Liam Ayres

@liamayr_

Liam Ayres is a photographic artist based in Melbourne/Naarm. Liam focuses on documenting stories in sports

that are often overlooked by mainstream media while bringing a unique perspective to capture authenticity in his work. Liam’s practice

explores themes of identity, community and belonging.

Liam majors in Photojournalism at Photography Studies College where he published and released a book titled The 433 Press (Sunday is

for Football) that was shortlisted in the 2023 Australia and New Zealand Photobook awards.

Liam undertook a 2-year photographic assisting apprenticeship with Architectural photographer, Tom Ross and undertook a mentor

program with art director, filmmaker and photographer Ben Clement in his final year of study.

Exhibitions and Public Collections

2022 - Gasworks Art Park ‘Ecolibrium’ group exhibition June 1 - July 31

2023 - Flux Gallery ‘Perspectives’ group exhibition Sep 8 - Oct 8

2023 - Yarra Sculpture Gallery Nov 25 - Dec 10

Education

2020 – 2022 Architectural Photographic Apprenticeship - TomRoss.xyz

2022 - Present - Bachelor of Photography - Photography Studies College

Books

2024 - You Always Have To Rely On Something (in progress)

2023 - The 4-3-3 Press (Sunday is for Football) Self Published, Edition of 40

Features

2021 Goodsport 5 - Communication

Relevant Experience

2021/22 - Melbourne Victory Women/ Aleagues - Finals series - Sydney

2023 - Football Australia - Pararoos Training Camp

2023 - Football Australia Pararoos/Paramatildas - IFCPF Asia-Oceania Championships Melbourne

2023 - Football Australia - Socceroos vs Ecuador - Socceroos vs Bangladesh

Selected Clients and Collaborators

Football Australia - Socceroos, Pararoos/Paramatildas

Melbourne Victory FC

Newcastle Jets FC

Aleagues

Sports Press Photo

The Matildas

Vintage Authentic Retro