The power of pictures is profound – they tell stories, celebrate moments that would otherwise be lost in time, and connect people. The thirst for authentic outback stories is undeniable, but it's not often we have the chance to meet the person behind the camera. Photographer and founder of AgriShots Alice Mabin joins me now.
- Her favourite place to have done a shoot isn't about the location but the people, although the Kimberley is incredible.
- Alice originally planned a career in animal health but bought a camera after seeing that the stories of people in the industry weren't being told well and wanted to share them from a positive place.
- She felt there was a more authentic story to be told about agriculture and regional business, wanting to bridge the gap between the city and the true stories of humble farmers.
- While documenting tough topics like drought in South Australia, she found beauty in difficult moments by being a listening ear and helping create meaningful memories that boosted morale.
- Alice shares that she left a secure job to join cattle drive and finally took the leap into working on her business sharing stories.
- She turned her images into bestselling coffee table books, with their success coming from sharing true stories that live on.
- Alice founded AgriShots in 2013 as a photo-sharing platform that reflects the bigger picture and genuine stories of agriculture.
- Her achievements are even more remarkable as a traumatic brain injury survivor, an experience that led her into motivational speaking.
- What she loves most about working on the land is the realness of the people.
- The most unexpected thing to happen was the success of the book, and seeing the impact on others.
- A common misconception about her work is that it's simple or only shows the glossy side, when it's really about documenting truth and preserving life.
- Her ultimate dream for the future is producing a television series, which is in the early stages but very much one to watch.
We hope to see you back on the road soon, to learn more about how Australia grows on the next episode of Australian Farmers with Angie Asimus.
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