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River Bennett

Sydney,NSW

Summary

River has become a renowned Australian portrait photographer, artist and freelance photojournalist.

She is the Company owner of The First Hello Project - documenting 10 years of birth in Australia alongside her business partner Anabel Litchfield.

She was recently a finalist for the Australian Life Photography Competition.

River lives in sydney Australia with her husband Joel and is mother to three boys - Zion, Rome and Knox.

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience

Work History

The First Hello Project

Company Owner
Sydney, Nsw
01.2015 - Current
  • River is the Company owner and photographer at The First Hello Project - documenting 10 years of birth in Australia alongside her business partner Anabel Litchfield.
  • Leading a team of six photographers in Sydney and expanding to Darwin in 2024.
  • Photographing countless births across Sydney and even Uganda, Africa.

Australian Portrait Photographer

Self Employed
Sydney, Nsw
01.2013 - Current
  • She has shot and directed global campaigns for Hillsong, captured portraits for best selling book covers, interior shoots for Three Birds Renovations, music album covers and shot for Gang of Youths, and toured with Guy Sebastian.
  • River has spoken at conferences, delivering photography workshops and tutorials, and sharing expertise with younger photographers.
  • Finalist for the Australian Life Photography Competition 2022

Accomplishments

  • Finalist of Australian Life Photography Competition 2022

Timeline

The First Hello Project

Company Owner
01.2015 - Current

Australian Portrait Photographer

Self Employed
01.2013 - Current
River Bennett