The Cousin, Tawonga VIC 3697, Australia. Portrait photograph by Laurence McDonald, finalist in the Shoot The Frame Portrait photography award, October 2023

Finalist Portrait · October 2023

The Cousin

While camping at our old family holiday spot there is an area where they keep all the caravans that stay here all year round. To me, it looked like a caravan cemetery, where the caravans go to die. One night some of my family members and I were exploring the space and I asked my cousin to pose in front of the caravans to insinuate that he lived there. He used a blanket which was his idea to add to the creepy vibe. Also, I used a head torch to light the space to make it seem like he had been standing there the whole time watching us in the dark. The more I look at this image the more intriguing it is. Great memories that involved hanging out with family all while creating and exploring. My favourite place to be.