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Alison Stieven-Taylor is an accomplished international photography commentator and freelance journalist with over a decade of experience. She champions Australian photographers on the world stage and has interviewed numerous renowned figures in photography, including Sebastian Salgado and Don McCullin. Her articles have appeared in leading publications such as The Guardian and the Australian Financial Review. Alison has a Ph.D. focused on the relationship between prestige press and freelance photojournalism, complemented by a Master’s degree that investigates the future of photojournalism in the digital age. As an educator, she teaches journalism and strategic communication at Monash University, engaging students at both undergraduate and postgraduate levels in critical issues facing visual communication and media today. Alison has served as a juror for prestigious awards in photography and has been actively involved in curating photography exhibitions. Her dedication to the field extends to her writing about visual communication and social documentary photography. She is also an author of several non-fiction books that delve into music and the dating industry, showcasing her diverse expertise and interests.
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