Like Mother

This body of work focuses on my mother and idol, Sue, and our relationship together. Mum predominantly raised me and my brother alone; we worked together at her and Sharman's beloved Happy River Cafe for several years, and I lived with her till well into my 20's. These, in combination with our aligned values, interests and personalities, have allowed us to develop a deep bond over time. All images were made in the home that she has lived for the past twenty years. Unlike the traditions of the family photo album, I wanted this series to portray my genuine observations and experiences shared with my mum. These include the seemingly simple or quiet moments, that in fact hold great sentimentality. I seek to celebrate these moments and share the various fragments of mum’s life. The series began as a folio project for Photography Studies College which I will continue, like most of my work, as a long form project. Thanks for agreeing to be photographed and sitting still for me mum.