Richard Woldendorp was born in Utrecht, Holland, in 1927. He has lived in Australia since 1951. He was named Australian Photographer of the Year for his landscape photography and now specialises in photographing the Australian landscape from the air which has led to extensive travels throughout the country. His photographs have been exhibited in Australia and overseas. He was made a State Living Treasure for his contribution to the Arts.
Richard Woldendorp, AM
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Awards
Queen’s Birthday Honours List (2012)
Australian Institute of Professional Photography Hall of Fame (2002)
Australian Institute of Professional Photography Honorary Life Member (1998)
WA Canon Professional Photographer of the Year Industrial Category (1986 1988 1990)
AGFA Professional Industrial Photographer of the Year (Winner 1982)
The International Association of Photographers Professional Photographer of the Year (Winner 1982)
Fellow of the Australian Institute of Professional Photography (1991)
WA Canon Professional Photographer of the Year Landscape Category (Winner 1984)