Quinn Rooney

Quinn Rooney is an Australia-based staff photographer with Getty Images. He graduated from Melbourne School of Art and Photography in 1996 and started his career as a contributor to various sporting magazines. In 2004 he started as a freelancer for Getty Images before eventually taking on a full-time position in 2006.

In recent years, Quinn has covered a number of national and international events including five Olympic Games, 13 Australian Open Tennis Championships, two FIFA World Cups, three Commonwealth Games and four World Swimming Championships. 

Quinn’s expertise in sports photography has been recognised widely throughout the photographic world. He has been awarded a number of major international awards.

Awards

2018 Picture of the Year International 3rd Prize Sports Feature

2016-17 ASCTA Winner Best Image

2014 World Press Photo Sports Action Story 3rd Prize

2014 Picture of the Year International – Sports Photojournalist of the Year -Award of Excellence

2013 AIPP Australian Sports Photographer of the Year - Winner

2013 Pictures of the Year International – Olympic Feature -Winner

2013 Pictures of the Year International –Sports Photojournalist of the Year -2nd Place

2013 NPPA Sports Photojournalist of the Year -2nd Place

2013 Walkley Awards Sports Photographer of the Year -Finalist

2013 Walkley Awards Press Photographer of the Year -Finalist

2012 PANPA Sports Photographer of the Year -Winner

2011 Walkley Awards Sports Photographer of the Year -Finalist

2010 NPPA Sports Photojournalist of the Year -Winner

2010 Picture of the Year International Sports Portfolio -3rd Place

2009 NPPA Sports Photojournalist of the Year -Winner

2009 Australian Sports Commission Media Awards Best Sports Photography Winner

2008 AIPP Australian Press Photographer of the Year -Winner

Contact

email: quinn.rooney@gettyimages.com
phone: 0407 308 782