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Top 20 Photography Influencers in Australia on Instagram (Sep 2026)

We found 35 photography influencers in Australia on Instagram. These creators use "photography" in their Instagram bio and have audiences concentrated in Australia. Here are the top 20, ranked on engagement rate, audience quality and reach, not follower count alone.

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Updated September 9, 2026

  1. 1Brodie Whalan | Underwater Photographer instagram profile photo

    Brodie Whalan | Underwater Photographer

    @oceanbrodie

    Featuring @australiangeographic Mag issue 8 SSI DiveMaster / Scuba guide Powered by @h2coco 🌊 Print store below 👇🏽

    Mid-tierAustralia
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    Followers138K
    Engagement rate10.31%2.8x page median
    Suspicious followers16.2%Moderate
    Average reel plays14.8KPer video post

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    Audience location

    Australia61%
    United States of America11%
    United Kingdom3.8%
    India3.0%
    Italy2.5%

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    Avg likes: 14.3K. Avg comments: 44. Audience credibility: 84%.

  2. 2Ray of Melbourne 🌏 instagram profile photo

    Ray of Melbourne 🌏

    @rayofmelbourne

    Capturing the City of #Melbourne 🇦🇺📸Freelance Photographer. 📩Prints and Collaboration Enquiries: raycaptures@gmail.com

    Mid-tierAustralia
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    Followers124K
    Engagement rate9.14%2.5x page median
    Suspicious followers21.2%Elevated
    Average reel plays307KPer video post

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    Audience location

    Australia54%
    United States of America7.5%
    United Kingdom3.7%
    Brazil2.5%
    Indonesia2.3%

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    Avg likes: 11.4K. Avg comments: 59. Audience credibility: 79%.

  3. 3Kendall | Ocean Wildlife Photographer instagram profile photo

    Kendall | Ocean Wildlife Photographer

    @kendallrosephoto

    Co-founder @neuralfin.sharkid & @odysea.encounters 📍 Australia & Fuvahmulah 🦈 Supported by @discovery @scubapro @mareluxco @insta360 @tamronaus

    Mid-tierAustralia
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    Followers124K
    Engagement rate7.46%2.0x page median
    Suspicious followers13.7%Moderate
    Average reel plays25.1KPer video post

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    Audience location

    Australia88%
    United States of America3.0%
    New Zealand1.1%
    Brazil1.0%
    Indonesia1.0%

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    Avg likes: 9.2K. Avg comments: 123. Audience credibility: 86%.

  4. 4Guy Williment instagram profile photo

    Guy Williment

    @guywilliment

    Photographer & Filmmaker Somewhere in the ocean or mountains 🏔️ Latest Project @the.corners.of.the.earth

    MicroAustralia
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    Followers65.5K
    Engagement rate2.11%0.6x page median
    Suspicious followers16.1%Moderate
    Average reel plays22.7KPer video post

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    Audience location

    Australia66%
    United States of America7.0%
    United Kingdom3.4%
    New Zealand2.4%
    France1.7%

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    Avg likes: 1.4K. Avg comments: 107. Audience credibility: 84%.

  5. 5scott harrison instagram profile photo

    scott harrison

    @daily_salt

    Surf + Wave + Ocean Photographer 🌎 Based in Aus 🇦🇺 & Bali 🇮🇩 🖼️ Shop Prints ⤵️ 💻 Get my Surf Lightroom Presets 🎙 The Salt Sessions Podcast

    MicroAustralia
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    Followers46.3K
    Engagement rate3.51%At page median
    Suspicious followers22.7%Elevated
    Average reel plays5.8KPer video post

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    Audience location

    Australia52%
    United States of America15%
    Brazil2.9%
    United Kingdom2.5%
    India2.0%

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    Avg likes: 1.6K. Avg comments: 31. Audience credibility: 77%.

  6. 6PAUL DOWSLEY instagram profile photo

    PAUL DOWSLEY

    @paul_dowsley

    ❤️ MELBOURNE FACES AND PLACES ❤️ Television reporter during the day. Photographer in my dreams.

