The Ilford Orloff Awards 2026 Photography Exhibition

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State Library Level 1
State Library Level 2
Free exhibition, no tickets required

See the work of some of Western Australia's best photographers from 2026. Spanning a range of styles and subjects, this photography exhibition showcases the winners and finalists of the annual Ilford Orloff Awards.

The State Library of Western Australia Narrative Award celebrates imagery that is dynamic and storytelling in nature, evoking the culture and history of Western Australia. The emphasis is not solely on professional quality but on an image’s ability to evoke a distinctly Western Australian story. 

Named in honor of one of WA's pioneering photographers, Izzy Orloff, The Ilford Orloff Awards  celebrate the best in contemporary photography. One of WA’s most significant photographers, Orloff was born in Ukraine in 1891 and migrated to Western Australia, settling in Fremantle in 1910. Izzy's photographs are of enduring significance, providing a pictorial record of Fremantle and Perth between the wars, and are one of the treasures in the State Library’s collection.

These annual awards are run by Western Australia’s leading industry association for professional photographers, Pro Photography WA.  The exhibition is presented in partnership with the State Library.