Balmain Wharf > Alastair McNaughton

Alastair McNaughton was born in England in 1949. He graduated from Art College with a BA in Graphic Design and Photography. His love of travel and getting to know indigenous peoples culture has led him all over the world, photography being the perfect medium for his creativity. To capture the right image, he believes, it's necessary to understand how people live, the problems that beset them, and their own picture of the world. Alastair spent four years with the Wongi Aboriginal community at Coonana in the Western Australian desert. Royalties from his Australian Aboriginal Images series of photographic prints are paid to the Aboriginal Communities and Alastair maintains a close relationship with his friends there. Alastair's sensitive approach to his subjects has won him International acclaim and awards. Currently based in Sydney, Alastair's recent photographs of this harbour city capture its icons in an individual way, revealing this talented photographer's unique view of Australia and the world.