the young ones.

How did this shoot come about?

I started to think about the light we shine on people through the camera and how influential the language of photography is. Who we point the camera at really does matter. In response to the bushfire season of 2019–20 and the pandemic, I felt compelled to meet, listen to, speak with and photograph the societal group who will be most affected by these horrific events.

What was your impression of the kids?

I haven’t hung out with teenagers since being one myself, so there was an element of curiosity as to what teenagers are