Photographer Peter Jackson’s series NightFolk captures images of people who work as the world sleeps.
Michael Parfitt is an Australian photojournalist whose humanity-focused work stretches across the globe. Raised in a working-class family, Parfitt grew up watching hard work until he earned callouses of his own. When he picked up a camera, he was naturally drawn to capturing workers and everyday life, shooting at eye level to meet his subjects as equals. Parfitt continually seeks humanity’s counterpoints as he travels, capturing the fundamental moments when we connect through work, food, and family. His work has appeared across major media outlets and arts publications, including the ABC, the Newcastle Herald, and various international art magazines. Through empathetic composition, he creates frames that allow the viewer to step directly into the scene.
Michael Parfitt’s photographic practice relies entirely on proximity and deep human connection. Working with a wide-angle lens, Parfitt builds trust by embedding himself within communities without a camera before ever documenting them. Rather than chasing light, he seeks the organic shapes and movements of community life that reflect the broader human experience. His goal is to craft frames so visually immersive that the viewer can feel the temperature and smell the environment within the scene.
