ABOUT JOHN

John Casamento 's photo-journalistic career began in Melbourne in 1955. For the next five decades, thousands of his photographs illustrated many newspapers and magazines.

On leaving school at 16, John joined Australia's largest circulation daily newspaper: The Sun News-Pictorial which later became the Herald Sun, Australia’s largest-selling daily newspaper. After 36 years and countless front page images he joined Leader Newspapers for a further 16 years.

Has engaged in many assignments across Australia and overseas. His multi award-winning photojournalism earned him accolades including those listed below.

As a respected elder and senior photographer, John's decades of experience and continuing contributions are cherished and invaluable.

Awards

National Sports Picture of the Year 1980

Second Place National Best Picture of the Year 1980

Second Place Sequence Category World Press Photo Contest 1979

Nikon Winner Australian Press Photographer of the Year 1977

Nikon Runner-Up Australian Press Photographer of the Year 1976 

Nikon Sports Picture of the Year 1976 

Most Popular Picture World Press Photo Contest Exhibition 1966 

Second Place Pacific Nations Photographic Fair 1964

Selected Exhibitions

2019: Masters of Australian Photojournalism; Focal Point Darkroom & Gallery (group)

2019: The Music; Focal Point Darkroom & Gallery (group)

2014: First Term In Office - Politicians In Print; Melbourne School of Government (with Peter Casamento)

2013: Out of the darkroom; Photonet Gallery (solo)

2011: Life, Photonet Gallery (group)

2007: Known - Celebrity Portraits; Daylesford Foto Biennale (group)