Queensland College of Art student Tim Marshall has been crowned Queensland’s top student photographer at the AIPP QLD Epson Professional Photography Awards.
The Bachelor of Photography student, 36, received raves from the judging panel for his submission, which included a powerful stand-out shot taken on a QCA study trip to Nepal.
“I didn’t expect to win,” he said.
“AIPP received more than 700 entries, so there was some tough competition.
“The award was fantastic validation that I’m on the right track and it’s a fantastic foot in the industry door.”
It has been a long and winding road for Tim, who didn’t finish high school and became a father at 20.
He has tried his hand at everything from horticulture to security work and wrestling.
Now a dad of three, he is finishing his Bachelor of Photography at the QCA.
“I finally feel like I have found where I fit,” he said.
“I didn’t get the chance to pursue an artistic