Artist Floor Talk with Keren Dobia

A unique opportunity to step inside the mind of one of Australia's most innovative, intricate and individual photographic artists.

A unique opportunity to step inside the mind of one of Australia's most innovative, intricate and individual photographic artists.

About this Event

Nikon is proud to present 2019 AIPP VIC Epson Professional Photographer of the Year, Keren Dobia, for an in inspirational journey of creativity.


Keren will discuss the unique people and the stories behind her in progress series I AM. and the processes undertaken to create these very stylised portraits.

I AM. is a series of illustrative environmental portraits of Australians that explores and documents the people who contribute to our vast and diverse artistic community. The images tell the artists’ creative stories and share their deep artistic passions in a conceptual and dramatic way. 

Walk away motivated and inspired to give your photographic ideas ago

Get your ticket now to be part of this rare opportunity.

Proudly supported by Nikon in association with the Fremantle International Portrait Prize.

About Keren Dobia

Keren is the photographer and creative director of the theatrical compositions. She designs, creates and sources both costumes and sets. Under her careful direction, and with the help of a small army of dedicated makeup artists, hairstylists, models and assistants, her mystical dreamscapes are awoken. Her passion for the visual arts is what has driven her to create much of her dramatic and emotive imagery. Her background in painting and drawing has allowed her to blur the line between photography and illustration. Keren’s passion for her craft and utter enthusiasm when creating the “perfect” image inspires and excites everyone around her.

Recently, Keren’s style has been recognised and sought after by numerous burlesque, circus and theatre performers.

Her friendly, vibrant personality has attracted various clients within the public care sector.

Keren is a graduate of NMIT Diploma of Photoimaging and now lectures at Melbourne Polytechnic and RMIT in Melbourne. She has previously exhibited her work in a variety of different galleries. She has also been the recipient of various awards and accolades, most recently named the 2019 AIPP VIC Epson Professional Photographer of the Year.

Recent Awards:

2019 AIPP Victorian Epson Professional Photographer of the Year

2019 AIPP Victorian Epson Portrait Photographer of the Year

2018 AIPP Victorian Epson Portrait Photographer of the Year

2017 AIPP Australian Professional Photographer of the Year

2017 AIPP Australian Professional Portrait Photographer of the Year

2017 AIPP Epson Signature Worthy AwardP