Emma Rolls, Dad (PEOPLE 2021)

A friend asked me to shoot her wedding and I declined because I have never photographed people before. I decided the best way to gain confidence was to try it. I spotted dad in the garden so picked up my camera and snuck up behind him. This was the exact moment he realised his photo was being taken. The lack of preparation allowed me to capture an organic expression which accurately encapsulates his personality. The natural lighting really highlights the harshness of the Australian bush and sun on our bodies.

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