expeditiontotheedge ✨

Lockdown Walks 🌿

Home light ✨

From the archives ✨ Grace / Northern Rivers 2016

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Sky Observations / July 2021