Chewton
This series – an ongoing process which began in 2007 – illustrates my introduction to the rural community of Chewton in Central Victoria, Australia.

Home to approximately 400 people, Chewton gives the initial impression of the quintessential small town. But becoming familiar with a place means seeing beyond the obvious.

Exuding warmth, compassion and a strong sense of community, the proud residents of Chewton personify the very characteristics that distinguish their hometown.


Deni Ute Muster, 2007
Since 1999, the rural town of Deniliquin, affectionately known as ‘Deni’, in New South Wales, Australia has claimed the Guinness Book of Records title for the largest parade of utes (pick-up/utility trucks) in the world.The Deni Ute Muster is a two-day festival celebrating the good, the bad – and the dusty – of Aussie ute culture. 2007 was no exception, with Deni welcoming 6, 235 utes and more than 18,00 people to admire this icon of the outback.