About
Talhy Stotzer is a Lecturer at Murdoch University's School of Media and Communication, within the College of Law, Arts and Social Sciences. Their research focuses on the ethics of representation, photo-voice methodologies, identity studies, and the intersection of technology with narrative practices. Talhy holds a PhD in Photography from Edith Cowan University (ECU) and a Bachelor of Arts (Honors First Class) in Communications from Curtin University.
Education:
- Doctor of Philosophy (Photography), Edith Cowan University (Perth, Australia)
- Bachelor of Arts (Honors First Class) in Communications, Curtin University (Australia)
Research Interests: Talhy's work explores how photography can empower marginalized communities through participatory methods like Photovoice. Their doctoral research examined spirit-mediumship in China, emphasizing photography's role in facilitating cross-cultural dialogue. They have applied these techniques in community projects such as the ARC-funded 'Hand Up' initiative, which supported vulnerable children through visual storytelling workshops.
Grants & Projects:
- Developed Photovoice workshops for St Vincent de Paul WA’s children (Australian Research Council-funded)
- Investigated spiritual practices in China via photographic ethnography
