Rennie Ellis

Good Times

A selection of iconic imagery and celebratory photographs of everyday people enjoying life from one of Australia’s greatest storytellers. Rennie Ellis was a photographer known for his candid, documentary-style images capturing the essence of contemporary Australia, the glamour of social events like music festivals, fashion and nightclubs, as well as the gritty side of urbanity. Ellis’s photographs are celebrated for their warmth, non-judgmental approach, and focus on human interaction and remain an enduring affirmation of his times.

 

_{Image (top): Rennie Elis, Yobbos, Sunbury Pop Festival 1974 (detail)© Rennie Ellis
Image (thumbnail): Rennie Ellis with camera 1974 © Bob Bourne}