Blazing Swan is a landscape of awe – a place of vibrant art and deep connection. To feel truly free to express our inner selves, we must be able to trust one another. At a Burn, the lived experience always comes before the image. We view photography as a twofold gift – by the photograper who gives freely gives their art and skill, and by the event participants who generously share images of themselves and their creations. Remember, we will always respect a participant’s right to decline this gift.
Register as a Community Photographer
Are you a professional or dedicated hobbyist? We invite you to gift your talent! By registering, you help us document the magic while upholding our culture of consent.
Why Register?
- Official ID: Receive a 2026 Photographer Lanyard and ID number
- Support: Our Comms Team helps you identify participants and navigate consent.
- Recognition: Have your name added to our historical archive of Burner artists
Read the Full Media & Photography Policy (Detailed PDF)
Registrations for 2026 have closed.
Our Values in Focus
1 Consent is Sacred
Radical Self-Expression only works when we feel safe.
- Ask first: Seek clear consent before you shoot. If someone is unresponsive, unsure or in a compromising position – do not record.
- The “Delete” Rule: If anyone (including people in the background) asks you to delete a photo, you must do so immediately.
- Minors: Express permission from a parent or guardian is mandatory for anyone under 18.
- Help the Artists: If you see a registered photographer (with an ID lanyard) trying to get consent from a group, lend them a hand! Helping secure consent is a great way to participate.
2 Decommodification
Blazing Swan is a space free from the influence of commerce.
- Personal Use Only: Media may be used for your artistic folio, but it may not be sold or used to promote a product, service, or brand.
- No Paid Work: We do not have paid photographers or models, we are all participants.
- Restricted Tech: Drones and camera-glasses are prohibited without explicit, prior approval from organizers.
3 Immediacy & Submissions
We value the “Now.” We encourage you to put the phone away and enjoy the dust.
- Photo Submissions: If you capture an amazing moment (with consent!), we’d love to see it. Email your photos to photography@blazingswan.com.au.
- Right of Use: By capturing media at Blaze, you grant the organization the right to use it for promotional purposes. We will credit the photographers wherever possible.
Film, Video & Other recordings
Prefer shooting video? A documentary, short film or short form video? All our guidelines apply no matter what kind of media you are recording at Blaze. We encourage you to register as a community photographer to have the most seamless experience at Blaze. The Comms Team can assist you with shooting guidelines and identifying participants. We encourage filmakers to provide a draft to the Comms Team before publishing to ensure consent.
Photographer Archives
Looking for a photographer from previous years? Find them here
Questions or Complaints? We take the respect of our participants’ privacy seriously. Complaints regarding non-consensual photography will be investigated and may result in the cancellation of future registrations.
Contact us: photography@blazingswan.com.au