06/10/2026
Living in the Great Southern and would like to find out more about this project, please touch base with Megan.
"I’m bringing together 100 black-and-white portraits and recorded personal stories from seniors across the Great Southern who have helped shape our community.
At its heart, the project is about taking the time to notice people, listen to them and preserve something of their lives. The stories explore all sorts of experiences: family, work, belonging, change, resilience and the everyday moments that stay with us.
I’ve photographed around 45 participants so far, and I’m continuing to meet people and gather their stories. Along the way, I’ve been connecting with local organisations and community groups to help the project reach people I might otherwise never meet.
The project is planned for exhibition at Albany Town Hall in May-June 2027, with a published book bringing the portraits and stories together. I’m also developing ways to share the stories through audio, a short documentary and online, so they can have a life beyond the exhibition.
After speaking with you, I felt there could be a lovely connection with your members. I’d really welcome veterans from our region taking part, sharing whichever parts of their lives they feel comfortable sharing. Their story might include their service, but it could equally be about family, life in the Great Southern, or something entirely different that matters to them. This project involves meeting people where they are, through a relaxed sit down chat with real people about their everyday lives. After the recorded chat I take a natural portrait. it usually takes about an hour."
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