Behind the Lens: Tales of Photojournalism

Photojournalism can define a moment, a movement, an era or even a whole generation. It can lift a weary spirit, move opinions, or change the way we view the world. Three of Australia's best photojournalists tell the stories behind some of Australia's most iconic photographs, and reflect on the profession's past, present and future.

This event was recorded at the National Library of Australia on 27 May 2025.

Speakers

Lorrie GrahamPhotojournalist

Rick StevensPhotojournalist

Mike Bowers (host)Presenter, Talking Pictures, Insiders, ABC TVPhotographer at large for The New DailyCurator, Fit to Print: Defining Moments from the Fairfax Photo Archive, National Library of Australia

Further information:

Paul Keating 'Ray Bans' 1993 - by Lorrie Graham

Bob Hawke election campaign launch 1983 - by Lorrie Graham

Gough Whitlam gets a kiss from Dorothy Scott 1972 - by Rick Stevens

Fit to Print: Defining Moments from the Fairfax Photo Archive at the National Library of Australia until 20 July 2025