Montaging the past into the present

You do a lot of different types of photography; including, most recently, an evocative series of montages. How would you describe yourself as a photographer?

I live in a small town [Portland, 160km west of Sydney] and I photograph everything and everybody. I respond to what people want and need – portraits, weddings, events – and balance that with my own desire to be creative and honest. Beyond the montages, I don’t think I have a distinctive style. I like integrity and authenticity, and I try not to be gimmicky.

Going for a walk is my library. I’m a photographer of requirement when I’m out and about. I used to go out with my sons