Awkward Portraits

Awkward Portraits was established in 2013 and is a special brand of intentionally daggy portraiture, based in Naarm (Melbourne) Australia.

So, how do I get an Awkward Portrait?

Markets, promotions, charity & community events. First-in-best-dressed (literally). You’ll queue up with your mates, and we’ll take 2-3 portraits of you when it’s your turn. Pop ups are always advertised on Facebook & Instagram, but you should probably join our mailing list to avoid missing our social posts.
We tend to plan and advertise studio days around special events (Christmas in July, Valentines Day, etc) that you can book into and pay for in advance, so you rock up for your specific time and bingo-bango you’re done in 15 minutes. First dibs on bookings always go to members of our mailing list!
Maybe it’s your mate’s birthday and you want to surprise them with an Awkward Portraits session with a bunch of friends. Maybe you’re having a huge anniversary/engagement/office party and you’d like us to rock up and embarrass your guests. Private bookings can be made at our studio in Brunswick, or we can come straight to your party! Please get in touch if you are interested in booking us for a private event.

Upcoming Events

POP-UP | Frankston’s Christmas Festival
Sat 30 November | Frankston Arts Centre | Frankston VIC

Frankston's 2024 Christmas Festival is sure to be chock-full of festive fun! We’ll be offering free Christmas portraits to attendees from 4:30-9:00pm at the Frankston Arts Centre. No bookings, first-come-first-served. Sorry, no pets.

More details about the event here.

STUDIO EVENT | Christmas Studio Day in Footscray! SOLD OUT
Sun 1 December | Footscray VIC

We’re squeezing in a fun Christmas studio day on the first of December.

This event is now SOLD OUT. Next one is in the works, sign up to the mailing list to get an email when bookings are open!

POP-UP | Preston Market Pop-Up
Sun 8 December | Preston VIC

Awkward Portraits are back at Preston Market for one day only, armed with our ugliest Christmas jumpers and fake presents!

No bookings, first-come-first-served. Sorry, no pets.

More details here.

POP-UP | Adult Night at LEGOLAND
Fri 13 December | LEGOLAND Activity Centre, Chadstone VIC

Awkward Portraits are popping up at LEGOLAND’s next Adult Night. Experience Melbourne's Ultimate Indoor LEGO Playground kid-free (and get an Awkward Christmas snap)!

Tickets from $40, more details here.