‘You are Loved’ finalist for the Galah Regional Photographic Prize

It was the last time we were together at the house. I felt a sense of urgency to photograph mum. We woke up early and I asked her to stand by the old lemon tree. In her arms she cradled the wooden sculpture which once belonged to my grandfather. The wooden face of an old man blowing with puffed up cheeks and wild hair, so deeply interwoven to the memory of him. A longing to hold on to this moment for as long as possible, my mother, my grandfather and I.

I was so thrilled to receive the news that my photograph You are Loved has been selected as a finalist for the 2023 Galah Regional Photographic Prize. The image of my mother Catherine will be on display at Tweed Gallery in November this year alongside some incredible works. I feel deeply honoured to be in such company!