Christian Mushenko

Spanning New York, London, Sydney and Asia, photographer/director Christian Mushenko has the same approach to shooting stills and motion: capturing authentic moments in a distinctive warm and emotive style.

Building on his career as a photographer, Christian has expanded his storytelling via motion. His move into film incorporates his love of capturing the feeling of the moment and aligns with his desire to explore our humanity, as seen through how we connect with something outside ourselves. His directorial debut short film ‘Longing’ has been recognised with awards in New York, London and Sydney, adding to photography and advertising awards throughout his career.

For over 20 years he has been shooting stills for some of the world’s largest international brands, shooting global campaigns to small pro bono work and personal projects. Clients include American Express, Eli Lily, McDonald’s, Pfizer, Qantas and Ritz Carlton.

His passion for what he does is evident, and clients love working with him. 

  • Winner IPA Lucie Awards 2021 for “Blended Home” and “Not Standing Still” projects
  • Winner Reale Film Festival Milan for ‘Suddenly Vulnerable’ film
  • Winner IPA Lucie Awards 2020 – 2nd place for ‘Suddenly Vulnerable’ film
  • Winner IPA Lucie (International Photography Awards) 2019, 2017, 2016, 2015, 2014
  • Winner Sydney Indie Film Festival 2018 for ‘LONGING’
  • Winner Changing Face International Film Festival 2018 for ‘LONGING’
  • Winner Big Apple Film Festival 2017 New York for ‘LONGING’
  • Winner London Independent Film Awards 2017 for ‘LONGING’
  • Award of Excellence for short film ‘LONGING’ in One Reeler Short Film Competition
  • Awarded 2nd Place in 2015 International Color Awards People Category
  • 1st Place Outstanding Achievement in Fine Art 7th Annual Photography Masters Cup International Color Awards in 2014
  • Gold Lotus Award 2009 Adfest in Outdoor Poster Category DDB Sydney
  • Cannes Lion 08 Bronze Lion with DDB Sydney McDonald’s outdoor campaign photograph
  • Peoples Choice winner 2007 Head On Alternative Portrait Competition

Awarded Honour of Distinction in the 1st Photography Masters Cup International Color Award

Projects by Christian on Photography Chronicle

Fine Art

Hearts and Bones

Christian Mushenko’s studio project is a mixture of heartfelt and confronting images that explore the power of touch.

Documentary

Samsara

Christian Mushenko’s evocative imagery captures the streets of Bangkok that Buddhists must negotiate in the pursuit of nirvana.

Documentary

Blended Home

Christian Mushenko’s visual rumination on the notion of what home and family means to his 78 year old father.