publications
Len’s Journal, 2021 – Present
The Unfolding, Kirstyn Haywood, & Len Metcalf, Lens Journal Publishing, 2022
Our Love Affair with Trees, Jodi Rose & Len Metcalf, Lens Journal Publishing, 2022
Journeys of the heart, Jody Rose, Arbon Publishing 2015
Photography Compendium, Australia, Bob Kersey & Mary Meyer, Daylight Productions, Sydney
XOXO Magazine Issue #1 Nov 2013
Better Photography, columnist, freelance writer & regular contributor, 2013 – present
Australian Photography, 2012 – 2020 regular contributor
Camera Review, 2014, 2015, 2017
Australian photography and gallery compendium 2011, Bob Kersey, Daylight Productions, Sydney
Mediapedia, creative tools and techniques for camera, computer and beyond, 2009, Kit Laybourne, The Global Pequot Press, Connecticut,
Studio Bambini 2005
exhibitions
solo exhibitions
‘Intimates’, Light and Shadow Gallery, Leura 2018-2019
Nudes; a retrospective. Photo Muse, The Indian Museum of Photography, India 2017-2018
Landscapes of the mind, Hat Hill Gallery Blackheath 2007
‘The Northern Territory in Black and White’ The Smoke House Gallery Yerrinbool 2006
Intimate Landscapes, Redbank Gallery, Picton 2005
“Canyons of the Blue Mountains Wilderness”, an exhibition of Ilfochrome prints at the Leonard Metcalf Gallery, 2000
group exhibitions
I Speak for the Trees, organised and curated by Unni Pulikkal, featuring Mark Littlejohn, Tim Parkin, Unni Pulikkal S. Herb Asherman, Theo Berends, Sake Elzinga and Len Metcalf. Photo Muse, The Indian Museum of Photography, India 2017-2018
I Speak for the Trees, organised and curated by Len Metcalf, featuring Mark Littlejohn, Tim Parkin, Unni Pulikkal S. Herb Asherman, and Len Metcalf. Heritage Gallery NPWS Blackheath June 2017
A Meeting of the Minds Exhibition, featured artist, The Lake District, UK November 2016
Abstracted, Judy Warburton, Thomas Buckwalter & Len Metcalf, TAP Gallery, November 2014
Beauty, Mike Stacey, Ian Brown & Len Metcalf, Gallery in the Park, NPWS Cultural Centre Blackheath October 2014
Naked Lens, fine art nudes organised and curated by Len Metcalf, featuring: Jock Sturges, Anthony Browell, Gordon Undy, Peter Stanton, Roberto Duran, Garth Knight, Zelko Nedic, Edmond Thommen, Thea Tulich, Nicole Bordes, Yaz O’Brien, Dawn Webb, Murray Austin, Scott Hartog, Mandy Harvey, Vivian Ward & Len Metcalf May – June 2013, Gallery Mercure, Darlinghurst 2013
Atmospheres, Mike Stacey, Ian Brown & Len Metcalf, Gallery in the Park, NPWS Cultural Centre Blackheath September 2013
Over exposed, Nicole Bordes, Thea Tulich, & Len Metcalf – TAP Gallery Darlinghurst 2012
Slow Photography, Mike Stacey, Ian Brown & Len Metcalf, Bramier Gallery, Springwood, 2011
Blue Mountains Photographers Exhibition – 2003/2002/2001
Break O Day – Tasmanian Wilderness Photography Exhibition – The Wilderness Gallery, Tasmania, 2004
Beardies Festival, Glen Innes, Lyre-Bird Dell & Coachwood Forrest photographs, 2000
Graduating Students Exhibition, Ivan Dohety Gallery, , Handmade book of photographs, drawings and lithographs & Belmore Falls series of photographs, 1987
collaborative exhibitions
Queer, Christine and Len, Mardi GRAS fringe exhibition, TAP Gallery, Darlinghurst, 2012
The Angel and the Cross, Christine and Len, Mercure Hotel, Potts Point, 2012
Accidents of Beauty, Christine and Len, TAP Gallery, Darlinghurst, 2011
You + Me = LOVE, Christine and Len, Ambo Ars, Newton, Head On Photo Festival, 2011
awards
Olive cotton portrait awards – finalist 2011
5th Annual Lloyd Rees Youth Art Award, Awarded Second Prize, Open Section, photo-realistic watercolour “Autumn Leaves”, 1984
