Photographer Tina Milson has lived in Goulburn for 30 years. Her love of the region is only eclipsed by her love of photography.
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Milson's photographs are an ode to country life. Two upcoming exhibitions will showcase the landscape and the people who call Goulburn home.
Milson takes inspiration from her day-to-day life and reflects on the struggle to rein in her creativity.
"I'll be mustering sheep but I''ll have my camera with me and I have to judge whether I have time to take a photo," Milson said.
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As part of a state-wide exhibition initiated by the NSW government, Milson's photographs were selected from hundreds of entrants for the 'Art of Ageing' showcase.
Six portraits of Goulburn residents aged 50 and older will be shown as part of the exhibition.
"The portraits portray the wonderful value and contribution of older people to the community," Milson said.
"People let me into their world and trusted me and as a result the work is special and very personal.
People let me into their world and trusted me and as a result the work is special and very personal.
- Photographer Tina Milson
"They taught me that age is just a number and you just get on with life and make the most of everything and give what you can back to the community."
Milson was inspired by the people she met and felt very fortunate for the opportunity.
"I didn't realise how multicultural our society is, our immigrants proudly call themselves Aussies," Milson said. "Everyone I took photos of had the most fabulous attitude to life."
The two exhibitions at Goulburn Regional Art Gallery will contrast the landscape with the people who breathe life into the region.
"I try to show the heartbeat of the landscape," Milson said. "There is something fabulous about the area."
Milson is thankful to the people who had their portrait taken, the Goulburn Regional Art Gallery and the NSW government for entrusting her with the project.
The exhibitions Dawn to Dust and Art of Ageing will open at Goulburn Regional Art Gallery, Bourke Street, on Friday March 29.
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