Exploring the Photographic World of Louise Faulkner

Louise Faulkner is a photographic artist whose work captures the subtle beauty of landscapes, natural elements, and fleeting moments in time. Known for her sensitive eye and unique perspective, Louise' photographic artworks invites viewers to explore the delicate interplay of light, shadow, and texture within the natural world.

Louise Faulkner’s journey into photography is a reflection of her fascination with the natural world. 

With tertiary qualifications in science and ecological resources, Louise uses her love for nature and a desire to capture its transformative qualities. Louise has a focus on landscape and portrait photography, with an aim to create work that is emotional and subjective, exploring remembering and memory through visual storytelling.

Her work is grounded in both technical expertise and her love of telling a story. Louise uses light and dark to create the mood in each work.  Using digital photography as well as alternative photographic processes such as cyanotypes.  Her cyanotypes are created from both original and found black and white photographs and often are collaged into new artworks or inlaid into vintage plates.

Louise is often drawn to Newcastle’s famous ocean baths and beaches capturing spectacular cloudscapes and underwater images.  Louise’ photography is driven by a fascination with the natural world, particularly its beauty, rhythm, and impermanence. Her work explores themes of transience, solitude, and harmony, often featuring landscapes and details taken in the beautiful misty forests of New South Wales. Her imagery captures not only what is seen but also what is felt deep within — a peaceful stillness, a fleeting moment, or a quiet beauty.  Her compositions are carefully considered, drawing viewers into her unique perspective and inviting them to pause, reflect, and find meaning in the small details.

Her ability to capture minute details—whether the veins on a leaf or the glistening water of a coastal pool—brings a tactile quality to her work, making each art work feel like an immersive experience.

Louise’ work can be seen at the Georgetown Studio and Gallery of Creative Village Newcastle at 51 Georgetown Road, Georgetown.