About - Michael Teo | Fashion and Portrait Photographer

About me

I am a fashion and portrait photographer, as well as a filmmaker, based in Melbourne, Australia.

My journey began as a classical musician, which instilled in me a disciplined approach and a refined sensibility in my photographic work. I’ve honed my skills under the mentorship of many talented photographers who generously shared their expertise with me. My love for the art of photography continues to deepen.

I believe that the essence of photography lies not in the camera itself, but in forming an authentic connection with the subject. I enjoy collaborating with creative teams to bring visionary concepts to life, producing images that provoke thought, inspire, and are visually captivating.

In addition to photography, I play several musical instruments, including the bouzouki, and I practice Byzantine chant.

If you’re interested in collaborating or simply want to say hello, feel free to reach out!

Awards

2019

Gold Medal Reportage 2019 World Photographic Cup
Best of Nation Award (Australia) 2019 World Photographic Cup
1 x 2019 APPA Silver Distinction Award
3 x 2019 Victorian AIPP Silver Awards

2018

AIPP Australian Portrait Photographer of the Year Finalist
1 x 2018 APPA Gold Award
3 x 2018 APPA Silver Awards

2017

Discover why I didn’t win the 2017 Victorian Epson Professional Photographer of the Year and Portrait Photographer of the Year, even though there were articles claiming that I did.
Associate of Photography AAIPP
1 x 2017 APPA Silver Distinction Award
3 x 2017 APPA Silver Awards
3 x 2017 Victorian AIPP Silver Distinction Award
1 x 2017 Victorian AIPP Silver Award

2016

1 x 2016 APPA Silver Distinction Award
3 x 2016 APPA Silver Awards
1 x 2016 Victorian AIPP Gold Award
1 x 2016 Victorian AIPP Silver Distinction Award

2015

2 x 2015 Victorian AIPP Gold Awards
1 x 2015 Victorian AIPP Silver Distinction Award
5 x 2015 Victorian AIPP Silver Awards

2014

2014 AIPP Victorian Emerging Photographer of the Year
2014 Ian Hawthorne Award
1 x 2014 APPA Silver Distinction Award
2 x 2014 APPA Silver Awards
2 x 2014 Victorian AIPP Silver Distinction Awards
3 x 2014 Victorian AIPP Silver Awards

Articles

The Working Pro
Michael Teo wins AIPP Victoria’s top award | Photo Review
AIPP awards Vic’s top pro photographers | Australian Photography
AIPP announces Vic State Award winner | Pro Counter Australia
Stunning images from the Professional Photography Awards | Daily Mail
Michael Teo is Victoria’s top professional photographer | Neos Kosmos
Greek Australian Michael Teo Victoria’s Top Professional Photographer | SBS
2017 AIPP VIC Epson Professional Photographer of the Year revealed | Capture
Michael Teo – Epson Victoria PPY | AIPP Journal, Issue 252
Michael Teo wins AIPP Victoria’s top award | Photo Review
What Happened in Victoria? | AIPP Journal, Issue 252
Rule breach strikes AIPP Vic Awards | ProCounter
Photojournalism Now | Photojournalism Now
Was more diligence due from AIPP? | Inside Imaging
WPC Award Ceremony – Drammens | World Photographic Cup
Team Australia Wins The World Photographic Cup 2019! | World Photographic Cup
Team Australia Wins Big At 2019 World Photographic Cup | Australian Photography
Gold for Australia at World Photographic Cup | Inside Imaging
Australia Wins Its First World Photographic Cup | Capture Magazine
World Photographic Cup 2019: winners announced | The Federation of European Photographers
Michael Teo: Ο Ελληνοαυστραλός φωτογράφος που κέρδισε το χρυσό στο Παγκόσμιο Πρωτάθλημα Φωτογραφίας | Neos Kosmos

Publications

Exhibitions

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