2025 at Skymirror - A Year of Growth, Creativity and Community

As 2025 draws to a close, Skymirror looks back on a year of growth, new collaborations and unforgettable photographic experiences. From workshops to exhibitions and the addition of exciting new voices, this year reinforced Skymirror’s focus on the land, the sky, and the creative community it supports.

Immersive Workshops & Shared Experiences

This year saw a multitude of photographers come together in community-focused workshops and field experiences. A highlight of the year was the photography workshops held at Lake Tyrrell, with Gill and Ian Fry and Rob Embury.

Throughout these workshops, photographers were treated to exceptional conditions. Participants captured stunning mirrored sunsets, the lake’s vivid pink hues, and calm, pastel-toned sunrises. As night fell, the skies delivered unforgettable moments, with the Milky Way arching gracefully above the iconic old bus, which was creatively light-painted for dramatic effect. An unexpected Aurora Australis made a surprise appearance, adding to the magic of the experience.

The workshops encouraged creativity and experimentation, including night sky photography.

New Featured Artists Join the Skymirror Family

2025 also welcomed several talented photographers into the Skymirror community. Each brought a unique perspective and creative voice enriching the gallery:

• Matt Harvey, a seasoned commercial and advertising photographer, whose extensive experience adds depth and professionalism to Skymirror’s creative roster.

• Roger Knight, whose transition from forensic photography with Victoria Police to capturing dynamic drone imagery reflects an inspiring creative evolution.

• Alison Ward’s photography journey has developed into award-winning landscape and abstract work rooted in personal transformation.

• Rob Embury, whose exploration of landscape, nature, weather and astrophotography invites audiences to see the world in both grand and subtle ways.

• James Cole, a photographer, designer and urban planner who combines his passion for photography with his other interests in travel, landscapes and architecture.

These artists have helped broaden the creative horizons of Skymirror, bringing fresh vision and inspiration to the community.

Celebrating Stories Through Exhibition

Earlier this year, Philip Down’s Berriwillock Rodeo Exhibition offered audiences a compelling visual narrative of one of rural Victoria’s most exciting events. Skymirror invited Philip, a photographer with deep roots in the Mallee region, to document the Berriwillock Rodeo as an official photographer. His exhibition captured the power, energy and community spirit of the day, from fierce bull riders to graceful barrel racers and the sense of unity that defined the event. This exhibition was a standout moment in Skymirror’s 2025 calendar and a powerful example of photographic storytelling.

Looking Ahead to 2026

Beyond workshops and exhibitions, Skymirror continued to share stories and creative insights that inspired photographers at every stage. Through blog features and artist highlights, the platform fostered connection and reflection on both craft and context.

Every image, article and featured artist helped strengthen a thoughtful, supportive community united by a love of photography and storytelling.

As the year draws to a close, Skymirror thanks everyone who contributed to 2025. Here’s to another year of discovery, learning and inspiration under the Australian sky.