Jake Nowakowski was born in Warsaw, Poland and raised in Melbourne, Australia where he completed a degree in Graphic Design. After working as a designer for four years, Jake could no longer ignore his passion for photography and decided to actively pursue a career in photojournalism.
Since taking the plunge in 2003, Jake has worked as a freelance and staff photographer for a number of publications, both in Australia and Abroad.
Jake is currently based in Melbourne, he is engaged in executing a number of personal photographic projects and is available for freelance assignments.
© 2010 Jake Nowakowski. This website is dedicated to the memory of Peter Strandberg 1955-2008, war correspondent, friend and mentor.