Polly Borland (born 1959) is an Australian photographer who formerly resided in England from 1989 to 2011, and now lives in Los Angeles, United States.

In 2001, her first series The Babies examined the way men can enjoy dressing up as infants, with an essay by Susan Sontag,[4][circular reference] an introduction by Mark Holborn.

Smudge (2011) features abstract depictions of three of her friends she uses as models; musician Nick Cave, photographer Mark Vessey and fashion designer Sherald Lambden.

All three appear half naked, faces obscured, wearing body stockings, tights, wigs, and other fanciful objects of clothing.

Borland's portrait of Queen Elizabeth II, was commissioned by Buckingham Palace to commemorate her golden jubilee in 2002, is unusual for its brightness and its intimate proximity to Her Majesty.