    MicroAustralia
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    Followers39.8K
    Engagement rate23.08%6.3x page median
    Suspicious followers22.9%Elevated
    Average reel plays63.8KPer video post

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    Audience location

    Australia77%
    United States of America3.8%
    United Kingdom1.7%
    India1.4%
    Indonesia1.1%

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    Avg likes: 9.2K. Avg comments: 48. Audience credibility: 77%.

  7. 7Ben Adams - Photographer instagram profile photo

    Ben Adams - Photographer

    @benadamsstudio

    Australian Fashion & Portrait Photographer Owner of @sunsetstudiogc 📍 Gold Coast, Aus Enquiries: info@benadamsstudio.com.au

    MicroAustralia
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    Followers38.9K
    Engagement rate2.09%0.6x page median
    Suspicious followers13.1%Moderate
    Average reel plays21.6KPer video post

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    Audience location

    Australia93%
    United States of America2.4%
    New Zealand0.7%
    United Kingdom0.6%
    Canada0.4%

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    Avg likes: 813. Avg comments: 24. Audience credibility: 87%.

  8. 8Karen Waller instagram profile photo

    Karen Waller

    @karenwallerphotography

    Award winning Portrait and Landscape photographer. 📸 Photography Workshops - Southern Yorke Peninsula - see link below

    MicroAustralia
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    Followers30.3K
    Engagement rate2.58%0.7x page median
    Suspicious followers13.6%Moderate
    Average reel plays2.7KPer video post

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    Audience location

    Australia75%
    United States of America5.6%
    United Kingdom3.5%
    Italy1.5%
    New Zealand1.1%

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    Avg likes: 784. Avg comments: 40. Audience credibility: 86%.

  9. 9Nicky Lorimer instagram profile photo

    Nicky Lorimer

    @dawsonriverkelpies

    Farming/grazing property in Central Queensland. Amateur photographer - it's easy to take photos of things you love and I am surrounded by them : )

    MicroAustralia
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    Followers26.1K
    Engagement rate2.22%0.6x page median
    Suspicious followers16.8%Moderate
    Average reel plays6.2KPer video post

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    Audience location

    Australia64%
    United States of America13%
    Brazil3.4%
    United Kingdom3.4%
    Canada1.8%

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    Avg likes: 580. Avg comments: 68. Audience credibility: 83%.

  10. 10Aleisha Edwards Weddings | Wedding photographer & videographer instagram profile photo

    Aleisha Edwards Weddings | Wedding photographer & videographer

    @aleishaedwardsweddings

    Based in Australia & Europe Enquire through our website below 💌

    MicroAustralia
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    Followers20.0K
    Engagement rate2.99%0.8x page median
    Suspicious followers11.1%Moderate
    Average reel plays20.4KPer video post

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    Audience location

    Australia61%
    United States of America9.9%
    Italy6.0%
    Canada3.0%
    France3.0%

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    Avg likes: 596. Avg comments: 23. Audience credibility: 89%.

  12. 11Zac Williams instagram profile photo

    Zac Williams

    @z_w_photography

    Professional cycling photographer from Perth, Western Australia. Host of Race Chasers Podcast 🤠 @maap.cc ambassador 🤝

    MicroAustralia
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    Followers18.7K
    Engagement rate4.63%1.3x page median
    Suspicious followers14.5%Moderate
    Average reel plays10.1KPer video post

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    Audience location

    Australia57%
    United Kingdom7.5%
    United States of America7.4%
    Italy4.4%
    France3.3%

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    Avg likes: 867. Avg comments: 11. Audience credibility: 85%.

  13. 12Kristy Visscher ~ Wedding Photography instagram profile photo

    Kristy Visscher ~ Wedding Photography

    @kinshipbykristy

    Kinship by Kristy Australian Wedding Photographer. Digital & 35mm film Vogue • Vanity Fair • The Lane • The Wed • Hello May

    MicroAustralia
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    Followers17.7K
    Engagement rate2.96%0.8x page median
    Suspicious followers23.1%Elevated
    Average reel plays2.6KPer video post

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    Audience location

    Australia61%
    United States of America15%
    United Kingdom3.3%
    Canada2.6%
    Italy1.2%

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    Avg likes: 524. Avg comments: 19. Audience credibility: 77%.

