about GRACE

GRACE COSTA

Advanced Diploma of Commercial Photography 2002

Hi, I'm Grace

I’m here to help you be seen, known and booked through thoughtful imagery. 

As a Canberra-based photographer, I support large corporate organisations to meet their media and internal visual communication needs. Additionally, I specialise in Personal Branding Photography for Canberra’s coaches, consultants, and creatives, helping them humanise their brand, elevate their profile, and tell their business story through impactful imagery.

Beyond my photography work, I offer photography mentoring for commercial photographers ready to grow a more profitable business.

I host group workshops and provide private tuition on photography, business, digital editing, and creative thinking.

With over two decades of experience as a professional photographer in Canberra, my journey began in portrait studios. It evolved into a role as a corporate photographer for the Department of Defence, where I covered branding imagery, and internal communications and military activities.

Today, I am proud to run my own business, taking professional headshots, brand and corporate photography, as well as combining my love for photography to help others thrive in their own photography businesses through my photography membership and one-on-one photography mentoring. 

trusted by leading organisations across AUSTRALIA

the back of a woman's head sitting at a board room table

Great photography doesn't just look good.
It builds trust before you've even said a word.

The way you dress. The way your website looks. The way you present your business to the world. Every single touchpoint sends a signal about who you are and how seriously you take your work.

 

When it comes to imagery specifically if it’s not at its highest quality, people notice. Not always consciously, but they start to wonder. Where else is this business cutting corners? Why does this feel a little… off? Your visual presence positions you in the market before you’ve said a single word.

 

I believe this deeply, which is why I’m so particular about the work I do. I’m a storyteller  passionate about helping businesses elevate their presence and communicate their value through powerful, intentional imagery.

 

After 25 years behind the lens, this work still lights me up. You can put me in any environment, with any type of person, and I will create something that makes you proud.

Who I work with

Business Owners & Personal Brands

Professional imagery that helps you show up confidently online.

Corporate & Government Organisations

Photography that reflects your people, culture and brand professionally.

kind WORDS

professional ACHIEVEMENTS

🏆 National Photographic Portrait Prize Finalist

🏆 Head On Photo Awards Finalist

🏆 Advanced Diploma of Commercial Photography

🏆 25+ Years Professional Experience

ACHIEVEMENTS & PRIZES
  • 2024 Finalist HeadOn Photo Festival Portrait category
  • 2024 Finalist Canberra Contemporary Photographic Prize
  • 2024 Honourable Mention IPA International Photography Awards
  • Speaker Zest Networking
  • Keynote Speaker Canberra Institute Technology (Alumni) Grad Ceremony
  • 2023 National Photographic Portrait Prize finalist
  • 2022 National Portrait Gallery Masterclass instructor & mentor
  • 2020 Finalist Head On Photo Awards
  • 2020 Speaker – The Personal Brand Experience Summit
  • 2020 Curator Award – PhotoAccess exhibition and mentorship program
  • 2019 Executive Producer The Narrabundah Boy, short film featured in the Canberra Short Film Festival
  • 2019 Keynote speaker Nikon Refocus Retreat and Mentor
  • 2017 TEDxCanberra Speaker
  • 2017 Highly Commended XI World Polo Art Exhibition
  • 2015 Shortlisted Fremantle International Portrait Prize
  • 2014 Finalist National Photographic Portrait Prize
  • 2014 Gold ACT AIPP Awards
  • 2013 Awarded AIPP Associate Photographer status
  • 2013 Finalist Fremantle International Portrait Prize
  • 2013 Elected ACT AIPP Council Member
  • 2013 2x Silver APPA Awards
  • 2012 Winner Click 12 Prize, BSG Gallery
  • 2012 Silver International Loupe Awards
  • 2011 Silver International Loupe Awards
  • 2011 Silver Distinction APPA Awards
  • 2011 3x Silver APPA Awards
  • 2010 Silver International Loupe Awards

I have participated in both solo and group exhibitions in galleries throughout Australia.

  • 2024 Group- Canberra Contemporary Photo Prize
  • 2019 Equine – QT Hotel Canberra
  • 2019 Group – Spotted- (Beauty in Difference) curated by Grace Costa, M16 Artspace, Canberra
  • 2019 The Narrabundah Boy, Short film premier, Palace Electric Cinema, Canberra
  • 2017 Horse – Logan Gallery, Queensland
  • 2017 Horse – Weswal Gallery, Tamworth
  • 2016 Horse – Nishi Gallery, NewActon Canberra
  • 2016 Loud and Luminous, Brunswick St Gallery, Melbourne
  • 2016 Still – Grace Costa, Weswal Gallery, Tamworth
  • 2015 Still – Grace Costa and Mark Mohell, Gaffa Gallery, Sydney
  • 2015 Group – Activism Photo Access, Canberra
  • 2014 Group – National Photographic Portrait Prize, National Portrait Gallery, Canberra
  • 2014 Group – On Film, Photo Access Members Show, Canberra
  • 2013 Group – (mixed media show) Brunswick Street Gallery, Melbourne
  • 2013 Group – RAW Canberra showcase
  • 2013 Buck’d Off 2042 Gallery, Sydney
  • 2012 Buck’d Off Kaori Gallery, Canberra
  • 2012 Buck’d Off Tuggeranong Arts Centre, Canberra
  • 2012 Buck’d Off Brunswick Street Gallery, Melbourne
  • 2012 Click 12 Brunswick Street Gallery, Melbourne
  • 2012 Kodak Salon Awards CCP, Melbourne
  • 2012 Tuggeranong Art Prize, Canberra
  • 2011 Kodak Salon Awards CCP, Melbourne
  • 2002 Graduating Exhibition CIT Reid, Canberra
  • Beauty in Difference – M16 Artspace, group show
  • Metamorphosis – Strathnairn Arts, Solo show for Sarah McCarthur King
  • All things Created – Strathnairn Arts, Solo show for Jan Vincent
  • Big Ink Magazine – Feature article
  • 100 Year Centenary of The Royal Military College Duntroon book
  • Duntroon Stamp collection
  • Canberra Times – Feature article
  • Her Canberra – Feature article
  • Department of Defence- Military Service newspapers
  • Art Almanac
  • Canberra Weekly
  • Bungendore News
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