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Cary Fukunaga and Jamie Bell, 2010

by Mia Wasikowska

National Photographic Portrait Prize 2011 Finalist

In the film industry we live a life on the road, with constant change and uprooting. Photography has become a way of familiarising myself and connecting with new environments and people. From early on, I became aware of the unique perspective I have as an actor. Starting off purely as a therapeutic attempt to organise the chaos around me, photographing film sets soon developed into an obsession and a necessary part of my working day. Through acting, I have worked with some incredible people who have let me into their lives and allowed me an intimate peek into their worlds.

National Photographic Portrait Prize 2011

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