What pieces or projects have you been working on lately?
In my digital photography, I capture mostly live performance, with most of my work focusing on dance and movement. For me, film is very personal — I love taking photos of people. I use film to capture everyday moments: weekends with friends and getaways to different places where a touch of landscape photography sneaks in.
I have always intended for my two loves — dance and analogue photography — to intersect, but life gets busy and time slips away. This is the next project I have been brainstorming: to stop pushing it aside.
What did you learn (or unlearn) while working on them?
I’ve learnt that I prefer black and white film for photographing people; it seems to highlight their emotions in a different way than colour does. Colour, for me, is for landscapes and locations — the natural tones of oceans, nature, and architecture. I’ve also noticed that when I receive my scans, I always wish I had taken more photos.
What words, ideas or emotions were going through your head?
Film has a sense of nostalgia. Every time I photograph, I think about capturing memories to print and display in photo albums. I imagine looking back in years to come and flicking through old photos. I feel that old digital photos stored in phone galleries will never be revisited.
Were there any conversations, movies, music, or books that made their way into that work?
Not specifically. I think my inspiration comes from other photographers’ work — seeing the different ways people view the world.
What's been the most difficult thing you've faced recently in your creative process?
The most difficult thing has been starting projects that I’ve been thinking about for years. Not being led solely by commissions and remembering my initial love for photography — shooting projects for myself on film. Also remembering to trust my gut instinct, not compare my photos to others, and not second-guess what I’m capturing.
What is your favorite restaurant and what do you recommend we order?
Honto ! The best oysters and whiskey sours in Brisbane. Honestly, anything from this restaurant is delicious, but definitely get the oysters.
If your life were a movie this month, what would it be called and who would write the soundtrack?
It would probably be called More Memories. Keeping a healthy work–life balance to create more memories. The soundtrack would be by Saya Grey.
Recommend one or more artists you follow who inspire you, and tell us what you like most about their work or their way of working.
Morgan Roberts, he has a special way of documenting and capturing candid moments and human connections. Every photo he takes is magic.
Arts producer and photographer of live performance focusing on dance in Australia. She has built a vast portfolio photographing for many Brisbane arts companies.