Drew Hopper Photography

04/06/2026

My first solo exhibition open now until June 28, 2026. If you're in Coffs, pop into Yarrila Arts and Museum to check it out!

ON NOW | Drew Hopper: West of Somewhere East

Yarrila Arts and Museum
On until 28 June
Free Entry!

Step into a quiet, cinematic journey through regional NSW and discover the beauty hidden in the everyday.

West Of Somewhere East is a photographic series tracing a cinematic journey through the interior of New South Wales, shaped by long drives, fleeting encounters, and the reflective rhythm of return.

Composed through quiet attention to light, texture, and form, the images gather fragments of the in-between: roadside geometries, weathered surfaces, and shifting spatial tensions. Together, they reveal a subdued Australia, shaped by suggestion rather than spectacle.

Drew Hopper is a Coffs Coast based photographer whose narrative approach to photography is shaped by a deep curiosity for the world and a commitment to visual storytelling that reveals the extraordinary in the everyday. He has spent more than a decade working in Australia and internationally, and he has contributed extensively to Australian Geographic, producing feature stories that explore human connection to land, culture, and community.

For more information visit https://f.mtr.cool/bmapiaqdev

Image: Drew Hopper, Laundromat, 2020, photograph

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28/05/2026

My first solo show opens tonight Yarrila Arts and Museum

TONIGHT - EXHIBITION LAUNCH | Drew Hopper: West of Somewhere East

Yarrila Arts and Museum
Thursday 28 May, 5:30 – 7:00pm
Free entry. All welcome
Light refreshments provided
YAM Bar open

Join us for the opening of ‘West of somewhere east’, a photographic series tracing a cinematic journey through the interior of New South Wales, shaped by long drives, fleeting encounters, and the reflective rhythm of return. Composed through quiet attention to light, texture, and form, the images gather fragments of the in-between: roadside geometries, weathered surfaces, and shifting spatial tensions. Together, they reveal a subdued Australia, shaped by suggestion rather than spectacle.

Drew Hopper is a Coffs Coast based photographer whose narrative approach to photography is shaped by a deep curiosity for the world and a commitment to visual storytelling that reveals the extraordinary in the everyday. He has spent more than a decade working in Australia and internationally, and he has contributed extensively to Australian Geographic, producing feature stories that explore human connection to land, culture, and community.

For more information and to RSVP visit https://f.mtr.cool/gumliuzzph

Image: Drew Hopper, Hills Hoist, 2020, photograph

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01/05/2026

EXHIBITION LAUNCH | Drew Hopper: West of Somewhere East

Yarrila Arts and Museum
Thursday 28 May, 5:30 – 7:00pm
Free entry. All welcome
Light refreshments provided
YAM Bar open

Join us for the opening of ‘West of somewhere east’, a photographic series tracing a cinematic journey through the interior of New South Wales, shaped by long drives, fleeting encounters, and the reflective rhythm of return. Composed through quiet attention to light, texture, and form, the images gather fragments of the in-between: roadside geometries, weathered surfaces, and shifting spatial tensions. Together, they reveal a subdued Australia, shaped by suggestion rather than spectacle.

Drew Hopper is a Coffs Coast based photographer whose narrative approach to photography is shaped by a deep curiosity for the world and a commitment to visual storytelling that reveals the extraordinary in the everyday. He has spent more than a decade working in Australia and internationally, and he has contributed extensively to Australian Geographic, producing feature stories that explore human connection to land, culture, and community.

For more information and to RSVP visit https://f.mtr.cool/gumliuzzph

Image: Drew Hopper, Hills Hoist, 2020, photograph

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27/05/2024

My latest review, the Nikon Zf. Spoiler alert, it's a game changer! 🫶🏽

Australian Photography magazine
Nikon

The Nikon Zf looks to blend retro styling with modern functionality. But how successful is it?

28/11/2023

Been a while between posts here, but here is some exciting news. I've been selected for People's Choice in the reFocus Awards 2023. Voting closes next month and I'd love a vote if you feel it's worthy... hit that vote button under the image :)

2023 People’s Vote Awards by reFocus Awards is now open

26/09/2023

An article I wrote for Australian Photography magazine some time ago is up on the website for anyone who missed reading it in print. Part 2 to follow.

In this article, photographer Drew Hopper shares 5 tips on how to stay motivated and creatively inspired in your photography, whether it's just a hobby or your full time job.

10/07/2023

Had the pleasure of trying out the new Mavic 3 Pro drone by DJI, reviewed for Australian Photography magazine, which is now live on their website:

DJI's three camera array Mavic 3 Pro is here. But is it worth the upgrade? We find out.

06/06/2023

silent river whispers sorrow in the fading light.

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04/06/2023

As dusk settled upon the forest edge, a hauntingly beautiful painting framed amidst the trees captured the melancholic essence, its eerie allure heightened by the nearby cemetery.