Heartland is a photo series of collaborative portraits of LGBTQIA+ people living in regional Victoria, supported by Midsumma and exhibiting in Melbourne in February 2027.

Each portrait will be accompanied by a statement in the particpant’s own words about where they live and how they feel about it.

I’m Emily Dynes, a photographer and filmmaker, and I’m travelling to five regions (Mildura/Mallee region, Beechworth/Yackandandah/Bright, Gippsland, Castlemaine and the Mornington Peninsula) over the next few months in my van. In each place I’ll make photographic portraits with 2 locals from the queer community. Together we will choose a location, style and look of the portrait. 

Participants will be paid a $250 fee for their time and contribution.

Dates (with some wiggle room):

• Gippsland: 7–9 November
• Castlemaine: 20–23 November
• Mildura/Mallee Region: 10–14 December
• Mornington Peninsula: 17–20 December
• Beechworth/Bright and surrounds: 7–11 January 

Can’t make these dates but are interested? Please register and let’s see what we can make work!

You can see my previous work at emilydynes.com and at @emdynes on Instagram.