Shot in the Heart of Melbourne
Held annually since 2012, “Shot in The Heart of Melbourne” or SITHOM is a Street Photography and Photojournalism exhibition that celebrates the decisive, and often indecisive, but always graceful moments that occur within our gritty, yet beautiful city.
The exhibition showcases many beautiful captures from a number of diverse and enthusiastic photographers who have focused on the eclectic hub that our city is today, … “These photos are not just street style; they capture ephemeral moments — raw, unrehearsed and completely unique. Shot in the Heart of Melbourne is an artistic, candid homage to the people that bring this city to life each day”.
In recent times it has seemed that this time-honoured, traditional art form of Street Photography has been overshadowed by the flood of the more contemporary staged, set-up, composite, digitally manipulated and heavily processed genres of photography.
Those who love this genre of photography know the feeling of elation when they capture something truly unique, fleeting, decisive and graceful.
SITHOM 2021
The “Shot in the Heart of Melbourne” exhibition for 2021 ran from 29th July to 9th August 2021. Unfortunately the exhibition was interrupted due to a COVID lockdown. Visit our virtual exhibition. Only open until September 7th.
SITHOM 2020
Unfortunately the “Shot in the Heart of Melbourne” exhibition for 2020 was not held due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
However the first SITHOM book, “Melbourne Unmasked” was instead published. Thank you to all of the contributors.
SITHOM 2019
The “Shot in the Heart of Melbourne” exhibition for 2019 was held from 30th May to 10th June at the Victorian Artists Society.
See details of the exhibition as well as full galleries and the exhibition catalogue.
SITHOM 2018
The “Shot in the Heart of Melbourne” exhibition for 2018 was held from 12th July to 23rd July at the Victorian Artists Society.
See details of the exhibition as well as full galleries and the exhibition catalogue.
SITHOM Archives
Explore the archives of earlier "Shot in the Heart of Melbourne" exhibitions.