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Portraits with Personality

With over 20 years of experience, award-winning Melbourne-based photographer Vicki Bell brings creativity, warmth, and energy to every session. Holding a bachelor’s degree in education (art and craft) from The University of Melbourne, she blends artistic expertise with a passion for storytelling. Known for her attention to detail and genuine care, Vicki creates portraits that are full of personality and soul. Recognized through awards, judging roles, and speaking engagements, she is dedicated to capturing exceptional images that leave a lasting impression.

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Awards & Merits

Vicki is an AIPP M.Photog II

Australian Institute of Professional Photography
Master Photographer with II Gold Bars

Vicki also achieved her Maste Photography Merit at WPPI in the USA

WPPI – Wedding Portrait Photographers International (USA)

2014 Awarded Master Photography WPPI
2013- 4 Accolades of Excellence awards
2012- 4 Accolades of Excellence awards
2011 WPPI 2nd place Children's Portrait Category
2010 WPPI 1st place Glamour Portrait Category
2010 WPPI 3rd place Group Portrait Category
2010 WPPI 2nd & 3rd place Individual Portrait Category

2017- Freemantle Portrait Prize 3rd Place

2009 International Aperture Awards
1st Place Portrait Category

2023 Australian Photography Awards Shortlist - Experimental Category
2022 Australian Photography Awards Shortlist - People category

2020 Rise International Photography Awards
1st Place -Teen Category-Gold Award
1st Place -Children’s Category-Silver Award
3 Silver awards

National AIPP Australian Professional Photography Award Accolades
2020 AIPP Silver Lining Awards Finalist Portrait Category
2008 to 2013 – 3 Gold, 22 Silver / Silver Distinctions awards

Victorian AIPP Australian Professional Photography Awards

2013 AIPP Victorian Fine Art Photographer of the Year
2012 AIPP Victorian Highest Scoring Print Award
2011 AIPP Victorian Fine Art Photographer of the Year
2010 AIPP Victorian Portrait Photographer of the Year
2009 AIPP 4 Silver awards
2008 AIPP Victorian Highest Scoring Print Award

 
«The Inner Circle» A celebration of friendship, connection and womanhood . I’m missing friends, connection and the power of touch. When I captured this moment the energy of strength, tenderness and support was all there in this tri
WOWZA! Two Categories! What a wonderful surprise. I am very grateful and honoured to have won first place at the Rise International Awards for the Children AND Teen categories on Friday 16 October …I nearly fell off my chair.

I was thrilled
Last but not least the very dashing Professor Plum.

Plum first appeared in 1926, a quick witted young professor. In 1985 the Cluedo board game was made into a film, Titled CLUE. The professor was described from the film as a “Horny Bastard&rd
Miss White with the candle stick 🕯 …can you find the hidden dice? 🎲
 I decided that my reinvention of Mrs. White to Miss White in the Cluedo Board-game needed to be a little more edgy to compete with the arresting talents of her other femme
Cluedo-A game of Who done it? Where and with what weapon?
 Introducing Cluedo’s Rev. Jonathan Green (born June 18, 1905), is questioned by many on whether he is a saint or sinner. Known for his very shady dealings on the stock market. Clas
‘Cleudo’ Series continues. Who done it? Where? and with what weapon? 🎲❤️🎲 Introducing ‘Miss Scarlet’ with her weapon of choice and holding the confidential, tell all envelope! This femme fatale, is attractive as she is cu