Resume

Country of Birth

Australia

Qualifications

• Diploma in Photography, Ultimo TAFE
• Master of Art (Photography), College of Fine Arts, University of NSW
• Bachelor of Art (Photography) Sydney College of the Arts

Experience

Irena Conomos brings experience teaching photography from beginner to advanced students at high school, TAFE, the Australian Centre for Photography, as well as Macquarie University. Irena also works as a freelance photographer with interests in portraiture and documenting artworks for many artists and galleries. Her own creative practise involves studio work and observations of everyday life.

Achievements

An award-winning photographer, Irena has collected many gongs, including winner ‘Best Digital Work’ at Kodak Salon. Here, she also picked up the ‘Excellence in Colour’ award. Other notable achievements are her selection for the ‘Project Wall’ at the Australian Centre for Photography, works in Sydney Fringe Festival and installation work in ‘Hidden’ at Rookwood Cemetery, plus exhibitions at local and interstate galleries, and work in private collections.

Teaching Style

With training in both the technical and fine art side of photography, Irenas' teaching style combines these two elements. Her classes are relaxed and fun, infused with lively interaction.