Faces of Roller Derby Photo Book

Faces of Roller Derby

A stunning photographic journey into the heart of Australia's roller derby community

In the explosive world of roller derby, where controlled chaos meets fierce determination, photographer "Hawkeye" captures something extraordinary: the faces behind the sport. This compelling collection of intimate portraits reveals the true soul of Australian roller derby, a community built on radical inclusion, fierce loyalty, and unapologetic passion.

Shot across multiple Australian states in 2025, each portrait was captured in under 90 seconds, yet reveals profound depth and vulnerability. These aren't just sports photographs, they're windows into the lives of teachers and tradies, students and CEOs, parents and retirees who've found their tribe on eight wheels.

From the converted warehouses of Melbourne to tracks across the nation, Hawkeye's lens has followed Australian roller derby since 2013, mastering what the community calls "sportraits", capturing action whilst focussing on the people who make the sport beautiful. His unique ability to gain instant trust allows barriers to dissolve, revealing the quiet strength, fierce determination, and pure joy that defines roller derby culture.

Features:

• Over [X] striking black and white portraits
• Intimate glimpses into Australia's most inclusive sporting community
• Foreword by a 16-year roller derby veteran
• Behind-the-scenes insights into portrait sessions
• Premium quality printing and binding

This collection showcases more than athletic prowess, it reveals the transformation that occurs when diverse groups of people commit to something bigger than themselves. Every face tells a story of second chances, first victories, and the particular magic that happens when you find your people.

Faces of Roller Derby is essential viewing for sports enthusiasts, photography lovers, and anyone interested in authentic stories of community and belonging. Whether you're part of the derby family or discovering it for the first time, these powerful portraits will leave you understanding why roller derby isn't just a sport, it's a movement.

Perfect for:

• Roller derby players, officials, and fans
• Photography and portrait enthusiasts
• Sports documentary collectors
• Anyone interested in stories of inclusion and community
• Libraries and educational institutions

"These faces belong to people who've created something unprecedented in Australian sport, a truly inclusive, genuinely diverse, radically welcoming community that happens to play one of the most demanding and exhilarating sports ever invented."

Available in hardcover | 180 pages | Full-colour printing