  14. 13Alex Warden | Family Lifestyle Photographer | Educator instagram profile photo

    Alex Warden | Family Lifestyle Photographer | Educator

    @alexwarden_

    Childhood + Family Photographer The best moments aren’t posed they’re lived | 📍Newcastle / Port Stephens NSW FREE PROMPT GUIDE 👇

    MicroAustralia
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    Followers17.6K
    Engagement rate2.48%0.7x page median
    Suspicious followers20.2%Elevated
    Average reel plays10.4KPer video post

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    Audience location

    Australia60%
    United States of America16%
    Canada3.0%
    United Kingdom2.6%
    Brazil1.9%

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    Avg likes: 438. Avg comments: 32. Audience credibility: 80%.

  15. 14Daron Price ~ Travel | Filmmaker | Photographer instagram profile photo

    Daron Price ~ Travel | Filmmaker | Photographer

    @daronprice

    Visual stories from around the world 🌍 Inspiring others to travel SHOP PRINTS BELOW 👇🏼

    MicroAustralia
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    Followers16.9K
    Engagement rate31.59%8.6x page median
    Suspicious followers16.7%Moderate
    Average reel plays12.6KPer video post

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    Audience location

    Australia69%
    United States of America6.3%
    United Kingdom2.2%
    Canada2.2%
    Indonesia1.4%

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    Avg likes: 5.3K. Avg comments: 18. Audience credibility: 83%.

  16. 15Ananda🦢 Scotland Storytelling Photographer instagram profile photo

    Ananda🦢 Scotland Storytelling Photographer

    @saorsastudio.co

    🎞️ethereal imagery of human stories & connection 🦢Aussie mum living in Edinburgh, Scotland 🏹always romanticising my every day 💌enquire below for…

    MicroUnited Kingdom
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    Followers16.3K
    Engagement rate3.84%At page median
    Suspicious followers15.9%Moderate
    Average reel plays23.8KPer video post

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    Audience location

    Australia58%
    United Kingdom12%
    United States of America10%
    New Zealand7.7%
    Canada2.0%

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    Avg likes: 625. Avg comments: 60. Audience credibility: 84%.

  17. 16R Y A N K E S T L E instagram profile photo

    R Y A N K E S T L E

    @the.life.of.ryan

    🟨 australia | international 🟧 adventure film maker | tour guide 🟥 photographer | creative director | ambassador ⬛️ @side.quest.aus

    MicroAustralia
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    Followers16.0K
    Engagement rate9.65%2.6x page median
    Suspicious followers19.9%Moderate
    Average reel plays7.5KPer video post

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    Audience location

    Australia73%
    United States of America9.5%
    United Kingdom1.5%
    New Zealand1.2%
    Canada1.1%

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    Avg likes: 1.5K. Avg comments: 33. Audience credibility: 80%.

  18. 17M A D E L I N E A N N E instagram profile photo

    M A D E L I N E A N N E

    @madelineanne_creator

    Content Creator & Photographer Weddings // Brands // Creatives —Lane, The Wed, Bridal Journey, Anti-Bride, Together 📍 Sydney

    MicroAustralia
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    Followers15.5K
    Engagement rate3.84%At page median
    Suspicious followers17.3%Moderate
    Average reel plays18.6KPer video post

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    Audience location

    Australia66%
    United States of America13%
    United Kingdom2.0%
    Canada1.7%
    France1.3%

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    Avg likes: 594. Avg comments: 31. Audience credibility: 83%.

  19. 18Hannah Sugerman instagram profile photo

    Hannah Sugerman

    @sugermancreative

    Australian photographer Candid, warm photos for people who “aren’t good with photos” Family • Maternity • Content • Personal branding

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    Followers15.5K
    Engagement rate2.16%0.6x page median
    Suspicious followers17.1%Moderate
    Average reel plays22.5KPer video post

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    Audience location

    Australia80%
    United States of America4.9%
    United Kingdom3.6%
    New Zealand3.3%
    Canada2.0%

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    Avg likes: 334. Avg comments: 6. Audience credibility: 83%.