Graduating Students Exhibition, City Art Institute, NSW Institute of the Arts, awarded ‘Best Overall Advanced Colour Photographer’, photographic installation, 1987
Willoughby Municipal Art Exhibition, Highly Commended, “Belmore Falls Series”, Kangaroo Valley. 1988
qualifications
education and training
Master of Education (Adult Education), University of Technology, Sydney
Graduate Diploma in Education (Art Education), University of Sydney
Certificate IV Workplace Trainer and Assessor, University of Technology, Sydney
photography and art
Bachelor of Arts (Visual Arts – Photography major), City Art Institute, Sydney
Diploma in digital imaging, Western Sydney TAFE NSW
Certificate of Completion in Foundations of Art Therapy, Art Psychotherapy Australia ARTPA
outdoor
Diploma (Outdoor Recreation), Blue Mountains College, Western Sydney Institute, TAFE NSW)
- Alpine bushwalking guide
- Adventure based Learning
- Adventure tourism
- High and low ropes course supervisor
- Search & rescue
Basic Canoe Skills Instructor
Cross Country Ski Teacher
other
Advanced Wilderness First Aid
Certificate IV Small Business Management
Statement of Attainments:
Indigenous studies
Mental Health First Aid
Suicide Assist
Diploma in Web design
Diploma in On-Line & Distance Education
photography club presentations and workshops
- Blue Mountains Photography Group
- North Side Creative Camera Club
- Port Hacking Camera Club
- The Dark Room
- Inner West Photographic Society
- Belmont 16 Photography Club
- Mosman Camera Club
- Sydney Photographic Friends Club
- Castle Hill RSL Photographic Club
- Tomaree Peninsula Photography Club
- Manly Warringah Rugby League Club Camera Club
- Dee Why RSL Camera Club
- Pittwater Camera Club
- Macarthur Photographic Society
- Hawkesbury Camera Club
- Henry Lawson Camera Club
- Penrith RSL Camera Club
- Upper Mountains Camera Club
- Lane Cove Creative Photography
- The Aperture Club
- St George Photographic Society
- Wollongong Photographic Club
- Kiama – Shell Harbour Camera Club
- Focus Photographers
- Chinese Photographic Society of Australia
- Ryde-Eastwood Leagues Club Camera Club
- Dooleys Camera Club
- Southern Highlands Photographic Society
- Pennant Hills Camera Club
- Mosman Camera Club
- Orange Camera Club
- Camberwell Camera Club
- East’s Photography Group
- Forster Digital Photography Club
- Warragul Camera Club (VIC)
- Eastern Suburbs Photographic Society (VIC)
- Knox Photographic Society (VIC)
- Melbourne Camera Club (VIC)
- Finley and District Camera Club (VIC/NSW)
- St George Motor Boat Photographic Club (NSW)
- The Masters’ Apprentices Photography Club (QLD)
- Mt Gravatt Photographic Society (QLD)
- Williamstown Camera Club (VIC)
- Photo Arts Club Tweed (QLD)
- Manjimup Camera Club (WA)
- Australian Photographic Judges Association
- Frankston Photographic Club (VIC)
- Waimate Camera Club (NZ)
- Long Eaton Camera Club (UK)
- Goondiwindi Camera Club (QLD)
- Workshop Camera Club (WA)
- Whitianga Photography Club (NZ)
photographic competition judge
The Mullins Conceptual Photography Prize 2023 & 2024, Australian Photographic Society, hosted by the Muswellbrook Regional Arts Centre
PhotoMuse Digital Photography Exhibition, 2022, – Juror – Better Art Foundation and the PhotoMuse – the Museum of Photography, Kerala, India.
Focus monthly award 2020
Willoughby Heritage Awards, 2014
Southern Highlands Camera Society, Annual Photography Awards 2011
Inter club competition 2011, 3 Western Sydney Camera Clubs
Australian Climbing Festival Photographic Competition – Judge 2007
Blue Mountains Photographers Exhibition / Competition – Judge 2006/2005/2004
Blue Mountains wilderness photography competition – Judge & Sponsor 2012