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Ledia Donovan

Ledia Donovan

Self-Portrait

I’ve always felt uneasy turning the camera on myself, but photography has become my voice. This self-portrait, made with just a hat, my hands, and in-camera techniques, reflects the courage to show up honestly, proving self-expression need not be loud, only true.

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Photographer of the Year Contest

2025

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Abstract

Professional

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Conceptual

Professional

Self-Portrait

I’ve always felt uneasy turning the camera on myself, but photography has become my voice. This self-portrait, made with just a hat, my hands, and in-camera techniques, reflects the courage to show up honestly, proving self-expression need not be loud, only true.

About Artist

Ledia Donovan

I am a fine art and street photographer based in Perth, Western Australia. For me, photography is more than an image, it is a language. It became my voice when words often felt out of reach, allowing me to express how I feel, who I am, and how I see the world. Through the lens, I can explore both the outer world and my inner landscape. Each photograph is a way of communicating without words, an invitation for others to pause, reflect, and find their own meaning. My work is shaped by a fascination with fleeting moments, abstract details, and the stories that exist quietly in everyday life. Photography, to me, is not just about capturing what I see, it’s about revealing what I feel.

Ledia Donovan

Photographic Areas of Focus

Abstract, Minimalism, People, Portrait, Street, Travel

Location

Australia

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