  20. 19Jake Burgess | Melbourne Photographer instagram profile photo

    Jake Burgess | Melbourne Photographer

    @by.jakeb

    • Based in Melbourne, Australia📍 • Digital & Film Photography 📸🎞️ • Message for prints, collabs or enquiries 🖼️🤗 • Proudly, naturally grown…

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    Followers15.1K
    Engagement rate3.00%0.8x page median
    Suspicious followers24.4%Elevated
    Average reel plays3.4KPer video post

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    Audience location

    Australia69%
    United States of America5.2%
    United Kingdom3.1%
    India2.0%
    New Zealand1.5%

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    Avg likes: 453. Avg comments: 28. Audience credibility: 76%.

  21. 20Sydney Wedding Photographer | Katsu Nojiri instagram profile photo

    Sydney Wedding Photographer | Katsu Nojiri

    @katsunojiriphotography

    Sydney Wedding Photographer Natural & Candid Wedding Photography 📸25+ Years Experience ⭐️220+ 5-Star Reviews 💍Limited 2027/28 Dates Available…

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    Followers14.6K
    Engagement rate3.86%At page median
    Suspicious followers18.1%Moderate
    Average reel plays1.4KPer video post

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    Sydney Wedding Photographer | Katsu Nojiri's engagement rate benchmarked against this niche's real distribution.

    Audience location

    Australia73%
    United States of America4.1%
    Japan3.4%
    United Kingdom1.9%
    Thailand1.5%

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    Avg likes: 561. Avg comments: 4. Audience credibility: 82%.

Benchmarks

Top photography influencers in Australia: engagement and audience benchmarks

The median and ranges across this ranking, so you can tell a genuinely strong photography creator from an average one.

35creators indexed19.3Kmedian followers3.67%median engagement17.7%avg suspicious followers

The top photography influencers in Australia run a median engagement rate of 3.67% and average 17.7% suspicious followers. Treat 3.67% as the bar a strong photography creator in Australia should clear; below it, you are paying for reach, not attention.

The best photography influencers in Australia here span 17 nano or micro and 0 macro accounts, covering both cost-efficient gifting and broad-reach launches. Audiences concentrate in Australia (100%), skewing female at 63%.

How this list is built. These are Instagram creators who describe themselves using terms like photography, photography, photo in their own bio and whose audience is concentrated in Australia. 35 accounts matched. We rank them on a blend of engagement rate, suspicious-follower share and reach, then publish the top 20. Figures are a snapshot taken on Sep 2026 and are frozen between refreshes, so the order you see is the order everyone sees.

Where their audiences are

Australia100%

Follower tiers in this ranking

Nanounder 10K
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Micro10K to 100K
17
Mid-tier100K to 500K
3
Macro500K+
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FAQ

Photography influencers in Australia: common questions

How do I find photography influencers in Australia?

Three approaches work. You can search local hashtags and location tags manually, which is free but slow and biased toward whoever posts most. You can ask your existing customers who they follow. Or you can filter an index: Leewou holds 35 photography influencers in Australia and lets you narrow by follower range, engagement rate, audience country and suspicious-follower share in one query. The 20 on this page are the top of that set, and the rest are in the app.

Who are the top photography influencers in Australia right now?

On this ranking, Brodie Whalan | Underwater Photographer (@oceanbrodie), Ray of Melbourne 🌏 (@rayofmelbourne), Kendall | Ocean Wildlife Photographer (@kendallrosephoto). The ordering blends engagement rate, audience quality and reach rather than follower count alone, which is why a smaller account can outrank a larger one. Data was last refreshed in Sep 2026.

What counts as a good engagement rate for photography creators?

Use the set you are actually buying from as the benchmark, not a global average. Across these photography influencers in Australia, the median engagement rate is 3.67% at a median of 19.3K followers. Anything meaningfully above that median is doing better than its peers at the same size; anything well below is worth a second look before you pay for reach.

Are these follower counts real?

Not entirely, and that is true of every Instagram list. Across this group, an average of 17.7% of followers show signs of being fake or inactive. We publish that figure on every card instead of hiding it, so you can discount reach estimates before you negotiate. Anything above 30% is worth auditing manually before you commit budget.

Can I see contact details and full audience data for these creators?

Not on this page: it is a public preview. Inside Leewou you get the full audience breakdown (age, gender, country, city, interests, credibility), historical growth, content performance and email unlocks, plus the ability to save creators to shared lists and monitor their campaign posts. The trial runs 14 days with no card required.

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