Marley Morgan is a Wiradjuri and Gamilaraay photographer currently based on Gumbaynggirr Country in Australia. Her photography focuses on authentic storytelling through a First Nations lens, with a particular emphasis on First Nations women, motherhood, fashion, and culture.
Professional Life
Morgan’s work has been featured in major publications like Vogue, Frankie, and Marie Claire. She is a member of Blak Lens, a collective of First Nations photographers and videographers in Australia, and is the founder of the Shutter Sistas initiative, a program that provides photography workshops and mentorship for young Indigenous women in remote communities.
Through her art, Morgan aims to celebrate the strength and resilience of First Nations people and challenge negative stereotypes. She uses her photography to create an inclusive space and promote true representation within mainstream media.
Established in 2021, the National Emerging Art Prize was created to provide an annual, highly visible national platform to identify, promote and support the most promising emerging visual artists in Australia.