Federico Rekowski is an Australian fine-art photographer whose practice explores landscape as a space for atmosphere, emotion, and visual narrative. His work moves beyond literal representation, inviting viewers into constructed environments where place becomes a vehicle for reflection rather than documentation.

Originally drawn to photography in 2005, Rekowski’s practice evolved significantly in 2014 when he began using the medium as a tool for storytelling rather than observation. This shift marked the beginning of a sustained exploration into how image-making can evoke mood, tension, and quiet unease—often blurring the line between reality and abstraction.

Working extensively with post-production, Rekowski develops images that balance technical precision with creative intervention. Long exposures, controlled composition, and layered processing allow him to shape scenes that feel both familiar and subtly altered, encouraging viewers to slow down and engage with the image on an emotional level.

His work has been recognised nationally and internationally, including selection as a member of the Australian team at the World Photographic Cup in 2021 and 2022, and winning the Photography Award at the Fisher’s Ghost Art Award, presented by Campbelltown Arts Centre. Rekowski’s photographs have also featured in major competitions and exhibitions, including the Sony World Photography Awards, Head On Photo Festival, and Australian Photography Awards.

Rekowski’s work is held in public collections and has been commissioned for large-scale public installations, including the Liverpool Health and Academic Precinct redevelopment in New South Wales. He continues to develop personal and commissioned projects that explore the intersection of landscape, memory, and constructed space.

Awards

 

2023

Australasia’s Top Emerging Photographers 2023 - Top 5 Architecture

Australasia’s Top Emerging Photographers 2023 - Top 10 Black & White

Australian Photographic Prize 2023 - Semi Finalist

The Landscape Awards 2023 - Urban Category Top 20

 

2022

Mosman Photography Awards - Open Section Top 5

Highly Commended Award at The Mono Awards

Member of the Australian Team at The World Photographic Cup

Australian Photographic Prize - Semi Finalist

 

2021

Highly Commended Award at The Mono Awards

Australian Institute of Professional Photography - Silver Lining Awards - Winner of Shades of Grey Category

Member of the Australian Team at The World Photographic Cup

 

2020

The Epson International Pano Awards - Open Category Top 10

Fisher’s Ghost Art Prize, Campbeltown Arts Centre - Photography Award Winner

Australian Institute of Professional Photography - Silver Lining Awards - Second & Third Place in the Places Category

Capture Magazine Australasia’s Emerging Photographer of the Year - 3er Overall - Landscape Category Winner

The Int’l Photography Awards IPA - 2x Honorable Metion Fine Arts Category

The Westmead Hospital Redevelopment Photography Competition - Overall Winner

 

2019

Fisher’s Ghost Art Prize, Campbeltown Arts Centre - Finalist

Focus Awards 3x Silver Awards

22nd Liverpool Art Society Exhibition, Casula Power House Arts Centre - Overall Winner

Australian Photography Awards, Illustrative Category - Winner

Australian Photography Awards, Landscape Category - Top 10

APPA Australian Professional Photography Awards - Silver Distinction and 2 x Silver Award

AIPP NSW - 1 x Gold Award & 3 x Silver Award

AIPP NSW Emerging Photographer of the Year - Winner

Capture Magazine, Top 10 Emerging Photographer - Art

Capture Magazine, Top 10 Emerging Photographer - Architecture

 

2018

ANZ Judy Pack Memorial History Art Prize

International Landscape Photographer of the Year - Top 101

Australian Photography Magazine, Top 10 Photo of the year “Twins”

Australian Photography Magazine, Top 10 Black and White Category “NZ Monochrome”

Australian Photography Magazine, Top 10 Black and White Category “The Never Stopping City”

Focus Awards Gold Award & Top 5 Open Category

Epson Pano Awards, 3 x Silver Award

Australian Photography Awards, Top 5 Landscape Category

APPA Australian Professional Photography Awards - Silver Distinction and 2 x Silver Award

Head On Photo Festival NSW Parliament House Speaker Prize - Winner

Head On Photo Festival, Landscape Category - Finalist

AIPP NSW Emerging Photographer of the Year - Winner

Sony World Photo Organisation, Enhanced Category - Commended

 

2017

Australian Photography Magazine, Travel Category - Top 20

Sony World Photo Organisation, Motion Category - Commended

Focus Awards, Photographer of the Year Awards - Top 10

Monovisions Photography Awards - 3rd Place

AIPP Australian Professional Photography Awards - Silver Distinction and Silver Award

AIPP NSW, Photography Awards - 2 Silver Awards

 

2016

Focus Awards Seascapes Category - 2nd Place

Focus Awards Photographer of the Year - Top 10

Australian Photography Magazine, Landscape Category - Top 20