Phil Yeo (b.1979) is a documentary photographer based in Torquay, Victoria, Australia. His work explores the interaction between people and their environment.
A keen surfer, he has lived and worked around the world, always near the ocean.
Currently focusing on documentary & editorial assignments, he is keen on working on social and environmental issues.
Having previously worked as Rocket Launch Photography Technician for Rocket Lab USA, an Environmental Imagery Documentarian for government in New Zealand and freelancing with everything from agencies to private weddings in between. Continuing to freelance, he is also a stringer for Getty Images in Australia.
Work has been published in New Zealand Geographic and through news agencies worldwide. Awards have included the British Journal of Photography's Portrait of Humanity and the accolade of Master of Photography with the New Zealand Institute of Professional Photographers (NZIPP), where he judged other professionals work.
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Career Highlights:
2024 - SALT Added to Tairāwhiti Museum Collection, 2023 - Cyclone Gabrielle Coverage New Zealand GDC | Getty, 2022 - NZIPP IRIS Awards Judge, 2022 British Journal Photography -Portrait of Humanity - Shortlist, 2022 New Zealand Geographic Feature - Issue #176, 2022 Solo Show - SALT Revisited - Te Tāirawhiti Museum. NZ, 2021 Judge - Asia Pacific Photography Awards, 2021 British Journal Photography - Edition365 - Winning Contributor, 2021 Master of Photography - New Zealand Institute of Professional Photograph, 2021 Winner NZIPP Regional Photographer of the year (Bay of Plenty), 2021 Finalist NZIPP Portrait Photographer of the year, 2021 Auckland Festival Photography - Digital Screens - SALT, 2020 - Masters of Creative Practice - Toihioukura - New Zealand, 2020 Solo Show- SALT - Tairawhiti Arts Festival - Miharo Gallery, 2019 - Creative Practice Honours Degree - Toihioukura - New Zealand, 2019 Rocket Lab NZ Launch Photography Technician - Current, 2019 New Zealand Geographic Viewfinder Essay - Issue #160, 2019 Tuia 250 ki Tūranga - Official Photographer, 2019 Getty Images Contributor - Current, 2019 PSNZ - Photographic Judge Accreditation, 2019 Joint Exhibition - Tiki Kapakapa - Maia Gallery - Toihoukura - Gisborne, 2017 NZIPP IRIS Awards. Two bronze, One silver - Classic Wedding Category, 2014 NZIPP Veterans Photobook - Contributor, 2014 IRIS Awards. Three Bronze - Classic Wedding Category, 2014 Photographic Critique Course - Ian Pool, 2014 NZIPP Wedding Accreditation, 2013 NZIPP training convention, 2013 Total Digital Colour Management - David Harradine, 2012 NZIPP IRIS Awards Three Bronze. Classic Wedding & Portrait Categories. , 2011 Advanced Photoshop - UCOL NZ, 2011 NZIPP Portrait Accreditation, 2008 - Diploma in Photography - UK, 2004 - BA (Honours) International Business, 2001 - Foundation in Technology.
